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James Malcom "Jim" Edwards 70 of Greencastle, Indiana passed away May 31, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late William Malcolm and Agnus Marie (Aidlotte) Edwards. Jim, as he was affectionately known, worked as a Delivery Driver for Ray's Trash Service for many years prior to his retirement. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Jim enjoyed many of the simple things in life which included watching old western movies, old TV shows, enjoyed watching and going to NASCAR races and he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be missed by many. Jim is survived by his...

Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) Larry Kent Massey, age 81, of Indianapolis, formerly from Bloomington, passed away on February 17, 2023. Larry is survived by his wife Mary, sister Karen; Brother Kim (Marie), Children Kyle (Cheryl), Kendall (Vivi), and Allison (William) Hollin; grandchildren Jonathan, Joshua, Noah, Silas, Jonas, Lyla, Lucas, Ryder, Miles and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry was born in 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia to Jack and Augusta Massey. The family moved many times during Larry's youth. In 1956, they settled in Bloomington, where he attended Bloomington High School and became interested in music and community...

Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) Larry Kent Massey, age 81, of Indianapolis, formerly from Bloomington, passed away on February 17, 2023. Larry is survived by his wife Mary, sister Karen; Brother Kim (Marie), Children Kyle (Cheryl), Kendall (Vivi), and Allison (William) Hollin; grandchildren Jonathan, Joshua, Noah, Silas, Jonas, Lyla, Lucas, Ryder, Miles and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry was born in 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia to Jack and Augusta Massey. The family moved many times during Larry's youth. In 1956, they settled in Bloomington, where he attended Bloomington High School and became interested in music and community...

Ruby Mae Walker 90 passed away August 27, 2022. Services for Ruby will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022, 3:00pm at Flanner Buchanan Decatur Township with visitation there on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 4:00-8:00pm and Thursday, September1, 2022 2:00-3:00pm. She will be laid to rest at West Newton Cemetery in West Newton, Indiana. For a more complete obituary and to sign her online guest registry and share a memory or story with her family you are encouraged to go to www.flannerbuchanan.com

Joan Lugene McCreary 66 of Indianapolis, IN passed away July 23, 2022. Services will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 12:00pm at Flanner Buchanan Decatur Township 5463 Kentucky Ave. Indianapolis, IN with visitation there beginning at 11:00 am. Joan will be laid to rest at Orange North Cemetery, Orange, Indiana at 3:00pm. For a more complete obituary go to www.flannerbuchanan.com

Sharon Kay Wycoff, 74 of Camby, Indiana passed away March 11, 2022. Services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 10 am at Flanner Buchanan Decatur Township with visitation there Thursday, March 17, 2022 ,4-8PM. She will be laid to rest at West Newton Cemetery. For a more detailed obituary you are invited to go to www.flannerbuchanan.com

Meredith J. Gagen, of Carmel, Indiana formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, a day after her 87th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Byron A. and Rhea (Strode) Nelson, and was born on January 23, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Meredith was a Title Clerk at Stoops Freightliner for many years. She enjoyed life especially spending time with her family and was a long-time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. After retiring she spent many hours volunteering at the former Westview Hospital. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Meredith is survived by her children, Suzanne (Scott) Goodman, Mark...

Kathryn Pauline Burrell, 93 of Avon, Indiana passed away on October 27, 2021. She was born June 25, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edwin Coles and Eleanor Pauline (Niblock) Fulford. Kathryn worked much of her adult life from age 17 until age 63. She took on jobs of increasing responsibility and complexity over time without the benefit of a high school diploma in an era when most women did not work. Kathryn was a hardworking, determined, self-taught, self-made individual somewhat of a trailblazer for her time. She was quiet but yet tough, full of grit and determination, her family always came first, and above all she was a caring, sweet lady that everyone loved. Kathryn's work...

Kathryn Pauline Burrell, 93 of Avon, Indiana passed away on October 27, 2021. She was born June 25, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edwin Coles and Eleanor Pauline (Niblock) Fulford. Kathryn worked much of her adult life from age 17 until she retired, all while raising her children throughout those years. She took on jobs of increasing responsibility and complexity without the benefit of a high school diploma in an era when most women did not work. Kathryn was hardworking, determined, self-taught, and a self-made individual, a trailblazer for her time. She was known to be quiet, but you couldn't let that fool you as she was full of grit and determination. Her family always came...

Charles Warren "Charlie" McCloud, Jr., 83 of Indianapolis, IN , formerly of Mobile, AL passed away June 21, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 1-3PM at College Park Clubhouse 9001 Fordham Street Indianapolis, IN. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Humane Society. Flanner Buchanan Decatur Township oversees these arrangements. For a more complete obituary go to www.flannerbuchanan.com

Lenora Mae (Ortel) Strakis went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on _March 5, 2021 after leading a life full of service to her Lord, family, and friends. The back door was always open for neighbors and relatives to come in and visit over a cup of coffee. Lenora, better known as Norie, was born on May 31, 1928, to Louis Fredrich and Mary Christine Schwier Ortel in New Palestine, Indiana. Her parents operated a one-hundred-acre farm until 1942. She had fond memories of her dad plowing fields with his two work mules, Tom and Jerry. Norie grew up on the farm with her sisters Olga and Esther but was found more often hanging around her brother Walt as he would do the chores on the...

Nina Mae (Brown) Baire, 86 of Indianapolis, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior February 12, 2021. She was born July 30, 1934 in Gosport, IN to the late George Albert and Nellie Naomi (Brough) Brown. Nina was retired as a Clerk for Bell Industries. She was a member of North Salem Christian Church and a former member of Parkview Christian Church. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Nina is survived by her children, Larry (Sandy Kay) Baire, Diana (Jim) Baire Edwards, Rocky (Sandy Rae) Baire, Rebecca Baire, Robby (Michele) Baire, grandchildren, Rhonda Edwards (Chris Hess) Lawton, Angela Baire (Bob Weddle) English, Randy (Tonya) Baire, James A. Edwards, Bethany (Chris) Baire...

