Obituaries

Nov 20, 2021

Diane (Sinclair) Dowden, 74, of Monrovia, passed away on November 20, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Diane was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 8, 1947 to the late William E. and Roberta E. (Milliner) Sinclair. She married the late John E. Dowden on August 27, 1967.

Diane was a 1965 graduate of Monrovia...

Nov 20, 2021

Charles E. Aliff, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, November 20th, 2021. He was born August 19th, 1947 in Oceana, West Virginia to his parents, Ulbert and June Aliff, where he lived half of his life in that area. He was married to the late Betty (Morgan) Aliff. He was a resident of Indianapolis.

Charles is survived...

Nov 19, 2021

Gary Ray Matthew, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, November 19th, 2021. He was born January 13th, 1947 in Bedford to his parents, Ray Louis and Ruth Fern (Smith) Matthew. He was a resident of Indianapolis for most of his life.

Gary is survived by his significant other of 32 years, Ricky Guffey of Indianapolis; his son,...

Nov 19, 2021

Alice Diana Matthews Turner ("Cis") died peacefully surrounded by her family (and some Elvis music) on November 19, 2021. Alice was born on May 10th, 1945, in Henning, IL. She graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1963 where she was a member of "The Sunshine Society" whose mission was to spread helpfulness and kindness to others. As a...

Nov 16, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" Short Jr., 84, of Summer Shade, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 16th, 2021. He was born August 20th, 1937 in Raven, Virginia to his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Beulah M. (Vance) Short. He married Lella "Fern" (Raney) Short on September 9th, 1961. He was a previous resident of Ohio, but resided in Mooresville, Indiana for 50 years...

Nov 16, 2021

Donald "Mark" Laeufer, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 16th, 2021. He was born August 18th, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to his parents, Jack and Wilma (Anderson) Laeufer. He married Donna J. (Hill) Laeufer on November 19th, 1999. He was a previous resident of Lima, Ohio for 30 years and was a resident of Mooresville / Decatur area...

Nov 10, 2021

Dorothy Ann (Frazier) Stephens, 91, of St. Johns, Florida passed away Wednesday, November 10th, 2021. She was born January 31st, 1930 in Bridgeport, Indiana to her parents, Maurice William and Lela Mae (Dowden) Frazier. She married Thomas H. Stephens on February 23rd, 1951. Although she was a resident of Decatur Township for most of her life she most recently...

Nov 9, 2021

Margaret A. (Bruggner) Harless, 95, of Mooresville, passed away on November 9, 2021 in St. Francis Hospital of Mooresville. Margaret was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 15, 1926 to the late Eugene T. and Margaret M. (Milli) Bruggner. She married the late Truman E. Harless on January 19, 1963.

Margaret was a machine operator for Link...

Nov 5, 2021

Carolyn Rae (Tomey) Shoaf joined the Lord November 5, 2021, at the age of 83 with her children by her side. She was born and lived her entire life in Indianapolis. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She had a beautiful smile and a joyful laugh. She was a strong, loving, caring and compassionate lady with...

Nov 4, 2021

Morce Harold Brandenburg, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, November 4th, 2021. He was born July 5th, 1939 in Fixer, Kentucky to his parents, Lewis Lee and Elise (Williams) Brandenburg, where he spent his early childhood. He was a previous resident of Richmond, Indiana for 17 years and later moved to Greenville, Ohio for two years and resided in...

Nov 2, 2021

Kyle Joseph Wade, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. He was born October 7th, 1984 in Indianapolis. His parents are Ronald Lee and Brenda Kay (Coles) Wade. He was a resident of Indianapolis for most of his life.

Kyle is survived by his parents, Ronald Lee and Brenda Kay (Coles) Wade of Mooresville; his...

Oct 31, 2021

Glenda Sue (Goble) Gentry, 61, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, October 31st, 2021. She was born July 21st, 1960 in Indianapolis to her parents, Johnnie Goble Sr. and Ruby (Bowers) Dorney. She married Clifton Paul Gentry on May 11th, 1984. She was a previous resident of Mooresville for 40 years and lived in Martinsville for the last 17 years....

Oct 28, 2021

Thomas E. "Tom" Maurer, 76, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, October 28th, 2021. He was born April 8th, 1945 in Milan, Indiana to his parents, Peter "Pete" and Janet (Purcell) Maurer. Although he grew up in Rising Sun, Indiana, he spent 12 years as a resident in Greenwood and 35 years in Mooresville. He married Pam J. (Ascherman) Maurer...

Oct 26, 2021

Sheila Ann (Kemp) Firkins, 66, currently of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on October 26, 2021 in Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Sheila was born in Beech Grove, IN on June 30, 1955 to the late William and Ova Mae (Hutcherson) Kemp. She was a resident of Port Charlotte, Florida for the past two years, but was a resident of Indianapolis...

Oct 22, 2021

Theodore R. "Ted" Cook, 73, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, October 22nd, 2021. He was born January 29th, 1948 in Indianapolis to his parents, Kelsa and Betty Jean (Minor) Cook. He married Susan L. (McGinness) Cook on July 2nd, 1980. He spent most of his childhood in Decatur Township but was a resident of Mooresville for most of his...

Oct 20, 2021

Willene Parrish, 84, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away Wednesday, October 20th, 2021. She was born December 24th, 1936 in Woodstock, Kentucky to her parents, Carl and Geneva Ruth (Denny) Poynter. She married the late Ralph Leon Parrish in 1955.

Willene is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Rick) Wilson of Gulf Breeze, Florida; two grandchildren: Travis Hineman...

Oct 18, 2021

Johnny Keith Thrasher Sr., 68, of Camby, passed away Monday, October 18th, 2021. He was born July 18th, 1953 in Indianapolis to his parents, Prentice and Emma Jean (Harless) Thrasher. He married Sally (Jackson) Thrasher on March 20th, 1971.

John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sally (Jackson) Thrasher of Camby; one daughter, Michelle...

Oct 11, 2021

Lawrence Ray "Larry" Catron, 61, of Camby, passed away Monday, October 11th, 2021. He was born April 8th, 1960 in Indianapolis to his parents, Benjamin Arthur and Shirley Ann (Griffith) Catron. He married Brenda Kay (Jenkins) Catron on March 2nd, 1979. He was a resident of Mooresville for most of his life.

Lawrence is survived by his...

Oct 9, 2021

Marilyn L. Fields, 82, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, with her daughters by her side. She was the oldest child born to the late Alfred and Marie (Dotson) Thompson on October 29, 1938, in Knox County, Indiana, along with her twin sister, Carolyn. She would later be joined by five additional siblings.

Marilyn grew up...

Oct 8, 2021

Billy J Scott, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, October 8th, 2021. He was born April 24th, 1931 in Lexington, Tennessee to his parents, William and Polly (Nichols) Scott, where he lived for 25 years. He married the late Laurel Jean (Hyatt) Scott on October 19th, 1968.

Billy is survived by his four children: Joyce Steele of...