Obituaries

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;...

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...