Obituaries

Sep 15, 2026

Brian Cooley, 56, of Anderson Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.



Born on October 5, 1969, Brian was the beloved son of Sarah Jo and Roy Cooley. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and proud American. Brian served his country as a veteran, and his military...

Sep 14, 2026

Kyle Ray Brown, of Middletown, Indiana, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer, on September 14, 2026, at the age of 64.

Born on April 1, 1962, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kyle was raised in Port Huron, Michigan, where he attended Central High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Kyle also achieved the distinguished...

Sep 10, 2026

Sep 10, 2026

Sep 7, 2026

James Carl Morris, age 71, passed away on September 7, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1955, and lived a long and happy life surrounded by the people he loved.

James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra Carter-Morris; both parents James and Sadie Morris and sister Jimmie Patrick. He was a devoted father to Ashley (Hoyt) Brewer,...

Sep 6, 2026

Ronnie Sue Grove (Benos) passed away after a life filled with family, dogs, fishing, racing, camping, laughter, and enough stories to keep everyone entertained for years to come.

Ronnie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Pota Benos; her sister, Marcia Benos; and her husband of 55 years, Wayne R. Grove. After 55 years of marriage, we can only...

Sep 6, 2026

Sep 5, 2026

Janet L. Woodard, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, passed peacefully into eternal rest on September 5, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease. Born on August 19, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Janet's life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Janet was the cherished daughter of Thomas and Wanda...

Sep 2, 2026

Mary Francis (Rippy) Beinburg, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1940, in Franklin, Kentucky, to the late Hubert E. and Ida C. (Calvert) Rippy. Mary went to Beech Grove High School. She was a Materials Support Specialist for RCA (Thomson Consumer Electronics) and retired from RCA. Following her retirement, Mary moved...

Sep 2, 2026

Born on October 9, 1930 in Bainbridge, Indiana. Carolyn was the daughter of Samuel and Ida Alma Valentine. She graduated from Culver High School in 1949. Carolyn spent most of her life in Anderson, Indiana. She worked there with her husband as a licensed realtor. Carol called Westfield her home for the last ten years.

Carolyn was a warm, engaging person...

Sep 2, 2026

Hilda Mae "Cookie" Tucher, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 2nd, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 27, 1945, in Dover, New Jersey, Cookie was the daughter of Garner Senior and Florence Tebo Sickles. She graduated from Dover High School in 1963 and always treasured the memories she made there. A...

Sep 1, 2026

Sep 1, 2026

Nathan Scott Evans, 44, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 1, 2026, after courageously fighting esophageal cancer for a year and a half.

Nathan, better known to most as Nate, was born on August 10, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Richard and Cheryl Evans. He attended Warren Central High School.

Nate was one of the hardest-working people you could know. He spent...

Aug 31, 2026

Adam James Davidson, 49, of Elwood passed away on August 31st, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, creativity, and love that will forever be remembered by all who knew him. He was born on June 23, 1977, in Anderson, Indiana.

Adam attended Frankton High School and spent his adult life in Elwood, Indiana. He worked for J. Lewis Smalls,...

Aug 30, 2026

Steven Bryant Martin, 68, of Indianapolis, IN 46226, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Steven was born on May 19, 1958, in Indianapolis, IN, to Myles & Barbara Martin. He graduated from Shortridge High School. Steven then went on to have a fulfilling career with IPS school system, where he worked 38 professional...

Aug 30, 2026

Jay F. Sisson, 78, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2026. He was born August 7, 1948, in Auburn, Indiana, to Russell and Jean Sisson.

Jay grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High School in 1966, where he competed in baseball, football, and track. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served from...

Aug 28, 2026

Fr. Michael “Mike” Barton, MCCJ, a Comboni Missionary who devoted much of his priestly life to the people of Sudan and South Sudan, passed away in his sleep very peacefully in Blue Ash hospice in Cincinnati on Saturday, August 28, 2026. He was 78 years old and had celebrated 50 years of priesthood.

Born April 6, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Fr....

Aug 26, 2026

James Robert "Robbie" Robertson, 81, of Anderson, passed away on August 26, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1944.

James spent several years at the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home, where he was very active in sports, including basketball, track, cross-country, and baseball. He also played the trombone in both the school band and dance band. He went on...

Aug 26, 2026

Jo Ann (Firsich) Weiker, 80, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away August 26, 2026. Jo Ann was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Aloysius Firsich and Helen (Snipes, Firsich) Calhoun. She graduated from Scecina Memorial High School in 1964. She then went on to graduate from the Indiana Business College. Jo Ann's career began at the Associated General Contractors of...

Aug 26, 2026

Mark William Walden, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 26, 2026, comfortably at home surrounded by family.

Mark was born on October 31, 1951, in Indianapolis, to the late Arthur and Mary Walden. He attended Warren Central High School. He worked for many years as a car salesman before later becoming an insurance appraiser, a position he held until...