Obituaries

December 30, 2016

Edward Wright, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016. He was born to Noah and Brookie (Burks) Wright in Hazzard, KY. He married Carole L. (Lewis) Wright in 1975.

Edward was a Management Supervisor for Stewart Warner in Indianapolis for 24 years, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed fishing and playing musical instruments. He lived in Indianapolis for...

December 30, 2016

Ruby W. (Bowers) Dorney, 85, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016 with family by her side. Ruby was born to Elmer and Pearl (Williard) Bowers on February 23, 1931 in Marmaduke, Arkansas.

Ruby was a meat packer for Hebrew National in Indianapolis for 30 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Life Line Baptist Church...

December 30, 2016

Judi (Sheets) Skinner, 77, of Fillmore, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016. She was born to Ross C. and Sylvia "Sib" (Duncan) Sheets on October 6, 1939 in Indianapolis. Judi was a school bus driver for Wayne Township Schools for 35 years and then drove for North Putnam Schools. She also enjoyed serving as a waitress at many establishments....

December 28, 2016

Louise (McGee) Newkirk, 72, of Avon, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2016, with family by her side. Louise was born to Henry McGee and Velma (Gregory) Newkirk on June 11, 1944 in Frankfort, TN. She was a 1962 Ben Davis High School graduate. She married Jesse C. Newkirk Sr. on December 16, 1964.

Louise was an Executive...

December 28, 2016

Toni B. (Reed) Vanoy, 79, of Mooresville, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2016. Toni was born to Alva and Ruby (Burns) Reed on November 6, 1937 in Hustonville, KY. Toni married Boyd L. Vanoy on July 30, 1955.

Toni was a homemaker. She attended Eternal Life Baptist Church. She enjoyed dancing, listening to country-western and blue...

December 23, 2016

John D. Wubben, 82, of Mooresville, joined his wife, Mary Lou in Heaven on December 23, 2016. John was born to Fred M. and Margaret S. (Scott) Wubben on July 15, 1934 in Mitchell. John was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He earned an Assoicates Degree from Indiana Business College. He married the love of his life, Mary...

December 21, 2016

Eric Daniel Cahill, 40, of Indian Rocks Beach, FL, rode out of this world on December 21, 2016. Eric was born to Dan E. Cahill and Marissa Lane (Kemp) Milliman on January 14, 1976 in Indianapolis. He was with the Decatur Central High School Class of 1994.

Eric is a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Eric enjoyed...

December 18, 2016

Gary Dempsey, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 18, 2016 at Danville Regional Rehab. Gary was born in Indianapolis on December 18, 1952 to Oris Wayne and Novice Trevell (Fishburn) Dempsey.

Gary was a 1971 graduate of Decatur Central High School. He was a machine repairman for General Motors in Indianapolis for over...

December 16, 2016

Carol D. (Smith) Parvis, 91, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016. Carol was born to Donald and Carol (Bosworth) Smith on May 2, 1925 in Lafayette. She married Arthur J. Parvis on January 16, 1949.

Carol was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with family. She lived in Mooresville for the past four years, Terre...

December 13, 2016

Gary Baker, 61, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2016 with family by his side. Gary was born to James and Vella (Cooper) Baker on July 23, 1955 in Crossville, TN. Gary was in the Decatur Central High School Class of 1974.

Gary worked as a Boiler Room Operator for Vertellus in Indianapolis for 38 years, retiring in...

December 13, 2016

Juanita Ruth (Salyers) Weekly, 84, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2016 with her family by her side. Juanita was born to Thomas Lemaul and Florence Onetia (Spurling) Salyers on September 18, 1932 in Indianapolis. She married Oscar J. Weekly on April 15, 1932.

Juanita was a homemaker. She was a member of Marwood Baptist Church, where she...

December 12, 2016

Violet Marie (Carter) McClure, 96, of Camby, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2016, just in time for Christmas. Violet was born to Clyde W. and Rhoda (Ogle) Carter on March 11, 1920 in Bloomington. She married Donald L. McClure on February 27, 1940.

Violet was a homemaker. She was a member of Way Of The Cross...

December 9, 2016

Garry F. Lane, 62, of Darlington, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2016 with family by his side. Garry was born to George A. Lane and Jacqueline (Grigsby) Padgett on November 11, 1954 in Indianapolis. Garry was in the Center Grove High School class of 1973.

For the past 22 years, Garry has worked for Subaru in Lafayette with his...

December 3, 2016

Gary M. Rusie, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2016. Gary was born to Max and Loretta Mae (Jones) Rusie on November 24, 1951 in Indianapolis. He graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1970.

Gary was a founding partner and worked in marketing and sales for Swing Science LLC, a custom golf club manufacturer, for 12...

November 24, 2016

Imojean (Marlowe) Ingle, 68, of Camby, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2016. She was born to Eddie H. and Beatrice P. (Lane) Marlowe on September 24, 1948 in Moreland, KY. She graduated from Mooresville High School in 1968. She married Joseph S. Ingle Sr. on November 11, 1967.

Imojean worked as a Caregiver...

November 23, 2016

James E. Mann Jr., 66, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2016. He was born to James E. and Thelma (Green) Mann on July 13, 1950 in Beech Grove. He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1968. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Carol J. (Boardman) Mann on August 11, 1979.

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November 22, 2016

Judith Ann (Williams) Connell, 73, of Avon, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2016. She was born to C. Tilford and Vanda (Twyman) Williams on October 2, 1943 in Indianapolis. She graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1961.

As a homemaker, Judy also worked as an Administrative Assistant for several places for many years. She was a member of...

November 21, 2016

Adele D. (Prevost) Schmidt, 77, of Camby, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2016 with family by her side. She was born to Oscar and Helene "Juliette" (Turcotte) Prevost on April 6, 1939 in Bronx, NY. She married Paul Schmidt on February 8, 1964.

Adele worked as a Business Manager for Indiana University - Riley Hospital for 18 years, retiring...

November 20, 2016

Lela "Claudine" (King) Britt, 93, of Mooresville, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2016. She was born to Roy and Mattie (Sims) King on February 12, 1923 in Scottsville, KY. She married Leonard Britt on July 18, 1945.

Claudine worked as a Cafeteria Manager in IPS Schools for 24 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member...

November 19, 2016

Don R. Swickard Jr., 69, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016. He was born to Don R. Swickard Sr. and Bonnie (Wolfe) Swickard on December 29, 1946 in Indianapolis. He graduated from Southport High School in 1965 and attended the University of Indianapolis and the University of California at Santa Barbara. He married Wanda...