Eddie Franklin Soots

Apr 30, 2016

Eddie Franklin Soots, 77, of Franklin, IN formerly of Arcadia, FL passed away April 30, 2016. Eddie proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 - 1963. He was a member of BPOE Deep Creek, Florida, American Legion, Danville, AMVETS, and The Moose Lodge in Indiana and Florida. Eddie was an avid fisherman, enjoyed boating and camping...

Paul Scott Medley

Apr 29, 2016

Paul Scott Medley, 89, of Martinsville, passed away April 29, 2016. The son of Elias and Mary Scott Medley, Paul was born August 31, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Paul served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church, the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite and the Masonic Lodge. Paul loved...

Robert Louis "Bob" Stevenson

Apr 29, 2016

Robert "Bob" Louis Stevenson, 80, of Greenwood, passed away April 29, 2016. The son of James Jr. and Barbara E. Eden Stevenson, Bob was born May 29, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After high school, he attended Purdue University. Bob served in the Indiana National Guard. A mechanical engineer, he retired from Labico Equipment. Previously, he had worked for Allison's and...

David F. Pursell

Apr 29, 2016

David F. Pursell, 78, of Nineveh, passed away April 29, 2016. The son of Leonard and Esther Lukens Pursell, David was born November 5, 1937 in Indianapolis. A graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School, he earned an Associate''s Degree from Indiana University. In 1996, after 37 years, he retired as an Administrator with Indiana Workforce Development. David was a...

Fredrick R "Dick" Thacker

Apr 26, 2016

Fredrick Richard "Dick" Thacker, age 77, of Indianapolis, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, with his loving family at his side. Fred was born July 15, 1938 in Indianapolis to Fredrick E. and Nora W. (Seall) Thacker. Dick was an Installer of ceramic tile for Allen Clay Tile for many years. He loved woodworking, gardening, feeding...

Mary Ober (Rice) Ober

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Ellen Ober, 69, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away April 26, 2016. The daughter of William E. Jr. and Blanche Agnes Varner Rice, Mary was born June 2, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky. Having grown up in St. Cecilia parish, she was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Louisville. Mary enjoyed collecting old crystal and china. Mary is survived by...

Carolyn Cliburn (Buckrop) Cliburn

Apr 24, 2016

Carolyn Jane Cliburn, 90, of Greenwood, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2016. The daughter of Charles F. and Freda R. (Koshewa) Buckrop, she was born April 25, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from George Washington High School, Carolyn worked as a bank teller and as a receptionist in a doctor''s office....

Robert J Linn

Apr 16, 2016

Robert J. Linn, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away April 16, 2016. Born February 21, 1925 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Warner R. and Elizabeth (Salmon) Linn. Robert worked as a manufacturing supervisor with WABCO in Indianapolis for more than thirty six years, retiring in 1983. He was an avid bowler, loved playing Euchre, watching Western movies,...

Helen Vanmeter (Foley) Vanmeter

Apr 14, 2016

Helen Audrey Evans VanMeter, 84, of Franklin, passed away April 14, 2016. The daughter of Loren T. and Flossie P. (Wilson) Foley, Helen was born March 17, 1932 in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, Franklin. In 1989, after 30 years, Helen retired from RCA. Helen enjoyed gardening, cooking and helping people. Survivors...

Billy Ray Belcher

Apr 12, 2016

Billy Ray Belcher, age 80, of Cumberland, KY formerly of Indianapolis, passed away April 12, 2016. He was born April 16, 1935 in Wallins, KY to Theodore and Lillian Marie (Sizemore) Belcher. Billy was a line worker at International Harvester/Navistar for many years before he retired. He married the former Gladys Smith in 1954 and she preceded him in death...