Obituaries

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...

Michael  Todd Ballenger

Michael Todd Ballenger

Dec 25, 2014

Michael Todd Ballenger, 44, of Indianapolis, formerly of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Riverview Health. Born on July 17, 1970 in Noblesville, he was the son of Jim and Linda (Parks) McKinnon and Robert Ballenger. Jim McKinnon precedes him in death.Michael earned his chemical degree from IUPUI; and worked at Covance Laboratories in Greenfield. He is...

Franklin  Dennis Miracle

Franklin Dennis Miracle

Dec 24, 2014

Franklin Dennis Miracle, 79, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. He was born on August 18, 1935 to William and Hollie (Lambert) Miracle in Pennington Gap, Virginia.Dennis attended First Church of the Nazarene, worked at Firestone Industrial Products and was a member of the United Rubber Workers Union. He enjoyed...

James  E. Whiten

James E. Whiten

Dec 24, 2014

James E. Whiten, 45, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born on January 3, 1969 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Jim was a great dad & husband. He owned Home Turf landscaping company and enjoyed boating, water & snow skiing, scuba diving, traveling, and playing guitar. Jim was also a pilot, loved...

Gary D. "Butch" Sylvester

Gary D. "Butch" Sylvester

Dec 23, 2014

Gary D. "Butch" Sylvester, 63, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on July 15, 1951 in Noblesville.Butch was a maintenance worker at the Tree Top Resort in Gatlinburg, TN. He also worked as a welder for Beaver Concrete, and worked at Talbert's Lumber Company. Butch loved hunting, fishing, archery,...

Roland Brandau

Roland Brandau

Dec 23, 2014

Roland Brandau, 85, of Muncie, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born on September 21, 1929 to Karl and Josephine (Tulley) Brandau in Wheeling, West Virginia.Roland had been a production planner at Ball Corporation. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army; was a Mason and an active member of the...

Marion  E. Adams

Marion E. Adams

Dec 23, 2014

Marion E. Adams, 95, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Riverwalk Commons in Noblesville. He was born on May 3, 1919 to Harley and Ruth (Whitson) Adams in Lawrenceville, Illinois.Marion proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a truck driver, working for Caca City Mill & Elevator for...

Letha  Lee Hiday

Letha Lee Hiday

Dec 23, 2014

Letha L. Hiday, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at home. She was born on April 13, 1924 to Vern and Opal (Lee) Pearson in Hamilton County, Indiana.Letha was a homemaker on the farm, and active in the Home Ec club for over 60 years. She was an avid gardener, and loved flowers. Letha also enjoyed...

Harold  O. Cooke

Harold O. Cooke

Dec 23, 2014

Harold O. Cooke, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at home. He was born on October 28, 1934 to Chester and Clora (Deweese) Cooke in Rocky Hill, Kentucky.Harold worked as a carpenter and owned Harold Cooke Contracting. He was a member of White River Christian Church, and a former member of Cumberland Road Christian Church and...

James  Edward Easton

James Edward Easton

Dec 23, 2014

James Edward Easton of Fishers, Indiana, passed away in Indianapolis at age 80 surrounded by loving family on December 23, 2014. Jim was born on June 7, 1934, at Elk Point, South Dakota to Edward Samuel and Irene (Pierce) Easton.Jim served as a cook with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1957 to 1959. On September 19, 1959, he married...

Lawrence Reel  Jr.

Lawrence Reel Jr.

Dec 20, 2014

Lawrence Reel Jr., 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Anderson. He was born on October 7, 1927 in Noblesville, IN. Lawrence worked for Noblesville Casting for over 40 years; and was also a farmer.He is survived by his wife, Betty I. Reel; sons, Jim Reel and Larry Reel; daughter, Kristi Hill; sister, Doria; and eight...

Nicholas  Norman Spina

Nicholas Norman Spina

Dec 20, 2014

Nicholas Norman Spina, 81, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Hamilton Trace of Fishers. He was born on June 23, 1933 to Nicholas and Mildred (Rovegno) Spina in Union City, New Jersey.Nick had worked in sales in both the retail and wholesale liquor industry for almost 40 years, before retiring in 1998. He moved from NJ...

Laura  B. Jones

Laura B. Jones

Dec 20, 2014

Laura B. Jones, 89, of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home. She was born on June 14, 1925 to James and Arlena McCurdy in Tennyson, Indiana. Laura was a homemaker, and is survived by her husband, Roy Jones; and son, Gary R. Jones.There will be no services.