William Dale Ward
Jun 25, 2016
William Dale Ward 83, passed away June 25, 2016. He had been the warehouse supervisor for Sysco Foods for 29 years. His first wife Merine Frodge Ward preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 44 years Irene "Ronnie" Ward; children Joni Kay (Joe) Heath, William Dale (Carol) Ward II, Roy Lee Ward, Beverly Ann McKenney, Paula Sue (Miseal)...
Thomas E. Toussant
Jun 24, 2016
Thomas E. Toussant 65, of Pittsboro, IN, passed away June 24, 2016 with family by his side. Known lovingly as Slick, Tom, Tommy T, Grandpa, Pappaw, Pa, and PopPop, he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and devoted friend. He lived a life guided by Christian values and faith in God, blessing the lives of those around him with...
Dorothy M. Brower
Jun 21, 2016
Dorothy Mae Brower, 87, died June 21, 2016. She was born to Bertha and James Lawrence in Muncie, IN, on January 1, 1929. She was the first child born in Delaware County, Indiana, that year. She is survived by her brother, Wallace Lawrence of Zephyrhills, FL; three children, Clella (Mike) Alberts, Robert (Sherida) Brower, and Pamela (Frank) Haines; six grandchildren...
Patricia Elaine Goins
Jun 19, 2016
Patricia E. Goins 75, Indianapolis, passed away June 19, 2016. She had been a customer services representative for Eli Lilly & Co. Survivors include daughters Paula (John) Hoffman and Kathy (Rick) Hall; brothers Doug (Red) Sampley and Benny Sampley; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12-2pm Wed. June 22 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services...
Joyce L. Grove
Jun 13, 2016
Joyce L. Grove 83, Brownsburg, passed away June 13, 2016. She is survived by her husband Paul Grove; children Debbie (Carl) Overshiner, Glenn (Ardath) Grove, and Cindy (Brian) Beechler; granddaughters Kelly and Keri Beechler. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Tues. June 14 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 2pm Wed. June 15. Burial will be in Crown...
Christopher L. Brabson
Jun 9, 2016
Christopher L. Brabson 30, Brownsburg, passed away June 9, 2016. He was a machinist for Roark Engineering. He was a skilled machinist and enjoyed his work. Christopher was an avid hunter and fisherman with a love for the outdoors. Survivors include his father Clarence and stepmother Mary Brabson, and mother Carol Marlar; son Conlan Emery Brabson; brother Justin Brabson and...
Ellen Lynne Salmon
Jun 9, 2016
Ellen Lynne Salmon 63, Brownsburg, passed away June 9, 2016. She was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church. Her mother Beryl Johnston preceded her in death. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she was survived by her husband Jay Salmon; children Carey (Josh) Fanning, Casey (Lacy) Crafton and Corey (Ali) Salmon; father Robert Johnston; sister Sandy Lyon;...
Gregory Lee Garrison
Jun 8, 2016
Gregory Lee Garrison, 58, passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 8, 2016. He was a master woodworker, avid fisherman and he loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Garrison. Greg is survived by his daughter Kyle (Jeff) Tutterow; mother Mary Catherine Garrison; brother Mike (Shari) Garrison; sisters Becky Garrison, Martha (Ray) Dunn, Mary...
Robert L. Morrow
Jun 4, 2016
Robert L. Morrow, 92, of Brownsburg, passed away on June 4, 2016. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Robert was a member Bethesda Baptist Church and was a printer for the Indianapolis Star for 19 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Pearle Snyder Morrow. Survivors include daughters Martha Saupe, Debra (Eric) Duncan; sons Robert (Polly) Morrow, Kenneth...
Byrl C. Harlan
Jun 2, 2016
Byrl C Harlan 85, Brownsburg, passed away June 2, 2016. He had been an air-traffic controller and supervisor and was a Korean War Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Brownsburg Church of Christ and the Brownsburg American Legion. Survivors include his wife Dolores Harlan; children Stephen (Deborah) Harlan and Clarissa (Mike) Shepherd; sister Lila Drake; grandchildren Caitlyn...
