Obituaries

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;...

Jan 28, 2023

Norma Jean (Foster) Russell, 87, of Englewood, Florida passed away Saturday, January 28th, 2023. She was born June 17th, 1935 in Oklahoma to her parents Hoil and Irene (Edwards) Foster. She was married to the father of her children, the late Ralph Minnick of Mooresville, She married the late Thomas J. "Tom" Russell on May 6th, 2000. She was...

Jan 28, 2023

Daniel Jacob Holley, 46, of Eminence, passed away Saturday, January 28th, 2023. He was born December 17th, 1976 in Martinsville to his parents Jack and Rebecca (Steffey) Holley. He married Stephanie (Bryant) Holley on January 10th, 2004. He was a resident of Eminence for most of his life.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Bryant) Holley...

Jan 26, 2023

Louise (Ewell) Edwards, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, January 26th, 2023. She was born July 24th, 1940 in East Alton, Illinois to her parents Charles A. and Marie (Suits) Ewell. She married the late Thomas H. Edwards on August 10th, 1958. She was a resident of Cottage Hills, Illinois for 16 years and a resident of West Newton...

Jan 21, 2023

Dick Clark Hightshue, 68, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, January 21st, 2023. He was born December 3rd, 1954 in Indianapolis to his parents Charles Russell and Ruth Lily (Faulk) Hightshue. He was a resident of Mooresville for most of his life.

Dick is survived by his two children: Jimey (Kristi) Hightshue of Plainfield and Luke (Julie) Hightshue...

Jan 17, 2023

James L. Archer, 81, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. He was born September 8th, 1941 in Indianapolis to his parents Ethal D. and Edna B. (Lake) Archer. He was a resident of Indianapolis for most of his life.

James is survived by his three siblings: Ronnie (Lina) Archer of Indianapolis, Diane (Tom) Peterson of...

Jan 16, 2023

Donald A. Gastino, 59, of Freedom, Indiana passed away Monday, January 16th, 2023. He was born September 21st, 1963 in Indianapolis to his parents Donald L. and Julia "Pat" (Grimes) Gastino. He was a resident of Indianapolis for most of his life, but was a previous resident of Mooresville for 18 years and most recently resided in Freedom, Indiana...

Jan 10, 2023

Dr. Jeffery Kyle Moore, 54, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, January 10th, 2023. He was born April 20th, 1968 in Indianapolis to his parents Billy Ross and Donna Jean (Parker) Moore. Jeffery lived in Hawaii for 20 years. He grew up in Mooresville and most recently resided there since 2020.

Jeffery is survived by his brother, Kevin...