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Thomas D. Miller, 35 of Trafalgar, IN. passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born November 20, 1983 in Franklin, IN. He was a graduate of Indian Creek High School, the Aviation Institute of Maintenance where he was a member of the Nation Honor Society. He was a self-employed mechanic for several years. He also enjoyed farming. Survivors include his significant other Amanda Stephens of Trafalgar, IN., his children Jules M. Miller, Emily J. Miller, Ava G. Miller and Annabelle Stephens all of Trafalgar, IN., his father Chelsea G. Miller (Rebecca Ridge) of Trafalgar, IN., his mother Liza Beard of Campbellsville, KY. (stepfather Roscoe Beard), brothers Christopher Beard of...

Elizabeth Amelia "Amy" Harter, 76, of Trafalgar, IN passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, IN. She was born August 24, 1949, in Clermont, IN. Amy was a graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Amy was a manicurist in Carmel, IN for several years. She had a beautiful eye for color that showed in her career, her style, and in her abstract paintings. Amy had a great love for all her dogs. Amy married Charles Eugene "Chuck" Harter on October 24, 1997, in Indianapolis, IN, he survives. Other survivors include her children Lindsay Rochford of Santa Barbara, CA, Eric Rochford (Kaiti) of Carmel, IN, and her stepchildren Lisa Stinger (Brian)...

Susan (Wilham) Dearth, 79 of Bargersville, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Compass Park at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, IN. She was born June 9, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN to A. Dalbert Wilham and Mildred Janet (Kephart) Wilham. Susan married Carl Emerson Dearth on July 11, 1970 in Indianapolis, IN; he preceded her in death on March 1, 2025. Susan was a graduate of Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis, IN. She had worked at Arvin's in Franklin, IN as an assembler and later the Bargersville State Bank. Susan loved the Indiana State Fair working in the wool and sheep barn, and the dog shows. She loved her horses and cats, going to the casinos. She also enjoyed...

Daniel Wayne "Danny" Whitaker Jr., 55 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born October 8, 1970 in Indianapolis, IN. Danny was a 1989 graduate of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, IN. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served in Operation Desert Storm and honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. Danny was a machine operator for Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis for 28 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, golfing and storytelling. Survivors include his daughter Brooke Madison Whitaker (Courtney Aman) of Indianapolis, IN, his mother and father Barbara Ann (Richards) Atkerson and Ron Atkerson of Bargersville, IN, his...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the friends and family of Joseph Todd Mathena, announce his passing on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the age of 63, surrounded by beloved friends and family. Born on September 1st, 1962 in Franklin, Indiana, Joe was a man most at home in the outdoors, whether sitting outside under the tent of his produce stand, or in the boat on Dale Hollow Lake. He loved fishing and mushroom hunting, cooking for others (especially at Christmas), and his fishing trips to Tennessee. While he did love the thrill of the catch, it seemed the laughter and friendship were the moments he enjoyed most. Joe found joy in simple, honest work and in sharing what he had. At...

Joseph Todd Mathena, 63 of Franklin, IN passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Celebration of life service March 14, 2026, 12Noon with visitation from 10AM at Swartz Mortuary Franklin. Complete obituary www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.

Joan J. (Kriz) Toombs, 80 of Mooresville, IN died Sunday, February 22, 2026. Service Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1PM at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood, IN. Complete obituary at www.swartzmortuary.com. Arrangements by Swartz Family Mortuary Franklin, 317-738-0202.

Margaret Ann (Lewis) Rainey, 93, of Franklin, IN passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Compass Park at the Indiana Masonic Home. She was born January 14, 1933 in Greenwood, IN to Worley and Edna Hurley (Miller) Lewis, Margaret married William Virgil Rainey on April 19, 1952 in Franklin, IN, he preceded her in death on December 5, 1992. Margaret was a loving homemaker and had worked at Rothschild's Department Store in Franklin, IN. She was a longtime member of Bluff Creek Christian Church in Greenwood, IN where she had been a Sunday school teacher, served in the nursery, and a member of the Golden Group of the church. In addition, every month, she would meet with the gang for...

Mark Allen Parsley, 61, of Sarasota, FL and formerly of Trafalgar, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Tampa, FL. A beloved dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Mark touched so many lives with his sense of humor, beautiful smile, passion and his drive. His love for his daughters, mother, siblings and grandkids was beyond words. Everyone was a friend and no one was ever a stranger to Mark. Mark was born on March 16, 1964 in Franklin, IN to the late Larry Parsley and his mother Margaret (Park) Parsley of Sarasota, FL. He graduated from Franklin Community High School. He had worked for Hydro Fire for many years before starting his own...

Patricia "Patty" (Whetstine) Frost, 89 of Franklin, IN passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Compass Park at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, IN. She was born February 28, 1936 in Franklin, IN to Lester T. Whetstine and Rosa (Ratliff) Whestine. Patty married Hobert L. Frost on May 13, 1952 in Franklin, IN; he preceded her in death on April 6, 2011. She had been in employed by the Franklin Community School Corporation at Northwood Elementary School in the cafeteria services many years. She later worked at the Franklin Active Adult Center in the cafeteria. Patty was a member of Victory Christian Church formerly known at Franklin Memorial Christian Church where she was a...

