Dorothy Fay Etchison

Dorothy Fay Etchison, 94, of Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Independence Village of Carmel. She was born on November 24, 1931 to Jennings and Bertha (Little) Grube in Rochester, Indiana, and graduated in 1949 from Rochester High School.

Dorothy was a beautician and Master Cosmetologist for over 40 years. She and Carl were members of First Presbyterian Church in Noblesville. Dorothy was very active in the church and helped with the church rummage sale every year. She also volunteered her time at Riverview Hospital and earned her 10-year service badge. Dorothy spent most of her life in Kokomo and Noblesville, but did spend a few years in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was always impeccably dressed and had a smile on her face. Dorothy enjoyed playing Euchre and Skip-Bo, and most of all loved spending time with her family, and was there to help others.

She is survived by her sons, Dan (Betsy) Lavengood and David (Lee) Lavengood; brother, Paul (Pat) Grube; sisters-in-law, Sue Grube, Linda Grube, and Pearl Grube; step-children, Carl (Nancy) Etchison, Rhonda Perry, and Retha Naylor; as well as 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Leon Etchison; siblings, Max & Stella Grube, Rex Grube, Allen Grube, Eldon Grube, Carl Grube, and Betty (Kenny) Dunlap; and step-daughter, T.D. Bragg.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with Rev. Stanley R. Sutton officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to the time of service at the funeral home.

Condolences: www.randallroberts.com