All Obituaries

Clestiabelle Tabb, 97, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Greenfield.  She was born August 13, 1922 in Oaklandon to Larry Earl and Beatrice (Apple) Hausafus. Clestiabelle worked in the insurance department at the former Pendleton Banking Co. retiring in 1986. Prior to working at the bank, she worked for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at the Fortville branch.  She had attended the Fortville Christian Church. Clestiabelle is survived by children:...

Shirley J. Shaw, 85, of McCordsville passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 in Fishers, IN.  She was born September 28, 1934 to the late Emil and Vera (Griggs) Moss.  She had been a member of the Fortville Christian Church and was a secretary at the former Brookside Corporation in McCordsville. Shirley is survived by daughter: Karen (Denzil) Tuttle of McCordsville; grandchildren: Jeremiah Tuttle, Katrina Tuttle and Joshua Tuttle; great-grandchildren: Levi, Liam, Kynslie and Kaylyn...

Holly S. Garrison, 60, of Fortville, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home.  She was born December 15, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.  Holly graduated from Noblesville High School and had previously worked at the Marion County Public Health Department.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. Holly is survived by husband James M. Garrison, whom she married December 23, 1994; daughers: Michelle (Sean) Graham, April (Michael) Haste and Jennifer (Eric) Gilbeau;...

Robert J. LaFortune, 82, of Fortville, passed away May 19, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 24, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late Francis and Marjorie (Henry) LaFortune.  Bob was a member of the Markleville F & AM Lodge No. 629, the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis and attended New Life Christian Fellowship.  He enjoyed collecting stamps, old and new keys and coins.  Bob retired from Ford Motor Co. as a millwright in 2002 after 30 years’ service. Bob is...

Dustin R. Quiroga, 32, of Oaklandon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2020.  He was born April 25, 1988 in Indianapolis.  Dustin loved fishing, the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.  He had a big heart and would give the shirt off of his back or shoes off of his feet if you needed them.  Dustin graduated from Lawrence North High School and was self-employed in the construction trade. Dustin is survived by his mother Cathy Ray Quiroga,...

William E. “Bill” Smith, 91, of Fortville, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 15, 1929 in Tipton County, IN to Leland and Charlotte (Trissel) Smith.  Bill is a U.S. Army veteran having service in Korea.  He received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for his service to our country.  Bill retired from the former Delco-Remy Plant 17 in Anderson in 1987 after over 37 years’ service.    He was...

Clifford W. Brown, 96, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Greenfield.  He was born April 11, 1924 in Rowletts, Kentucky to Curl and Fannie Lou (Thompson) Brown. He was a graduate of Memorial High School in Canmer, Kentucky.  Cliff was a corporal in the United States Marine Corp during World War II.  Cliff was a member of The Bridge Church (formerly Fortville Baptist Church), the Mt. Vernon Optimist Club and the Christian Laymen Fellowship. He retired as an...

Lenora Alice Hayes, 91, Greenfield, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born July 14, 1928, in Philadelphia, Indiana to the late Carl Milton Sr. and Pearl Lenora (Griffith) Graham. She was baptized at the young age of 9 years and was a faithful follower of Jesus her entire life. She loved her Lord and had been an active member of several Christian churches, most recently attending Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield where she cherished many wonderful friends...

Ronald F. Apple, 68, of McCordsville, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Westminster Village North.  He was born April 20, 1952 in McCordsville to Charles C. “Chic” and Louise E. (Seyfferle) Apple.  Ron was a 1970 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and attended both Ball State University and Indiana Business School.  He worked at Naval Avionics and in 2008 retired from Ft. Benjamin Harrison Finance and Accounting Center (DFAS) as a payroll clerk. Ron was a...

William L. Neff, 91, of Fortville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 in Greenfield.  He was born October 13, 1928 in Jasonville, IN to Sam and Elizabeth L. (Collett) Neff.  Bill was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  He retired from Chrysler Corporation as a tool crib attendant in 1986 after 33 years’ service.  Bill was a member of Harvest Ministries. Bill is survived by his wife Anna “Lou” (White) Neff, whom he married July 24, 1954;...