Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory - Morristown

Joyce Lynn Small, 76, of Morristown, passed away, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Compass Park in Franklin. She was born April 8, 1947, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Richard D. and Margaret P. (Powell) Unger. On August 2, 1969, she married Lonnie Maurcee Small and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2021. Joyce is survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Aaron and Jan Small of Canton, Georgia; nephew, Bart Small and wife, Nicole, of Atlanta, Georgia; great-nephew, Ford Small of Atlanta, Georgia; great-niece, Finley Small of Atlanta, Georgia; and several cousins. In addition to Lonnie, Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. Joyce was a member of the Morristown...

Billy Ray (Bill) Farmer, 86, of New Palestine, formerly of Morristown, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. He was born October 24, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky, the son of Damon and Lettie (Richerson) Farmer. On May 12, 1961, he married his wife of 62 years, Sandra Sue Keffaber, and she survives. In addition to Sue, Bill is survived by his sons, Troy Farmer of Indianapolis and Trent Farmer of New Palestine; daughter, Natalie Gavin and husband, Jim, of Indianapolis; brother, Jack Farmer and wife, Barb, of Winter Haven, Florida; sister, Donna Tippy of Worthington; grandchildren, Jordan Johnson and husband, Bobby, Austin Farmer and wife,...

Robert "Buckwheat" Clapp, 77, of Morristown, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born October 16, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of Harold Clapp and Bonnie J. (Davis) McVey. On December 5, 1971, he married Janet Lynn Hough, and she preceded him in death on September 9, 1996. He married Maggie Morton, and she passed away in December of 2017. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Clapp and wife, Rebecca, of Sulphur Springs, and Rodney Clapp of Greenfield; daughter, Monica Clapp of Acton; brother, Harold "Bud" Clapp of Bloomington, Illinois; sister, Kathy Kincade of Morristown; grandchildren, Austin Clapp and wife, Kacie, Tate Clapp,...

Thomas Wayne Walker, 74, of Morristown, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home. He was born July 11, 1949, in Hancock Co., the son of Wilbert M. and Katherine H. (Chadwick) Walker. Tom is survived by his brother, Larry Walker of Morristown; sisters, Nancy Evans of Greenfield, and Linda Walker of Morristown; sisters-in-law, Sandy Walker of Finley and Mary Ann Walker of Greenfield; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Rollie Walker, Lowell Walker and Dale Walker. Tom was a graduate of Eastern Hancock High School. He was currently employed for the last eight years at Crates and Pallets . He...

Anthony Ray "Tony" Croft, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at his daughter's home in Greenfield. He was born May 26, 1962, in Indianapolis, the son of Evert Ray Croft and Marcia (Mallory) Carpenter. Tony is survived by the mother of his children, Annette Scott-Croft of Greenfield; daughters, Christina Palmer of Richmond, and Brenna Gardner and husband, Brian, of Greenfield; son, Collin Croft of Shelbyville; sister, Pamela Conover of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Aliyah and Ayvah; nieces, Maraysa Newton and husband, AJ, of Tennessee, and Kendra Conover of Shelbyville; and nephew, Nick Conover of Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents; and...

Bobby Dale Grounds, 77, of Morristown, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Morristown Manor in Morristown. He was born June 1, 1946, in Grammer, IN, the son of George and Ruby (Plumley) Grounds. On July 25, 1987, he married Janet "Kay" (Teaford) Grounds, and she survives. In addition to Kay, Bobby is survived by his son, Danny Davis and wife, Debbie, of Morristown; daughter, Kimberly Ham of Virginia Beach, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Carol Davis of Terre Haute; sister, Elizabeth Logan and husband, Richard, of Gwynneville, twin sister, Carolyn Bridges and husband, Jerry, of New Palestine; grandchildren, Marshall Davis and wife, Rachel, Kendra Terrell and husband, Ty, and Kyle Ham;...

