Obituaries

Feb 28, 2017

Rachel "Rae" Nahmias,

85, of Indianapolis, passed away February 28, 2017. A lifelong resident, she was born to Samuel and Pauline Meshulam on July 11, 1931. Rachel was a graduate of Manuel High School. She was a member of Etz Chaim Congregation, Etz Chaim Sisterhood, B'nai B'rith Women, and a life member of Hadassah.

Rae...

Feb 27, 2017

Jesse R. Jones,

56, of Zionsville, passed away February 27th. He was born on July 7th, 1960 in Denver, Colorado to Jerry and Betty Jones.

Jesse was a 1978 graduate of Zionsville Community High School. He then joined the United States Navy, excelling in the hard hat deep sea rescue and salvage, serving with the...

Feb 24, 2017

Suzanne "Suzy" Debra Friedman, 65, passed away on February 24, 2017. Suzy was the beloved wife of Dr. Howard Friedman. Loving mother of Bryan (Martha) Micon, Jennifer Micon (Scott) Einberger, and Hillary Friedman (Raja) Ramaswamy. Dear daughter of Dr. Jack Kamen and the late Shirley D. Kamen. Beloved grandmother (Bubby) of Anna Micon, Eddie and Asher Einberger and Ari...

Feb 24, 2017

Marjorie B. (Masner) Friedersdorf of Indianapolis was born on December 8, 1938 and died on February 24, 2017. Marjorie graduated in 1956 from Washington High School and worked at Indiana National Bank. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a talented artist, and an avid gardener. Marjorie was devoted, generous and loving to her friends and family and will...

Feb 22, 2017

?Theodora "Teddie" Sue Strong,

76, born October 20, 1940 in Indianapolis, to Theodore and Garnet Bennett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

Teddie is survived by her children, Carl (Vicki) Stewart, Joseph (Kristina) Stewart, and Connie Stewart; step-children, Tom (Lori) Strong, Connie (Dennis) Gheen, Donna (Jim) Glenn, Marlenea Strong, and Pedra Strong; grandchildren,...

Feb 21, 2017

James Howard Sutt,

60 of Indianapolis, passed away February 21, 2017. James graduated from Ensley High School in Birmingham, AL and ITT Technical Institute. He worked for Johnson Control Heating & Air for over 10 years. James enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He spent his youth drag racing, and was always handy in the...

Feb 17, 2017

Esther Abraham Nahmias

91 years of age, life resident of Indianapolis, passed away on February 17, 2017.

Esther was born on July 31, 1925 to Louis and Luna Abraham and was a graduate of Manuel High School. Esther was a long-time member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, its Sisterhood, life member of Hadassah, a member of...

Feb 16, 2017

John William Parker

81 years of age, of Zionsville, and formerly of Monroe City, IN, passed away on February 16, 2017. John was a graduate of Patoka High School and proudly served in the Coast Guard. He retired from Roadway Express after more than 20 years, having received the 3 Million Mile Roadway Award during his time...

Feb 16, 2017

Donald Benagh McNelley

83, went to be with God in the early morning of February 16, 2017. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him during his struggle with Parkinson's disease and ultimately gave him peace. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Montgomery where he attended and...

Feb 15, 2017

Robert Dale "Bob" Arnold passed away peacefully at his home in southern Indiana on February 15, 2017. He was born in Moore's Hill, Indiana on March 13, 1924, a "preacher's kid" who learned self-reliance and the value of hard work as a hired hand on farms in southern Indiana, raising pigs and chickens, painting houses and digging graves with...

Feb 14, 2017

Virginia Helen Epperson Huber, 93, of Indianapolis, IN passed away February 14, 2017. Born on January 14, 1924 to Jesse & Winifred Epperson. Virginia was a graduate of Greenfield High School. She attended the Arlington Heights Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Virginia is survived by two daughters, Peggy Huber Strong (Floyd, Joe, Rachel, Bridgette) and Marty Huber Bright...

Feb 14, 2017

Homer Leon Godby, Jr.,

87 of Westfield, passed away February 14, 2017. He was born in Yale, OK to Homer Godby, Sr. and Justine Alberson Godby. Homer was a 1949 graduate of Westfield High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree. Homer was very active in his youth, becoming an Eagle Scout and playing basketball...

Feb 11, 2017

Joseph Ryan "Joey" Canner

Of Indianapolis, Born on January 30, 1989 and passed away on February 11, 2017.

Our precious child was given his wings to be with the Lord.

Survived by his father, William Canner and his mother, Belinda Canner-Olvera; brothers, Richard Lonzie and his wife, Mandee Dawn; William Christopher, Vaughn and...

Feb 6, 2017

Sonya Gayle Freed Silverman 93 years of age, passed away with her family by her side in Indianapolis, at Hooverwood Jewish Home. She was the daughter of Battie and Frances Freed, born in Nashville, TN on May 5, 1923. She was a graduate of Peabody Teachers College and then went on to teach elementary school in Highland, IN for many...

Feb 5, 2017

Dear Family & Friends: Thank you all for the outpouring of love & prayers for our family- Steve & Dave

Bruce Parker Bond (1937 - 2017)

Born to Henry & Alma Bond, January 2, 1937, Daytona Beach, FL; Bruce, age 80, is survived by his former wife Jane, brother Robert, sons Steven &...

Feb 4, 2017

Shannon R. Walsh (Hibbard), age 49, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was born October 27, 1967 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to George and Nancy (Lewis) Hibbard, who preceded her in death. Shannon greatly enjoyed her work as a Dental Assistant for Dr. John Rufatto and Dr. Miriam Carmean. Shannon had a love...

Feb 2, 2017

Ann Marie Blanford,

45 of Indianapolis, passed away February 2, 2017. She was born to Thomas and Ruth Blanford and was a graduate of North Central High School. Ann was a waitress at Ruby Tuesday. She was also an artist and loved painting.

Ann is survived by her mother, Ruth Blanford; children, Clifford Swallow and...

Feb 1, 2017

Robert "Bob" Dillard

82, passed away February 1, 2017 at the Health Center in Hoosier Village, Indianapolis.

Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Emily York Dillard, three sons, Mark, Kevin (both of Indianapolis) and Kris (of Atlanta, GA) Dillard; two sisters, Roberta (Walt) Barker of Cincinnati and Deloris (Joe) Lipsky of Texas....

Feb 1, 2017

Frankie Lee Rood,

66 of Sheridan, passed away February 1, 2017. He was born in Sheridan to Robert and Berthie Rood on July 19, 1950. Frankie worked at Westfield Steel and was a Mason.

He is survived by his wife, Pamala; step-children, Brad Ringley and Lisa Watson; step-grandchildren, Blake, Zachary and Joseph Watson; step-great-grandchild, Bailey...

Jan 31, 2017

Kathy Elaine Kemp

August 7, 1966 - January 31, 2017

50 years young

Survived by her sons, Namen and Tre Kemp; nephew, Jon Richardson; and two grandchildren, D'Aaliyah and Luke Kemp.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services.