Obituaries

Sep 20, 2018

Gloria Jean Pope, age 77, of Indianapolis, IN died on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Community Hospital South after a short illness.  She was born on October 1, 1940 in Nineveh, IN to the late Robert Thomas and Violet (Albright) Baker.

She is survived by her six children, Jace Pope of Hillsboro, OH, Arthur (Dee) Pope of Reidsville, GA, Robert...

Sep 20, 2018

Phillip Victor Johnson, son of the late Pauline Robert Clements and Brady Johnson, was born August 22nd, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN.

Phillip received his education in the Indianapolis Public School District.  He attended IPS School #26 and Arsenal Technical High School.  As a young man Phillip became a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, where he remained a member for...

Sep 17, 2018

Wilma “Joyce” Foster Weiss was born on July 1, 1941 to Charles and Christine Foster.  Joyce was one of six children. She is survived by her brother Ronnie Foster and sister Denny Hall.  Brothers John, Pete and Robert Foster all preceded her in death.

Joyce was the mother of six children.  Wilma Rader, Kimberla Uhls, Marc Chance, Brent Chance and...

Sep 13, 2018

Norman A. Nedde, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 13, 2018.  Norman was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 28, 1932 to the late Norman and Mary (Pockalnick) Nedde.  He was a 1950’s graduate of South Hills High School, PA, who then went to Shady Side Academy, PA for a year to prepare for Cornell University, where he graduated...

Sep 10, 2018

Donald “Don” A. Kraft, 89 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away at The Villages hospital in The Villages, Florida on September 10th, 2018. Don was born on April 23rd, 1929 in Chicago Illinois. At the age of 8 he attended a one room school house named after his family, Jibson School. Don always said going from the big city to working...

Sep 9, 2018

RoZelma Brown’s funeral

Old Bethel UMC 7995 E 21st Street Indianapolis, IN 46219

Viewing Thursday, September 13, 11:30-2:30  Service at 2:30.

Private burial.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Old Bethel & Partners Food Pantry, located at 8032 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219

RoZelma grew up on a cattle ranch in New Mexico.  She was...

Sep 9, 2018

Sep 7, 2018

Mildred I. Snyder, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 7, 2018.  She was born on July 30, 1927 to the late Oscar and Edith (Martin) Moore.  Mildred graduated from Booneville High School.  She retired in 1995 from being an accountant for Tuchman Cleaners.  Mildred was a member of Sunnyside Road Baptist Church in Lawrence, IN.

She is preceded in...

Sep 4, 2018

Patricia (Patty) Reading, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday September 4, 2018 at her mom and dad’s home surrounded by family and friends.  Patty was born July 26, 1954 in Washington, Pa. She was the daughter of Jean Skipwith who preceded her death June 17, 2018 and stepdad Paul Skipwith.  She has a brother, Russ Leech and sister Diana...

Sep 3, 2018

Sep 3, 2018

Mary Kathleen McLerran, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 3, 2018.  She was born on August 4, 1952 in Thompkinsville, KY to the late Audie Cornwell and Lydia (Rich) Durham.  Mary later moved to Columbus, IN and then ended up in Indianapolis, IN.

Mary enjoyed family and friends, and always loved to have big dinners.  She was an excellent...

Sep 1, 2018

Linda Sue Knox, 55, of Indianapolis passed away September 1, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones.

 

Linda was born on May 8,1963 in Hoopeston, IL.  She enjoyed spending time with her Grandpa Schroder as a little girl. As Linda grew up, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, baking with her grandkids, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

Linda...

Aug 29, 2018

Cody Edward Myers, age 28, of Indianapolis, IN died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on November 15, 1989 to Thomas E. and M. Darlene Myers in Indianapolis.

After completing his high school education, Cody enlisted in the US Army National Guard.  He began his career in 2009 as a private in D Company 2-238th...

Aug 26, 2018

Aug 24, 2018

Randy Smith, 47, of Indianapolis, died in a vehicle accident on US 40 on August 24, 2018.  He was born on November 8, 1970 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Frank and Anna Ruth Smith.  Randy was once in his life in need of help, and because he got it, he decided to pay it forward by assisting at different...

Aug 21, 2018

Richard Arvato Graves Jr., 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 21, 2018.  He was born on October 5, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Richard Arvato Graves Sr. and Elizabeth (Stein) Graves.  Richard served in the United States Army from February 1969 to January 1972.  He served as a Corporal, during the Vietnam War, and along with an...

Aug 21, 2018

Aug 20, 2018

Tracy Logan Arthur, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20, 2018.  He was born on November 28, 1957 in Indianapolis, to the late George and Edythe (Eslick) Arthur.  Tracy graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1976.  He was a Project Manager for Citizens Energy Group.  Before that, Tracy worked as a Project Manager for the city of...

Aug 19, 2018

Phyllis Marie LaVan passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2018, at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Phyllis was the oldest of 4 children born in Honolulu, Hawaii. The family moved to San Diego in 1957 and Phyllis eventually moved to Bloomington, Indiana, where she met her husband of 20 years, Harry LaVan. Phyllis and Harry worked for many years in...

Aug 18, 2018

Karl “Sunny” W. Watkins, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, August 18th, 2018.

Karl worked for Maplehurst Farms/Deans foods for 27 years before retiring. Karl enjoyed fishing, racing, playing cards and most importantly spending time with family and friends.

Karl is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen Diana Watkins. Sons; Jim...