John Marvin Toon, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Morristown Manor in Morristown. He was born July 13, 1931, in Morristown, the son of Carter and Frances (Bass) Toon. On June 20, 1953, he married his wife of 70 years, Marjorie Wilson, and she survives. In addition to Marjorie, John is survived by his daughter, Janet Richardson and husband, Scott, of Shelbyville; son, Tim Toon of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Alex Richardson, J.D. Richardson and wife, Liza, and Daniel Richardson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James C. Toon. In 1949, John graduated from Morristown High School. He was a veteran of the U.S....

Sharon Joy Huffman, 83, of New Whiteland, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, surrounded by family. She was born September 9, 1939, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Roy and Janet (Jessup) Sipe. On October 18, 1957, she married Harland Leon Huffman, and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2014. Sharon is survived by her daughters, Terri Bowman and Jeff Lane, of Fountaintown, Cathy Murray and husband, Steve, of Greenwood, and Linda Huffman of Whiteland; brothers, Steve Sipe and wife, Mary, of Mission Viejo, California, and Rick Sipe and wife, Pat, of Clarkston, Michigan; sisters, Cinda Andis and husband, Steve, of Morristown, and Connie...

Jean Ann Westcott, 89, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Brickyard Brandywine Nursing Home in Greenfield. She was born May 28, 1933, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Ernest R. Jacobs and Ruth (Butler) Jacobs Thacker. Jean is survived by her loving children; sons, James Westcott and Michael Westcott, both of Greenfield; daughters, Patricia Hunter and husband, Steve, of Silver City, New Mexico, and Susan Apple and husband, Jeff, of Greenfield; grandchildren, Andrea Jones, Nicole Mann and husband, Adam, Joseph Hunter and wife, Brandy, Jennifer Apple and fiancee', Dakota Koontz, and Jason Apple and girlfriend, Caly Grogan; three step-grandchildren; five...

Lela M. Lapp, 65, of Greenfield, formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare Brandywine in Greenfield. She was born December 3, 1956, in Miami, the daughter of Donald R. and Betty R. (Bruce) Lapp. Lela is survived by her sister, Kathryn "Katie" Lapp of Rancho Cordova, California; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Lela graduated from Miami Coral Park Senior High School. Private family services will be observed. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Online condolences may be shared with Lela's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Lela M. Lapp, 65, of Greenfield, formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare Brandywine in Greenfield. She was born December 3, 1956, in Miami, the daughter of Donald R. and Betty R. (Bruce) Lapp. Lela is survived by her sister, Kathryn "Katie" Lapp of Rancho Cordova, California; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Lela graduated from Miami Coral Park Senior High School. Private family services will be observed. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Online condolences may be shared with Lela's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Lela M. Lapp, 65, of Greenfield, formerly of Miami, Florida, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare Brandywine. Private family services will be observed. Services entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.

Clinton (Clint) William Ettinger, 33, Greenfield, passed away March 12, 2022 in his home. He was born May 24, 1988 to parents Bill Ettinger and Judi Ettinger. He graduated from New Palestine High School in 2006 and attended Ball State University. He proudly worked for Indy Humane Society as well as Rubber Products, National Chimney, and most recently at LabCorp in Greenfield. Clint was a very talented artist, a huge animal lover and especially passionate about rescues. He enjoyed music and concerts, playing disc golf, gardening (his hot hot peppers!), eating any exotic or gourmet food, and designing his custom tattoos. He was a loving son and a caring friend to so many people. ...

Nettie Jean Ebert, 90, passed away Wednesday evening, March 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Nettie?a long time resident of Morristown IN, was born in Buckeye Holler, Knox County, Kentucky, October 5, 1931. She grew up on Stinking Creek, KY with her mother, Birdie (Mills) Smith, Sister-Zemalia Hubbard, and Brother?Earl Smith. After moving to Indianapolis, in 1948 to live with family?she fell in love and married George G. Ebert Jr. on January 22, 1949. George, her beloved husband and father to her 5 children preceded her in death on April 11, 2013. Nettie was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Shelbyville, IN and attended Brookville Road Community Church in New...

