Obituaries

Sep 18, 2019

Joseph Homer Stephens, 79, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.  He was born on October 3, 1939 to Otha and Dorothy Stephens in Noblesville, Indiana.

Homer attended Noblesville High School. He worked at Chrysler in Indianapolis for 18 years and also finished drywall during this time. After Chrysler closed down, he started his own drywall business, Stephens...

Sep 17, 2019

Ryan Glenn Duffy, 29, of Fishers, formerly of Macomb, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Fishers, Indiana.  He was born on January 24, 1990 to Glenn and Karen (Seiple) Duffy in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ryan's greatest passions were teaching and Harry Potter. He taught high school math and computer courses, and loved his students dearly. Ryan found...

Sep 17, 2019

Patricia Ann Downes, 72, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home.  She was born on October 28, 1946 to James and Julia (Rossell) Crenner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pat attended Vincennes University and worked as an Eastern Airlines flight attendant for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Christine (Nick) Grandy and Joanne Downes; sister,...

Sep 16, 2019

Adam Jeffrey Stivers, 24, of Noblesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was born on May 14, 1995 to Jeff and Margaret (Wright) Stivers in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Adam was a graduate of Noblesville High School where he played soccer and wrestled.  He attended Indiana University and was passionate about helping people with special needs. Adam was optimistic,...

Sep 13, 2019

 

Emerson Matthew Lakin, 1, of Noblesville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2019 at his home.  He was born on September 10, 2018 to Brian and Danielle (Utt) Lakin in Carmel, Indiana.

Emerson was a happy little boy who was always smiling.  He was a mischievous one who loved climbing into and over everything.  Emerson enjoyed being rocked...

Sep 10, 2019

Tom Abbott, 54, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Riverview Health - Noblesville in Noblesville.  He was born on October 20, 1964 to Clyde and Ruby (Tincher) Patterson in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tom was self employed as a flooring sub contractor. He was a true handyman. Tom loved to restore automobiles.

He is survived by his son,...

Sep 10, 2019

Della J. Emerich, a longtime resident of Westfield, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her retirement cottage in the Village of West Clay, Carmel Indiana.  She was born October 4, 1936 to Clarence and Icie Lee (Cosby) Standifer in Portales, New Mexico. Della married Sonny Emerich on November 8, 1954 and came to Westfield to live in...

Sep 10, 2019

Steven C. Heinzman, 52, of Cicero, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Edgewater Woods in Anderson.  He was born on November 13, 1966 to William and Helena (Lucas) Heinzman in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Steven was a graduate of Tri-County Schools and was a member of First Church of the Nazarene of Cookeville, TN and Noblesville, IN.  For 16 years,...

Sep 8, 2019

Barbara Ann Birdwell, 86, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.  She was born on September 14, 1932 to Reuben and Hazel (Neerken) Carr in Holland, Michigan.

Barbara received her Master's degree from Michigan State University and remained an avid Spartan fan.  For 40 years she was a Jr. High School teacher...

Sep 8, 2019

Orville L. Ball, Sr., 83, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born on August 3, 1936 to Buster and Mary Lee (Marcum) Ball in St. Charles, Virginia.

Orville retired from Stoney Creek Stone Company after 30 plus years of service. He enjoyed fishing and loved his family.

He is survived by his...

Sep 8, 2019

Earl Wayne ”Easy Money” Melson, 67, of Arcadia, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family following a 7 1/2-year battle with dementia.  He was born on March 3, 1952 to William Oliver Melson and Sylvia Lois (Foley) Melson in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

Earl was a 1970 graduate of Jeffersonville High School where...

Sep 8, 2019

Danny "Beeb" Lee Vernon, 66, of Cicero, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born on January 29, 1953 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Danny was a 1971 graduate of Noblesville High School and worked as a union carpenter.  He was a member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and the Noblesville Moose Lodge #540.  On November...

Sep 8, 2019

Linda Ann Crissman, 58, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on May 20, 1961 to Richard and Nancy (Oesterreicher) Wahr in Bay City, Michigan.

Linda taught special education and science classes for many years in Warsaw Schools, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Goshen Schools, and Indiana-Purdue University...

Sep 7, 2019

Kristina Marie “Krissi” Davis, known to family and close friends as “ChiChi”, age 51, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2019.

Krissi was born September 4, 1968 to Richard & Leah Davis.  She is survived by her parents; four siblings, Cindi Hood (Jeff), Patti (JR), Mike (Bobbi) and Andy (Kathy); her Person, Kim Blair; numerous nieces &...

Sep 7, 2019

Gregory Kendall Call, 59, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born on March 3, 1960 to the late Theodore and Marilyn (Kendall) Call in Springfield, Vermont.

Gregory worked as a greenskeeper and golf course superintendent for many years, and recently became an Uber driver.  He was very involved with Noblesville United Soccer...

Sep 7, 2019

Sep 6, 2019

Sep 6, 2019

Karen K. Dennison, 76, of Westfield, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  She was born on February 3, 1943 to the late Richard and Marilyn (Rader) Aikman in Tampa, Florida.

Karen was a graduate of Indiana University and worked for over 20 years at Clarian Health as a Registered Nurse and Clinical Educator. ...

Sep 4, 2019

Dale Eugene Coonce, 64, of Cicero, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville.  He was born on August 21, 1955 to David and Elizabeth (Jones) Coonce in Noblesville, Indiana.

Dale worked for Firestone in Noblesville for 10 years. He loved hunting and fishing. Dale enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter, Maria...

Sep 4, 2019

Melinda Kay Wilson, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel.  She was born on October 21, 1957 to Hugh and Jacqueline (Wesner) Wiley in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Melinda enjoyed collecting birdhouses and cows. She was an avid Pacer and Colts fan. Melinda loved spending time with her son and grandchildren.

She...