All Obituaries

Ira “Buck” McQuade, 71, of Lillian, Alabama, formerly Indianapolis, passed away August 11, 2021.  He was born May 13, 1950, in Brown County, IN to Harry and Lucy (Washburn) McQuade. Buck was as a member IBEW Local #1395 and the Foley, Alabama American Legion Post 99. Buck was a U.S. Marine. He joined the Marines at the age of 17 and served in Vietnam. After serving in the Marines Buck returned to Indianapolis where he worked for Indianapolis Power and Light for 30...

Jean Shirley Townsend, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her home with her husband by her side.  She was born August 1, 1926, in Fulton County, Ohio to George B. and Verena O. (Leu) Barnes.  Shirley enjoyed reading and teaching in public and private schools.  She retired as a telephone operator for U.S. West. Shirley received her bachelor’s degree from Bob Jones University in Christian Education. She married the love of her life Clarence on...

Terry J. Wethington, 64, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Greenfield.  He was born September 2, 1957, in Lebanon, Indiana to Clement E. and Marie C. (Poole) Wethington.  Terry was a 1975 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and a self-employed contractor.  He enjoyed salmon snagging in Michigan with friends, Colts’ football, IU basketball, casinos and hosting gatherings for family and friends. Terry is survived by brothers Carmen (Nancy) Wethington,...

James “Jim” Harry Thomas, 72, of McCordsville passed away August 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1948, in Danville , KY to Catherine (Wathen) Cooley and the late James Robert Thomas. Jim graduated from Jefferson Community College and attended the University of Louisville. Jim married the love of his life, Mary Cae McCandless on October 29, 1983. He worked for Liberty National Bank in Louisville for 26 years and Chase bank in Indianapolis for 8 as an...

Thomas J. “Tommy” Cairns, 62, of Fortville, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his home.  He was born July 4, 1959, in Wabash, IN to Harry W. and Estelle A. (Hurley) Cairns. Tommy was a 1978 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and worked for Kim Hiday Construction for many years.  He had also been a member of the Glaziers Union Local No. 1165.  Tommy was a member of the Fortville American Legion Post #391 Sons of the American Legion and the VFW Post #6904...

Jack M. Rapp, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2021 surrounded by his immediate family. Jack was born on January 2, 1929 to Melville and Margaret (Eakes) Rapp. He was a lifelong Fortville resident and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He married the love of his life, Mary Alice (Oakleaf) Rapp on June 21, 1952. Their 69-year marriage was one for the storybooks. They have 1 daughter, Lisa Stout (Fortville), 1 son, David Rapp (Newark, Ohio), 3 granddaughters, Kellen...

Sherry L Crosley, 73, former resident of Anderson, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021, in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born September 24, 1947, to the late Charles T. and Imogene (Lockbridge) Heiden. Sherry was homemaker who cherished many things. Sherry enjoyed flowers, birds and butterflies. She loved Christmas, you could always find a Christmas ornament or trinket on display in her home no matter the season.  Sherry loved celebrating birthdays and holidays. She had a...

Alice R. Turney, 98, of McCordsville, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born August 24, 1922 in Somerset, Kentucky to John W. and Lula (Decker) Wallen.  Alice was an active member of the McCordsville United Methodist Church.  She had been a waitress at Downing’s Restaurant in Fortville for 5 years, was a homemaker and owned Alice’s Antiques & Stripping in McCordsville. Alice is survived by her husband Jim...

Donna (Dinger) Paxton 89, of Greenfield passed away August 17, 2021, at Springhurst Nursing Home in Greenfield.  She was born June 12, 1932, in Rhinelander, WI to the late Clifford & Helena (Bloomquist) Dinger. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage and went to family reunions, including two in Sweden. Donna graduated from McCordsville High School and went on to marry the love of her life, William (Bill) Paxton, in 1950. They enjoyed over 64 years of marriage before his...

Janice (Counceller) Orr 80, of Fortville passed away August 3, 2021, at Community Heart & Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born December 3, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Gordon & Belma (Dixon) Counceller.  Janice graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1959. She married the love of her life, Jackie Gene Orr on April 13, 1957, and enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2020. She was an avid antique collector and dealer owning a couple shops...