Obituaries

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:...

Nov 15, 2023

Edgar "Eddie" Marr Jr., 76, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. He was born September 18th, 1947 in Indianapolis to his parents Edgar Marr Sr. and Violet Louise (Davis) Marr. He married Frank A. Paulis on September 18th, 2016.

Eddie is survived by his partner, Frank A. Paulis of Indianapolis; one brother, Jeffrey Marr of...

Nov 13, 2023

Nicholas A. "Nick" Ballard, 38, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, November 13th, 2023. He was born August 19th, 1985 in Indianapolis to his parents Phillip G. Ballard and Deborah A. (Hankins) Hankins.

Nick is survived by his Daughter, Madison Richards of Indianapolis; his son, Chase Phelps of New York; one sister, Sarah J. Shelton (Tony); three nephews:...

Nov 11, 2023

Mavis Cora Baxter, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 11, 2023. Mavis was born on June 23, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late James Irving and Edith Carrie (Taylor) Fultz.

Mavis is survived by four children: Teresa Heiliger (Andy) of Plainfield, David Baxter of TX, Edward Baxter (Shannon) of Eminence and Kevin Baxter (Heather) of New...

Nov 10, 2023

Robert Carlton "Bob" Havens, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, November 10th, 2023. He was born May 1st, 1942 in Wellsville, New York to his parents William C. and Carrie M. (Resue) Havens. He married Susie (Hoffman) Havens on February 14th, 1970.

Bob is survived by his lovely wife of 53 years, Susie Havens of Indianapolis; two...

Nov 7, 2023

Shirley Ann (Carter) Armstrong Phillips, 95, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. She was born April 17th, 1928 in Indianapolis to her parents John O. and Jeanette (Ferree) Carter. Shirley married the late Marvin Lloyd "Pete" Armstrong in June 1950. She remarried on February 23rd, 1991 to the late Jesse H. Phillips.

Shirley is survived...

Nov 7, 2023

Betty Lou (Grove) Zigler, 88, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. She was born March 18th, 1935 to Jess and Ellen (Crossland) Groves. Betty married the late Palmer Zigler Jr. on February 4th, 1955.

Betty is survived by four children: Steve Zigler (Linda) of Brownsburg, Rick Zigler (Debbie) of Fillmore, Pam Atchley (Tim) of Westport,...

Nov 4, 2023

Stephen Firm McBride, 78, of Brownsburg, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2023. He was born December 14th, 1944 in Indianapoils to his parents Herman Firm and Dorothy (Inlow) McBride. He married Kay A. (Cravens) McBride on May 1st, 2010. He was a resident of Indianapolis for most of his life and resided in Brownsburg for the last 14 years....

Oct 20, 2023

Michael Kenneth Firkins Jr., 51 of Versailles, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 20th 2023.

Michael is survived by his daughter Michaela (Maxwell) Cathala of Monrovia, Indiana; father, Michael Firkins Sr. of Versailles, Indiana; 3 brothers: Todd (Cori) Firkins of Danville, Indiana, Jarrod Firkins of Noblesville, Indiana, Jace (Cristen) Firkins of Indianapolis, Indiana; 9 nieces and...

Oct 17, 2023

George H. Daffron, 87, of Camby, passed away Tuesday, October 17th, 2023. He was born May 2nd, 1936 in Hazelton, Indiana to his parents Samuel A. Daffron and Alice (Lewis) Cato. He married Linda L. (Ross) Daffron on June 1st, 1957.

George is survived by his wife Linda L. Daffron of Camby; four children: Steven Daffron "Mike"...

Oct 12, 2023

Joe Nicholson, 62, of Whiteland, passed away Thursday, October 12th, 2023. He was born February 10th, 1961 in Danville to his parents Clarence Waymon and Linda (Spurlin) Nicholson. He married Rachel E. (Dorris) Nicholson on March 2nd, 1996. Joe was a previous resident of Danville for 18 years and resided in Whiteland for the past 20 years.

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Oct 10, 2023

Keith Andrew Reid, 64, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. He was born January 30th, 1959 in Indianapolis to his parents Robert A. "Bob" Reid and Mavis C. (Fultz) Baxter.

Keith is survived by his three children: Andrea Reid of New Albany, Indiana, Robert Moore of Roy, Utah, and Erik Reid of Indianapolis; his mother,...

Oct 10, 2023

Herbert D "Herb" Hill, 87, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. He was born June 24th, 1936 in Jasonville, Indiana to his parents Ivan and Helen (Haynes) Hill. He married the late Julia A. (Joyce) Hill on November 23rd, 1957.

Herb is survived by his daughter, Maureen Crawford of Mooresville; two grandchildren: Allen Wright and...

Oct 9, 2023

Richard Joseph "Joe" Branam, 76, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, October 9th, 2023. He was born September 4th, 1947 to his parents James N. and Grace Noel (Montgomery) Branam. He married Ava June (Whaley) Branam on December 31st, 1985. He was a resident of Mooresville during his early years and most recently was a resident of Cloverdale for 35...

Oct 7, 2023

Monte Glen Harris, 83, of Plainfield, reached the heavenly abode on Saturday, October 7th, 2023. He was born September 1st, 1940 in Roseville, California to his parents Glen Eldridge and Lori (Wilson) Harris.

Monte is survived by his wife, Sukanya "Suki" (Raman) Harris of Plainfield; adopted daughter, Michelle Smothers of Arkansas; step-daughter, Ash Stanley of Avon; sister,...

Oct 5, 2023

Hugh Boggs, 91, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 with family by his side. He was born September 17th, 1932 in Harlan, Kentucky to his parents Frelin and Maude (Baker) Boggs. He married Mary Rose (Covington) Boggs on October 10th, 1959.

Hugh is survived by his wife, Mary Rose (Covington) Boggs of Mooresville;...

Sep 27, 2023

Ernest Edward "Ed" Robinson, 66, of Camby, passed away Wednesday, September 27th, 2023. He was born March 28th, 1957 in Indianapolis to his parents John and Mae (Fifer) Robinson. He married Nadine Lynn (Howard) Robinson on January 10th, 1981.

Ed is survived by his wife, Nadine Lynn Robinson of Camby; two children: Amber Goin (Tim) of Noblesville...