Obituary Listing

Aug 8, 2023

Charles R. Hizer Jr.

82, Brownsburg, passed away on August 8, 2023.  He was a member of the UAW Local 933 and worked for Allison Transmission for over 50 years, retiring in 2015.  Charles was an active member of Lakeview Church on Indy's west side.  He served our country in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.  ...

Aug 7, 2023

Marilyn Ann Harcourt Hardwick Woods

93, Brownsburg, passed away on August 7, 2023. She was born in Rush County to Russell Harcourt, Sr. and Flo Hayes Harcourt. Marilyn graduated from Milroy High School and Indiana University. Marilyn earned her masters and taught at several schools including Richmond, Arlington High School and served as Dean of Students at...

Aug 4, 2023

Raymond Howard Brest, Jr.

May 4, 1946 - Aug 4, 2023

Ray was born in Sharon, PA May 4, 1946, to Della Lucille (Hough) Brest and the late Raymond Howard Brest, Sr.

He was a 1965 graduate of Reynolds High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He...

Jul 31, 2023

Marilyn Rose Lesher

83, Brownsburg, passed away on July 31, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Michele Youngman; parents Melker and Grace Arvidson; brothers Mel, Milt, and Morris Arvidson.  Survivors include her sons Mike (Lisa) Lesher, Brian Lesher; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Memorial service will be at 1 pm Sat. Aug. 19...

Jul 31, 2023

David M. Kersey

75, Largo, FL, passed away on July 31, 2023.  He was a plant superintendent for Ball Corporation.  David enjoyed camping, western movies, ice cream, Ford muscle cars and he was very patriotic.  He was a determined and multi-talented individual who liked to create things and was always willing to help others.  David was a...

Jul 30, 2023

Nancy M. (Kaiser) Thompson, age 85, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Nancy was born on January 1, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Calvin Edward and Dorothy Helen Kaiser. Nancy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles "Charlie" Thompson. They were married on November 6, 1959, at the Pittsboro Christian Church. Nancy and...

Jul 30, 2023

Yolanda F. Young

72, Brownsburg, passed away on July 30, 2023.  She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church and worked as a medical transcriber for many years.  Yolanda was a loving wife and mother and was very dedicated to her church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Young; parents John and Anna...

Jul 25, 2023

Evonne Sutton, 79, left us on July 25, 2023, with her family by her side in Whitestown, Indiana. Evonne, born on June 10, 1944, in Mandeville, Jamaica, she was the cherished child of Arnold and Mazie Powell. She was blessed with three siblings: a brother named Gilbert, and two sisters named Barbara and Yvonne, whom she held dear in...

Jul 24, 2023

Virginia L. Fowler 100, Brownsburg, passed away July 24, 2023.  She was born in Pike County, IN and graduated from Spurgeon High School.  She married Donald Fowler April 18, 1945.  They moved to Brownsburg in 1956.  Virginia was a long-time member of Bethesda Baptist Church (now Parkside Bible Church).  She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Fowler;...

Jul 22, 2023

86, Avon, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023.  She was born in Tulsa Oklahoma on Sept. 27, 1936.  She spent most of her life living in California and moved to Indiana in 2004.  She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Driscoll, son Sameer Batayneh, parents Lacy and Sarah...

Jul 21, 2023

Steven R. Deckard

51, Brownsburg, passed away peacefully July 21, 2023. Steve graduated from Brownsburg High School and attended Vincennes University where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Steve worked as a Construction Superintendent and Project Manager for over 25 years with the last several years working for TWG Construction.  Steve was an amazing...

Jul 21, 2023

Barbara Ann Wilburn

87, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 21, 2023. She was born to the late Earnest Clinton Nester and Mary Helen Nester Neeley in Bridgeport, Indiana on March 26, 1936. She was the oldest of 7. She was known for her hospitality, love for others, and her good food (especially rolls and desserts)!

Jul 20, 2023

Gregory L. Ratliff

69, of Sebring, Florida, died July 20, 2023 from heart failure.  Greg was born to Russell and Betty Ratliff (Pittsboro, IN) on June 5, 1954.  He is survived by his wife Teresa of 49 years, his children Chris (wife: JoAnn) Danville IN, Suzy (fiancé Keith) New York, and Tony (wife Kelli) Sebring FL and...

Jul 18, 2023

James Thomas Drew Jr. (Tom), 68, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away on July 18, 2023. Tom was born on December 30, 1954, to James Drew and Rosanne (Lukens) Drew in Indianapolis, Indiana.

After graduating from Pittsboro High School, Tom went on to join the US Air Force from which he was honorably discharged in October of 1977....

Jul 16, 2023

Edwin B. Vician

89, Brownsburg, passed away on July 16, 2023.  He was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church and a US Army veteran.  Edwin was an avid fisherman and self-proclaimed "Blue Gill" King.  He worked for the Department of Natural Resources as a reservoir inspector.  Edwin was preceded in death by his wife Dorothea Vician;...

Jul 14, 2023

Marianne Zike

85, Indianapolis, passed away on July 14, 2023.  She loved fishing, gardening, cooking, and sitting on her lanai.  Marianne was preceded in death by her husband Eric Zike and sister Patricia Coakley.  Survivors include her daughter Lynn (Stephen) Shaffer, Lisa Hartshorne; son Steven (Marci) Hartshorne; step daughter Kristina Zike; grandsons Logan (Clair) Hartshorne, Reese Hartshorne,...

Jul 11, 2023

James L. Cooke Jr.

75, Brownsburg, passed away on July 11, 2023.  He was a US Airforce veteran.  James was a fleet manager for Ameritech for 30 years retiring in 1996.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Tami Cross; father James Cooke Sr.; and mother Juanita Delores Rader.  Survivors include his wife Elwanda Cooke; sons...

Jul 11, 2023

Jean E. Steele

68, Brownsburg, passed away July 11, 2023. Jean was a long-time member of Cornerstone Christian Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years. She was also active in Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). A graduate of Purdue University, she had been the Senior Staff Designer for Farm Bureau Insurance Company for 40...

Jul 11, 2023

Beth I. Wadsworth (Townsend), 54, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2023. Beth was born July 6, 1969 to Larry and Betty Townsend in Danville, IL. Beth grew up in West Lebanon, IN where she lived until graduating from Seegar High School in 1987. After high school, Beth moved to Muncie, IN and...

Jul 11, 2023

Maddox Von Minton

14, Lebanon, passed away on July 11, 2023.  Survivors include his parents Jeremy and Kristie Minton; sister Marli Minton; grandparents Ford and Nancy Minton, Peggy Needham, Merrill and Jan Brunner.  Services will be private.