Gloria Bates
May 17, 2017
Gloria Rose Bates 82, passed away on Wednesday morning at IU Health West Hospital. She was one of three children born to William and Mary (Sheridan) Byrkit. Born in New Castle, Indiana, her family moved to the west side of Indianapolis when she was a young child. She graduated from Washington High School in 1952. In her senior year of...
Dianna M. Gaines
May 16, 2017
Dianna M. Gaines, age 76, Brownsburg, passed away May 16, 2017. She had been a member of the Brownsburg Friendly Garden Club and the Well Church. She is survived by her husband Greg Gaines; sons Michael Gaines, Scott Gaines and Andy (Jennifer) Gaines; brothers Arnold Walker and Robert Walker; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:30...
James Edward Henke
May 15, 2017
James Edward Henke, 75, Indianapolis, passed into God's Kingdom on May 15, 2017. Jim was born in Gary, IN but lived the majority of his life in Indianapolis. Jim founded Dr. Fix It and was a real estate investor. Jim later liked trading options in the stock market. Visitation will be from 4-8pm Thurs. May 18 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg,...
Stephen Douglas Mace Dodson
May 15, 2017
Stephen Douglas Mace Dodson 65, died Monday, May 15, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. In eternity, he meets his wife, Inetta Sue Fortney Dodson, as well as his father and mother, Walter and Gladys Dodson. Stephen is survived by his siblings: Lillian D. Slater, Walter S. Dodson (and Linda), P.Z. Sinclair (and David), Suzanne Conger, and Tyler Dodson (and Angie)...
Donna J. Coulson
May 12, 2017
Donna J. Coulson The gates of heaven opened on May 12th to welcome a new angel, Donna Jane Coulson. Donna was born on September 1, 1951, in Sullivan, Indiana. She is survived by her parents, Don and Nila Wilson, her husband, Jim Coulson, sons Robert Coulson, Travis Coulson (Kristine), and Ryan Coulson, grandchildren Max and Grace Coulson, Jennifer and Trevor...
Gussie Mae Ward
May 12, 2017
Gussie M. Ward Age 78, Brownsburg, passed away May 12, 2017. She had worked in the cafeteria at the Indiana School for the Deaf for 21 years. Survivors include sister Nancy Clossey, brother Linton Ward, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11:30am to 1pm Mon. May 15 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral service there at 1pm....
Mary Emma Wilson
May 10, 2017
Mary Emma Wilson, 98, Brownsburg, passed away on May 10, 2017. She was born June 10, 1918 to Margaret and William Haag. Mary married her husband of 64 years Raymond Wilson. They became lifelong residents of Brownsburg after Raymond was discharged from the Army. Together, they owned and operated a gas station, dry goods store and later opened Mikes Men's...
Robert L. Cox
May 10, 2017
Robert L. Cox, 80, Thorntown, passed away May 10, 2017. Robert graduated from Jackson High School. He had been a machinist for GM Allison Transmission. He held his Journeyman's Card as a Job setter at GM Allison Transmission. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva Florine Byrum Cox. Survivors include children Beckie (Randy) Scott, Debbie (Jerry) Lowry, Cyndee...
David A. Jones
May 3, 2017
David Allen Jones age 77 passed away Wed., May 3, 2017. A 1958 graduate of Ben Davis High School, he was then employed by Deluxe Check Printers for 38 years. After retirement from Deluxe in 1996, he helped establish a small copy business. David was predeceased by parents, Bill and Fannie Jones and also by siblings Royce, Marjorie, and twins...
James L. Wilson
May 3, 2017
James L. Wilson, 86, Avon, passed away May 3, 2017. He had worked at GM Truck and Bus, retiring in 1987, after 38 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Avon. A son James P. Wilson preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Pauline Wilson; sons Terry (Kay) Wilson, Tony (Lori) Wilson, Kevin (Robin)...