Liza (Lisa) Renee Fox, 57, of North Port, Florida, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born June 11, 1964, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Norman Pyle and Sharon (Ramey) Wells. Liza is survived by her father, Norman Pyle and wife, Janet, of Fountaintown; mother, Sharon Wells of Greenwood; children, Tracy Fox and fiance', Alex Robertson, of Muncie, and Daniel Fox and wife, Savanna, of Carthage; sisters, Lynetta Fruedenstien and husband, Brent, of Greenwood, Loretta (Lori) Gentory and husband, Rob, of Morristown, Linda Burnside and husband, Mark, of Shelbyville; brothers, James (Jimmy) Wells and partner, Brian...

Wilma Louise Zike, 92, of Morristown, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Morristown Manor in Morristown. She was born May 2, 1929, in Shelby County, the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Gould) Valentine. On December 25, 1950, she married Joed Zike, and he preceded her in death on October 19, 1990. Wilma is survived by her son, Kevin Zike and wife, Rhonda, of Morristown; sisters, Doris Valentine and Rose Ann Valentine, both of Wanamaker; brother, Lloyd Valentine and wife, Susan, of Pleasant View; grandchildren, Jessie Zike Everhart and husband, Brandon, Stephanie Zike Everhart and husband, Jonathan, Jarrett Zike, Katon Zike and husband, Michael Preuschl, and Steven Zike and wife, Kaela;...

Lonnie Maurcee Small, 75, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born April 27, 1946, in Shelbyville, the son of Jack T. and Maverne (Smith) Small. On August 2, 1969, he married Joyce Unger, and she survives. In addition to Joyce, Lonnie is survived by his brother, Aaron Small and wife, Jan, of Canton, Georgia; nephew, Bart Small and wife, Nicole, of Atlanta, Georgia; great-nephew, Ford Small; and great-niece, Finley Small. He was also survived by his devoted furry friend, Izzy. He was preceded in death by his parents. Lonnie graduated in 1964 from Shelbyville High School. He attended Indiana University from 1965...

Dennis L. "Denny" Bechdol, 78, of Fountaintown, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his home. He was born March 25, 1943, in Indianapolis, the son of Ralph L. and Betty L. (Cochran) Bechdol. Denny is survived by his son, Chris Bechdol and wife, Jennifer, of New Palestine; daughters, Nish Schwanke and husband, Larry, of Ocala, Florida, and Leigh Ann Bensley and husband, Tracy, of Tallahassee, Florida; grandchildren, Holly, Loren, Matthew, Taylor and Avery; six great-grandchildren; and other close family, The Hancock's. He was preceded in death by his parents. Denny graduated in 1962 from Triton Central High School. As a child, he was a member of the Carrollton Methodist...

Dennis L. "Denny" Bechdol, 78, Fountaintown, died Sunday, October 24, 2021. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 30, 2021, Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 124 E. North St., Morristown, services will follow. Interment at New Palestine Cemetery. Condolences at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

William "Larry" Pope II, 65, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. He was born June 16, 1956, in Greenfield, the son of William Larry and Charlotte June (Bullis) Pope. Larry is survived by his parents of Fountaintown; brothers, Lee Pope of New Palestine, and Jay Pope and wife, Karen, of Pendleton; niece, Ashley Gaskins and husband, Greg, of New Palestine; nephews, Josh Pope of Fountaintown, Jeremiah Pope of Pendleton and Jacob Pope of Indianapolis; great-nephew, Taylor Pope of Shelbyville; and great-niece, Lorilee Gaskins of New Palestine. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Taylor Pope. Larry graduated in 1975 from New Palestine High...

William "Larry" Pope II, 65, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Services to announced by Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Condolences to Larry's family at www.freemanfamilyfunerelhomes.com.