Obituaries
Anita Leigh Parsons
Jan 16, 2021
Indianapolis - Anita Leigh Parsons, 80, loving mother and nana, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born October 11, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN the only child of the late Harry and Hilda Harris.Anita married Roy Parsons on October 15, 1983. She was employed as a secretary at ISTA before retiring. She also had a passion for interior decorating....
Robert Lee Kelso
Jan 13, 2021
Indianapolis – Robert Lee Kelso, 62, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in an unfortunate car accident on East Street and Powell in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 4, 1959 to Arthur Lee and Norma (Willis) Kelso at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana.Robert graduated from Emmerich Manual High School, class of 1979. He was united...
Derek Scott Doty
Jan 13, 2021
Indianapolis - Derek Scott Doty, 31, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was the son of Robert Doty and Gina (Samson) Stowe. Derek was born on August 15, 1989 in Traverse City, Michigan.He graduated from Traverse City Central High School, class of 2008. Derek earned his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling...
Leo Joseph Rickenbach
Jan 13, 2021
Leo Joseph Rickenbach, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, 71, passed away at 8:52 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1949 to the late Harry Gilbert and Marcella (Davis) Rickenbach in Indianapolis, Indiana.He graduated from Plainfield High School, class of 1968. Leo was retired from the Indiana Carpenters Union – Local 301....
John Richard Whyde
Jan 13, 2021
Indianapolis - John Richard Whyde, 67, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Southpointe Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to the late Daniel Sr. and Violet (West) Whyde on December 8, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana.John enjoyed being outdoors when he was younger. He like to go camping. John loved a cold beer. He...
Larry Steven Hodge
Jan 12, 2021
Indianapolis - Larry Hodge, 69, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to the late Leroy Curtis and Mary Catherine (Clifford) Hodge on January 31, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana.He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Peggy Maureen (Kesler) Hodge; his siblings, Mike Hodge and his wife Georgia,...
Tracy Lee Norris
Jan 9, 2021
Indianapolis - Tracy Lee Norris, 57, lost her battle with chronic illness on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She was born September 23, 1963 in Beech Grove, IN to the late William and Freda Norris. Tracy was loved and cherished by everyone who knew her. She had the most vibrant soul and the purest heart. She was kind and caring and...
Thomas Lane Birdwell, Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Indianapolis - Thomas Lane Birdwell, Jr., 38, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born July 13, 1982 in Beech Grove, IN to Thomas Birdwell, Sr. and Cynthia Jackson Birdwell. He married Laurin Kirkham Birdwell October 5, 2010. He was employed by Koorsen Fire and Security where he served as a dedicated pipe fitter. Tommy was an avid sports...
Mary Lou Smith
Jan 8, 2021
Indianapolis - Mary Lou Smith, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, fell asleep on earth and awoke in Heaven on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born July 26, 1927 in Indianapolis to the late John and Eva Livingston Reynolds. She was one of five children. After her mother's death when Mary was young, the family was separated and Mary was...
William Mcgonigal
Jan 8, 2021
Indianapolis - William "Leon" McGonigal, 83, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born March 17, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William and Katherine White McGonigal. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served his community as a carpenter.Mr. McGonigal was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Fran...
Patricia Anne O'Brien
Jan 6, 2021
Patricia A. O'Brien., 94, Greenwood, passed away on January 6, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, on May 28, 1926, the only child, of Joseph F. and Thelma V. (Harrison) Duffey.She married James J. O'Brien, Jr. on June 26, 1948 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Indianapolis. James preceded her in death after more...
Sandra F. Good
Jan 5, 2021
Indianapolis - Sandra F. Good, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2020. She was born June 15, 1939 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Roy H. Friel and Eleanor Elizabeth Landfair. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO for one year then transferred to Robert Morris Secretarial School in Pittsburg, PA.Sandy married her high school sweetheart in 1959 and moved...
Janet Yvonne Walters
Jan 3, 2021
Indianapolis - Janet Yvonne Walters, 85, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. She was born July 22, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert and Martha Hazelgrove. Ms. Walters spent most of her life on the Southside of Indianapolis. She grew up in the Fountain Square area. She also lived in Greenwood for many years. She was employed by...
Larry Scott Byers
Jan 1, 2021
Indianapolis - Larry Scott Byers, 78, passed away at 11:39 a.m. on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence with his loving granddaughter Helen by his side. He was born to the late Millard S. and Matilda (Swatts) Byers on October 24, 1942 at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, Indiana.Larry graduated from Harry E. Wood High School, class of 1960....
Brenda Faye Shrum
Jan 1, 2021
Southport - Brenda Faye Shrum, 67, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born January 21, 1953 in Hazard, KY to the late Wilbur and Travis Griffie Ison. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Randall; sister, Pam; and granddaughter, Jacquelynn Lewis. She is survived by her beloved husband of...
Patricia Florence Coulson
Dec 31, 2020
Indianapolis - Patricia Florence Coulson, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 1, 1937 to the late Ralph Irving and F. Anna (Coffey) Shipp. The late Joseph E. Coulson took Miss Patricia Shipp as his bride on October 27, 1956 at Eastminster United Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.She...
Timothy Dale Ford
Dec 30, 2020
Indianapolis - Timothy Dale "Tim" Ford, 59, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born to Charles Henry and Margaret June (King) Ford on August 5, 1961 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.Tim was a Sheriff Deputy for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and attending cookouts. Tim loved telling Kentucky jokes. He is survived...
Mary Bell Maines
Dec 29, 2020
Mooresville - Mary Bell (Hamblin) Maines, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She was born to the late Boyd and Oma (Bolin) Hamblin on December 8, 1943 in Hazard, Kentucky. She was united in marriage on March 20, 1965 to Kenneth Maines in Seymour, Indiana. This union was blessed with 3 children.Mary enjoyed shopping, traveling, cooking, canning fruits...
James Earlie Durivage
Dec 29, 2020
Indianapolis – James "Indio" Earlie Durivage, 76, passed away at 2:55 am on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born to the late James Floyd and Dollie Margaret (Scott) Henson on October 15, 1944 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. James was united in marriage on July 24, 1964 to Mary Catherine Massing in Indianapolis, Indiana. He retired from Iron...
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