All Obituaries

Linda L. Bolin, 72, of McCordsville, IN, passed away on October 1, 2022. She was born on January 18, 1950, in Linton, IN, to Dencil and Elizabeth (Willis) Laymon. She was a 1968 graduate of Noblesville High School. She married Jerry Bolin July 28. 1968. Linda was part owner of Laymon Trucking and she worked as a dispatcher. She also worked as a waitress at Our Place Restaurant in McCordsville. Linda was Mom #2 to Nancy (Tony) Owens, Matt Lilly, and Jimmy (Karla) Lilly; godmom to David...

Jose F. “Panchito” Martinez, 89, of Ingalls passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at his home. He was born June 4, 1933, in Mexico to Gavino and Maria (Corrales) Martinez. Jose worked in heavy equipment maintenance for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 103 He is survived by daughters: Elena M. (David) Johnson and Frances E. Martinez both of Ingalls; grandchildren: Duane Johnson, Courtney (Mark) Michael, Karmi Conn; great grandchildren: Kole Johnson, Hunter...

Betty J. Eiler, 91, of Fortville passed away at home on Sunday, September 23, 2022.  She was born August 22, 1931, in Lapel, IN to Lester and Eloise (Givens) Dunham. Betty was a member of member of Ford Street United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and was a Girl Scout Leader. She and her husband did many mission trips to Oklahoma and Kentucky. Betty enjoyed crocheting and cooking her famous sourdough rolls for family gatherings. Betty retired from the Mt. Vernon Community...

Richard “Dick” Duane Poe, 88, of Fishers, IN, passed away peacefully September 27, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1934, in Shelbyville, IN, to Amile and Pauline (Dodds) Poe. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Shelbyville High School and served in the United States Army. He retired as a Sergeant from the Indiana State Police after 21 years, serving as Public Information Officer for 10 years, served as the Chief of Police for the Fortville Police Department for 17 years, and worked part...

Patricia A. Crowder, 81, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at Hancock Regional Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1941, in Indianapolis to Lon and Rosie (Denton) Lucas. Pat had several jobs during her lifetime. She worked as a bookkeeper at Syndicate Glass, was in record keeping for the Florida Department of Corrections and had been a realtor for ERA. Pat was a graduate of Pike High School, and she enjoyed traveling with her husband Bill in their RV and also had...

Jim M. Dobbs, 76, of McCordsville, IN passed away at his home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  He was born February 21, 1946, in Indianapolis to Ralph and Betty (Humbles) Dobbs.  Jim was a tool and die maker having, along with partners, founded Debco Tool & Die Inc. in 1979 and owned the business until his retirement in 2008.  He was a member in good standing of the Numb Nuts Car Club and enjoyed tinkering in his barn and collecting cars. Jim got the most joy from life by...

Charles Robert Fletcher, 59, of New Palestine, IN, passed away September 23, 2022. He was born on September 21, 1963, in Greenfield, IN, to Alfred Fletcher and Arlene (Moore) Fletcher-Jasper. Charles was a 1982 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School, and he served in United States Navy. He worked for Indianapolis Dent Co. specializing in paintless dent repair. Charles loved motorcycles, boating, playing softball, pretty girls, and Coors Light. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish at...

Ronda Lou (Combs) Brandom, 82, of Fortville, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Greenfield.  She was born August 17, 1940, in Indianapolis to Lloyd and Nellie Marie (Hamilton) Combs. Ronda was a member of Eden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, video poker, collecting antiques and lunch with friends. Ronda was a graduate of the old Fortville High School in 1958 and attended St. Vincent School of Nursing, Indiana University and Marian College.  She was a...

Richard D. “Rick” Hunziker, 78, of McCordsville, formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at Community Hospital North.  He was born March 6, 1944, in Berwyn, IL to Otto Hunziker, Jr. and Mary (Alexander) Hunziker. Rick was a 1966 Purdue University graduate receiving his degree in Electrical Engineering.  He was a member of the Reamer Club where he was a driver of the Boilermaker Special.  Rick served in the U.S. Air Force for 6 ½...

Marty Lyn MacMurray, 56, of Fortville, passed away at her home on September 7, 2022. She was born on August 9, 1966, in Heidelberg, Germany to Ken and Dolores (Whurtenburg) Byers. Marty served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1993. She then continued her work in finance through local banks and eventually the Casualty department at Defense Finance and Accounting Services where she took great pride in her work. Marty loved to cook and bake, and instilled that same love in her children...