Obituaries

Thomas Lee Baker

Thomas Lee Baker

Oct 28, 2022

Thomas Lee Baker, 80, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on September 27, 1942 to Cecil and Hazel (Montgomery) Baker in Noblesville, Indiana.

Tom proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Public Service and Cinergy for 37 years before retiring. After retirement, Tom enjoyed fishing...

James "Jimmy" Eric Slaughter

James "Jimmy" Eric Slaughter

Oct 27, 2022

James “Jim” “Jimmy” Eric Slaughter, 40, of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 31, 1982 to James and Marilyn (McDonough) Slaughter in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jimmy loved to move and was most alive when engaging in hands on activities such as riding motorcycles, shooting guns, bike riding,...

Frederick C. Thatcher

Frederick C. Thatcher

Oct 27, 2022

Frederick C. Thatcher, 81, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born on December 11, 1940 to Harold and Emma (Groh) Thatcher in Chicago, Illinois.

Frederick earned a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from the University of Chicago.  He then earned his PhD in Physics from the University of California State in San...

Terry Alan Crago

Terry Alan Crago

Oct 27, 2022

Terry Alan Crago, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his home.  He was born on June 5, 1949 to Robert and Betty (White) Crago in Muncie, Indiana.

Terry proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a system electrical engineer for 36 years before retiring. Terry enjoyed golfing, reading, and learning new...

Barbara Joan Cook

Barbara Joan Cook

Oct 27, 2022

Barbara "Barb" Joan (Miers) Cook, 74, of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home.  She was born on July 17, 1948 in Greensburg, Indiana, as the first daughter of Emerson and Joan (Jackson) Miers.

Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Burney High School (Decatur County) as Valedictorian and later received her...

Michael James Brown

Michael James Brown

Oct 26, 2022

Michael James Brown, J.D., 38, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Fishers.  He was born on May 5, 1984  in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mike was the Director of Operations for IDEM. He also served as the Legislative Affairs Director for Indiana Department of Education and as an assistant in the Indiana State Legislature. Michael was...

Michael John Formato

Michael John Formato

Oct 24, 2022

Michael John Formato, 60, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on March 30, 1962 to Rocco and Kathryn (Weibler) Formato in Tampa, Florida.

Mike graduated from State University of NY (SUNY Binghamton) and received a Master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan.  He...

Ronald James Smith

Ronald James Smith

Oct 23, 2022

Ronald James Smith, 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on February 3, 1938 in Gary, IN to James and Alice Smith.Ronald grew up as an only child and attended a Catholic boarding high school. He proudly served 4 years in the US Navy and was a career...

Kathleen D. Jarosz

Kathleen D. Jarosz

Oct 23, 2022

Kathleen D. Jarosz, 79, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born on December 19, 1942 to Charles and Ethel (Stempf) Haley in Indiana Harbor, Indiana.

Kathleen's received a masters in Education and for 37 years was a teacher for the Chicago Archdiocese and Green Bay Archdiocese.  Her life...

Brad Scott Hill

Brad Scott Hill

Oct 22, 2022

Brad Scott Hill, 49, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel.  He was born on September 27, 1973 to Bill and Nancy (Hall) Hill in Muncie, Indiana.

For 6 years, Brad worked for SMC and attended church regularly.   He enjoyed the outdoors and going "Jeeping".  Brad was a fun-loving friend...

Judith Elaine Alsop

Judith Elaine Alsop

Oct 22, 2022

Judith Elaine Alsop, 82, of Carmel, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Wellbrooke of Carmel. She was born on October 19, 1940 to Walter and Virginia (Evans) Hall in Mays, Indiana.

Judy graduated from Mays High School in 1958, attended Indiana University and worked for Indiana Bell. She loved her family, her book clubs, and dinners out.

Judy...

Donna Belle Prater

Donna Belle Prater

Oct 21, 2022

Donna Belle Eason Prater, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana gained her Angel wings Friday, October 21,2022 surrounded by all her children, during a short stay in NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 8, 1936 to the late Theadore & Thelma (Butts) Eason of Ash Flat, Arkansas.

Donna graduated high school from Highland High School in Ash...

Robert Gary Gibson

Robert Gary Gibson

Oct 21, 2022

Gary Gibson – Sheridan, Indiana

Robert Gary Gibson, 78, originally of Kingsport, TN went home to be with the Lord, October 21, 2022, in Sheridan, IN.

Gary was born in Scott County, VA on March 19, 1944, and was the son of the late Arch and Flory (Smith) Gibson.

He worked as a heavy construction operator and was a farmer...

James Albert Bellamy

James Albert Bellamy

Oct 21, 2022

*UPDATED INFORMATION FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE*

James Albert Bellamy, 79, of Cicero, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home.  He was born on May 12, 1943 to Samuel and Ruby (Russell) Bellamy in Bonnie Blue, Virginia.

Jim was a proud military veteran.  He served in the regular Army in Company A 709th Battalion as an MP with...

Annabel Brooks

Annabel Brooks

Oct 20, 2022

Annabel Brooks, 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born on June 9, 1941 to Charles and Gertie (Story) Boatwright in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

Annabel was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, bowling, gardening, and watching game shows on the Game Show Network, especially Jeopardy.  She was extremely kind-hearted and never knew a stranger. ...

Theresa Ruth Adreani

Theresa Ruth Adreani

Oct 20, 2022

Theresa Ruth Adreani, 90, of Noblesville, Indiana, originally from Niles, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.  She was born on February 8, 1932 to Ignacio and Jennie (Scribano) Azzarelli in Chicago, Illinois.

Theresa owned Adreani's Pizza for 40 years with her son and husband.  She was a member of Rejoice Ministries...

Monica Anne Patterson

Monica Anne Patterson

Oct 19, 2022

Monica Anne Patterson, 41, of Cicero, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October the 19th, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital. She was born on August the 18th, 1981, to Mark and Cynthia (Dugger) Holliday in Langley, VA. She graduated from Westfield High School.

Monica was a caregiver, a wife, and a mother. She was received in Heaven by her...

Joseph Paul Druckemiller

Joseph Paul Druckemiller

Oct 19, 2022

Joseph Paul Druckemiller, 58, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born on June 23, 1964 to the late Oris and Esther (Winters) Druckemiller in Van Wert, Ohio.

Joe served with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) for 28 years, in both the US ministry as well as Power to Change in Australia.  Working...

Joann Ruth Conover

Joann Ruth Conover

Oct 18, 2022

Joann Ruth Conover, 92, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.  She was born on October 3, 1930, to Ray and Cleta Thornburg, in Williamson, West Virginia.

Joann was a homemaker but also held many positions in secretarial, bookeeping and receptionist capacities throughout her life. Carl, her husband of sixty eight years, preceded her in death in 2020....

Suzi Boyer

Suzi Boyer

Oct 18, 2022

Suzi Boyer, 75, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home.  She was born on February 15, 1947 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Suzi was owner/operator of Village Hairdresser and Details Hair Salons.  She was a supporter at Christmastime of Riley Hospital for Children.

Suzi is survived by her husband, Jeff Boyer; son, Joe Burris II; daughter, Mandy...