William Keith Wheeler
May 30, 2016
William Keith Wheeler, 83, Brownsburg, passed away May 30, 2016. He had been a tool maker for Conner Corp., retiring in 1998 and had served in the US Army from 1951-54. He was a long time active member of Faith Baptist Church in Avon. Survivors include his wife Sandra L. Wheeler; sons Jeff Wheeler and Joe (Sherry) Wheeler; grandchildren Will...
Norma J. Smolek
May 29, 2016
Norma J. Smolek, 77, Brownsburg, passed away May 29, 2016. She had worked in cafeteria service for many schools throughout her life. Her husband of 51 years, Edward Larry Smolek, and a sister Bette Vauris preceded her in death. Norma was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed being with family and her grandchildren. She was always kind to others...
Doris A. Tabler
May 24, 2016
Doris A. Tabler, 78, Brownsburg, passed away May 24, 2016. She had been a secretary for the Indiana State Senate and was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Glenn Tabler; sons Mark Tabler, Matt Tabler and Jeff Tabler; daughter Kim Marcello; seven grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9-11am Sat. May 28 at...
Michael E. "Mike" Tate
May 21, 2016
Michael E. "Mike" Tate, 56, Brownsburg, passed away May 21, 2016. He was a mechanic and most recently employed by B&J Trucking. He previously worked with KDC in Indy, Schilli, Schafer, Transco and Whiteford National Lease. He loved to tinker in the garage, do small engine repair and was a big Indy race fan, going to the Indy 500 every...
Henry C. Nichols Sr.
May 20, 2016
Henry C. Nichols Sr. 92, Indianapolis, formerly of Avon and Pittsboro, passed away May 20, 2016. He was born Oct. 9, 1923 in Westmoreland, TN, the oldest of five born to Ethel and Acie Nichols. The family moved to Indianapolis permanently in 1939. Henry served in Patton's 1st, 2nd and 3rd Armies during the Battle of the Bulge. After WWII,...
Mary Wilma Bray
May 18, 2016
Mary Wilma Bray, 92, Brownsburg, passed away May 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Bray and son David Bray. Survivors include daughters Tanya Patterson and Dalena Mullins; brother Everett Smith; sister Dorothy Lacy; friend Bill Cloud and his children Wanda and William Cloud; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11am...
James L. Owens
May 17, 2016
James L. Owens, 81, Bainbridge, passed away May 17, 2016. He had been a food broker for Enman Associates. A son Brian Owens preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Donna Darlene Owens; children Todd Owens and Monica Owens; sister Jane Webb; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2pm Friday May 20 at the...
Robert O. Stuppy
May 16, 2016
Robert O. Stuppy, 90, Brownsburg, passed away May 16,, 2016. He had served in the US Army from 1950-52 and was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Ora Louise Stuppy; children Roger Holland, Diana Stinson, and Madonna Kappel; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1pm Friday May 20...
Timmy Lee Schrier
May 15, 2016
Timmy Lee Schrier, 54, of Lizton, passed away on May 15, 2016. He had been a sales manager for P. D. K. Wheels for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Lesslie and Vernia Schrier. Survivors include his wife Holly Anne Schrier; daughters Barbara McIntosh, Malea Bay, Heather Meyers, Elizabeth Schrier, Samantha Schrier; sister Shirley Robinson; brother...
Virginia F. Cummings
May 14, 2016
Virginia Alice Foudray Cummings was born November 9, 1918 in Washington Township, Hendricks County, Indiana. Her father was Edgar Evans Foudray, Jr. and her mother was Louise McClelland Foudray. She graduated from Avon High School in 1936 and then from Central Business College. She married George R. Cummings of Brownsburg on August 5, 1939. He preceded her in death on...