Age 86, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on January 18, 2017. Bessie was born in Monticello, KY. On March 11, 1930. On July 19, 1949 she married Estill Morrow who preceded her in death. Bessie grew up on a farm in Monticello, Kentucky, the youngest of 12 children. She moved to Indianapolis when she was 20. For many years she...
Andy Paul Reynolds, aka “Sir Pepsi”, 66, Indianapolis, passed away January 18, 2017. He was born August 18, 1950 in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of Jerry and Dorothy (Roden) Reynolds. Andy proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a "phone man" in the service and for many years in civilian life. He taught himself about computers which...
Margaret Clarene Martz,93, of Greenfield, IN passed away January 17, 2017. She was born in Zeigler, IL the daughter of JohnFoster and Margaret (Readhead) King. Shegraduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis and was aNurse at Methodist and Hancock Memorial Hospitals, and many years at WishardHospital until her retirement in 1985. Shewas a nurse at Tendercare Home Health...
John D. Hogue, 84, ofRockvale, TN and formerly of Morristown, IN, passed away January 17, 2017 athis home. John was born in Allen County,Kentucky the son of the late William and Ava (Willoughby) Hogue. He was a Brick Layer. Preceding him in death was his wife Arlie,son, Gary, daughter Teresa and son, Kelly.
Surviving are hischildren, Debi Maupin (Tony) of...
Alexander T. Zielen, 93, of Indianapolis, formerly of Crystal Lake, Illinois and Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. He was born on June 19, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lawrence A. and Louise C. (Scruch) Zielen. Alexander was married to Helen L. Blackaby in October 1953 in Batavia, Illinois. She preceded him in death...
Clinton Charles Stevens, Sr. 93, of Freedom, IN, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1923 in Manooth, WV to the late William O. and Maggie B. (Barnett) Stevens. Clinton was an honorably discharged Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during WWII. He was a current member of the...
Joseph James Polovich, 77, of Danville, Indiana passed away on January 17, 2017.
He was born December 2, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Nicholas and Olga Polovich. He graduated from Tech High School and he served in the US Marine Corp. Jim retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier after 20 years of service. He was...
Carolyn J. Litz,
87, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 16, 2017. Carolyn retired as a secretary from the Indianapolis Public School system, was a member at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and a member of the Propylaeum in Indianapolis. Carolyn was preceded in death by her son, Mark Litz. She is survived by her husband, Willard “Woody” Litz; son, Joe...
Jack Edward Bright, age 89 passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Westside Village Healthcare. He had lived at Westside Gardens in Indianapolis for the past two years. Jack was very happy, and loved it there and they loved him.
Jack was born on June 23, 1927 in Washington, Indiana to Clifford and Eldena Bright. He grew up...
Linda L. Burgett, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born on June 24, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Garnett and Eleanor (Penncuff) Caine. Linda is survived by her children, Eric Burgett, Debbie Mains, Ruthie Burgett, Tina Mains and Rhonda McKinney; 12 grandchildren, Frank, Kamara, Jay, Linda, Ray, Harold, Alex, Lisa, William, Joseph, Lil...
Mr. Richard M. Guthridge, 94, passed away on Sunday, January15, 2017 at his home in Speedway, Indiana surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 12, 1922, to thelate Clarence and Georgia Faye Guthridge.
Richard graduated from Springfield High School in 1940. Heserved his country honorably in the Army Air Force from 1942-1946,
On...
Vickie N. (Stewart) Mow 64 of Speedway, IN died January 15, 2017. Vickie was born March 01, 1952 in Indianapolis, to Richard Eugene and Jewel “Judy” Catherine (Smith) Stewart.
Vickie graduated from George Washington High School class of 1970. Vickie was the Director of Purchasing for the Indianapolis City County Building for 30 years retiring in 2012.
She...
Andrew “Andy” RichardAshley, 38, of Indianapolis, passed away January 15, 2017 from complications ofPneumonia. He was born September 11,1978 in Indianapolis, IN. He was a Bartenderand Mixologist at Dorman Street Bar in Indianapolis.
Surviving is parents,Lawrence “Lonny” Ashley Jr. (Patsy) and Donna and Michael Dillon; his brother,Aaron Ashley; step-brothers, Brian Dillon (Jennifer) and Jeff Dillon; grandmother,Artie Voyles; his aunt, Joyce...
Donna M. Heinrich, 79, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 15, 2017. Donna was born in Detroit, MI on July 2, 1937 to the late Neil and Phyllis (Newman) Rivers. She was devoted to her family and her faith, and was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Greencastle. She loved to sing, and was a...
Stephanie Leigh Ashby passed away January 14, 2017. Stephanie was born March 12, 1975 in Louisville, KY to Steven and Martha Jo Pysher (Graham). The family moved often for Steve's career. This gave Stephanie the opportunity to touch lives in Louisville, Marion, IL, Duluth, MN, Wisconsin Dells, WI and Danbury, CT. In the Dells and Danbury, Steph was an athlete...
William Charles Fraser
38 years old, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born in Mt. Airy, NC. He was a professional landscaper and designer for 21 years, William started his career at 17 years old. He was known for being a hard worker with strong determination. William is survived by his wife, Amanda Fraser;...
Judith Ann Thomas (Jones) was born March 14, 1942 to George and Lucille Jones in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1960. She then married Larry (Joe) Thomas in June, 1960. They had their first child in 1961 (Ron) and their second child in 1964 (Jeff). She was a stay at home housewife and raised both...
Shirley Ruth Murphy,
81, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 13, 2017. She was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on August 17, 1935 to the Late Eckle Jones and Sallie (Riggs) Hammond. Shirley was a wonderful mother to her nine children, and enjoyed old Western movies (especially ones with John Wayne), gospel music, and Rod Stewart.
She was...
Edith L. Vance, 99, of Indianapolis passed away on January 13, 2017.
She was born on June 15, 1917 to the late William and Lula Meisel in Moral Township, Indiana. She was a member of Zion UCC for over 60 years, she made beautiful quilts, loved flowers and spending time tending to her garden. She was a dedicated mother...
Richard (Dick) Allen Sampson Sr., 86 yrs. passed away on January 13, 2017. Born in Charleston, West Virginia to Dorothy Jesmer and Charles F. Sampson, Dick grew up in East Stroudsburg, PA.
Dick enlisted in the Army but was able to attend, and graduate, from East Stroudsburg Teacher’s College in Pennsylvania. He also served in the United States Coast Guard,...