All Obituaries

Ricky J. Thompson, 65, of Ingalls, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Fishers.  He was born August 7, 1955 in Indianapolis to Charles and Ihlia (Brinkman) Thompson.  Rick retired as a loader operator from Martin Marietta on January 1, 2020 after 40 years’ service.  He was a member of Teamsters Local #135, had been a Cub Scout Leader, a volunteer fireman with the City of Lawrence and a member of the Lions Club.  Rick enjoyed...

Raymond "Lee" Helms, 70, of McCordsville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, surrounded by family. Ray was born April 14, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parents were the late James H. & Mary (Stephens) Helms. He was a graduate of the very first class in Mt. Vernon High School’s history in 1969. After high school, Ray was drafted into the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Lydia (Brown) Helms February 24, 1970. Ten days later, he went...

Edward Scott “Eddie” Goodman, 21, of Fortville, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident Saturday, August 22, 2020.  He was born June 22, 1999 in Indianapolis, IN to Edward J. & Julie D. (Ray) Goodman. Eddie was a 2017 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Eddie was a fun-loving person, who never met a stranger. He enjoyed video games and all music. He loved spending time with his friends sitting around bon fires or just being the life of the party. He loved technology...

Linda Marie (Brooks) McFarland, 74, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. Linda was born July 22, 1946, to Delbert Calvin and Mary (Graybill) Brooks in Noblesville, Indiana, on her dad’s birthday. She attended the old Bethlehem grade school in Fall Creek Twp, Hamilton Co., the original Fall Creek elementary school, and graduated as a member of the first graduating class of Mt. Vernon High School in 1964. She was employed at the old...

Wanda M. Pennington, 84, of McCordsville, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at IU Health West Hospital in Avon.  She was born March 20, 1936 in Bowling Green, KY to Homer and Novis (Jones) Young.  Wanda had been a homemaker and seamstress at Fashion Rite Fabrics. Wanda is survived by grandchildren: Carrie A. (Anthony) Rader of Avon, Bethany Waymire and Don (Desiree) Waymire of Fortville; great-grandchildren: Madison, Kailyn and Kameron; siblings: David (Onita) Young of Trumann,...

Lisa B. Lemonds, 59, of Fortville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born October 20, 1960 in Greenfield, IN to the late Thomas R. Davison & Janet (Gamble) Davison. Lisa was a loving person and enjoyed helping others. She spent most of her working life in some fashion of customer service. She loved to sing, and any type of chocolate, but Reece Cups were her favorite. More than anything in life, Lisa loved being with...

Violet Mock, 96, passed away August 6, 2020 in Indianapolis.  She was the widow of Samuel C. Mock to whom she was married for 71 years.  Violet was born April 21, 1924 in Rowan County, KY to Luke & Adeline Reed.  She was a graduate of Markleville High School, a retiree of Guide Lamp, a member of Cyntheanne Christian Church, a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the White Shrine. Violet is survived by a son Samuel C. (Gen) Mock, Jr., a daughter...

Christopher D. Barnes, 44, of Greenfield, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Ft. Wayne on August 9, 1975 to Gordon and Barbara (Patten) Barnes.  Chris had been the service manager at Inskeep Ford and Burd Ford. He was a member of the Millersville F & AM Lodge No. 126. Chris is survived by his wife Jennifer (Fry) Barnes, whom he married March 21, 1998, daughter Annastasia Cole; grandchildren Alyssa, Riley, Jaxson,...

Mary E. “Libby” Reams, 58, of Lafayette, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana.  She was born January 31, 1962 in Columbia, South Carolina to Samuel & Barbara (Capilos) Reams. She graduated from Carmel High School and later from the University of Central Florida. She spent her career working for CNA Insurance and later as a nurse working with the Veterans Hospital. Libby loved taking care of all of the veterans and found...

Lorraine D. “Jeanne” Stebnicki, 92, of McCordsville, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Heritage House in Greensburg, IN.  She was born April 13, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur J. and Virginia (Frye) Schneider.  Lorraine graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and later retired from the former Western-Electric Plant in 1984 after 21 years’ service. She was a member of St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Indianapolis where she received the St. Ann...