Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Edward Alexander Wheelock
Jul 3, 2017
To A Father
Edward Alexander Wheelock
7/3/1924 – 7/3/2017 93 years of life If not for the fortuitous survival of one Edward Wheelock, a 20-year-old kid on B-24 bomber duty in the jungles of Burma during the Second World War, there would be no Bonnie, no Christine, no Robert and no David. But, he returned, and soon set out on his...
Lucy Jones Moyer Pierce
Jul 2, 2017
Lucy Mae Pierce, 95, passed away at home on July 2, 2017 after being tenderly cared for by her son, Bill. She was born in Lima, Ohio to Andie B. and Pansy M. Jones on December 7, 1921.
Lucy married her first husband, James Moyer of Elwood, Indiana, in 1938. Together they had four children. Lucy married William A. Pierce...
Robert C. Lay
Jul 1, 2017
Robert C. Lay, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 1, 2017. Services have been entrusted to Legacy Cremation and Funeral Services - Lawrence.
Paul Wesley Mcgregor
Jun 28, 2017
Paul Wesley McGregor
51, of Indianapolis, IN passed away June 28, 2017. Paul was born in Peoria, IL on February 23, 1966 to his late parents, Donald and Alberta McGregor. Paul, a factory worker, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his beloved wife and children. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Janet Sue (Anderson) McGregor. Survivors...
John O. Maynard
Jun 28, 2017
John O. Maynard passed away June 28, 2017 in Anderson at Providence Nursing Facility. He was born to James and Hazel (Abney) Maynard on September 12, 1930 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
John graduated Mississinewa High School where he was one of the starting five on the varsity basketball team. He married his high school sweetheart, Teddy Wheeler, then joined the...
Thomas L. Jackson Sr.
Jun 26, 2017
Thomas L. Jackson, Sr. of Kennard, Indiana was called home to be with our God and Lord and Savior at 1:50 AM, June 26, 2017.
Thomas was born February 4, 1943 in the Henry County Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather who drove a semi-tractor trailer for fifty-two years before retiring in 2013. He attended...
Cindy Lee 'Bear' Harbit
Jun 25, 2017
Cindy Lee “Bear” Harbit 58, of Versailles, IN passed away on June 25, 2017. She was born on December 19, 1958 to the late Robert and Willa Swafford. Cindy grew up in Lawrence. She is survived by her: daughters, Tashia Long of Versailles and Jody Ferge of Ingalls; siblings, Kathleen “Kat” Walker of Greencastle, Peggy “Yo-Yo” Richards of Milan, Robbin...
Elizabeth Katherine Ada Hall
Jun 25, 2017
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017
1:30PM at Washington Park North Cemetery
Larry Eugene Whitaker
Jun 25, 2017
Larry E. Whitaker, 63 of Indianapolis took his final ride on June 25, 2017. Larry was born October 27, 1953 to William and Faye Whitaker.
Larry worked for American Welding for 25 years, and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a hard worker, good provider, and a righteous man. He enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time with...
Margaret A. True
Jun 22, 2017
83, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born on January 21, 1934 in Clemensville, Kentucky to Alfred and Ruth Wethington. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marina Fuller; and sisters, Evelyn Nicely, and Jeanette Wethington.
Living to cherish her memory are her daughters, Angella (Charles) Farrell; Annette (John) True-Hart;...
Shawn Michael Williams
Jun 22, 2017
In loving memory of Shawn Michael Williams, Father, Son, Brother, and Uncle. Shawn was born in Anderson on October 22, 1983 and was a life-long Anderson resident. He worked in many areas including tree trimming. He is survived by his parents Mark and Teresa Williams; his three children Brookelyn, Dillon and Colby Williams; two brothers Mark and J.D Williams; his...
Michael James York
Jun 19, 2017
Michael James York, 68, of Anderson, passed away June 19, 2017, at Indianapolis St. Vincent Hospital following a brief illness.
Mike was born October 17, 1948 in Anderson to Martha (Richard Runyan) and Robert York. He was a graduate of Anderson High School, class of 1966. He also graduated with a business degree from Ball State. Mike served in the...
Willie Jason Harris Sr.
Jun 19, 2017
Willie Jason Harris Sr.
80, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 19, 2017. He was born on August 1, 1936 in Greenville, Alabama to the late Seney and Sang Harris. Willie was a truck driver for Mayflower for many years. He is survived by his: children, Willie Harris Jr. and Trena Harris; nieces and grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Vicky Lynn Taylor
Jun 19, 2017
Vicky Lynn Taylor, 55, passed away at St. Vincent’s Regional Hospital on June 19, 2017 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Anderson on January 5, 1962 to Earl and Glendora Sink.
Vicky attended Anderson High school. She lived for a few years in Kentucky then returned to Anderson to take care of her husband, home,...
Lavell L. Jackson
Jun 16, 2017
Lavell L. Jackson, 64, of Indianapolis, IN died on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Community Hospital East. She was born on November 5, 1952 to the late Wendell Stone and Louise Thompson (Walls) in Beech Grove, IN.
She was a homemaker that had a deep love of family and enjoyed taking care of her daughter and husband. Other hobbies included...
Mark J. Reynolds
Jun 14, 2017
Mark Joseph Reynolds, 66 of Indianapolis, IN died peacefully on June 14, 2017. Mark was born September 30, 1950 in Indianapolis to Cleon and Helen Reynolds. Mark attended St. Michael the Archangel grade school and Cathedral High School. After graduation, Mark served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam and was a double, purple-heart medal recipient. Upon returning from...
Mary Janice 'Jan' Bragdon
Jun 12, 2017
Mary Janice “Jan” Bragdon
86, of Carmel, passed away on June 12, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1931 in Shoals, Indiana to the late Guss and Blanche Bridges. Jan was a school bus driver for the MSD Lawrence Township from 1971 thru 1986. She was also a registered EEG Technologist and Inhalation Therapist. Jan also loved writing poetry...
Barbara Jean (Lindsay) Wiggins
Jun 9, 2017
Barbara Jean (Lindsay) Wiggins
67, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on June 9, 2017. She was born on July 7, 1950 in Portland, Indiana. And she was raised by the late James and Doris Lindsay. Barbara graduated from North Central High School in 1969. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, raising her children and caring for...
Kenneth James Gilliland
Jun 9, 2017
Kenneth James Gilliland
76, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 9, 2017. He was born on September 17, 1940 to the late Perry and Dorothy Gilliland. Ken retired from Chrysler and was a Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League.
Ken is survived by his: daughter, Colleen K. Hahn of Indianapolis; brothers, Perry Dennis Gilliland of Tempe, AZ, Randy Gilliland...
Velva Dean (Dusty) Brand
Jun 8, 2017
85, passed away peacefully at Westminster Village North on 8 June 2017 where she had resided for three and a half years. She was born on 2 May 1932 in Washington, Indiana to the late Bomer and Helen Lucas.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years Robert D. Brand and seven children; Max E. Miller (Susie), Fairfax...
