Arthur M. Thornbury
Jun 24, 2017
Arthur M. Thornbury, 90, passed away June 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Thornbury was born August 12, 1926, in Cincinnati, to the late Walter Forno and Coletta (Schick) Thornbury. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Breton. Art earned a degree in accounting from the University of Cincinnati. He...
Vincent W. Maxwell
Jun 21, 2017
Vincent W. Maxwell, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Born in Beech Grove on January 29, 1960, Vincent was the son of John J. and Margaret M. (Leonard) Maxwell; both of his parents survive. Vincent proudly served his country in the United States Army and was discharged in 1983. He won several awards for his service, including...
William E. "Bill" Mathauer
Jun 17, 2017
William E. “Bill” Mathauer, 73, Indianapolis, passed away June 17, 2017. Bill was born May 7, 1944, in Indianapolis, to the late Harold P. and Lorynne (Hauck) Mathauer. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School and served in the United States Army Reserves. Bill retired from DQP Printing as the manager after more than 30 years of employment. He was...
Edward Thomas "Tom" Cullom
Jun 15, 2017
Edward Thomas “Tom” Cullom, Jr., 84, Indianapolis, former long time resident of New Orleans, Louisiana and St. Louis, Missouri, passed away June 15, 2017. Mr. Cullom was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 5, 1932, to the late Edward Thomas and Dorothy (Randolph) Cullom. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and graduated from...
John A. Miller, Jr.
Jun 15, 2017
John A. Miller, Jr., 87, Indianapolis, passed away June 15, 2017. Mr. Miller was born on April 13, 1930, in Indianapolis, to the late John A. and Mary Emma (Dyer) Miller. John proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and worked at Roberts Dairy for more than 20 years. He retired as an assistant assessor after many years with...
Dwayne McKenna Sowers
Jun 14, 2017
Dwayne McKenna Sowers, 58, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14, 2017. He was born May 30, 1959, in Beech Grove to the late Alonzo Sowers and Carolyn (Pierle) McKenna, who survives. Dwayne was a graduate of Beech Grove High School and earned a degree from Ball State University in 1982. His hobbies included bowling, golf,...
Richard A. "Rick" Carr
Jun 9, 2017
Richard A. “Rick” Carr, 52, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on Friday, June 9, 2017. Born April 2, 1965, Rick was the son of Richard Carr and Joyce M. (Soltis) Carr; his father preceded him in death. Rick was a 1983 graduate of Perry Meridian High School and later graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in...
Ronald John Tex
Jun 8, 2017
Ronald Tex, 82, was reunited with his brothers and parents in a heavenly celebration on Thursday, June 8,2017. He was a loving and caring brother and uncle. Our hearts are broken today, but we rejoice in the knowledge from the Faith that he treasured so much that we will see him again one day. Ronnie retired from Jenn Air. He...
Dennis Francis Donahue
Jun 4, 2017
Dennis Francis Donahue went to Tralfamadore on June 4, 2017. He passed away in his home sitting in his favorite chair. Dennis was born on January 30, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents, Ed and Ann Donahue. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country in the Vietnam War from 1966-1969, earning...
Tammy Lynn Bird
May 30, 2017
Tammy Lynn Bird, 56, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home May 30, 2017. Tammy was born March 11, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Northwest High School and was united in marriage to her husband, Zack Bird, 39 years ago. Tammy loved children and helping others. She worked in childcare at the Southport United Methodist Church for a...
Robert C. Nevitt
May 28, 2017
Robert Charles Nevitt, 92, Indianapolis, is now singing in the Heavenly choir after passing gently in his home at The Hearth early Sunday morning, May 28, 2017. Bob’s beautiful voice will certainly be missed by the St. Jude Choir, of which he was an integral part since its inception over fifty years ago. From elementary school until age 90, Bob’s...
Mary "Dolly" Patterson
May 28, 2017
Mary “Dolly” Patterson, 83, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home, May 28, 2017. Mrs. Patterson was born January 10, 1934, in Indianapolis, to the late Edward and Mary Bernadette (Rathz) Rosebrock. Survivors include her children, Agnes (Tom) Hawley, Bill (Karen), John (Kaye), Mike (Debbie), Patty (Mike) Kaschak, Dan, Mary Jo (Dave) McGowan, Tim, Chris (Kelli), and Susie (Joe) Shanks; daughter-in-law,...
Edna Byers Shackelford
May 25, 2017
Edna Byers Shackelford, 87, Indianapolis, passed away May 25, 2017. Mrs. Shackelford was born April 15, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Thomas and Florence (Bethel) Byers. After raising eleven children, Edna returned to school and earned her GED and did schooling to become an LPN and later a registered nurse. She was employed at Methodist and St....
Celeste Armstrong Scheibler
May 22, 2017
Celeste Armstrong Scheibler, 95, Greenwood, passed away peacefully May 22, 2017. Mrs. Scheibler was born August 29, 1921, in Lynn, Indiana, to the late Foster and Teresa (Cotter) Armstrong. She graduated from Morton High School and later attended Indiana Business College. She and her late husband, Robert, were innovative in real estate long before flipping houses became popular. She enjoyed...
Barbara Talbott Beaton
May 20, 2017
Barbara Talbott Beaton, 93, Indianapolis, passed away May 20, 2017. Mrs. Beaton was born in Greencastle to the late Samuel W. and Dessa Chloe (Hamm) Talbott. She was a proud homemaker and longtime member of St. Mark Catholic Church. Mrs. Beaton enjoyed crafts and reading. Above all, she was strongly devoted to her family. In addition to her parents, she...
Julia Baker
May 20, 2017
Julia A. Baker, 73, Indianapolis, passed away May 20, 2017. Julia was born February 17, 1944, to the late Louis and Margaret Wagner. A longtime bailiff for the City of Indianapolis, Julia worked in Circuit Court for many years. She also enjoyed playing cards and caring for others. Described by her family as kind, sweet, and strongly devoted, she will...
Morgan Lee Gaither
May 18, 2017
Morgan Lee Gaither, 22, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Montana. Born April 17, 1995, Morgan is the oldest child of John R. and LeeAnn C. (Terre) Gaither. Full of life and school spirit, Morgan was a 2013 graduate of Perry Meridian High School where she played...
Robert A. McKay
May 18, 2017
Robert “Bob” A. McKay, 85, Indianapolis, ended his earthly journey on May 18, 2017. He was born to the late Arthur and Katherine McKay on August 9, 1931 in Indianapolis. Bob graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1949 and obtained a B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1953. He was stationed at Ft. Bragg (1953-1955), and...
Kaitlyn Ann Wells
May 13, 2017
Kaitlyn Ann Wells, 11, Martinsville, passed away May 13, 2017, as a result of a tragic car accident. Kaitlyn was born June 11, 2005, in Indianapolis. She was a sixth grade student at Bell Intermediate Academy in Martinsville. Kaitlyn was a social butterfly who loved the outdoors. She was a creative cook and loved to bake all kinds of cupcakes...
Ronald E. Clayton
May 6, 2017
Ronald E. Clayton, 72, Indianapolis, passed away May 6, 2017. Mr. Clayton was born September 7, 1944, in Paoli, to the late Charles and Ina (DeWitt) Clayton. He worked for more than 40 years for Amtrak as a carman, retiring in 2010. Mr. Clayton enjoyed the outdoors – fishing, camping, and caring for his garden. He will be fondly remembered...
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