All Obituaries

Larry Yazel passed away on January 4th with his loving family at bedside.  He was born on May 21st, 1937 in Plymouth, Indiana, the only child of Blaine and Mabel Yazel.  He graduated from Bourbon High School in 1955, serving as president of his class.  He went on to graduate with honors from Ball State University in 1959, and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  He spend his career as an educator, eventually getting his Doctorate in Education from Purdue...

Virginia B. Wise, 86, of Madison, formerly of Ingalls, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison.  She was born October 6, 1932 in Cabot, Arkansas to Osker and Flosy (Smith) Jackson.  Virginia was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.  She enjoyed crosswords and word search puzzles. Virginia is survived by son Don Wise of Madison, IN; daughters: Joan Carter of KY, Nila Barker of Anderson and Sherry (Harry Cruikshank)...

Antoinette P. “Toni” Hodge, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers.  She was born August 26, 1937 in St. Louis, MO.  She enjoyed reading books and loved the St. Louis Cardinals.  Toni retired from BMG Corp. in Indianapolis. Toni is survived by children: David Hodge of Indianapolis, Jackie (Greg) Pease of Grayslake, IL, Daryl Hodge of Indianapolis, Mike Hodge of Jackson, MI and Tony (Lynn) Hodge of Fortville;...

Suellen M. McClellan, 65, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 in IU Saxony Hospital in Fishers.  She was born March 18, 1953 in Brazil, Indiana to Frank J. and Mary E. Nevins. Suellen was a graduate of Pendleton High School and retired from Brookside Corporation.  She attended Aletheia Church in Anderson.  She enjoyed crafts, flowers and riding on her son Greg’s Harley Davidson.  Suellen is survived by children: Greg (fiancé Teresa Hudson)...

Rickey D. Hickey, 53, of Fortville, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospice.  He was born November 8, 1965 in Piqua, Ohio.  Rickey was a self-employed tattoo artist and worked in construction.  He loved to fish, camp, ride horses and ATVs and enjoyed target shooting.  He was a fan of anything Harley-Davidson related. Rickey is survived by his mother and step-father Shirley and Jay Butcher of Fortville; daughter: Lemanda Forblis of Indianpolis;...

Marjorie M. Tappy, 93, passed away, Friday, December 7, 2018 in Morristown, IN.  She was born November 30, 1925 in Kokomo, IN.  Marjorie was a graduate of Kokomo High School and enjoyed gardening and creating art work.  She was a welder during World War II and worked a Farnsworth Corporation in Marion and also GovCo in Indianapolis. Marjorie is survived by son: Roger (Lisa) Tappy of Ingalls; grandchildren: Andrea (Joe) Krebsbach and Ross (Andrea) Tappy; great-grandchildren...

Charles C. Turner, 80, of McCordsville, passed away at home on December 5, 2018.  He was born June 14, 1938 in Logan County, KY to the late Earl and Nonella (Chyle) Turner.  Charles enjoyed football, NASCAR, bowling and riding motorcycles.  He owned and operated Turner & Richey Plumbing for over 50 years. Charles is survived by sons: Terry T. (Candy) Turner, Ronald C. Turner; daughters: Sherri L. Sensney, Nancy C. Lowder and Lisa J. Johnson; 18 grandchildren; 28...

Ronald P. Gebhart, 43, of Fortville, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2018.  He was born October 20, 1975 in Indianapolis.  Ron was an Indianapolis Fire Fighter assigned to Station #23.  Before becoming a firefighter, Ron worked for Seals Ambulance Service as an EMT.  Ron had also served as a volunteer firefighter at Wayne Township Fire Dept. He was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 416 and the Indianapolis Firefighters Emerald...

Myrtle Thompson, 89, of Ingalls, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 22, 1929 in Upper Tygart, KY to Claude and Sadie (Madden) Jessie. Myrtle was an excellent cook and enjoyed needlepoint.  She attended the Church of God. Myrtle is survived by daughter: Phyllis (Charles “Jumbo”) Whetsel of Ingalls; sons: Charles (Connie) Thompson of TN and Glen (Glenda) Thompson of Ingalls; grandchildren: Sheila (Cliff) Asher, Russell...

Harvey E. Austin, Sr., 83, of Fortville, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Indianapolis.  He was born June 21, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana.  He attended Fortville Church of the Nazarene and had been in the National Guard.  Harvey retired from the former Brookside Corporation after 48 years’ service. Harvey is survived by children: Harvey E. Austin, Jr., Patricia (Robert) Brown, Brenda (Kerry) Grounds, Carmen (Marlin) Fansler; 7 grandchildren; brother: Paul...