Obituaries

Apr 19, 2021

William Dean “Bill” Johnson Sr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at the age of 79 on April 19, 2021. On December 10, 1941, Bill was born in Lebanon, IN, to the late Floyd and Opha (Evans) Johnson. Bill was a retired Bookkeeper, working at various businesses throughout Indianapolis.

Bill enjoyed camping, coin collecting, outdoor activities, and riding his riding lawnmower....

Apr 18, 2021

Carolyn M. Sifuentes, 61 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April

18, 2021. She was born on February 10, 1960 to Harold Gunter and

Christine Smithers.  Carolyn married Armando Sifuentes Alvardo and

had 3 sons, Armando “Dedo” (Amber) Sifuentes, Jaime (Savannah)

Sifuentes, Mario (Aurora) Sifuentes which she was blessed with

many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by

...

Apr 16, 2021

Robert Charles Clore Sr., age 62, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana on April 16, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1958 to the late William and Stella Clore.

Robert earned is GED from Madison Heights High School, then later worked for Nestle for over 6 years. He also was a talented painter and handyman. Robert...

Apr 15, 2021

Alysia Nichole Wall, age 31, of Anderson, passed way at Community Hospital on April 15, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1989 to Jeffrey Wall and Robin Wall.

Alysia was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 2007. She later became a CNA, working at Sugar Fork Nursing Home. Alysia had an infectious laugh that could light up...

Apr 15, 2021

John Douglas Messmore was born 7/17/1985 in Sacramento, CA.  His Aunt, Lee Ann, and Uncle, Dale Messmore adopted him in 1994.

They preceded him in death.  He leaves behind his brothers, Gary Rutledge, and Stephen Messmore; sisters, Melanie Piper and Marsha Messmore.  He lived with his loving partner, Sara Flaskerud, and his beautiful daughter, Julia Messmore.

John received his GED...

Apr 14, 2021

Owen “Stacy” Crabtree, age 77, of Yorktown, passed away on April 14, 2021 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 27, 1943 to the late Garfield and Elsie Crabtree.

Stacy was an avid antique collector through and through. He and his wife traveled to every flea market near and far. He was a people person and loved...

Apr 13, 2021

Apr 11, 2021

Apr 11, 2021

David Lamar Phillips, age 57, of Anderson, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on April 11, 2021. He was born in Marietta, GA on June 29, 1963.

David was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, and friend. His main pride and joy in life was his family. He would do anything for his family. He loved to spend time with...

Apr 11, 2021

Apr 9, 2021

Johnnie Marsden Jr, 41 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021.

Johnnie was born on April 10, 1979. He was raised by his loving parents Gardner Klein and Linda Marsden-Klein.

Johnnie’s passion was art. He was a tattoo artist that loved what he did. He loved putting ideas on paper and making them come alive on skin.  He...

Apr 9, 2021

Matthew T. Davis, 26, of Indianapolis, born on August 27, 1994, passed away April 9, 2021.

Matthew loved his family; he had a kind heart and had a ton of friends that were just like family.  He loved fishing, playing video games, and loved fixing up the yard every year in the springtime.  His daughter Emma was the light of...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Robert J. Draga, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 7, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1928 in Duquesne, PA to John and Lydia (Bene) Draga. He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1948. Robert worked for Indiana Bell as a Cable Splicer for 35 years, retiring in 1985. Robert was a member of St. Lawrence...

Apr 6, 2021

Mary Frances Kester, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 6 2021, at her residence after battling cancer. She was born March 27, 1950 to Emmett and Naomi Cox. She was a 1968 graduate of Alexandria High School, and attended college at Ball State. Frances enjoyed spending time in her garden, attending to her chickens and bees, working on various DIY projects,...

Apr 5, 2021

Mrs. Sumiko Lynch

February 2, 1929 – April 5, 2021

Monday evening, April 5, 2021, our loving mother, Sumiko, changed her address.

She is not here but in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There is no

more pain, no sorrow and in her glorified body this beautiful woman with that

million-dollar smile is dancing in Heaven....

Apr 5, 2021

Kathy Deakin – Tussey, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021 at I. U. West in Avon, Indiana.  She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Jake) Storm, Kevin Shepherd, Jenny (Zach) Stone, 4 grandchildren, Deacon, Hayden, Rilee, Bella. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 siblings Kathy was a healthcare giver who took pride...

Apr 3, 2021

Viola Palmer, 87, of Indianapolis, entered into her final rest on

April 3, 2021. She was born to the late Jessie and Verna on

November 16, 1933 in Morehead, Kentucky. Left to cherish Viola’s

Memory is her husband of 40 years, Paul Palmer, sons; Jeffery (Theresa),

Kevin, and Timothy, stepdaughters; Connie Wyatt, and Carolyn (David) Williams,

15 grandchildren, and 12...

Apr 3, 2021

Arthur N.B. Davison 92, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully April 3, 2021. Arthur worked as a machine operator at White Medal and Evans Milling Company both for over 20 years before retiring. He was a member of Decatur Township Church of Christ. Survivors include daughters, Brenda Radigan and Nikki Potts; five grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren;  and 3 brothers....

Apr 3, 2021

Gladys Burnice Turner, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 3 2021. She was born in Dyersburg, TN. on May 5 1928 to the late Joseph and Gladys ( Kinchen) Lee. Gladys married Otis Bo Turner at a young age and immediately started raising their family of 7 children. Gladys and her family moved to Indiana sometime in the 1940’s....