William Roy Nixon, 79 of Franklin, Indiana passed away January 17, 2021. He was born March 12, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late Roy M. and Lena Gaye (Fitzpatrick) Nixon. William was a Truck Driver for for 47 years retiring from USF Holland. He was a member of the Teamster's Local #135 and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. William is survived by his loving wife, Donna (Luckett) Nixon of Franklin, IN, children , Jed (Kim) Nixon of Lafayette, IN, Amber (Kevin) McIninch of Greenwood, IN, Andrew (Amanda) Nixon, of Greenwood, IN, step children, Robert (Marvilou) Arney of the Philippines, Ronald (Carrie) Arney of Indianapolis, IN, Michael (Sadie) Arney of Morgantown, IN, Joseph...

M. Jean Hawkins, 88 of Camby, IN passed away December 25, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 9, 1932 to the late Ivan and Delia (Murphy) Kernodle. Jean worked for many years in the Claims office for the Auto Owners Insurance Co. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Jean is survived by her children, Terri L. Bohlander, Gregory D. (Lisa) Hawkins, Jeffrey S. (Jenn) Hawkins, 10 grandchildren, 3, great grandchildren and her 2 sisters, Helen "Frannie" Firkins and Linda Havens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ancil Howard "Howdy" Hawkins. A private graveside service will be held at West Newton Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hendricks...

Russell Lee Warthen, 66, passed away on December 4, 2020, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to James Ira and Betty Lane Warthen on May 24, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria, of 39 years, son, Ryan Warthen of Fort Wayne, and son, Michael (Megan) Warthen of Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, three brothers: Barry (Shinako) Lane of Sacramento, California; David (Gloria) Lane of Martinsville, Indiana; John (Patti Kay) Warthen of Fort Myers, Florida; and one sister, Barbara (Terry) Parks of Clayton, Indiana. He also leaves an extended family of four aunts, several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Russell is an alumnus of Monrovia High School, and upon...

Ramona Everly Hinesley, 98 of Indianapolis, IN passed away November 28, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1922 in Merom, IN to the late Fallis Edwin and Sarah Daphne (Hoesman) Ward. Ramona graduated from Shelburn (IN) High School and attended Indiana State University. She married Harold LaVern Everly on August 8, 1942 and travelled the world with him while he was in the service. Ramona worked for the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township and retired after 20 years as Secretary at Stephen Decatur Elementary School. Many years after Harold passed away, she married John T. (Jack) Hinesley on April 30, 2005 and enjoyed many more years of marriage. Ramona was a member of the West...

Sharon Eileen Hudson, 84 passed away at her home on October 31, 2020 at 10:14 PM surrounded by her loving family. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Melissa , her ex-son-in-law, Eric Black, whom she regarded as a son, three grandchildren, Tommy black, Sharon Black and Henry Black, her brothers, Bill Campbell of Evansville, IN and John Campbell of Florida. She had a special place in her heart for Jean Campbell and Melody and Mariel Drake of Terr Haute, IN. She leaves extended family in Terre Haute, IN, her birth place, as well as In-Laws in Anderson, IN whom were dear to her heart. Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert L. Hudson, and her son, Michael Hudson. She was...

Gaidene A. "Gay" Morgan, 86 of Indianapolis, IN passed away October 30, 2020. She was born October 26, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Ewell and Elva (Proctor) Christie. Gay is survived by her brothers, Leroy (Mary) Christie, Paul (Debbie) Christie, Jerry Christie and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale W. Morgan and her brother, Richard Christie. Please join the family in celebrating Gay's life on Thursday, November 5, 2020 11 AM at Flanner Buchanan Decatur Township with visitation there at 10 AM. Memorial gifts may be directed to Kindred Hospice. To sign the online...

Flossie Pearl Houchens, 90 of Mooresville, IN passed away September 9, 2020. She was born August 28, 1930 at home in Knob Lick, KY to the late William McKinley and Jane (Ballard) England. She married her husband, Bennie Ray Houchens on July 30, 1949, and he preceded her in death. Flossie retired as a Custodian at Stephen Decatur and Lynwood Elementary Schools. She was a member of Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. Flossie will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Pamela Burkhardt of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren, Stefanie Bryant of Camby, IN, Brian Houchens of San Diego, CA, great granddaughter, Sarah Conlin, sister,...

William A Pearson, known to all as Bill, began his life in Haledon, New Jersey, October 24th, 1932. He was the son of William Arnold and Martha "Elizabeth" Pearson, the second of five children, and of that family is survived only by his youngest sister, Patti Rifenbark. As a young man he was raised in Patterson, NJ, active in many athletics from lifeguarding to football. He excelled at baseball, and while working at a glass company, was offered a tryout with a semi-pro team. He instead decided to join the Army in 1951, serving honorably in active duty until 1953. He was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. It was during his duty patrolling Indianapolis as a Military Police Officer in 1952...

Pastor Floyd Edward Tyree, 83 of Mooresville, IN went home to his heavenly home on August 4, 2020. He was born in Simpson County, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Edward and Montry (Allen) Tyree. Pastor Tyree proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Ford Motor Co. for over 30 years as a Machine Repairman and he also served as the pastor of Charity Chapel General Baptist Church and Gethsemane General Baptist Church for many years. Pastor Tyree was called by God to be His servant and he answered the call to preach and serve Him and he spent his time preaching the gospel to all those who would listen. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years of marriage, Bertha...