Obituaries

Sandra Sims "Sandy" Smith

Sandra Sims "Sandy" Smith

Jul 3, 2015

Sandra Sims Smith, 70, loving wife of Robert A. Smith, passed away July 3, 2015 in Carmel, Indiana. She was born on September, 8, 1944 in Spencer, Indiana, to Forest & Helen (Franklin) Sims. Sandy was born and raised in Spencer where she graduated Spencer High School in 1962. She attended Indiana Business School, and spent 25 years as a...

Bulah  'Pearl' Smith

Bulah 'Pearl' Smith

Jun 30, 2015

Bulah Pearl Smith, 89, of Noblesville Indiana, died peacefully on June 30, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born, August 4, 1925, to William and Vera (Osborne) Mize in Monette, Arkansas. Pearl was a skilled tailor, interior designer, and business owner. She was a hard worker, never afraid of a challenge, often buying and flipping properties. Determined and outspoken,...

John  Keith Merrell

John Keith Merrell

Jun 30, 2015

John Keith Merrell, 88, of Noblesville, died at home on Tuesday June 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife Verna and four children and their families: Carrie (Merrell) Houchin of Huntingburg, IN, Liz (Merrell) Ricci of Cincinnati, OH, Jay Merrell of Noblesville, IN, and Tom Merrell of Indianapolis, IN and their families. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Amelia...

Gary Andrews

Gary Andrews

Jun 29, 2015

Gary Douglas Andrews, 54, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on September 17, 1960 to Ernest and Lora (Neal) Andrews in Anderson, Indiana.Doug was a 1978 graduate of Madison Heights High School, and had worked in sales for Ed Martin's car dealership. He loved his family and NASCAR...

Dulcy  Catherine Parker

Dulcy Catherine Parker

Jun 27, 2015

Dulcy Catherine Parker, 96, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Wesley Manor in Frankfort. She was born on July 11, 1918 to Thomas and Nancy (Shackleford) Robbins in Evarts, Kentucky. Dulcy was a homemaker, and had also been a cook and dietitian at various nursing homes.She is survived by children, Wilburn (Barbara) Parker, Marvin Parker, Willis...

Mark Hartle

Mark Hartle

Jun 27, 2015

Mark Edward Hartle, 59, Noblesville, died shortly after midnight on June 27, 2015, at I.U. North Hospital in Carmel. Mark suffered from septic shock due to a bacterial infection. He was born April 27, 1956, in Anderson.Mr. Hartle attended Frankton High School, where he was a talented athlete that excelled in football, track and triathlon competitions. He enjoyed fishing, golfing,...

Norman  F. Burns

Norman F. Burns

Jun 23, 2015

Norman F. "Norm" Burns, 72, of Arcadia, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born on September 3, 1942 to Clifford and Lena Mae (Aiken) Burns in Rockville, Indiana. His parents preceded him in death.He married Gail Brown in September of 1960, and throughout their 20 years of marriage they welcomed 3 children. In May...

Philip Verne "Phil" Teare,  Jr.

Philip Verne "Phil" Teare, Jr.

Jun 22, 2015

Phil Teare, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1944 to the late Philip and Shirley (Lapworth) Teare in Flint, Michigan.For 42 years, Phil worked in the automotive industry as a draftsman & checker for Thomas Design & Engineering, first in Flint, Michigan, then later in Kokomo, Indiana....

Billy Jones

Billy Jones

Jun 22, 2015

Billy Jones, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on January 31, 1935 to Willie and Martha (Jones) Jones in Manchester, Kentucky.For over 30 years, Billy worked in the saw mill at Curry-Miller Veneering in Indianapolis. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and sharing stories with friends & family. Billy...

Gloria  G. Coapstick

Gloria G. Coapstick

Jun 22, 2015

Gloria G. Coapstick, 90, of Carmel, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Riverview TCU in Noblesville. She was born on February 11, 1925 to Homer and Tressie (Chesney) Snyder in Hillisburg, Indiana.Gloria was a member of Country Chapel Church of God in Michigantown, Indiana. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening, and cooking. The family would like to thank the...

Rick  C. Hevel

Rick C. Hevel

Jun 22, 2015

Rick C. Hevel, 57, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 1, 1957 to Jack and Nancy Hevel in Fort Wayne, Indiana.For 25 years, Rick worked as a Senior Residential Appraiser. He loved fishing, the water, his cats, and playing the guitar. A perfectionist, Rick loved to cook, and made...

Richard  Albert Mihm

Richard Albert Mihm

Jun 20, 2015

Richard Albert Mihm, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at home. He was born on September 6, 1944 to Herman and Margaret (McCabe) Mihm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Richard had been employed in refractory sales for 45 years. He was retired from Resco, Inc., and had also worked for Harbison Walker, E.F. Heimbrock Co, and Brown Refractories. He...

James H. "Jim" Baringer

James H. "Jim" Baringer

Jun 20, 2015

Jim Baringer, 59, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on May 25, 1956 to the late Max and Kathleen (Hartman) Baringer in Indianapolis, Indiana.Jim retired after 35 years as a service advisor for many local automotive dealerships. He attended Bethel Lutheran Church, and was an assistant Cub Scouts den...

Billie  Lee Yeary

Billie Lee Yeary

Jun 20, 2015

Billie Lee Yeary, 67, of Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on May 28, 1948 to Ish and Ruth (Russell) Yeary in Bonnie Blue, Virginia.Billie proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart. He was a contract painter, and enjoyed western...

Emerson Polackin

Emerson Polackin

Jun 19, 2015

Emerson Alexandra Polackin, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Emerson was born on June 2, 2015. She fought so hard for 17 days. She came into this world so strong but unfortunately an infection in her lungs was just too much for her sweet little body to continue fighting. Emerson's Mom and Dad...

Mark 'Markus' Anthony Hendershott

Mark 'Markus' Anthony Hendershott

Jun 18, 2015

Mark 'Markus' Anthony Hendershott, 56, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at home. He was born on October 18, 1958 in Indianapolis. Markus had been an installer for Office Works for seven years, and had also been a drywaller with his father and his brother, Rich. He is survived by his "best friend", Katie; sister, Gay Murray;...

Madeline Roudebush

Madeline Roudebush

Jun 17, 2015

Madeline Roudebush, 93, of Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Westfield. She was born on July 19, 1921 to John and Mettie (Eads) Williams in Fayetteville, Kentucky.Madeline worked for Kentucky Fried Chicken in Kokomo where she actually met Colonel Sanders, and later worked for years as a school cafeteria manager. She was a member of...

Arthur  Leroy Warner  Jr.

Arthur Leroy Warner Jr.

Jun 15, 2015

Arthur Leroy Warner Jr., 64, of Carmel, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. He was born on June 10, 1951 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, to the late Arthur and Mary (Densford) Warner.Arthur was a graduate of Shortridge High School, and attended the University of Indianapolis where he played football and wrestled. Afterwards, he continued his lifelong passion of working with...

Patricia  A. Knowles

Patricia A. Knowles

Jun 11, 2015

Patricia A. Knowles, 60, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on January 11, 1955 to Harry and Gloria (McMaster) Knowles in Rockville Centre, New York. Patricia worked for years as a CNA.She is survived by her son, Patrick Knowles; siblings, Kathleen King, Robert (Janet) Knowles, William (Poala) Knowles, and...

Orval  D. Crask

Orval D. Crask

Jun 9, 2015

Orval D. Crask, 97, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on January 9, 1918 to Lester and Laura (Lees) Crask in Noblesville, Indiana.Orval was a 1934 graduate of Noblesville High School, and proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy aboard the USS Lenoir....