Obituaries

Jul 5, 2023

James Stanley Stout, 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jim was born December 2, 1929 in Lost Creek, West Virginia, the son of Russell Ray Stout and Olive Millicent Stout.

Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was united in marriage to Eileen Stout on January 24, 1953 ...

Jul 5, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Mayer of Richmond passed away on July 5, 2023.  She was a graduate of Richmond High School and Earlham College and a member of Seton Catholic Church. She was born January 31, 1926 to Herbert and Henrietta Mayer and lived in Richmond all of her life.

After college graduation, she spent 18 months as a...

Jul 5, 2023

Jack Odiss Sexson passed away peacefully at home with his family, on July 5, 2023.  Jack was born July 8, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert Bant and Annabelle Sexson.  He attended North Central High School and Broad Ripple High School.  He also was a student at Vincennes University, and Pensacola Junior College.

Jack was the beloved...

Jun 28, 2023

Klara Mazyar, 88 years of age, of Carmel, died on June 28, 2023. She was born in Slavuta, Ukraine on February 6, 1935 to the late Joseph Gurvitzh and Gitl Vexlander.

Klara was smart, witty, had a deep passion for literature and music, and a great sense of humor. She loved playing cards and taught her grandkids...

Jun 26, 2023

Giong Vong,

76, of Indianapolis, passed away June 26, 2023. He was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to the late Sy Sap Vong and Sui Loc Vong. Giong was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone.

Giong will be remembered for his unconditional love for his family, having open arms to...

Jun 22, 2023

Carole Anne Smalley died in Noblesville on June 22, 2023.  She was born on July 30, 1941, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Peter David Kuhns and Arlene Kohlhaas Kuhns.

Carole attended public schools in Allentown and graduated from Allentown High School.  She attended Endicott Junior College in Beverly, Massachusetts, and graduated from Cedar Crest College in Allentown with...

Jun 18, 2023

Bill D. Brinegar, Jr., 66, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away on June 18, 2023. He was born in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Bill and Phyllis Brinegar, on January 17, 1957.

Shortly after high school he became a full-time volunteer minister for Jehovah's Witnesses. To support his ministry he enjoyed a variety of interesting jobs and eventually...

Jun 17, 2023

Richard Melvin Eisenberg,73, of Zionsville, passed away June 17, 2023. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Irvin and Roslyn Eisenberg. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis and worked in sales for over 50 years.  He loved fishing, sports, coaching, family, and dogs.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and...

Jun 15, 2023

William Robert Evard passed away on June 15, 2023, after a valiant, three-week fight in the ICU lovingly surrounded by many of his friends and family. He was 46.

Bill was born on October 18, 1976, in Indianapolis to Robert and Judith Evard. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1995 and from Purdue University...

Jun 15, 2023

On the evening of Thursday June 15, 2023, at 9:05 PM, Nam Du Thai passed away at the ICU of IU Health University Hospital after a 2 year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his wife, brothers, sister, and their families, including visiting cousins from Texas.  He was 67 years old.

Nam was born on December...

Jun 15, 2023

Justin Peppel,

42, of Indianapolis passed away June 15th, 2023.

He was born in Michigan City, Indiana on July 2, 1980 to Kurt Peppel and Tammy Vo. Justin worked as a nail technician. He now resides in the hearts of many loved ones. He was a wonderful friend, father, brother, and son; known for his...

Jun 13, 2023

Barbara “Suzy” Sue Wheat, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away June 13, 2023.  She was born to the late William and Lois Franklin (nee Henry) on March 13, 1946, in Chicago, IL. She attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Indiana University.  She spent her career caring for others as a nurse at...

Jun 11, 2023

Patricia Bland,

84, of Princeton, Illinois, passed away June 11, 2023. The eldest of nine children, Patricia was born to the late Robert Earl and Mary Genavieve Scroggins in Auburn, Illinois on August 30, 1938. She graduated from Pana High School in 1956. Patricia met Raymond Bland in Pana and the couple were wed on July 28,...

Jun 10, 2023

Special needs educator, treasured mother, sister, daughter, and friend Lois Paullus Smock, 69, passed away after a short illness on June 10th, 2023. She was born in Wabash County, Indiana, on July 17th, 1953 to Ernest (deceased) and Mildred Paullus.

Lois graduated from Southwood High School and then earned a BS in Special Education from Ball State...

Jun 10, 2023

Mark Becker, 63, passed away June 10, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis on May 1, 1960, to Noel and Phyllis Becker. Mark graduated from Spring Mill Elementary School, Northview Middle School and North Central High School, class of 1978. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute and spent his career working as...

Jun 9, 2023

Dr. Stuart Sherman, 68, from Zionsville, Indiana passed away peacefully with his family, friends, and dogs by his side on the morning of Friday, June 9th 2023.

Stuart was born on February 21, 1955 in Queens, NY. After graduating from Benjamin Cardozo High School, Stuart attended SUNY Binghamton, graduating as valedictorian with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics...

Jun 9, 2023

Carolyn Spector passed away in her home peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2023.  Born in Indianapolis, on April 20, 1948, and a graduate from Shortridge High School, Carolyn’s life was filled with loving family and friends.

Carolyn’s love for forging new friendships and relationships, an uncanny ability to always put others first and her...

Jun 6, 2023

Sanford P. Schwartz, 89, passed away on June 6, 2023.  He was the son of the late Eugene J. and Thelma Schwartz.  He was born in Indianapolis on January 27, 1934.  A graduate of Shortridge High School in 1951, he attended Butler University where he majored in Journalism, Radio, and TV.  While attending Butler, he worked in the continuity...

Jun 5, 2023

It is with deep sadness that the family announces that Charlotte Boggs, age 96, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Charlotte was born on September 26, 1926, in Secaucus, NJ to Henry and Charlotte Schwerdtmann Buesing. Charlotte, the fifth child of seven, was fiercely independent and quite an adventurous child playing in Secaucus with her rough and tumble...

Jun 5, 2023

Henry Pham Beloved husband, brother, passed away on June 5, 2023 after a fierce battle with lung cancer. He lived a complete life as a dedicated husband, caring brother, humorous friend and co-worker. Henry was usually the laughter at a party or a family reunion.

Everyone who knew Henry loved him through his sense of humor and...