Obituaries

Sep 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Anna Ruth Cooper

May 24, 1937 – September 10, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Ruth Cooper, age 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Derek Copeland will officiate. Burial will follow in the...

Sep 8, 2025

Paul Edward Weaver, 82, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, September 8th, 2025. He was born September 2nd, 1943 in Fountain City, Tennessee to his parents Herman L. Weaver and Ruby P. (LaRue) Clevenger. He married Linda Kay Weaver on April 21st, 1973 and the two spent 52 beautiful years together.

Paul is survived by his wife, Linda...

Aug 27, 2025

Norma J. (Bennett) Rich, 75, of Plainfield, passed away Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. She was born May 12th, 1950 in Indianapolis to her parents Taylor and Parlie (Allen) Bennett. She married the late Gene A. Rich on February 16th, 1974.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Regina Lewis (Christopher) of Camby; two granddaughters: Lena Lewis and Kristin...

Aug 25, 2025

Paul Edward Weaver II, 51, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, August 25th, 2025. He was born June 8th, 1974 in Martinsville to his parents Paul Edward and Linda Kay Weaver Sr.

Paul is survived by his son, Tristian Eugene Weaver; his daughter, Alexis Nicole Weaver; his parents: Paul and Linda Weaver Sr.; and one brother, David Weaver....

Aug 25, 2025

Carl Weissgerber, 79, of Camby, passed away Monday, August 25th, 2025. He was born April 23rd, 1946 in Buffalo, New York to his parents George Frederick and Grace (Shabtac) Weissgerber. He married Penny Rose (Vincent) Weissgerber on March 16th, 1974.

Carl is survived by his wife, Penny Weissgerber of Camby; daughter, Tracey Weissgerber of Coimbra, Portugal; son,...

Aug 20, 2025

Delbert Earl Duncan Sr., 91, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. He was born August 18th, 1934 in Indianapolis to his parents Melvin D. and Pauline Barbara (Baxter) Duncan. He married Sandra Ann (Komendo) Duncan on September 7th, 1951 and the two spent nearly 74 beautiful years together.

Delbert is survived by his loving wife,...

Aug 19, 2025

Angela Dawn "Angie" Smith, 43, of Mooresville, passed away Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. She was born March 10th, 1982 in Georgetown, Ohio to her parents Charles Herbert "Chuck" Smith and Mildred Jo "Millie" (Mayhugh) Bowen.

Angie is survived by her daughter, Brianna Thompson of Indianapolis; her son, Tyler Thompson of Mooresville; grandson, Kaysen Thompson of Mooresville; her...

Aug 19, 2025

John Lytle Winters Jr., 93, of Avon, passed away Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. He was born November 15th, 1931 in Indianapolis to his parents John Lytle Winters Sr. and Martha Margaret (Wooden) Winters. He married Mary Louise (Bastin) Winters on November 7th, 1959, and the two spent nearly 66 beautiful years together.

John is survived by his...

Aug 14, 2025

Robbie Glen "Rob" Vidito, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, August 14th, 2025. He was born November 27th, 1968 in Indianapolis to his parents Bert Roscoe and Shirley Ann (Willoughby) Vidito.

Rob is survived by his daughter, Andreya Vidito of Shelbyville; two siblings: Angela Rosas (Leonardo) of Indianapolis and Michael Vidito (Missy) of Camby; best friends and...

Aug 13, 2025

Christopher David "Chris" Mears, 43, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. He was born June 1st, 1982 in Battle Creek, Michigan to his parents David L. and Raenita D. (Frye) Mears.

Chris is survived by his loving parents, David and Raenita Mears of Lombard, Illinois; his special K-9 friend, Gnarly; and his significant other, Jasmine...

Aug 11, 2025

William Howard "Bill" James, 75, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, August 11th, 2025. He was born November 20th, 1949 in Marion, Kentucky to his parents William Mowen and Willie Therol (Phillips) James. He married Susan Marie (Springer) James on May 6th, 1972.

Bill is survived by his wife, Susan Marie James of Mooresville; two sons: Douglas James...

Aug 7, 2025

Jim L. Pottorff Jr., 69, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, August 7th, 2025. He was born April 7th, 1956 in Beech Grove to his parents James Lloyd and Joan M. (Long) Pottorff Sr. He lived in Indianapolis for most of his life but moved to Mooresville in 1996.

Jim is survived by his son, James B. Pottorff...

Aug 4, 2025

Nicholas William "Nick" Elery, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, August 4th, 2025. He was born March 6th, 1970 in Indianapolis to his parents W. Dean and Janice (Schilk) Elery.

Nick was survived by his daughter, Hannah Nicole Elery (Fletcher Remley) of Camby; mother, Janice (Schilk) Elery; three brothers: David Elery of Indianapolis, Joseph "Joe" Elery of...

Aug 3, 2025

Richard Wayne Hitchcock, 74, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, He was born April 15th, 1951 in New City, New York to his parents Robert Lafayette and Myrtle Bessie Hitchcock. He was married to the late Annette Lee (Haviland) Hitchcock on June 27th, 1973.

Richard is survived by his daughter; Carrie Hitchcock of Greenwood; three...

Aug 1, 2025

Thomas W. "Tom" Baker, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, August 1st, 2025. He was born April 22nd, 1935 in Indianapolis to his parents Lyman and Myrtle (Miller) Baker. He married Vera G. (Robinson) on January 20th, 1990.

Tom is survived by his wife, Vera Baker of Camby; four children: David Baker of New Smyrna, Florida, Linda...

Jul 29, 2025

Sondra Lee (Golob) Poe, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, July 29th, 2025. She was born November 27th, 1946 in Indianapolis to her parents Robert Eugene and Rosemary (Grass) Golob. She married the late Vernon Thomas Poe on October 23rd, 1981.

Sondra is survived by her three children: Kim Rizzi (Mark) of Bedford, Jenny Russell (Tony) of...

Jul 29, 2025

Richard Eugene "Rick" Neel Jr., 66, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 at home. He was born October 13th, 1958 in Fairfield, California to his parents Richard Eugene and Emma Jean (Whipple) Neel Sr. Rick married Dorothy Melissa (McKay) Neel on April 27th, 1990 and the two spent 35 beautiful years together.

Rick is survived...

Jul 23, 2025

On July 23rd, 2025, Marlin Ray Hook died peacefully in his home, lovingly surrounded by wife, son, sisters, and friends. He was diagnosed with Glioblastoma in August 2024 and sought subsequent treatments until transitioning to Hospice care on July 17th.

Marlin was born September 13, 1951 in Washington, Indiana to the late Bennie R. Hook and Ruth...

Jul 16, 2025

Valerie Ann Bain, 68, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 16th at home, surrounded by her family, after a short battle with liver cancer.

Valerie was born Thursday, October 18th, 1956, in Indianapolis to Bob and Rosetta (Steinbrook) Smith. She graduated from Mooresville High School with the Class of 1975, where she was...

Jul 11, 2025

Douglas Wayne "Doug" Lair, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, July 11th, 2025. He was born on November 16th, 1961, in Indianapolis to his parents Robert Eugene and Rosalyn Marie "Rosie" (Greene) Lair.

Doug is survived by his two children: Amanda Hammel and Samantha Boyd; mother, Rosie Lair of Indianapolis; two grandchildren; and three siblings: Robert "Bob"...