Richard E. Hayden
Apr 30, 2017
Richard E. Hayden, 60, Pittsboro, passed away April 30, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 19, 1956. Richard graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1974. He received a degree in Business Administration from Indiana Technology Institute. Richard started his career in the medical device manufacturing field and worked as a manager for Puritan Bennett/Tyco, Suros Surgical, and Beckman...
Wilma Jean Mckinzie
Apr 29, 2017
Wilma Jean McKinzie, 85, Indianapolis, passed away April 29, 2017. She had worked in the cafeteria for Pike High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald McKinzie. Survivors include children Kelly (Tim) Wilhoite, Mike (Mary) McKinzie and Tom (Barb) McKinzie; five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm Thursday May 4 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with...
William E. Fritz
Apr 29, 2017
William E. Fritz, 89, Brownsburg, passed away April 29, 2017. He had been a financial manager at Beneficial Finance and was a US Army Korean War veteran. He was a member of Canaan Community Church and had attended Connection Pointe Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Irene Fritz; sons Michael Fritz and Robert Fritz; brothers Charles (Anita) Fritz and Harold...
Eileen Dove
Apr 24, 2017
Eileen Dove, 70, Brownsburg, passed away April 24, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by son Keith Rose and brother Mike Greene. Survivors include husband Denny Dove; children Tracy (Kelley) Dove, Greg (Jennifer) Rose, Kim (Jeff) Moore, and Denny (Nena) Dove; brothers Bob Greene and David Greene; sisters Barbara Lawrence, Ruth Ann...
Carl Ray Thompson
Apr 24, 2017
Carl Ray Thompson age 69, Brownsburg, passed away April 24, 2017. He had been a supervisor at Rexnord/Link-Belt, retiring in 2004 after 39 years. He was a member of the Apostolic Bible Church, Brownsburg. Survivors include his wife Judy Thompson; children Chad (Danielle) Thompson, Ernie (Misti) Thompson and Deana Cummings; mother Winnie Patten; brothers Leroy "Butch" Thompson, Ernie Thompson, Harvey...
Nathen Morgan Mills
Apr 23, 2017
Nathen Morgan Mills, age 12, of Brownsburg, passed away on April 23, 2017. He was a student at Brownsburg East Middle School. He was preceded in death by his father Christopher Lee Pittman. Survivors include his mother Melody Mills; brothers William "Will" Christian Mills, Robert Lee Pittman Mills; grandparents Tanya Patterson, Kathy Sorrells, Lester Sorrells; Uncle Kevin Hayes; Aunt Tammy...
Betty Ann Wiley
Apr 20, 2017
Betty A. Wiley, age 80, Brownsburg, passed away April 20, 2017. She was a member of St. Malachy Church. Survivors include husband John Wiley; children John Wiley II and Margaret (Darrin) Wood; sister Phyllis Jackson; grandchildren Hallie, Evan and Annie Wood; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sun. April 23 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral...
Martha L. Brenton
Apr 18, 2017
Martha L. Brenton, age 95, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away April 18, 2017. She was a long-time resident of Brownsburg and a former member of Tri Kappa Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul T. Brenton, daughter Rebecca Leigh Cooper and son Thomas Brenton. She is survived by daughter-in-law Kathy Brenton; granddaughters Amanda (Richard)...
Clark B. Davis
Apr 10, 2017
Clark B. Davis, age 52, passed away April 10, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Marietta (Egbert) Davis, son Michael Davis, brother Kent Davis, uncles Norman (Susan) Egbert and Kenneth (Judy) Egbert, and aunt Nancy Hutchison, and several cousins. His father, Kent N. Davis, preceded him in death. Services will be conducted on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Matthews...
Leona M Leedy
Apr 8, 2017
Leona M. Leedy, 92, Brownsburg, passed away on April 8, 2017. She was born on December 30, 1924 to Charles and Mary Jenkins. She was a member of the Double Dozen Homemakers Club. She was preceded in death by her husband George Leedy. Survivors include daughters Joy (Joe) Vrabec of Brownsburg, IN and Mary Ann (Don) Kail, of Mason, OH,...