Obituaries

Bert Wagner Beecher

Bert Wagner Beecher

Nov 3, 2022

Bert Wagner BeecherBorn June 15, 1932Died November 3, 2022

Bert was born in Mackinaw, Illinois and grew up in Polo, Illinois, where he made lifelong friends and learned to love the working man’s life. There were many stories of his beloved Grandma and Grandpa Powell ‘s life on the farm which shaped him into becoming, hardworking, curious, and confident. 

His...

Tami Richele Wells

Tami Richele Wells

Nov 1, 2022

Tami Richele Wells, 62, of Westfield, was called to heaven to be reunited with Jesus and her Daddy on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in her home. She was born on October 22, 1960 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Maudine and Bill Clark. 

Tami’s family moved to Carmel when she was 9 years old. Her family was very active in church, where...

Beverly Guion Monroe Hollingsworth

Beverly Guion Monroe Hollingsworth

Oct 31, 2022

Beverly Guion Monroe Hollingsworth, 87, of Carmel, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Green House Senior Living in Carmel.  She was born on August 22, 1935 to Howard and Doris (Coolman) Guion in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Beverly, a proud Purdue graduate/alumni, was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.  She was an educator and resource teacher through Washington...

Natasha D. Reynolds-Blankenship

Natasha D. Reynolds-Blankenship

Oct 30, 2022

Natasha D. Reynolds-Blankenship, 45, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.  She was born, along with her twin brother, Travis, on September 19, 1977 to Roy and Julia (Morris) Reynolds in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Natasha graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1995, received a degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University...

Samuel Joseph Gibbons

Samuel Joseph Gibbons

Oct 29, 2022

Sam Gibbons, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.  He was born on January 29, 1945 to Carl and Mary Ann (Roe) Gibbons in Putnam County, Indiana.

Sam proudly served in the United States Army and Indiana National Guard. He worked for Chrysler for 36 years before retiring and also...

Thomas Lee Baker

Thomas Lee Baker

Oct 28, 2022

Thomas Lee Baker, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on September 27, 1942 to Cecil and Hazel (Montgomery) Baker in Noblesville, Indiana.

Tom proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Public Service and Cinergy for 37 years before retiring. After retirement, Tom enjoyed fishing...

James "Jimmy" Eric Slaughter

James "Jimmy" Eric Slaughter

Oct 27, 2022

James “Jim” “Jimmy” Eric Slaughter, 40, of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 31, 1982 to James and Marilyn (McDonough) Slaughter in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jimmy loved to move and was most alive when engaging in hands on activities such as riding motorcycles, shooting guns, bike riding,...

Frederick C. Thatcher

Frederick C. Thatcher

Oct 27, 2022

Frederick C. Thatcher, 81, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born on December 11, 1940 to Harold and Emma (Groh) Thatcher in Chicago, Illinois.

Frederick earned a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from the University of Chicago.  He then earned his PhD in Physics from the University of California State in San...

Terry Alan Crago

Terry Alan Crago

Oct 27, 2022

Terry Alan Crago, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born on June 5, 1949 to Robert and Betty (White) Crago in Muncie, Indiana.

Terry proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a system electrical engineer for 36 years before retiring. Terry enjoyed golfing, reading, and learning new...

Barbara Joan Cook

Barbara Joan Cook

Oct 27, 2022

Barbara "Barb" Joan (Miers) Cook, 74, of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home.  She was born on July 17, 1948 in Greensburg, Indiana, as the first daughter of Emerson and Joan (Jackson) Miers.

Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Burney High School (Decatur County) as Valedictorian and later received her...

Michael James Brown

Michael James Brown

Oct 26, 2022

Michael James Brown, J.D., 38, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Fishers.  He was born on May 5, 1984  in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mike was the Director of Operations for IDEM. He also served as the Legislative Affairs Director for Indiana Department of Education and as an assistant in the Indiana State Legislature. Michael was...

Michael John Formato

Michael John Formato

Oct 24, 2022

Michael John Formato, 60, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on March 30, 1962 to Rocco and Kathryn (Weibler) Formato in Tampa, Florida.

Mike graduated from State University of NY (SUNY Binghamton) and received a Master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan.  He...

Ronald James Smith

Ronald James Smith

Oct 23, 2022

Ronald James Smith, 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on February 3, 1938 in Gary, IN to James and Alice Smith.Ronald grew up as an only child and attended a Catholic boarding high school. He proudly served 4 years in the US Navy and was a career...

Kathleen D. Jarosz

Kathleen D. Jarosz

Oct 23, 2022

Kathleen D. Jarosz, 79, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born on December 19, 1942 to Charles and Ethel (Stempf) Haley in Indiana Harbor, Indiana.

Kathleen's received a masters in Education and for 37 years was a teacher for the Chicago Archdiocese and Green Bay Archdiocese.  Her life...

Brad Scott Hill

Brad Scott Hill

Oct 22, 2022

Brad Scott Hill, 49, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel.  He was born on September 27, 1973 to Bill and Nancy (Hall) Hill in Muncie, Indiana.

For 6 years, Brad worked for SMC and attended church regularly.   He enjoyed the outdoors and going "Jeeping".  Brad was a fun-loving friend...

Judith Elaine Alsop

Judith Elaine Alsop

Oct 22, 2022

Judith Elaine Alsop, 82, of Carmel, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Wellbrooke of Carmel. She was born on October 19, 1940 to Walter and Virginia (Evans) Hall in Mays, Indiana.

Judy graduated from Mays High School in 1958, attended Indiana University and worked for Indiana Bell. She loved her family, her book clubs, and dinners out.

Judy...

Donna Belle Prater

Donna Belle Prater

Oct 21, 2022

Donna Belle Eason Prater, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana gained her Angel wings Friday, October 21,2022 surrounded by all her children, during a short stay in NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 8, 1936 to the late Theadore & Thelma (Butts) Eason of Ash Flat, Arkansas.

Donna graduated high school from Highland High School in Ash...

Robert Gary Gibson

Robert Gary Gibson

Oct 21, 2022

Gary Gibson – Sheridan, Indiana

Robert Gary Gibson, 78, originally of Kingsport, TN went home to be with the Lord, October 21, 2022, in Sheridan, IN.

Gary was born in Scott County, VA on March 19, 1944, and was the son of the late Arch and Flory (Smith) Gibson.

He worked as a heavy construction operator and was a farmer...

James Albert Bellamy

James Albert Bellamy

Oct 21, 2022

*UPDATED INFORMATION FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE*

James Albert Bellamy, 79, of Cicero, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home.  He was born on May 12, 1943 to Samuel and Ruby (Russell) Bellamy in Bonnie Blue, Virginia.

Jim was a proud military veteran.  He served in the regular Army in Company A 709th Battalion as an MP with...

Annabel Brooks

Annabel Brooks

Oct 20, 2022

Annabel Brooks, 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born on June 9, 1941 to Charles and Gertie (Story) Boatwright in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

Annabel was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, bowling, gardening, and watching game shows on the Game Show Network, especially Jeopardy.  She was extremely kind-hearted and never knew a stranger. ...