Harold Wayne Lottes, Jr., 77 of Avon, passed away on September 08, 2026. He was born on August 05, 1949, in Indianapolis, to Virginia (Neese) and Harold Wayne Lottes, Sr who both preceded him in death. He spent most of his childhood with his paternal grandparents, Mary Shockency Lottes and William John Lottes on their farm in Lebanon where he...
Linda Kay Carper, age 74, of Plainfield, passed away on August 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 22, 1952, in Finley, Tennessee, to the late Henry Carper and Sarah Pauline Coleman Carper. Linda held several different positions including working as a Correctional Officer for the State of Indiana and also at Bloomington Meadows before her...
Sandra Kay Curran, 68 of Brownsburg, passed away on August 30, 2026. She was born on December 01, 1957 in Indianapolis, to the late Martha Mae (Carr) and Billy Ray Wilson. Sandy graduated from Avon High School in 1976. She married Robert Curran on January 23, 1977, in Plainfield.
Sandy worked for several years as a Sales Associate for Sears &...
Ronald G. Butler, 80 of Danville, passed away on August 30, 2026. He was born on February 09, 1946 in Columbus, Indiana, to the late Norma Jean (Hardin) and Charles Franklin Butler.
Ron spent many years in management for the Hospitality Industry. He also was a coach for both High School Varsity wrestling and football. Ron was an avid golfer, loved...
Jackie Wayne Bolton, 87 of Brownsburg (formerly of Danville), passed away on August 30, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1939 in Danville, Indiana, to the late Ruth (Kafauver) and Jay Delmar Bolton. Jack married Sandra Louise Wynn on January 31, 1959 at the Danville Christian Church.
Jack worked for Allisons GM Plant #5 for 29 years retiring in 1993....
Charlotte Florence Shirven (nee Peterson), beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-grandmother, passed from this life on August 29, 2026, after a long battle with
Alzheimer's. Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she grew up in LaCrosse and lived her adult life in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. She was lovingly cared for by Rick and Shannon Shirven of Danville, Indiana, from 2019...
Stephen Christopher Minkner, age 74 of Greencastle passed away on August 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 20, 1951, in Indianapolis to the late Harry A. Minkner and Helen C. Uehlein Minkner. On March 24, 1973, Steve married Denise Hurt and they shared more than 53 years of marriage; she survives. In addition to driving...
Betty Lou Finchum, 86 of Clayton, passed away on August 27, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1939 in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late Bertha (Campbell) and Delbert Burnett.
She married the love of her life, Donald Lewis Finchum, on July 13, 1957 in Amo and he survives. They have two children, Brenda Earles and Will Finchum (Michele); three grandchildren,...
Kirk M. Boesch, age 74, of Plainfield passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026 in Indianapolis. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Rockville Centre, New York to the late James C. and Elizabeth “Betty” Long Boesch. Kirk graduated from Plainfield High School in 1970. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Kirk worked in landscaping.
Survivors include his...
Thomas T. Smith, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on August 12, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late Dorothy (Stump) and John T. Smith. He married Susan Kay McCormick in 1983 in Indianapolis.
Tom graduated from Ben Davis High School and is an U. S. Air Force veteran. He owned and operated ICS Mechanical, retiring...
James M. Collins, Jr., 83 of Plainfield, passed away on August 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 06, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Marie E. (Hurley) and James M. Collins, Sr. Jim was a U. S. Army veteran and served 22 months in Vietnam. He married Shirley E. Kneile on September...
Annette Turner, 91 of Plainfield, passed away on August 09, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1935 in Inman, Virginia, to the late Ethel (Frye) and Frank H. Bowman. Annette married Dallas G. Turner on July 09, 1973 in Clayton and he preceded her in death.
Annette worked as an L P N in healthcare for several places throughout her...
Virgina Kay Newlin, age 78, of Plainfield passed away peacefully on Sunday August 9, 2026 at the Village of Avon surrounded by family. She was born on March 25, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Dale Dwight Newlin and Eula Lucille Denney Newlin. Kay was a 1966 graduate of Plainfield High School. She a beautician for 43 years. Kay was...
Patricia A. “Pat” Shipley, age 77, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. She was on born February 6, 1949, in Frankfort, Indiana to the late Robert M. Shipley and Helen M. Miller Shipley. Pat was a buyer for Monarch Beverage in Indianapolis for several years before her retirement.
Pat was an outstanding High School athlete in...
Roberta Jean Lothridge, 77 of Plainfield, passed away on August 03, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1948 in Indianapolis, to the late Marion Terry and Betty Marie (Ireland) Edwards. Roberta married her high school sweetheart Thomas Gray Lothridge on September 11, 1971 in Indianapolis.
Roberta worked for Indianapolis Life Insurance Company for over 25 years retiring in 2010. Her...
Charles E. “Chuck” Kelly, age 65, of Brownsburg passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 in his residence. Chuck was born on October 21, 1960 in Greencastle, Indiana to the Late Hubert and Barbara Brown Kelly. He was a Operations manager for Eby Brown for several years before his retirement. Chuck was a US Marine Corp Veteran. He enjoyed to...
Robert Lee “Bob” Heymig, age 71, of Plainfield passed away on Saturday August 1, 2026 surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Indianapolis on October 15, 1954 to the late Nicholas V. Heymig Jr. and Mary Jane (Aders) Heymig. Bob married Cathy Cook on June 17, 1983; she survives. Bob was a truck driver for 25 years for Alexander...
Jacqueline Kay McFarling, 87 of Avon, passed away on July 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jackie was born on February 27, 1939 in Indianapolis, to the late Maxine (Bennett) and Charles Blackwell. Jacqueline married Robert E. McFarling (Bob) on September 18, 1960, at the University Park Christian Church in Indianapolis.
Jacqueline worked as a librarian at Indianapolis Public Libraries for...
Betty Lou Knight, 96 of Plainfield, passed away on July 18, 2026 at Avon Healthcare. She was born on February 28, 1930 in Paoli, Indiana, to the late Anna “Mae” (Busick) and Claude Cook. Betty married Wendell Knight on March 15, 1947 in Bedford and he preceded her in death.
Betty worked as a cashier for Galyan’s Trading Post and also...
Keith Vernon Smith, 72 of Avon, passed away on July 16, 2026 at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. He was born on December 10, 1953 in Indianapolis to the late Gwendolyn (Bade) and Alfred Vernon Smith.
Keith graduated from Northwest High School and worked as an electrician for 45 years retiring in 2010. He was a member of IBEW #481, Western Star...