Obituaries

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:...

Jan 2, 2025

Jimmy Lou Anderson, 78, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. He was born November 6th, 1946 in Martinsville to his parents Charles Melvern and Beulahmae Jane (Doty) Anderson. He married Sherry Ann (Simpson) Anderson on July 8th, 1967.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Sherry Ann Anderson of Mooresville; three sons: Steven Troy Anderson of...

Dec 31, 2024

Clarice C. (Carver) Oldham, 90, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. She was born January 11th, 1934 in Tennyson, Indiana to her parents Charles Yateman and Bertha (Cash) Carver. She married the late Joseph C. Oldham Jr. on May 24th, 1951.

Clarice is survived by her four children: Diane Suntum (Ralph), Ronald Oldham (Phyllis), Donna...

Dec 31, 2024

Homer "Pop" Calvert Jr. lived a life filled with love, joy, and adventure. He passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 1930 in Indianapolis to Homer and Fannie Calvert.

Pop had a very active youth and he shared so many stories of how he spent his younger...

Dec 23, 2024

Charles W. Stanton, 89, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, December 23rd, 2024. He was born October 20th, 1935 in Albany, Indiana to his parents Haskel Glen and Hazel A. (Manor) Stanton. He married the late Thelma M. (Harmon) Stanton on April 17th, 1955.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Teresa Stanton of Indianapolis; his son, John Stanton...

Dec 22, 2024

Charles "Bud" Pugh, 74, of Mooresville, passed away Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. He was born April 4th, 1950 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to his parents Samuel Chester Pugh and Sarrah Thelma (Christian) Hammons. He married Jo (Vollmer) Pugh on June 29th, 1974, spending 50 beautiful years together.

Bud is survived by his loving wife, Jo Pugh of...