All Obituaries

Augusta P. “Gus” (Foury) Keeler, 84, of McCordsville, passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1939, in Ranger, Indiana to William and Mary (Flamion) Foury. Augusta attended Scecina High School. She worked for 30 years as a traffic clerk for the School Book Distribution Warehouse, retiring in 1996. She loved being outside, mowing the lawn and planting flowers. She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and Westerns. Augusta is survived by her daughters Tambra...

Gerry Sue Newkirk, 78 of  Shelbyville, formerly of Fortville,  passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 4, 1945, in Noblesville to the late Harold Johnson and Helen Jean (Smith) Harmon.  Gerry was a homemaker, who previously owned and operated Flowers and More in Fortville for many years. She was a jack-of-all-trades and had been a member of the Eastern Star.        Gerry is survived by her...

Diana K. Dunham, 83, of Pendleton, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at The Waters of Middletown. She was born May 29, 1940, in Anderson, IN to Thomas J and Chalus (Smith) Masters. Diana was a 1958 graduate of Anderson High School and a homemaker. Diana is survived by her children Connie Etchison and Kevin Dunham: grandson Mathew (Melissa) Etchison and 2 great-grandchildren; Lucas and Aubrey Etchison and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert...

Betty Geneva Johnson Sparling, 90 years of age and residing in Fortville, Indiana since 1966, passed away peacefully in her home on March 28, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1933, in Miller County, Georgia. William (Bud) Charlie and Minnie Lou Johnson were her parents. Bud and Minnie were farmers and Geneva spent many years picking cotton, shaking and stacking peanuts, as well as tending to the vegetable garden. Geneva attended Miller County High School, graduating in 1950 in the top of...

Mike Eastes, 74, of Carmel, formerly of Fortville, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel. He was born July 17, 1949, in Batesville. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. He was a member of the Good Sam’s Camping Club and the AT&T Camping Club. Mike was a former member of the Fortville Optimist Club and spent many years coaching his son, daughter and grandchildren. Mike was self-employed as a transportation driver. Mike is...

Christina Suiter, 73, of Fishers, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born January 16, 1951, in Anderson to Donald and Elizabeth (Ellingwood) Jones. Christina graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1969. She married her high school sweetheart and was an amazing mother to her three children. Her greatest joy was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Christina moved to Georgia for many years and then to California. She held several administrative positions...

Mary Kathryn (Kay) Hermance, 75, of Fishers, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 18, 1948, in Indianapolis to Carl and Anna M. (Beyer) Lauber. Mary graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis, had been a travel agent, worked in radio advertising sales and as a church secretary. She enjoyed volunteering in her free time. Mary volunteered as a poll worker, helping feed the homeless, as an apple dipper at Conner Prairie...

Owen Otto Petry, infant son of Anthony Petry and Jordan Hess of Fortville, passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on February 21, 2024, in Indianapolis. Owen is survived by his parents Anthony Petry and Jordan Hess; siblings Aliza Hinderliter and Xander Petry; grandparents Jodi Petry, Joseph Petry, Howard Hess, Rhonda Hess, Leslie Kistler, John Wechsler, and Debbie Wechsler; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by...

Sharon Kay (Stephenson) Spears, 63, of Fortville passed away on February 17, 2024.  She was born on September 15, 1960, to Paul Nolan and Patricia Louise (Landes) Stephenson in Noblesville, Indiana.  Sharon was affectionately known as “Lucy” to all that knew and loved her, due to her getting into situations that only she could find herself in.  She was a 1978 graduate of Lapel High School, where she played varsity basketball. After high school, Sharon worked for a...

Sophie Ann (Perchal) Domokos, 98, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on December 26, 1925, in Chicago to Edward and Stephania (Stachon) Perchal. Sophie was a devout Catholic and lived her life shining Christ’s light in the world particularly by loving on her 7 children, 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  Sophie enjoyed gardening and camping and loved cooking for her family. Sophie had a full life filled with family and friends and was...