Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

William Charles "Bill" Christensen, 80, of Camby, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and family. He went home to the Lord Thursday, March 20th, 2025. He was born November 13th, 1944 in Buffalo, NY to his parents Donald William and Mary Hazel (Hawley). He married Martine K. (Klein) Christensen on July 17th, 1976 and spent...

Mar 20, 2025

David W. Martin, 86, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, March 20th, 2025. He was born February 11th, 1939 in Bourbon, Indiana to his parents Millard and Blanche (Musser) Martin. He married the late Sue L. (Maiden) Martin in August of 1966.

David is survived by his three sons: Matt Martin (Jami), David Martin (Melissa), and Mike Martin...

Mar 16, 2025

Steven D. "Steve" Schlangen Sr., 58, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025. He was born December 10th, 1966 in Indianapolis, to his parents Gerald George and Mary Lou (Hunter) Schlangen. He married Amy L. (Butler) Schlangen on September 22nd, 2019.

Steve is survived by his wife, Amy L. (Butler) Schlangen of Mooresville; his two children:...

Mar 10, 2025

James E. "Jamie" Starkey Jr., 44, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, March 10th, 2025. He was born May 23rd, 1980 in Indianapolis to his parents James E. and Mary Elaine (Graham) Starkey Jr.

Jamie is survived by his daughter, Makayla Bratcher (Nicolas) of Mooresville; his son, Brian Starkey of Mooresville; his father, James E. Starkey Sr.; one...

Mar 8, 2025

Wayne M. Poynter, 89, of Mooresville, passed away Saturday, March 8th, 2025. He was born March 25th, 1935 in Woodstock, Kentucky to his parents Carl B. and Geneva Ruth (Denney) Poynter. He married Linda M. (Johnson) Poynter on June 10th, 1956, spending nearly 69 beautiful years together.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Linda M. Poynter of...

Mar 4, 2025

Charles Russell Helfenberger, 97, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. He was born August 7th, 1927 in Indianapolis to Charles and Martha (Bills) Helfenberger Jr. He married the late Virginia A. (Moore) Helfenberger on May 27th, 1947.

Charles is survived by his two children: Connie Rackley (Kenny) of Indianapolis and Dave Helfenberger of North Carolina;...

Mar 1, 2025

Kenneth "Sonny" D. Bartlett, 91, of Mount Vernon, IN, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at The Springs of Mooresville. Kenneth was born in Beaver Dam, KY, on March 14, 1933, to the late Earl and Clara (Hoover) Bartlett. Kenneth was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Peggy Sue (Bourne) Bartlett on November 3, 1956 until...

Feb 27, 2025

Delilah Opal Marie Taylor, 6 weeks, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, February 27th, 2025. She was born January 14th, 2025 in Bloomington to her parents Bryce A. Taylor and Stormy J. Porter.

Delilah is survived by her loving parents, Bryce A. Taylor and Stormy J. Porter of Mooresville; her sister, Kaia; grandparents: Vanessa Taylor, Bruce Taylor, Tommy...

Feb 11, 2025

Brenda Waine (Davis) Lashbrook, 73, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025. She was born September 17th, 1951 in Corydon, Indiana to her parents Wayne and Delora (Walters) Davis. She married the late Gerald Dale Lashbrook on June 21st, 1986.

Brenda is survived by her two sons: Wayne Howerton of Plainfield and Christopher Howerton of Plainfield;...

Feb 9, 2025

John E. Stipp, 86, of New Whiteland, passed away Sunday, February 9th, 2025. He was born November 13th, 1938 in Indianapolis to his parents Raymond and Mary (Cobb) Stipp. He married Caroline J. (Montfort) Stipp on December 14th, 1958.

John is survived by his wife, Caroline. J. Stipp of New Whiteland; three sons: Gregory Stipp (Sherry) of...

Feb 9, 2025

Edward Kays, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, February 9th, 2025. He was born December 16th, 1958 in Indianapolis to his parents Larry Vernon and Alberta (Willoughby) Kays.

Edward is survived by his son, Shane E. Kays (Bobbie Wilson) of Indianapolis; his daughter, Chianne N. Cather (James) of Indianapolis; two grandchildren: Madisyn N. Challis of Indianapolis and...

Feb 8, 2025

Paul Herman "Skip" Jenkins, 73, of Martinsville, passed away Saturday, February 8th, 2025. He was born October 24th, 1951 in Indianapolis to his parents Lester Freeman and Mable Lucille (Lowe) Jenkins.

Paul is survived by his son, Jason Paul Jenkins Sr. (Diana) of Martinsville; four grandchildren: Lindsay of Frankfort, Jason "JJ" of Martinsville, Lucy of Martinsville, and...

Feb 4, 2025

Richard B. Enlow Sr., 71, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. He was born August 14th, 1953 in Beech Grove to his parents Orval Jr. and Hiwana Louise (Day) Enlow. He married Brenda S. (Whitaker) Enlow on September 28th, 1979.

Richard is survived by his wife, Brenda S. Enlow of Plainfield; one son, Richard B....

Feb 4, 2025

Gerald Norman "Jerry" Staum, 87, of Camby, passed away Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. He was born June 26th, 1937 in Bowerville, Minnesota to his parents Norman S. Staum and Catherine E. (Davis) Dilley. He married Ruth Marie (Wright) Staum on August 10th, 1957.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Marie Staum of...

Jan 27, 2025

James "Jimmy" Armon Dahl, 71, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, January 27th, 2025. He was born June 23rd, 1953, in Indianapolis to his parents Eugene Armon and Julia Mae (Bray) Dahl. He married Patricia Ann "Patti" (Conley) Dahl on June 17th, 2010.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Patti Dahl; children: Joshua "Josh" Armon Dahl (wife Jennifer),...

Jan 24, 2025

Paula Diane (Dyke) Griffin-Lowe, 72, of Martinsville, passed away Friday, January 24th, 2025. She was born October 10th, 1952 in Indianapolis to her parents Donald Stillabower and Margaret (Bencik) Dyke. She married Harold E. Lowe on March 12, 2003.

Paula is survived by her husband, Harold E. Lowe of Martinsville; one daughter, Julie Anne Griffin of Camby;...

Jan 23, 2025

Michael Roy Watson, 71, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 with family by his side. He was born December 22nd, 1953 in Bedford to his parents Walter N. and Wilma L. (Clements) Watson. He married the love of his life, Nancy (Winstead) Watson on July 6th, 1974.

Michael is survived by his wife,...

Jan 20, 2025

Thelma Ann (Baskerville) Parker, 90, of Stout, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20th, 2025. She was born March 22nd, 1934 in Portland, Tennessee to her parents Charlie and Cora (McDougal) Baskerville. She was happily married to Jimmy W. Parker for 58 years until his death in 2008.

Thelma was a wonderful mother to four children:...

Jan 19, 2025

IIICaptain Michael Dale "Mike" Stuart, passed away on January 19th, 2025. At Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ at the age of 72. After a lengthy battle with pneumonia Mike succumbed to complications from his illness. He took his final flight surrounded by his family and loved ones. Michael was born on March 8th, 1952, in Columbus, Indiana...

Jan 5, 2025

Sara Deana Dachtler, 49, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2025. She was born December 19th, 1975 in Akron, Iowa to her parents Larry Carl Dachtler and Lynn Racine (Ansel) Boyer.

Sara is survived by her three children: Danny C. Flores of Martinsville, D'Koda L. Dachtler of Camby, and Andrew M. Dachtler of Martinsville; six grandchildren:...