Obituaries

George A. Allen

George A. Allen

Jun 10, 2023

George A. Allen, 89, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2023.  George was born February 22, 1934, in Washington, IN.  With his parents and seven siblings, George lived in Washington until his high school graduation.  After graduating high school, George served three years in The United States Navy.  George was a sailor on a Destroyer...

Diane Lott

Diane Lott

Jun 10, 2023

Diane Lott, 62, of McCordsville, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a short, courageous battle of rare and incurable stomach cancer.  She was born on March 29, 1961 to Robert and Betty (Komers) Duke in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Diane was a wedding planner and owned Diane's Creations. She previously worked for...

Dale Klingensmith

Dale Klingensmith

Jun 8, 2023

Dale R. Klingensmith, 93, of Carmel, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 26, 1929 to Roy and Jessie (Dubree) Klingensmith in Carmel, Indiana.

Dale was a farmer and mail carrier for Carmel. He was a member of Gray Friends Church. Dale enjoyed ballroom and square dancing, going...

James Logan Carter

James Logan Carter

Jun 7, 2023

James Logan Carter, 85, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on October 27, 1937 to Estill and Virginia (Hughes) Carter in Laurel County, Kentucky.

Logan was a wonderful dad, grandfather, and husband.  He never met a stranger, and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone he...

Thomas Brady Brown

Thomas Brady Brown

Jun 6, 2023

Thomas Brady Brown, 53 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home.  He was born on September 11, 1969 in Edina, Minnesota.

“Tom” held a finance degree from Indiana University and was active in the stock market, advising many friends.  He was very adventurous - his “heart” was in Alaska.  Much of his time was spent...

Larry Jabari Kojo Maudlin

Larry Jabari Kojo Maudlin

Jun 6, 2023

Larry Jabari Kojo Maudlin, 20, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from injuries sustained during a car accident. He was born on January 22, 2003 in Accra, Ghana.  Larry joined us, his forever family, on November 11, 2010.Larry was passionate about body building and music, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He...

Jeanne Jones

Jeanne Jones

Jun 4, 2023

Jeanne Jones, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4th, 2023, at Community North Hospital of Indianapolis after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Crawfordsville, IN, on October 30th, 1951, to Byron and Mary (Wilson) Dukes.

Upon graduation from Crawfordsville High School in 1969, Jeanne worked as a dental assistant.  Later in life, she...

Mary E. Bowman

Mary E. Bowman

Jun 4, 2023

Mary E. Bowman, 95, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville.  She was born on August 24, 1927 to Jessie and Annie (Sikes) Pollock in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Mary worked for Dr. Dillon for 20 years until they both retired in 1985.  She enjoyed gardening, playing Sudoku, doing crossword puzzles, and putting...

William Lawrence "Bill" Bentley

William Lawrence "Bill" Bentley

May 31, 2023

William Lawrence Bentley, 83, of Logansport, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  He was born on July 6, 1939, to Chester and Mary Alice (Reel) Bentley in Noblesville, Indiana. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester Sr. And Mary Alice (Reel) Bentley; brothers, Chester Jr., David, and Keith; sister, Brenda (Bentley) Purser; children, Matthew Bentley, and Mark...

Joseph D. Boenitz Jr.

Joseph D. Boenitz Jr.

May 28, 2023

Joseph D. Boenitz Jr., 89, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Woodland Terrace of Carmel.  He was born on May 18, 1934 to Joseph and Louise (Sommer) Boenitz in Rock Island, Illinois.

Joseph worked as a sales engineer for 20 years for the Leslie M. Devoe Co.  He loved playing cards and being in the woods,...

Jeffrey Douglas Clifton

Jeffrey Douglas Clifton

May 27, 2023

Jeffrey Douglas Clifton, 59, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his lake house in North Webster from complications of ALS.  He was blessed to have his dedicated and loving wife, Cecily, by his side who selflessly cared for him throughout his battle with ALS. 

Jeff was born to Wendell Allen and Judith Lynn (Harshbarger)...

Carl Kirkwood "Kirk" Cochran

Carl Kirkwood "Kirk" Cochran

May 27, 2023

Carl Kirkwood "Kirk" Cochran, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born to the late Harlan and Julia (Gard) Cochran in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Kirk proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a bus driver for over 35 years and also was a...

Michael J. Walker

Michael J. Walker

May 27, 2023

Michael J. Walker, 78, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born on September 21, 1944 to the late William and Penny (Gray) Walker in Muncie, Indiana.

As a child, Mike helped out in his grandparents’ grocery store. In 1961, he started at Standard Grocery where he worked for 30 years.  Mike then...

Vilma "Jay" Murphy

Vilma "Jay" Murphy

May 26, 2023

Vilma "Jay" E. Murphy, 95, of Fishers, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1927 to Charles and Emma (Rawlings) Pugh in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Vilma graduated from Lawrence Central High School. She married Edmond Murphy on August 20, 1949. Vilma was a full-time wife, mother and homemaker.

She is survived by...

Larry K. Rozelle

Larry K. Rozelle

May 26, 2023

Larry K. Rozelle, 89, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Five Star Residences of Noblesville.  He was born on March 16, 1934 to Jesse and Mary (Koeniger) Rozelle in Huntsville, Indiana.

Larry graduated from Pendleton High School in 1952. After several army civilian jobs in Indianapolis, he enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training...

Jewell Siler

Jewell Siler

May 26, 2023

Jewell G. Siler, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Hamilton Trace of Fishers.  She was born on June 23, 1937 to Hubert and Ossie (Jones) Cooper in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Jewell was a nursing home dietician for many years before retiring. She was a member of Trinity House of Worship and loved attending church. 

She...

Ottis Fred "Charlie" Hatmaker

Ottis Fred "Charlie" Hatmaker

May 24, 2023

Ottis Fred "Charlie" Hatmaker, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  He was born on June 20, 1942 to Fred and Lucille (Sellers) Hatmaker in Wheat, Tennessee.

Charlie was a hardworking, clever and intensely curious man whose inquisitiveness drove all his pursuits. Taught to drive a coal truck at just...

David Lee Rollins

David Lee Rollins

May 24, 2023

David Lee Rollins, 66, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on January 16, 1957 to the late Harry and Dorothy (Kincaid) Rollins in Indianapolis, Indiana.

David was a 1975 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School.  For over 40 years, he was owner & operator of L.E. Kincaid & Sons...

James C. Green

James C. Green

May 23, 2023

James (Jim) C. Green, 77, of Fishers, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, after a 7 year battle with Parkinsons..  He was born on July 2, 1945 to Curtis and C. Louise (McGovren) Green in Beech Grove, Indiana.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Jeannie; daughter, Shanna Hull of Indianapolis; siblings, Thomas (Roberta) Green of Indianapolis,...

Elizabeth Ann "Lannie" Nickel

Elizabeth Ann "Lannie" Nickel

May 22, 2023

Elizabeth “Lannie” (Peachey) Nickel, 74, of Cicero, Indiana passed away on May 22nd, 2023 after a yearlong battle with colon and lung cancer.

Lannie retired from Community North in 2018 and has been spending the past few years enjoying time with her grandkids, kids, and husband.  Lannie loved taking family vacations, going on walks, her dogs, and reading books. 

She...