Obituaries

Avena Simmons

Avena Simmons

Aug 5, 2009

Avena (Rayburn) Simmons, 78, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born February 24, 1931 in Walker, Arkansas to Homer and Leona Josephine (Hercamp) Rayburn. Avena was a 1950 graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College. She had been a home economics teacher before becoming a full-time homemaker. She had also worked at Reasner...

Edward  L. Pipkin

Edward L. Pipkin

Aug 3, 2009

Edward Leigh Pipkin, 62, Carmel, passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 11, 1946 in Huntington, Tennessee to Richard and Martha Fay (Cox) Pipkin. His mother precedes him in death. Edward was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. He loved music and politics.He is survived by his...

George  Michael Younes

George Michael Younes

Jul 31, 2009

George Michael Younes, 52, Noblesville, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born September 5, 1956 to Russell and Mary (Hage) Younes. George was Technical Operations Manager for Fresenius Medical Care. He is survived by his wife, Nadira Younes of Noblesville; one son, Eric Younes; three daughters, Christina, Alesia & Laura Younes; three...

Donald  Eugene Conner

Donald Eugene Conner

Jul 27, 2009

Donald Eugene Conner, 82, Sheridan, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born August 9, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana. Donald was manager of the downtown Indianapolis Goodman's Jewelers for 35 years. He was a former member of the Elks Club; and loved traveling, gardening and animals.He is survived by sons, Donald Gene Conner &...

Shirley Turpin

Shirley Turpin

Jul 27, 2009

Shirley A. (Buffo) Turpin, 80, Gosport, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born February 27, 1929 in Marseilles, Illinois to Andrew and Anna Buffo. Shirley retired in 1983 after 26 years at Riverview Hospital, where she had been a registered nurse. She was an avid sports fan; enjoyed fishing and camping;...

Joseph Plata

Joseph Plata

Jul 25, 2009

Joseph Plata, 64, died peacefully at home in Noblesville, Indiana, surrounded by his family on July 25, 2009. Joseph was diagnosed with kidney cancer in the winter of 2003, and he fought the disease with tremendous spirit and resolve, never losing his hope or dignity. Joseph was born on March 26, 1945 inside a Nazi concentration camp in Neumarkt, Germany...

Joel  Brian Peigh

Joel Brian Peigh

Jul 24, 2009

Joel Brian Peigh, age 39, Noblesville, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on July 24, 2009. He was born July 5, 1970, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Dr. and Mrs. Damon B. Peigh. He attended elementary and junior high school in the Vigo County School Corporation and graduated from Madison Consolidated High School. He received...

Stacey Voyles

Stacey Voyles

Jul 24, 2009

Stacey A. (Brown) Voyles, 45, Noblesville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1964 in Noblesville. Stacey was a server at Hamiliton Restauant in Noblesville for the past six years. She was a graduate of Noblesville High School, a longtime Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and loved to fish. She was a...

Phyllis  Ann Newhouse

Phyllis Ann Newhouse

Jul 24, 2009

Phyllis Ann (Peters) Newhouse, 81, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at Carrington Place Nursing Home in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she has resided since 1980. She was born July 20, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Clarence V. and Jessie F. (Rybolt) Peters.Phyllis was retired from Fireman Funds Insurance Company; and was a member of the...

Edgar  "Sonny" Dick

Edgar "Sonny" Dick

Jul 22, 2009

Edgar "Sonny" Dick III, 66, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus . He was born April 6, 1943 in Noblesville to Edgar T. and Phyllis (Wise) Dick, Jr. Edgar attended Noblesville High School. He was the area sales representative for Hubler Chevrolet for 15 years. Edgar was a member of the Lakeview Wesleyan...

Roland  V. Dodd

Roland V. Dodd

Jul 22, 2009

Roland V. Dodd, 90, Fishers, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born July 21, 1919 in Fishers and was a graduate of Fishers High School. Roland had served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army during W.W.II. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Indianapolis. Roland had also farmed for...

Lela  Virginia Vest

Lela Virginia Vest

Jul 20, 2009

Lela Virginia Vest, 82, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. She was born September 13, 1926 in Zionsville, IN to the late Millard & Clara (Bartlett) Montgomery.  In 1982, she moved to Frostproof, FL.  She was a retired secretary, attended the Church of Christ in Frostproof, a member of...

Marguerite Swartz

Marguerite Swartz

Jul 20, 2009

Marguerite 'Toots' Mackey Swartz was called home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 20, 2009. Marguerite (Toots) Swartz was born September 5, 1917 in rural Washington County near Copan, OK, to Marvin M. and Ellen May (Ward) Mackey. Her father gave her the nickname of 'Toots' at an early age and she has been known as 'Toots' ever since....

Joan  M. Piazza

Joan M. Piazza

Jul 18, 2009

Joan (March) Piazza, 73, Noblesville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009 at home. Born May 8, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri, she was the daughter of David and Lois (Riley) March. Joan married Rev. Charles T. Piazza in 1962. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2007.She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville, where she was an...

Kevin Woodrum

Kevin Woodrum

Jul 18, 2009

Kevin M. Woodrum, 28, Noblesville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born May 30, 1981 in Indianapolis. Kevin had been a machine operator for Final Grade Excavating for eight years. He is survived by his father, Edgar Woodrum; mother, Brenda Woodrum; son, Kyle Woodrum; brother, Eric Woodrum; half-brother, Travis Woodrum; and grandmothers, Pat Dant & Betty Woodrum.He is...

Carole  D. Hurst

Carole D. Hurst

Jul 18, 2009

Carole Denise (Ferrand) Hurst, 58, Noblesville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009 at home. She was born May 7, 1951 in Franklin, Indiana to Lester and Mary (Wells) Ferrand. Her parents precede her in death. Carole had been an elementary school teacher with Twin Lakes School Corporation for 11 years (1973-1984), where she had been an assistant volleyball coach for...

Linda  S. Johnson

Linda S. Johnson

Jul 13, 2009

Linda S. (Darts) Johnson, 52, Lafayette, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 at home. She was born August 16, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana. Linda had worked for Subaru for eleven years.She is survived by sons, Grant Johnson & Eric Johnson; sister, Christine Hernandez; and twin-brother, Leo Darts.Her mother, Virginia (France) Weaver precedes her in death.A memorial service will be held...

David  Robert Shadrach

David Robert Shadrach

Jul 10, 2009

David Robert Shadrach, 85, Noblesville, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at Maple Park Village in Westfield. He was born January 9, 1924 in Oak Hill, Ohio to Everett Luther and Ann (Turner) Shadrach. David served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He was a graduate of St. Louis University, and had worked for the IRS...

Barbara  L. Scott

Barbara L. Scott

Jul 9, 2009

Barbara L. (Pearson) Scott, 79, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born April 23, 1930 in Indianapolis to Nathan and Mary (Rigsbee) Pearson. Barbara was a homemaker. She graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis in 1951 where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Barbara was a lifetime member...

Paul A. "Tony" Miller

Paul A. "Tony" Miller

Jul 9, 2009

Paul "Tony" A. Miller, Sr., 49, Sheridan, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 12, 1959 in Indianapolis to George and Anne (Lannan) Miller. Paul was an insulator and worked for the heating and frost insulation Local Union #18 for 19 years. He had many loves: his Harley, Nascar, the Colts, cooking, fishing, camping,...