Obituaries

Jun 18, 2025

Lester Lee "Les" Fortner, 90, of Camby, passed away Wednesday, June 18th, 2025. He was born November 24th, 1934, in Indianapolis to his parents Clarence Fortner and Emma Violet (Luke) Johnson. He married Catherine "Carole" (Frump) Fortner on March 26th, 2005. He was previously married to the late Shirley Ann (Donahue) Fortner on December 13th, 1952.

Les...

Jun 17, 2025

William Roy Brandenburg, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, June 17th, 2025. He was born March 18th, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana to his parents Ivan R. and Mary Francis (Smith) Brandenburg. He later married Carolyn J. (Adams) Brandenburg on June 17th, 1995.

William is survived by his wife, Carolyn J. Brandenburg; his two children: Brenda Marie Edwards...

Jun 15, 2025

Polly Ann O'Connor, 69, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, June 15th, 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1955 in La Follette, Tennessee, to her parents Vergle McKinnley and Lourtta (Carroll) Wagner. She married Maurice Rodney O'Connor on September 13th, 1975, and the two spent nearly 50 beautiful years together.

Polly is survived by her husband, Maurice Rodney...

Jun 7, 2025

Michael Webster "Mike" Plunkett, 82, of Camby, passed away Saturday, June 7th, 2025. He was born October 24th, 1942 in Mooresville to his parents Lovain O. and Catherine E. (Felix) Plunkett. He married Louise (Saltsgiver) Plunkett on August 6th, 1983 and the two spent nearly 42 beautiful years together.

Mike is survived by his wife, Louise Plunkett...

Jun 2, 2025

Joey "Joe" Harlen Koljat, 80, of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 2nd, 2025. He was born May 14th, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to his parents James L. and Geraldine E. (Hand) Koljat. He married the late Susan Kay Robinson on June 24th, 1991.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Julia Stevens (David) of Mooresville; one...

Jun 1, 2025

Wilma Rose (McConkey) Mitchell, 95, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, June 1st, 2025. She was born March 24th, 1930 in Terre Haute to her parents, Clyde McConkey and Hazel (Davis) Wilson. She married the late Howard Boring Mitchell on June 28th, 1947.

Wilma is survived by her four children: Jerry D. Mitchell (LuAnn) of Plainfield, Darlene K.M....

May 30, 2025

Norman Gene "Pete" Wilson, 73, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, May 30th, 2025. He was born August 21st, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana to his parents Charles Wilson and Mary Elizabeth (Weddle) Snedeker. He married Susan Elaine (Farr) Wilson on February 7th, 2009, and the two spent 16 beautiful years together.

Pete is survived by his loving...

May 29, 2025

Nancy Faye (Hendrix) Hawkins, 81, of Camby, passed away Thursday, May 29th, 2025. She was born March 6th, 1944 in Scottsville, Kentucky to her parents Marshall Lee and Murial Christine (Bessenger) Hendrix. She married Ronald H. Hawkins on February 15th, 1980 and the two spent 45 beautiful years together.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Ronald H....

May 16, 2025

Ruth Ann (Lawrence) Becker, 82, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, May 16th, 2025. She was born May 6th, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to her parents Robert and Josephine (Hill) Lawrence. She married Jack L. Becker on July 13th, 1963 and the two spent nearly 62 beautiful years together.

Ruth Ann is survived by her husband, Jack L....

May 14, 2025

Dorothy L. (Holderfield) Greenwald, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born June 20th, 1941 in Indianapolis to her parents James A. "Jim" and "Betty" Elizabeth (Taylor) Holderfield. She married William B. Greenwald on August 13th, 1960.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, William B. "Ben" Greenwald...

May 12, 2025

Sherry Lynn (Summers) Crews, 70, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, May 12th, 2025. She was born March 23rd, 1955 in Mooresville to her parents Dean Summers and Shirley (Delp) Ross. She married Gary P. Crews on September 30th, 1977.

Sherry is survived by her husband of nearly 48 years, Gary Crews of Mooresville; one daughter, Sara Ann...

May 7, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Killian VanScott Straber, born on November 7, 1998. Tragically he was taken from us on May 7, 2025 in a motorcycle accident, leaving behind a legacy of love, courage and dedication.

Killian grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana; graduating from high school with a Technical Honors Diploma,...

May 1, 2025

John van Biezen, 87, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, May 1st, 2025. He was born January 16th, 1938 in De Hague, Holland to his parents Wilhelmus and Alida (Boukes) van Biezen. He married Jean (Robinson) van Biezen on January 7th, 1984.

John is survived by his wife, Jean van Biezen of Martinsville; son, Michael van Biezen; daughter,...

Apr 25, 2025

Bryce Andrew Campbell Taylor, 26, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, April 25th, 2025. He was born December 10th, 1998 in Indianapolis to his parents Bruce Andrew Taylor and Vanessa Lynn (Campbell) Taylor.

Bryce is survived by his mother: Vanessa Lynn (Campbell) Taylor of Stilesville; his father, Bruce Andrew Taylor of Indiana; two sisters: Sam and Sarah; Uncle,...

Apr 24, 2025

Tracy Lynn (Fisher) Stiles, 51, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, April 24th, 2025. She was born July 11th, 1973 in Indianapolis to her parents Rick Fisher and Barbara (Schmidt) Lovell.

Tracy is survived by her daughter, Jamie Fisher; two grandchildren: Jayce and Remi; niece, Brianna Sharrett; and nephew, Aaron Fisher. Tracy is preceded in death by both...

Apr 12, 2025

Frank Charles Bishop, 99, of Greenwood, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at home. He was born December 8th, 1925 in West Newton at home, to his parents Frank and Emma Mae (Yeager) Bishop.

Frank graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1944. He was active in school functions, was Class President, two...

Apr 9, 2025

Joyce M. (Green) Snow, 86, of Mooresville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. She was born November 27th, 1938 in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee to her parents Charlie Green and Alma (Vinson) Denson. She married the late Reggie Snow in 1985 and was previously married to the late Earl J. Swan in 1956.

Joyce is survived...

Apr 6, 2025

Susan Elaine "Susie" (McQueen) Tipton, 57, of Camby, passed away Sunday, April 6th, 2025. She was born June 5th, 1967 in Beech Grove to her parents William "Bill" and E. Marlene (Winters) McQueen. On September 20th, 1986, she married Troy Tipton. While the couple had since separated, they are the proud parents of two sons they share together.

Mar 29, 2025

Larry Edward Pellum, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, March 29th, 2025. He was born October 26th, 1947 in Indianapolis to his parents Boyd Reeves and Wilma Lorine (Duncan) Pellum.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Tamara Pellum of Martinsville; granddaughter, Taylor Howard of Martinsville; and one sister, Marsha Pellum of Fishers.

Larry is preceded...

Mar 25, 2025

Allison Renee Taylor, 33, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. She was born October 19th, 1991 in Indianapolis to her parents.

Allison is survived by her mother, Kimberly Diane Cordray; her father, Terry Eugene Cordray; fraternal grandmother, Betty Chandler; and aunt, Barbara Lahey.

Allison is preceded in death by her grandmother, Lois Clark;...