Obituaries

Debra  Jean Coulter

Debra Jean Coulter

Apr 9, 2017

Debra Jean Coulter, 54, Indianapolis, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at her home. She was born October 22, 1962 in Columbus, Indiana, to James L. Coulter and Audrey L. (Robbins) Lynn. She had lived in Indianapolis since 2016, coming from Sheridan. Debra acquired her CNA and MA from Aristotle Business College of Indianapolis. During her tenure with Health Care Professionals,...

Billy  Lee Taylor

Billy Lee Taylor

Apr 7, 2017

Billy Lee Taylor, 71, of Corydon, formerly of Noblesville, Indiana, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at Baptist Health-Floyd in New Albany. He was born September 15, 1945, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Lloyd H. and Viola B. Pelton Taylor. He worked as a concessionaire with Carousel Foods. Survivors include his adopted family, Josh and Beth Orme, Olivia Orme,...

Rosie  Stacy Ward

Rosie Stacy Ward

Apr 6, 2017

Rosie Stacy Castor Ward, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Riverview TCU in Noblesville. She was born on September 7, 1925 to George and Lizza (Jackson) Jones in Manchester, Kentucky.Rosie is survived by her daughter, Jeri Kinnaman; sons, Thomas Lee Castor and Ronald J. Castor (Joseph Valenti); three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.In addition to her...

Charles Edward "Ed" Turk

Charles Edward "Ed" Turk

Apr 3, 2017

Charles Edward Turk, 75, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on November 21, 1941 to the late Charles and Louise (Neiger) Turk in Beech Grove, Indiana. After graduating from Howe High School, Ed attended Indiana University, and went on to work in installation for Western Electric, AT&T, and Lucent...

Leo V. "Skip" Macke

Leo V. "Skip" Macke

Apr 3, 2017

Leo V. "Skip" Macke, 70, of Fishers, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 5, 1946 to the late Joseph and Marie "Clemmie" (Clements) Macke in Springfield, Ohio.For over 25 years, Skip worked for the US Postal Service in Noblesville, and formerly worked for Chrysler Corp. in Indianapolis and...

Carla  Sue Bechman

Carla Sue Bechman

Apr 2, 2017

Carla Sue Bechman, 62, of Glen Dale, WV (formerly of Noblesville) passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at home. She was born on May 5, 1954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Carla was a former member of Northside Baptist Church in Indianapolis. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Randy Bechman; her parents, Charles Soden and Marsha (Enoch)...

William H. "Bill" Hartfiel

William H. "Bill" Hartfiel

Apr 1, 2017

William H. "Bill" Hartfiel, 70, of Fishers, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel. He was born on January 5, 1947 to Harvey H. and Jeanice (Boyer) Hartfiel in New London, Wisconsin.Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army, and since 1967 had worked in...

Judy Showalter

Judy Showalter

Apr 1, 2017

Judy Showalter, 67, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born on February 7, 1950 to Donald and Pauline (Waitt) Johnson in Lebanon, Indiana.Judy was a 1968 graduate of Sheridan High School and received her nursing certification from University of Indianapolis. She was an avid reader and enjoyed a good...

William E. "Bill" Carey

William E. "Bill" Carey

Mar 31, 2017

William E. Carey, 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Riverview Health. He was born on August 15, 1932 to the late George and Carrie (Williams) Carey in Noblesville, Indiana.Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a painter for many years.He is survived by his wife,...

Elinor  S. Curtis

Elinor S. Curtis

Mar 31, 2017

Elinor S. Curtis, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Harbour Manor Care Center. She was born on October 14, 1929 to Hugh and Virginia Finley (Wills) Stanton in Memphis, Tennessee.For over 30 years, Elinor was a bookkeeper for several companies in Memphis. She had a passion for her prison ministry, both in Memphis and Mobile,...

William W. "Bill" Chesser

William W. "Bill" Chesser

Mar 30, 2017

William W. "Bill" Chesser, age 77, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. He was born on August 11, 1939 to Warren L. and Kathryn (Brooks) Chesser in Shelbyville, Indiana.Bill graduated from Manilla High School (Rush County) in 1957. He enlisted in the Navy and served until 1960. At that time, Bill began a...

Tracie  L. Haywood

Tracie L. Haywood

Mar 30, 2017

Tracie L. (Williams) Haywood, 47, of Carmel, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 15, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois.Tracie was a 1991 graduate of Southern Illinois University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. For 20 years, she worked as a marketing...

Delia  "Dee" Conatser

Delia "Dee" Conatser

Mar 29, 2017

Delia "Dee" (Bell) Sciscoe Conatser, 89, of Muncie, went to be with the Lord on the early morning of Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Liberty Village Healthcare in Muncie. She was born on August 6, 1927 to Rev. William E. Bell and Zona A. (Phipps) Bell in Rockybranch, near Monticello, Kentucky.Dee was a self-employed seamstress and worked for Kuhner Junior...

Perry  Joe Edens

Perry Joe Edens

Mar 28, 2017

Perry Joe Edens, 60, of Forest, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 4, 1956 to Buddy and Rosella (Taylor) Edens in Noblesville, Indiana.Perry is survived by his father, Buddy Edens; daughter, Kayla Edens; son, Jerry Edens; uncle, Tom (Sandra) Edens; as well as several cousins. He is preceded in death...

Margarete  A. Hinrichs

Margarete A. Hinrichs

Mar 26, 2017

Margarete A. Hinrichs, 84, of Indianapolis, went home to God on the morning of Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Pleasant View Lodge in McCordsville. She was born on February 19, 1933 to William Adolf Huebener and Mabel (Bittle) Huebener Higginson in Saint Louis, Missouri.Margarete attained an Associate's Degree from St. John's College in Winfield, Kansas. She was a school teacher...

Phillip  P. Parsons

Phillip P. Parsons

Mar 25, 2017

Phillip P. Parsons, 69, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Riverwalk Village. He was born on November 12, 1947 to Emory and Hazel (Surrett) Parsons in Lee County, Virginia.Phillip worked in food service at Riverview Hospital, and worked at Ponderosa Steak House from when it opened to when they closed. He was a member of Pentecostal...

Frances  J. Morris

Frances J. Morris

Mar 24, 2017

Frances J. Morris, 92, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Riverview Health. She was born on July 27, 1924 to Franklin Fay and Nellie Marie (Edwards) Unger in Hamilton County, Indiana.Frances was a 1942 graduate of Walnut Grove High School, and was their alumni recording secretary for many years. She retired in 1979 after 34 years...

Florine  M. Sparks

Florine M. Sparks

Mar 24, 2017

Florine M. (Hardin) Sparks, 95, of Noblesville, passed away on the morning of Friday, March 24, 2017 at Harbour Manor Care Center. She was born on July 6, 1921 to Ollie and Reba (White) Hardin in Indianapolis, Indiana.Florine graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1939, and worked in the cafeteria at North Central Schools in Indianapolis. She was a...

Helen Elizabeth 'Betsy' Swetnam

Helen Elizabeth 'Betsy' Swetnam

Mar 24, 2017

Helen Elizabeth 'Betsy' Swetnam, 20, of Fishers, passed away on March 24, 2017 at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. She was born on November 25, 1996 to Doug and Annette (Danglade) Swetnam in Indianapolis.Betsy was a student at Fishers High School where she was a varsity cheerleader, a member of Best Buddies, Riley Dance Marathon, Art Club,...

Allan  R. Nordman

Allan R. Nordman

Mar 23, 2017

Allan R. Nordman, 64, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1952 to Clarence and Betty (Raymond) Nordman in New Castle, Indiana.Allan proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Army, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. He retired from Eli...