William "Bill" Rae O'Day of Franklin, IN and formerly of Bargersville, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. A beloved husband, dad, stepdad, grandpa, papaw, great-grandpa and friend, Bill touched the lives of so many with his sense of humor, lightheartedness, beautiful smile and compassionate heart and his great head of hair. Everyone was a friend to Bill, as he never met a stranger. Bill was born on January 5, 1956, in Indianapolis to the late Gene Raeburn and Ann Catherine (O'Day) Romanovich. After finishing school, Bill worked a few odd jobs until earning his commercial driver's license. He then began a 26-year career at CJ's, Inc. in Indianapolis,...

William R. O'Day, 70 of Franklin, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Franciscan Health. Arrangements are pending at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center in Franklin, IN. Information at www.swartzmortuary.com or 317-738-0202.

Vivian Lorraine (Scott) Greeson, 75 of Franklin, IN passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Compass Park at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, IN. She was born October 25, 1950 in Franklin, IN to Edwin E. Scott and Hettie Pearl (Voorhies) Scott. She married Floyd E. Greeson on October 18, 1985; he preceded her in death on August 19, 2025. Vivian was a 1968 graduate of Franklin Community High School. After graduating from high school, she had been an insurance processor for Indiana Insurance now known as Liberty Mutual for 46 years. After retirement, she worked in the cafeteria at Franklin Community Middle School. Vivian was a member of Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in...

Vivian Loraine (Scott) Greeson, 75 of Franklin, IN died Monday, February 9, 2026 at Compass Park at the Indiana Masonic Home. Arrangements are pending at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center in Franklin, IN. Information at www.swartzmortuary.com or 317-738-0202.

James J. Williams Sr., 86 of Greenwood, IN passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, IN. He was born February 21, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN to Charles Williams and Janice (Boffo) Williams. He married Betty L. (Blaich) Williams on July 30, 1980 in Perry Township, Marion County, IN, she survives. James was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, IN. He was a United States Army Veterans. He had been a driver for 40 years for Stark and Wetzel in Indianapolis, IN and later for Campbell's 66 Truck Lines and Preston Truck Lines. After retirement, he worked for Perry Township Schools as a bus driver and as a grounds keeper. James was...

Michael "Mike" Paul Pelham, 69 of Franklin, Indiana, went to his heavenly home Sunday, February 8, 2026, with family at his side. Mike, born April 13,1956, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, was the son of the late Wilbur and Elsie Pelham (Mieure). Mike graduated from Red Hill High School in 1974 in Bridgeport, Illinois, and he went on to graduate from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1978 with a degree in civil engineering. Early in his career, Mike lived and worked for six years in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. When he returned home, he worked as a county highway engineer for Johnson County, IN, and finished out his career with the Indiana Department of Transportation. He had just...

Betty "Bettie" Jean (Funkhouser) Gray, 99 of Greenwood, IN passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Greenwood Health and Living Community. She was a former resident of Country Charm in Greenwood, IN. She was born March 4, 1926 in Danville, IN to Charles O. Funkhouser and Carrie Mariah (May) Funkhouser. Betty enjoyed playing bingo three times a week and embroidery. Survivors include her children Judy A. (Funkhouser) Evans of Greenwood, IN, Marie (Farrar) Adair of Kokomo, IN, Ruby M. Farrar of Orlando, Florida, Robert L. Garrett (Tammy) of Bedford, IN, Patty Gray of Frankton, IN, 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Michael "Mike" Paul Pelham, 69 of Franklin, Indiana, went to his heavenly home Sunday, February 8, 2026, with family at his side. Mike, born April 13,1956, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, was the son of the late Wilbur and Elsie Pelham (Mieure). Mike graduated from Red Hill High School in 1974 in Bridgeport, Illinois, and he went on to graduate from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1978 with a degree in civil engineering. Early in his career, Mike lived and worked for six years in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. When he returned home, he worked as a county highway engineer for Johnson County, IN, and finished out his career with the Indiana Department of Transportation. He had just...

Ida Easter (Owens) Minton, 88 of Franklin, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Homeview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, IN. She was born March 28, 1937 in Somerset, Kentucky to Killus Wade Owens and Maude Ethel (Floyd) Owens. Ida married Alva Foster Minton on April 24, 1955 in Franklin, IN; he preceded her in death on February 18, 2002. Ida had been a cook and culinary baker at Johnson Memorial Hospital for 29 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Turning Point Church in Franklin (formerly Franklin Church of Christ). Ida enjoyed gardening, flowers and especially helping others. Survivors include her daughter Tammy Joe Phelps (Gary) of Franklin, IN, two...

Donna Sue Jackson Roberts, 76 of Franklin, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at home with her loving daughters by her side. Donna Sue was born September 21, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard C. Jackson and Mavern R. Lewis Jackson. Her life began in Greenfield, Indiana on a dairy farm until the family moved to Franklin in 1957, where she grew up on the farm and showing Holstein dairy cattle. She attended Hopewell Elementary and was in the last eighth grade graduating class of 1963. She was a 1967 graduate of Franklin Community High School. She was married to her former spouse, William D Roberts on March 22, 1968 at Honey Creek United Methodist Church where she was also a...

Donna Sue (Jackson) Roberts, 76 of Franklin, IN passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN. Information at www.swartzmortuary.com or 317-738-0202.