All Obituaries

Charles W. Stinnett, age 87, of Plainfield, passed away on April 20, 2021 in I.U. West Hospital.  He was born on September 23, 1933 in Lancaster, Kentucky to the late John and Pearl Burgess Stinnett.  Charlie was the widow of Patricia L. Moore Stinnett.  He was an Us Air Force Veteran.  He worked several years at Hobbs’s Nursery in Indianapolis before his retirement. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday April 24, 2021 in Hall-Baker Funeral Home,...

David N. Case, age 34, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday April 17, 2021.  He was born on November 17, 1986 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Connie Thompson Case. He was a graduate of Marian University with a B.S. degree.   He married Candace Sloan on January 19, 2016.  David was a school teacher for Avon Intermediate School and touched many lives through the impact program that he was involved in.  David was also a dedicated Avon High School soccer...

Traci B. Smith, 57 of Danville, passed away April 16, 2021.  She was born on July 18, 1963 in Wadsworth, Ohio, to Rhea Ann (Griffiths) Melendy and the late Larry Dean Trent.  Traci married Ralph Lee Smith in 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was a homemaker and at one time, a radio talk show host.  Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Ralph Smith of Danville; daughter, Rhea Louise Smith of Oregon; siblings, Timmy, Terry, Toni and Tricia.  Baker Funeral Home, Danville, is handling the...

Matthew Ross Alexander, age 32, of Avon, Indiana, gained his angel wings on April 15, 2021.  Matt was born on March 11, 1989, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Bradley L. and Debra K. (Pickel) Alexander.  Matt graduated from Avon High School in 2007 and attended Butler University.  He began working at FedEx SmartPost in 2011 and recently earned his ten-year recognition award.  His most recent position was Line Haul Coordinator.  As a dedicated, hard-working employee,...

Martha Eleanor Wills of Danville, IN passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Avon Health & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born September 23, 1921 in Cambridge City, Indiana.  She attended grade school in New Castle, IN and graduated with honors in 1938 from Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, IN.  Eleanor attended Butler University from 1938 to 1941.  On April 26, 1942 she married Cliff Wills of New Castle, IN.  She was a member of the Danville...

  Harold “Joe” Trent born July 22, 1936 of Danville peacefully passed away on April 12.  His strong character and hard-working nature will be missed by his family and friends. Joe was the only child of Herman and Blanche Trent.  He grew up on a small farm, and he loved to tell stories of working the fields as a water boy.   His love for farm life continued on well past adulthood.  In 1953, he was captain of the Danville Football team, and his pride and...

Robert A. Kelly, 96 of Danville, passed away April 11, 2021.  He was born on February 13, 1925 in Coatesville, to the late Daniel Wayne and Gladys (Smith) Kelly.  Bob graduated from New Winchester High School.  He married Joyce Fern (Wiggam) Kelly and she preceded him in death in 2006.  Bob worked in the New Winchester and Danville School Systems.  He then moved onto maintenance for the First National Bank for many years.  He enjoyed farming, woodworking,...

Angelique L. McCleary, 42 of Danville, passed away April 10, 2021.  She was born on November 21, 1978 in Sacramento, California, to Vicki DaQuisto Meunier and the late Alan Meunier.  Angelique received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Indiana State University. After graduation Angelique entered the health care field helping others as an advocate for mental illness and drug addiction.  She met her soul mate Joseph McCleary, and the two married on December 10, 2016. ...

Chase Andrew Lynch, age 20 of Danville, passed away April 10, 2021.  He was born on November 11, 2000 in Danville, to Nikki Himsel and Andy Lynch.  Chase was known as Skippy by his family and friends.  He earned this nickname because he was always a happy-go-lucky kid who kept everyone around him laughing and smiling. Chase was a 2019 graduate of Danville Community High School.  He lettered in football during his tenure at DCHS.  Chase proudly wore many numbers...

Karen K. Riley Jugg, age 78 of Avon, passed away on April 6, 2021.  She was born on February 1, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Harold and Betty Pflum Lawalin.  Karen was the widow of her husband of 52 years, Donald Riley and also the widow of Buddy Jugg.  She was a lab technician for Heritage Company, worked in the Transportation Department for the State of Indiana, and was a school bus driver for Avon Community Schools.  Karen was a member of St. Susanna...