Obituaries

Jan 29, 2024

Gregory Alan "Greg" "Red" Bowden, 73, of Paragon, passed away Monday, January 29th, 2024. He was born June 30th, 1950 in Indianapolis to his parents, Louis Glenn and Marilea "Joey" (Adams) Bowden. He married Nancy E. (Burdine) Bowden on September 19th, 1976.

Greg is survived by his wife, Nancy E. (Burdine) Bowden of Paragon; one daughter, Emmalea...

Jan 25, 2024

John William Wagaman, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, January 25th, 2024. He was born November 13th, 1959 in Mooresville to his parents John Max and Barb (Kollman) Wagaman.

John is survived his two children: Jorgie Wagaman or Martinsville and Tucker Wagaman of Indianapolis; three grandchildren: Joleen, Jamie, and Jordan; one sister, Lynn Littler (Pat); his life-long...

Jan 25, 2024

James Martin Casey, 74, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, January 25th, 2024. He was born November 10th, 1949 in Indianapolis to his parents James Arthur Casey and Addie Pearl (Winn) Sharp. He married the late Sharon Jane Casey on July 17th, 1982.

James is survived by his daughter, Melody Smith of Martinsville; two sons: Richard Smith of...

Jan 23, 2024

Aidan Scott Young, 15, of Martinsville passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. He was born July 9th, 2008 in Mooresville to his parents David and Christina (Bryson) Young.

Aidan is survived by his parents: David and Christina Young; one sister, Abigail Young of Martinsville; paternal grandfather, Larry Scott Young of Indianapolis; paternal grandmother, Suzanne Triviz-Harrigan (husband, Philip)...

Jan 15, 2024

Jerry Joseph Norris, 89, of Indianapolis passed away Monday, January 15th, 2024. He was born December 5th, 1934 in Washington, Indiana to his mother, Mildred Gott. He married Jamia Jeanene (Phelps) Norris on May 20th, 1957.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Jamia J. (Phelps) Norris; five children: Debbie Harper (Dean) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jo DeLano of...

Jan 12, 2024

Danny Lester Jenkins, 75, of Camby, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 23rd, 1948 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Lester Freeman and Mabel Lucille (Lowe) Jenkins. He married Linda Louise (King) Jenkins on June 17th, 1967.

Danny is survived by his wife, Linda; two...

Jan 10, 2024

Ralph "Duane" Bastin, 79, of Mooresville, passed away Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. He was born January 10th, 1945 in Indianapolis to his parents Harvey Emory Jr. and Mary Lou (Fletcher) Bastin. He married the late Carol Jean (Blackman) Bastin on January 10th, 1963.

Duane is survived by his three children: Robin Bastin Perkins (David) of Mooresville, Kevin...

Jan 2, 2024

Cherie Jo (Eaton) Klawun, 58, of Mooresville, IN passed away peacefully in her home on January 2, 2024. Cherie was born on July 22, 1965 in Columbus, IN to Charles Norman Eaton and Carol Jean (Streeval) Stout. She married Evan Charles Klawun on June 1, 1985.

Cherie was a 1983 graduate of Decatur Central High School. She...

Dec 31, 2023

Carolyn Sue (Palmer) Barker, 77, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, December 31st, 2023. She was born December 12th, 1946 in Liberty, Kentucky to her parents Carey Eugene and Velma Ellen (Atwood) Palmer. She married William A. Barker on May 13th, 2013.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, William A. Barker of Mooresville; four children: Angie Thurman (Norman)...

Dec 29, 2023

Brian Dewitt Humphries, 64, of Cloverdale, passed away Friday, December 29th, 2023. He was born February 13th, 1959 in Indianapolis to his father Terrance Humphries.

Brian is survived by five children; two grandchildren; and two siblings. Brian is preceded in death by his father, Terrance Humphries.

Brian was a 1977 graduate of Cloverdale High School....

Dec 28, 2023

Cody Wray Capps, 37, of Hendersonville, Tennessee since 2011 and previously of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28th, 2023. He was born September 16th, 1986 in Indianapolis to his parents Andy and Cindi (Patterson) Capps. He married the love of his life, Daphne Lynn (Able) Capps on January 1st, 2010.

Cody is survived by...

Dec 23, 2023

Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Dean) Elsbury, 76, of Mooresville passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born on January 17th, 1947 to the late Donald Dean and Mable (Day) Dean in Indianapolis. She married Bennie Elsbury on December 11th, 1965 and they were together 58 wonderful years.

Sandy is survived...

Dec 11, 2023

Mary Edith (Mitchell) Christie, 93, of Avon passed away Monday, December 11th, 2023. She was born on July 11th, 1930 in Indianapolis to Joseph Raymond "Ray" and Minnie Mitchell. She married Edgar Leroy Christie on August 27th, 1955. They were high school sweethearts.

Mary is survived by her husband, Edgar Leroy Christie of Avon; one sister, Norma...

Dec 10, 2023

Carolyn (Thompson) Gentry, 86, of Camby, passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2023 at Plainfield Healthcare Center. Carolyn was born in Indianapolis on June 26th, 1937 to the late Elmer and Kathryn B. (Hensley) Thompson. She married the late Jesse Ray Gentry on September 18th, 1965.

Carolyn is survived by her three children: Kathy Ward of Indianapolis,...

Dec 9, 2023

Robert "Bobby" L. Scott, 73, of Indianapolis passed away Saturday, December 9th, 2023. He was born April 9th, 1950 in Indianapolis to his parents Robert F. Scott and Ameila E. "Boots" (Jones) Scott. He married Victoria (Shimer) Scott on May 1st, 1970. Bobby was a resident of Indianapolis his entire life.

Bobby is survived by his wife,...

Dec 7, 2023

Duane C. Davis, 66, of Mooresville, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 7th, 2023. He was born in 1957 in Indianapolis to his parents Robert and Rosalyn (Meyer) Davis. He married Mary Jo (Janney) in 1995.

Duane is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Janney) Davis of Mooresville; found family, Andrew and Francesca and eight grandchildren; and two...

Nov 29, 2023

Nicholas "Adam" Rike, 41, of Mooresville passed away Wednesday, November 29th, 2023. He was born on February 6th,1982 in Mooresville to his parents Garry and Michella (Payne) Rike. He married Jessica A. (McKinney) Rike on April 10th, 2016. He was a resident of Mooresville most of his life.

Nicholas is survived by his wife, Jessica (McKinney) Rike...

Nov 27, 2023

Charles Lloyd Wade, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, November 27th, 2023. He was born January 13th, 1931 in Sullivan to his parents Charles William and Gertrude (Ryland) Wade. He married Alice Jean (Sheets) Wade on July 22nd, 1950.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Alice Jean Wade of Indianapolis; two children: Deb...

Nov 27, 2023

Elsie (Smith) Hornaday, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, November 27th, 2023. She was born October 25th, 1935 in Pineville, Kentucky to her parents Thurlow and Cleadie (Hubbard) Smith. Elsie married the late Chester Hornaday on December 18th, 1954. She was a resident of Mooresville and Brooklyn for most of her life.

Elsie is survived by her...

Nov 23, 2023

Denise A. (Haas) Lawn, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, November 23rd, 2023. She was born June 11th, 1952 in Indianapolis to her parents Robert E. Haas and Jeannine (Limp) Haas. Denise married Forrest "Frosty" E. Lawn on September 9, 1988.

Denise is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Frosty Lawn of Indianapolis; two children:...