Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Dorothy S. Williams, 96, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville.  She was born on November 6, 1924 to Benjamin and Vera (Dickerman) Spears in Sherman, Texas.

Dorothy was a housewife and bookkeeper for Allied Mills. She was a member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and was...

Jun 14, 2021

Joyce M. Taylor, 87, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville.  She was born on September 23, 1933 to Dennis and Maddy (Campbell) Warner in Noblesville, Indiana.

Joyce was an Avon representative for many years and the #1 saleswoman in 3 states for several of those years. She attended 1st...

Jun 14, 2021

Dorothy S. Williams, 96, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville.  She was born on November 6, 1924 to Benjamin and Vera (Dickerman) Spears in Sherman, Texas.

Dorothy was a housewife and bookkeeper for Allied Mills. She was a member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and was a part of...

Jun 13, 2021

Even Mick Melvin knew that all good parties must eventually come to an end. Mick said goodbye peacefully at home on June 13, 2021, with his bride of sixty-six years by his side.

Michael (“Mick”) Melvin was born to Francis and Mildred Melvin on December 21, 1932 in Elwood, Indiana. His mother called him “Mickey,”...

Jun 13, 2021

Jun 12, 2021

William E. Bales, 89, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on December 2, 1931 to Clyde and Ruth (Breese) Bales in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Bill was a life-long resident of Hamilton County and proudly served in the United States Army. He was the owner of Quality Sharpening...

Jun 11, 2021

Norbert D. Scher, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s (Compassus) Hospice in Indianapolis.  He was born on June 28, 1931 in Huntington, IN to Joseph F. and E. Mildred (Brown) Scher in Huntington, Indiana. Norb graduated from Pennville High School in 1949 where he excelled academically and athletically, having...

Jun 11, 2021

Doris Maude Jones , 65, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home.  She was born on October 16, 1955 to Willard and Emma (Hammonds) Knight in Noblesville, Indiana.

Doris retired from the Chrysler transmission plant in Kokomo and was a very hard worker.  She formerly attended Calvary Apostolic Church and...

Jun 11, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

Tara Jeanne Bennett , 39, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her home.  She was born on May 12, 1982 in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Tara worked as a corporate accountant.  She loved everything Disney, including movies, characters, and visiting the parks.  Tara enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, and exercising.  She enjoyed watching all...

Jun 9, 2021

We are deeply saddened to announce that Judith Ann (Hunt) Simpson has passed away on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 in the comfort of her home due to complications from Leukemia at the age of 82.

Judith was born August 29th, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN. She grew up in Broad Ripple and graduated from Broad Ripple High School...

Jun 9, 2021

Austin Jay Swenson, 25, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.  He was born on October 3, 1995 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Austin loved shopping and loved his stylish shoes & clothes.  He enjoyed music and going to concerts.  Austin was big-hearted and fun-loving.  He was a loyal friend.

Austin is survived by his father, Thomas J. (Susie) Swenson;...

Jun 9, 2021

We are deeply saddened to announce that Judith Ann (Hunt) Simpson has passed away on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 in the comfort of her home due to complications from Leukemia at the age of 82.

Judith was born August 29th, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN. She grew up in Broad Ripple and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1957. Four...

Jun 9, 2021

Austin Jay Swenson , 25, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.  He was born on October 3, 1995 in Noblesville, Indiana.

Austin loved shopping and loved his stylish shoes & clothes.  He enjoyed music and going to concerts.  Austin was big-hearted and fun-loving.  He was a loyal friend.

Austin is...

Jun 9, 2021

Tara Jeanne Bennett, 39, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her home.  She was born on May 12, 1982 in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Tara worked as a corporate accountant.  She loved everything Disney, including movies, characters, and visiting the parks.  Tara enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, and exercising.  She enjoyed watching all sports, especially baseball, hockey, and football. ...

Jun 8, 2021

Jack N. Rector, 72 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, after a brief illness.

Jack was born May 2, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to Jack and Donna (Kleyla) Welsh. He graduated from Madison Heights in 1968 and was a member of the football, basketball, and baseball team. He was named to the Indiana All Star Football team in...

Jun 8, 2021

Jack N. Rector, 72 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, after a brief illness.

Jack was born May 2, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to Jack and Donna (Kleyla) Welsh. He graduated from Madison Heights in 1968 and was a member of the football, basketball, and baseball team. He was named to the Indiana All Star...

Jun 7, 2021

Velda R. Boenitz, 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Woodland Terrace of Carmel. She was born on September 18, 1939 to Raymond and Edna (Stithem) Hecht in Kansas City, Kansas.

For over 30 years, Velda worked as a legal secretary for the Indiana State Court of Appeals. She was a tireless animal advocate, helping to...

Jun 7, 2021

Velda R. Boenitz , 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Woodland Terrace of Carmel. She was born on September 18, 1939 to Raymond and Edna (Stithem) Hecht in Kansas City, Kansas.

For over 30 years, Velda worked as a legal secretary for the Indiana State Court of Appeals. She was...

Jun 6, 2021

Larry Joe Startzman, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Riverview Health in Noblesville.  He was born on December 30, 1938 to Everett and Helen (Ridge) Startzman in Noblesville, Indiana.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and worked as an electrician.  He belonged to Daybreak Community Church and enjoyed being outside...