Obituaries

Feb 20, 2020

Jo Anne Messersmith, 77, of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Westfield.  She was born on November 29, 1942 to Charles and Vera (Cope) Arthur in Indianapolis, Indiana.

For many years Jo Anne was part owner of MCM Enterprises, then she worked for Michaels Craft Store before retirement. Jo Anne was a member of Eagle...

Feb 20, 2020

Gladys M. (Ely) Parks, 88, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 15, 1931 to Vernon Ray and Addie Pauline (Musick) Ely in Dryden, Lee County, Virginia.

Her greatest gift to those who knew her was her kind heart, and the love she shared with everyone...

Feb 19, 2020

Gary Alan Fitzgerald, 57, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home.  He was born on October 7, 1962 to Bill E. and Carolyn (Teter) Fitzgerald in Noblesville, Indiana.

Gary worked as a maintenance mechanic for Firestone.  He was a member of the Noblesville Elks Lodge, VFW, and Moose Lodge.  Gary enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and...

Feb 18, 2020

Philip Herbert Shelby, 83, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born January 31, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Herbert and Mildred Shelby. 

Phil graduated from Royerton High School in 1955 and from Ball State University in 1959.  On August 28, 1960, he married his college sweetheart,...

Feb 18, 2020

Jean Ann Morris, 74, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  She was born on December 16, 1945 to James and Bette (Apt) Davis in Peru, Indiana.

Jean Ann was a 1963 Marion High School graduate and earned an education degree from Ball State University. She taught first grade at Franklin Elementary before...

Feb 17, 2020

Theodore (Ted) J. Blattler, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville, Ind., with many of his family at his side at age 90. He was born on June 4, 1929 to the late Theodore and Ethel (Keechler) Blattler in San Diego, California.

Ted attended San Diego High School where he competed on...

Feb 15, 2020

LaDonna Marie Chamberlin, 91, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born on December 17, 1928 to Alfred and Ella (Sprunger) Sprunger in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

LaDonna loved music; she was a church musician who was a fantastic accompanist for several groups and also taught music. She had the gift of hospitality and...

Feb 12, 2020

Horace B. McHone, 94, former resident of Sciotoville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Carmel, Indiana. Horace was born to Charles and Inath (McCandless) McHone, in Portsmouth, Ohio on January 4, 1926.

Horace attended school in Portsmouth, Ohio. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and is a World War II Veteran. He served in...

Feb 11, 2020

Carolyn R. Leatherberry, 79, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  She was born on November 17, 1940 to Robert and Ruth (Sabin) Cramer in Freeport, Illinois.

Carolyn worked for many insurance companies as an underwriter. She enjoyed taking trips, especially ones to the casinos. Carolyn liked to crochet, giving away...

Feb 10, 2020

Jack Lockhart, age 90, passed away on February 10, 2020.  He was born in a small farmhouse in a rural area of Carmel and was the eldest son of Ralph F. and Dortha D. (Myers) Lockhart.  His family included one younger brother and four sisters.  Jack’s mother, Dortha, would readily state that for Jack, she needed to take two aspirins...

Feb 7, 2020

Richard "Ric" Donivan Landis, 49, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at his home.  He was born on January 28, 1971 to David and Sharon (Warfel) Landis in Tipton, Indiana.

Ric was self employed as an auto body mechanic, including working with IRL Race Cars. He loved racing. Ric was a former volunteer fireman for Wayne Township.

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Feb 6, 2020

Tim W. Dunlap, 48, of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on January 11, 1972 to Wayne and Diane (Vithen) Dunlap in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tim was a Purdue graduate. He worked for Lockhart Cadillac as a finance manager. Tim enjoyed motorcycles and cars, and was an avid reader. Most of...

Feb 3, 2020

Rodney Earl Hill Sr., 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at  in Noblesville.  He was born on January 20, 1947 to Frank and Phyllis (Minniefield) Hill in Noblesville, Indiana.

Rodney was a 1965 graduate of Noblesville High School.  He enjoyed working as a sales associate for Walmart.  Rodney was an avid sports fan, especially for IU,...

Feb 3, 2020

Charles William Bastin, 92, of Fishers, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home.  He was born on October 31, 1927 to Amos and Elizabeth (Harrison) Bastin in Poseyville, Indiana.

Charles was a graduate of Aurora High School and Butler University.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Charles was a CPA, co-founding Bastin Dorrell...

Feb 1, 2020

Christopher L. Dwigans, 71, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home.  He was born on September 13, 1948 to Wallace and Clara (Raymer) Dwigans in Noblesville, Indiana.

Chris proudly served in the United States Marines during Vietnam and was commandeered for outstanding service while in the Marine Corp. He worked for the United States Post...

Feb 1, 2020

Donald C. Wilson, 80, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at IU Health Saxony in Fishers.  He was born on April 15, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army.  For over 20 years, he worked as a state manager for Heublein Distillery.  Donald had a passion for golf, and...

Jan 31, 2020

Jan 31, 2020

Shandi Vance, 39, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31 after a very short battle with Ovarian Cancer.  She was born in Danville, lndiana, on June 5, 1980. 

Shandi graduated from Noblesville High School in 2001 and was a member of the Noblesville High School choir which she won many awards for throughout her years.

Shandi was born with a...

Jan 30, 2020

Joan McDonald Guilford, Commander US Navy Retired, died in her home on Thursday, January 30, 2020 of metastatic breast cancer at age 67. 

Joan was born August 3, 1952 in Hayward, CA where she graduated from Bishop O'Dowd High School and in 1976, graduated from University of California Hayward with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. 

In 1978, she...

Jan 29, 2020

Rita Ann Stuckey Mariani died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at The Legacy at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville, Indiana.  She was 86 years old.

Rita was born in her parents’ home at 28th & Clifton in Indianapolis on May 6, 1933.  She was the fourth of six children born to Fred & Agnes (Brewer) Stuckey.  Her brothers...