Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

Josalyn Ruth Baker, 12, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, March 26th, 2023. She was born October 27th, 2010 in Avon to her parents James Roy Baker and Edna Grace (Lobdell) Schellenberg. She was a resident of Mooresville for most of her life.

Josalyn is survived by her parents: Edna Grace (Robert) Schellenberg of Mooresville and James (Charlce)...

Mar 15, 2023

Bruce Alan Farmer, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 15, 2023 at Eskinazi Health. Bruce was born on March 14,1950 in Indianapolis to the late Charles Eugene and Dorothy Jean (Peachey) Farmer. He married Bonnie Louise (Vice) Farmer on November 28, 1981.

Bruce was a 1968 graduate of Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis. He...

Mar 14, 2023

Deanna L. (Bucy) Coates, 72, of Camby, passed away Tuesday, March 14th, 2023. She was born April 16th, 1950 in Indianapolis to her parents Joe and Shirley (Coble) Bucy. She married David Allison Coates on December 31st, 1968. She was a resident of Camby for most of her life.

Deanna is survived by her husband, David Allison...

Mar 12, 2023

George Earl Gault, 92, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2023. He was born July 25th, 1930 in Camby to his parents George Anderson and Lucy (Richardson) Gault. He married the late Joyce M. (Gray) Gault on June 13th, 1950. He was a resident of Camby for most of his life.

George is survived by his...

Mar 9, 2023

Bonnie Louise (Vice) Farmer, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 9, 2023. Bonnie was born in Lafayette, IN on September 18, 1960. She married Bruce Alan Farmer on November 28, 1981.

Over the years Bonnie enjoyed working as a housekeeper, cook, and a baker. Bonnie and her husband, Bruce were both involved with the Greater Indianapolis...

Mar 2, 2023

Wilma Lorene "Lori" (Jacobs) Hilbert, 82, of Camby, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. She was born May 19th, 1940 in Hollywood, Alabama to her parents Herman L. and Stella L. (Payne) Jacobs. She married the late Ralph R. Hilbert on April 19th, 1960.

Lori is survived by her two sons, Andrew...

Mar 1, 2023

Marjorie Ann (Murray) Gayde, 86, of Martinsville, passed away Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. She was born October 9th, 1936 in Edinburgh, Indiana to her parents Swanson and Angie (Burton) Murray. She married the late Erwin Frederick Gayde Jr. on October 9th, 1953.

Marge is survived by her six children: David Gayde of Coal City, Indiana, Donald (Carrie)...

Feb 27, 2023

George Thomas Long, 82, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023. George was born in Indianapolis on October 18, 1940 to the late George Albert and Barbara (Hensley) Long.

George was a 1958 graduate of Howe High School. He was a Press Operator for Howard Sams for 27 years before retiring. George was a hard...

Feb 26, 2023

Richard Randall Roberts, 87, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2023. He was born February 23rd, 1936 in Benham, Kentucky to his parents Phil Fannin and Ollie Mae (Pedigo) Roberts. He married the late Mary Elizabeth (Sims) Roberts on March 16th, 1957. He was a previous resident of Mooresville for 20 years and resided in Plainfield for the...

Feb 26, 2023

Thelma J. (Renner) Troke, 90, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2023. She was born April 25th, 1932 in Indianapolis to her parents John Emory and Sarah (Krewson) Renner. She married the late Paul Troke on October 21st, 1950. She was a resident of Indianapolis for most of her life and a resident of Mooresville since 2016.

Feb 21, 2023

Theresa Ann "Tracy" (Lahey) Faucett, 51, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, February 21st, 2023. She was born September 4th, 1971 in Martinsville to her parents Stephen and Barbara Ann (Clark) Lahey. She was a resident of Indianapolis for most of her life.

Tracy is survived by her parents: Stephen and Barbara Ann (Clark) Lahey of Indianapolis; two...

Feb 18, 2023

Jack L. Shanklin, 93, lifetime resident of the Camby / Indianapolis area, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023. Jack was born in Indianapolis on August 28, 1929 to the late Charles C. and Ethel Mae (Surber) Shanklin. Jack married Rita Maxine (Wallace) Shanklin on January 3, 1976.

Jack was a 1947 graduate of Decatur Central High...

Feb 17, 2023

Dwayne E. Hurt, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on February 17, 2023. Dwayne was born in Indianapolis on July 31, 1961 to his parents, Wilbur E. and Josephine M. (Torres) Hurt. He married Debra S. "Debbie" (Smith) Hurt on June 14, 1980.

Dwayne was a 1979 graduate of...

Feb 11, 2023

Lyle L. Shouse, 91, of Camby, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2023. He was born April 1st, 1931 in Coal City, Indiana to his parents Sylvan and Mildred M. (Lenning) Shouse. He married Doris J. (Hays) Shouse on June 17th, 1956. He was a resident of Camby for most of his life.

Lyle is survived by his...

Feb 9, 2023

Randall Matthew "Matt" Kelly, 41, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, February 9th, 2023. He was born October 13th, 1981 in Americus, Georgia. He was a resident of Indianapolis for most of his life.

Matt is survived by his mother and stepdad: Melissa D. (Bob) Fink of Indianapolis; father and stepmom, Randall (Betty Ann) Kelly of Galivants Ferry,...

Feb 7, 2023

Barbara Sue (Sturgeon) Jones, 71, of Martinsville and previously of Greenwood, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. Barbara was born in Indianapolis to the late Harold and Gladys (Williams) Sturgeon on July 11, 1951. She married Paul Edward "Ed" Jones on November 11, 1989.

Barbara was a 1970 Graduate of Southport High School. She worked for...

Feb 6, 2023

Gregory Blane "Greg" Secrest, 65, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, February 6th, 2023. He was born October 9th, 1957 in Northwood, North Dakota to his parents Robert R. and Lavaun B. (Wiley) Secrest. He married Rita J. (Howard) Secrest on December 31st. 1982. He was a member of Mooresville for most of his life.

Greg is survived...

Feb 5, 2023

Benjamin Reid "Ben" Drake, 27, of Trafalger, passed away Sunday, February 5th, 2023. He was born April 4th, 1995 in Terre Haute to his parents Robert Edward and Brenda Sue (Winters) Drake, where he lived for 4 years. He was a resident of Decatur Township for 20 years.

Ben is survived by both of his parents: Robert...

Feb 4, 2023

On February 4th, 2023 at 1:05 am, Palmer "Junior" Zigler Jr. entered the gates of heaven to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Junior was born in Daviess County, Indiana on September 2nd, 1937 to his parents Palmer and Francis Zigler. He grew up in Elnora, Indiana. On February 4th, 1955, he married the love of his life,...

Feb 3, 2023

William Dean "Bill" Fluke, 84, of Mooresville since 1967, passed away Friday, February 3rd, 2023. He was born July 30th, 1938 in Martinsville to his parents Carl Burton and Viola Merle (Sawyer) Fluke. He married Martha (Fidler) Fluke on December 17th, 1960.

William is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Martha (Fidler) Fluke of Mooresville;...