Jan 21, 2017

David Lee Cole

Age 67, of Greenfield, IN, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.  David was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 24, 1950 to his parents, Johnny and Jean (Dorsett) Cole.  He attended Purdue University and went on to work for Wonder Bread, retiring as a Supervisor.  He was a member of The People’s Church and Sons of the...

Jan 21, 2017

Robert E. “Painter Bob” Parish, 56, of Indianapolis passed away on January 21, 2017.

He was born March 9, 1960 in Indianapolis to Norman “Sonny” and Dorothy Parish. He attended Ben Davis High School, worked at H&H Bookbinding and other odd jobs. He owned his own painting company for the past 25 years where he was known as “Painter Bob”....

Jan 21, 2017

James F. Small, age 79 of Indianapolis passed away on January 21, 2017. He was born July 24, 1937 in Evansville, IN to Allen and Gussie Small, who precede him in death. He graduated from Decatur Central High School where he was an All-State Wrestler. After high school, he served in the US Marine Corp. After 37 years of service,...

Jan 21, 2017

Willa Catherine “Cathy” Phillips, 86, of Indianapolis passed away on January 21, 2017.

She was born March 18, 1930 to the late Tilford and Anne Marie Carrick in Birchtree, Mo. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for FA Wilhelm Construction, and Gieger & Peters, Inc., and retired at the age of 72. She loved spending time with family,...

Jan 20, 2017

Mary Alma Kops, 82, Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord on January 20, 2017. She is survived by her brother, Will Kops, three nieces, Julie Bohl, Dana Gradel, and Diane Baker, and her dear friend Laurie Seeber. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Johanna Kops. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Augustine,...

Jan 20, 2017

Cook Stokes Brown, Jr. was born July 28, 1927 in Nashville, Tennessee and passed away January 20, 2017 in Avon, Indiana.Upon finishing high school, Cook served in the US Army during WWII. He married Wilma Jean Sain in Nashville, Tennessee on August 8, 1953 and they moved to Indianapolis 56 years ago. Cook worked as a Pipe Fitter in Union...

Jan 20, 2017

W. Stanley Cranford

77, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 20, 2017. He was a retired hairstylist, having worked in the industry for fifty years. He was a graduate of Thorntown High School. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Cranford; brother, Robert (Ann) Cranford and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1 p.m....

Jan 20, 2017

Florence “Eloise” Smoot-Russell

93, of Columbus IN, formerly of Indianapolis, died Friday, January20, 2017, at Silver Oaks Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Spencer, IN on April 10, 1923 to the Late Fred and Dorothy Fines. She loved her family and the Indy 500, having lived in Indianapolis most of her life. Eloise enjoyed playing and watching golf, playing dominoes...

Jan 20, 2017

Jan 20, 2017

Charles Edward Hoover Sr.

78, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 20, 2017. A Retired Navy Veteran, Charles was the Quartermaster aboard the USS Ranger Aircraft Carrier. He served the north side of Indianapolis at Weavers Lawn and Garden for 30 plus years and at the Indianapolis Newspaper for 15 plus years. He was known by many names… Charlie, Charles,...

Jan 19, 2017

Gracie Marie (Neely) Donaldson,96, of Carbondale, Illinois and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away January19, 2017. She was born March 19, 1920 inWayne County, Kentucky the daughter of Euell and Emmerine (Keith) Neely. She worked at Mallory and Mead Westvaco for30 years retiring in 1982. She was alongtime member of Emerson Avenue Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. She Married Cecil Earl...

Jan 19, 2017

Betty J (Fredrick) Worton 92 of Indianapolis died January 19, 2017. Betty was born on January 09, 1925 in Indianapolis to William Alfred and Irene Grace (Rassell) Fredrick. Betty was a graduate of Warren Central High School. She worked as a secretary for Standard Oil CO. then for Baldwin and Lyons Insurance CO. She retired in 1983. Betty was an...

Jan 19, 2017

Carolyn J. (Painter) English, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1938 in Marion, IN to the late Eugene and Claire Painter. Carolyn loved gardening, watching grandkids play sports and other activities, and loved animals. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Carolyn loved her grandkids and helped...

Jan 19, 2017

Hazel M. Howard,

89, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 19, 2017. Hazel was an assistant manager for G.C. Murphy’s, retiring after 30 years. She was also a proud member of Keystone Christian Church. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald. She is survived by her sons, Fredric and Gary Archer; grandchildren, Susan (Dick), Norma, Fredric (Dawn), and...

Jan 18, 2017

James S. Moore, 79 of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born June 24, 1937 in Fishers to the late Roscoe and Pauline Moore. He was a graduate of Fishers High School, Ball State University and Butler University.

Jim was the founding principal at the original College Wood Elementary...

Jan 18, 2017

Shirley D. Wagner, 57, Carmel, passed away January 18, 2017. She was born June 24, 1959, in Lafayette, the daughter of Charles and Lenore (Hopkins) Williams. She married Douglas Wagner on April 26, 1980.

Shirley was a 1977 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. She worked for St. Vincent Hospital for over 29 years. She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Jan 18, 2017

Charline A. Henry

84, of Indianapolis passed away January 18, 2017.

She was born August 29th, 1932 to Hubert and Dorothy (Wright) Bramblett. She leaves behind to cherish her Sons, Dave (Pam) Smith, Don (Susie) Smith, Darrell (Janet) Smith; daughter, Darlene Smith; 10 Grandchildren; and 21 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Dwayne Curtis Smith.

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Jan 18, 2017

Sylvia Gay McClure, or Granny as most knew her, passed away peacefully on the night of January 18, 2017 in her home in Indianapolis at the age of 82. Sylvia was born on October 29, 1934 in Albany, Kentucky to her parents Virgil Groce and Tressie Thrasher. She was the 4th child out of 14 brothers and sisters who were...

Jan 18, 2017

Brenda L Cromlich 68 of Indianapolis, died January 18, 2017. Brenda was born in Indianapolis on November 03, 1948 to Charles Edward and Florence Elizabeth (Hodge) Cromlich. Brenda was a graduate of Ben Davis High School class of 1966. Brenda was a member of Lakeview Church and was she preceded in death by her parents. Calling will be held on...

Jan 18, 2017

Lois “Joy” Thomas, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 18, 2017. Born on May 1, 1928 to the late Dayton and Audrey Neff in Russiaville, IN. She graduated from Carroll County Schools and married Richard Thomas on October 24, 1947. She worked for a brief time for Biodynamics which is now Roche, she was a census taker, and worked...