Obituaries

Dec 25, 2021

Bradley Harrison , 58, of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his home.  He was born on June 24, 1963 to David and Sharon (Baker) Harrison in Bedford, Indiana.

Brad worked in sales for BASF.  He was a member of Northview Church - Westfield Campus where he was involved with many...

Dec 24, 2021

Terry Lee Herron , 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on March 20, 1948 to Cleo and Helen (Johnson) Herron in Noblesville, Indiana.

Terry was a truck driver, loved motorcycles, and was an Iron Butt rider.  He was a member of White...

Dec 24, 2021

Gavin Fleenor , 9, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, with his mom by his side, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.  He was born on June 7, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana.

Gavin loved balloons and any kinds of lights.  It was always funny how the sun caused him to sneeze when he...

Dec 23, 2021

Richard Allen Baker, 74, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on March 3, 1947 to Atlee and Claribel (Peggy) Baker in Dover, Ohio. Richard worked for Intercontinental Exchange as the Director of Product Development before retiring after 30 years in his field. Before that,...

Dec 23, 2021

Michael B. Ross , 75, of Pendleton, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Indianapolis.  He was born on September 8, 1946 to Verner and Irene (Hopper) Ross in Oakland City, Indiana.

Michael was a graduate of Whiteland High School, class of 1964.  He attended Trevecca Nazarene University, receiving BS and Master degrees,...

Dec 23, 2021

Jamie Maria Banks , 56, of Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.  She was born on September 21, 1965 to James and Maxine (Coulter) Duvall in Noblesville, Indiana.

Jamie worked in child care and was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Parish in Bedford.  She was a huge Colts,...

Dec 22, 2021

Ronald Dee Hittle , 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.  He was born on March 2, 1948 to Harlan and Phyllis (Freeman) Hittle in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ronald was a firefighter for 35 years, working for Westfield Fire Department, Carmel Fire Department, and Battalion Chief at Washington...

Dec 21, 2021

Stephen Van Nealon , 74, of Noblesville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in Noblesville.  He was born on September 15, 1947 to John and Vivian (Vanderpool) Nealon in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Steve graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1966. He was a graduate of Indiana State University where he was a founding...

Dec 21, 2021

Norman Jay Bailey, 79, of Fishers, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born on June 23, 1942 to Abrum and Dorothy (Rough) Bailey in Columbus, Indiana.

Norman was a Right of Way Specialist for 46 years at various civil engineering firms before retiring from American Structure Point. He is...

Dec 20, 2021

Bruce Kern Garrard , 77, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born on April 1, 1944 to Herbert and Mary Margaret (Kern) Garrard in Chicago, Illinois. Bruce was a graduate of Noblesville High School, class of 1962, and attended the University of Miami Florida and Brown University.  He was a...

Dec 19, 2021

Mark Ryan , 67, of Fishers, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born on August 25, 1954 to Robert and Donna (Turner) Ryan in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mark worked for 42 years for Citizens Thermal Energy, retiring as a supervisor.  He was also involved in multiple volunteer projects.  Mark enjoyed...

Dec 19, 2021

William “Bill” Schellenbach II went to be with his Heavenly Father Dec 19, 2021 after a rapidly progressing battle with Lewy body dementia. Bill passed peacefully at home with his beloved wife of 55 years by his side.

Bill was born in Ft. Wayne IN on May 15,1941 to Bill and Evelyn Schellenbach and was...

Dec 19, 2021

Elaine R. Skopelja , nee Noonan, aged 68, of Westfield, Indiana passed away December 19, 2021, in her home surrounded by loving family. She was born February 11, 1953, in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of the late William Noonan and Anne Razumich.

Survivors include her loving husband, Chuck Skopelja, children, Brooke (Patrick) Cassidy, Erin (Ozzy)...

Dec 18, 2021

Wanda Fay Higginbotham , 85, of Cicero, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home.  She was born on July 17, 1936 in Frankton, Indiana.

Wanda worked for Firestone and enjoyed puzzles, painting crafts, and working with her flowers.  She enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren.

Wanda is survived...

Dec 17, 2021

Michael Howard McClain, age 61, passed peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 3:00pm. He and his wife, Faith McClain are residents of Noblesville, Indiana.

Michael, better known as Mike, left behind a legacy of love, success, integrity and friendship. Mike graduated from Franklin Central High School and loved his alma mater. Throughout his life,...

Dec 16, 2021

Ronald Keith Martin , 85, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away in his home on Thursday, December 16, 2021.  While stationed in London, England he went on a blind date and delightfully married, Janet Jeffery, on December 9, 1960.  This year they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.  Janet passed away 6 days prior to Ron’s passing.

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Dec 15, 2021

Robert J. Wilkinson (Bob) of Westfield, IN passed away on December 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob was born on June 21, 1947, to Delbert and Helen Ruth Wilkinson in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from high school in 1965 he went on to join the Marine Corp and served a thirteen...

Dec 15, 2021

Lester James Cochran , 65, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 4, 1956 to Lester and Geneva (Wethington) Cochran in Liberty, Kentucky.

Lester owned a company that built mini barns and storage sheds before retiring. He collected pocket knives and guns. Lester enjoyed working...

Dec 15, 2021

Edna Mae Hecht , 98, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on March 14, 1923 to Henry and Carrie (Ackley) Stithem in Palco, Kansas.

Edna was an office worker, and later a computer operator for the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island,...

Dec 13, 2021

Linda Jo Fuller, 65, of Pendleton, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on November 11, 1956 to Austin and Eileen (Springer) Russell in Hammond, Indiana. Linda worked as a collections supervisor at Alliance One, retiring in 2019. She was a member of Life Church where she served on...