Obituaries

Betty  J. Wilkerson

Betty J. Wilkerson

Jan 13, 2015

Betty J. Wilkerson, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1934 to Frank and Floy (Edwards) Gilpin in Eagletown, Indiana.Betty was a quality control inspector with Hughes Aircraft (now Boeing Aerospace). She was a member of Eagle Creek Evangelical Friends Church, and enjoyed watching college & professional basketball,...

Noel  J. Reeker

Noel J. Reeker

Jan 12, 2015

Noel J. Reeker, 94, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson. He was born on December 25, 1920 to Hubert Reeker and Cecile (Jones) Overturf in Jefferson County, Illinois.Noel proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army. He owned and operated Aggregates of Anderson for 75...

Loyce M. "Lou" Goolsby

Loyce M. "Lou" Goolsby

Jan 12, 2015

Loyce M. "Lou" Goolsby, 86, of Westfield, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on March 16, 1928 to Nettie (Goolsby) Weaver in Iron City, Tennessee.Loyce was a bus driver for Illini Swallow Bus Lines. He also had worked for Noblesville Casting for 20 years, was a Cicero Town Marshall, and was...

James R. "Jimmy" Beem

James R. "Jimmy" Beem

Jan 12, 2015

James R. "Jimmy" Beem, 49, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home. He was born on November 24, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana.For many years, Jimmy worked as an auto body technician & painter for several different body shops, including Speedway Body Shop, Butler Toyota, and Stuart Skillman. He liked motorcycle racing, guitars and music.Jimmy is...

Xingjun Li, M.D. Ph. D.

Xingjun Li, M.D. Ph. D.

Jan 12, 2015

Xingjun Li, M.D. Ph.D. , 43 of Fishers, IN passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Xing was born May16, 1971 in Zhenjang, China, the daughter of Xiaoyou and Hemei (Li) Li. In 2008 she married John R. Winkel in Indianapolis. He survives. Xing received her medical degree in 1994, Shanghai China and...

Thomas  Neil Paskins

Thomas Neil Paskins

Jan 12, 2015

Thomas Neil Paskins, 56, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at home. He was born on April 2, 1958 to Daniel and Freda (Risco) Paskins in Noblesville. Tom was an electrician for Burtner Electric and was a member of the National Guard.He is survived by his son, Tom (Shelby) Thompson; sisters, Angela K. (Ric) Berry, Barbara Sheller...

Melissa  L. Ahner

Melissa L. Ahner

Jan 11, 2015

Melissa L. Ahner, 50, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on March 29, 1964 to Ralph and Mary (Kaiser) Gough in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her parents preceded her in death.Melissa studied architecture at IUPUI, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Veterinary Technology from Westmoreland Davis Equestrian...

Juanita Lamb

Juanita Lamb

Jan 11, 2015

Juanita Lamb, 82, of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Riverview TCU in Noblesville. She was born on April 23, 1932 to Harve and Anna (Paris) Wilson in Caseyville, Kentucky.Juanita worked in Quality Control for ICI in Charlestown. She was formerly of Caseyville, KY, and was a long time resident of Charleston, IN. Juanita was a member...

Robert  H. Wilson

Robert H. Wilson

Jan 10, 2015

Robert H. Wilson, 78, of Middletown, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson. He was born on May 25, 1936 to Samuel and Eva (Millikan) Wilson in Tipton, Indiana.Bob graduated from Noblesville High School, was an U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the Noblesville V.F.W....

Evelyn Cooper

Evelyn Cooper

Jan 10, 2015

Evelyn Cooper, 74, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on March 28, 1940 to Millard and Clara Jackson in Harlan, Kentucky.Evelyn worked for Standard Locknut for over 30 years before retiring and was a member of Trinity House of Worship for many years. After retiring, Evelyn enjoyed traveling, but most of...

Wilma  F. Hoffer

Wilma F. Hoffer

Jan 8, 2015

Wilma F. Hoffer, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on September 28, 1923 to Frank and Perlin (Rex) Troxel in Mulberry, Indiana. Her parents preceded her in death.Wilma married Max Hoffer on July 3, 1942. For 13 years, she worked as an office supervisor for the L.M. Berry...

Patricia 'Pat' A. Pouch

Patricia 'Pat' A. Pouch

Jan 5, 2015

Patricia ‘Pat' A. Pouch, 72, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. She was born on July 30, 1942 to Arthur and Jean (Hines) Smith in Noblesville, Indiana.Pat had been a cashier at Kenley's Grocery Store on South 10th St. in Noblesville for 21 years, and later at Lobill Foods, also in Noblesville,...

James Edward "Jim" Estridge

James Edward "Jim" Estridge

Jan 3, 2015

James Edward Estridge, 87, of Carmel, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 6, 1927 to Elmer and Hannah (Houser) Estridge in Dayton, Ohio.Jim's family moved to the Indianapolis area in the early 1930's. He began working when he was young, helping out on milk routes, dairy farms, and also working with...

Stephen  T. Garrett

Stephen T. Garrett

Jan 2, 2015

One of the greatest story tellers in the world, Stephen T. Garrett, 79, of Fishers, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at his home. Born March 5th, 1935 to Edward L. and Carolyn Kent Garrett in Zanesville, Oh. His parents preceded him in death, as did his step mother, Judy Garrett.Steve grew up on Long Island, NY and in Coconut...

Tommy Judkins

Tommy Judkins

Jan 1, 2015

Tommy Judkins, 27, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was born on February 26, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Tommy worked at Jiffy Lube as a member of the management staff for over 6 years. He was a graduate of Noblesville High School and loved fishing, golf, football, and enjoyed playing tournament poker.He is survived by his...

Jack  E. Needham

Jack E. Needham

Jan 1, 2015

Jack E. Needham Sr., 87, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was born on May 30, 1927 to James and Violet (Dillman) Needham in Roann, Indiana.Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force; and had worked for the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the...

Kamie  Lynn Arbuckle

Kamie Lynn Arbuckle

Dec 30, 2014

Kamie Lynn Arbuckle, 25, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. She was born on April 12, 1989 in Elwood, Indiana.Kamie worked as a nanny for the past 10 years. She enjoyed shopping & traveling, and was big into health & fitness.She is survived by her mother, Kathy Purvitis; father, John "Chris" Purvitis; three brothers, Eric Justin Arbuckle,...

Ernest  William Novack,  Jr.

Ernest William Novack, Jr.

Dec 29, 2014

Ernest William Novack Jr., 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1930 to Ernest and Clara (Hill) Novack in Decatur, Illinois. His parents preceded him in death.Ernie graduated from Decatur High School in 1947 and Millikin University in 1957 with a B.A. degree in Business Administration. After graduation...

Margaret  Gertrude Farnam

Margaret Gertrude Farnam

Dec 26, 2014

Margaret Gertrude Farnam, 91, of Fishers, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born on July 6, 1923 to William and Laverne (Gresham) Mason in Bay Springs, Mississippi.Margaret worked in data processing for National Linen. She married John K. Farnam on November 2, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia. Margaret loved her dog, Greta,...

Brian  Charles Rideout

Brian Charles Rideout

Dec 25, 2014

Brian Charles Rideout, 54, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 after a long fought battle with esophageal cancer. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1960 to Floyd and Mary Ann (Morris) Rideout in Royal Oak, Michigan.Brian worked for 19 years as a computer systems analyst at Sallie...