All Obituaries

Jimmy L. Taylor, 79, of Fortville, passed away November 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born November 25, 1939 at Ft. Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis to Willie and Katherine (Wakeland) Taylor.  Jimmy retired as a Lieutenant from the City of Lawrence Police Department after 26 years of service.  He then went to work for Simon Properties in the security department and later retired from there after 20 years of service.  Jimmy was a U.S. Army...

Jay A. Doty, 43, of Ingalls, passed away at Rawlins House Rehabilitation Center in Pendleton.  He was born November 15, 1975 in Indianapolis.   Jay was born with a condition called Tuberous Sclerosis.  Anyone who met Jay fell in love with him.   Jay is survived by father: James M. Doty, Jr and former wife Debra Doty; mother: Marcia L. Wright; brothers: James M. Doty, III, Robert (Heather) Doty, Sr., Adam (Deena) Doty, Sr. and John (Kathy) Doty; sister: Debra...

Robert L. “Bob” Downing, Jr., 81, loving husband and father of 3, passed away on October 30, 2019 at his home in McCordsville surrounded by his family.  He was born October 14, 1938 in Vincennes, IN to Robert and Adeline (Ell) Downing.  Bob retired from the Indianapolis Star & News after 25 years as a linotype operator.  While working at the Indy Star he also ran his own business, Indiana Telecom Services, which sold accessibility equipment to the Deaf and Hard...

Robert A. Acu, Jr., 45, of Noblesville, passed away at his home on Monday, October 28, 2019.  He was born June 16, 1974 in San Francisco, CA.  Robert work as a merchandiser for Coca-Cola.  He was a lover of all sports and especially enjoyed the Golden State Warriors and San Franciso 49ers.  Robert’s life was about his family and especially his daughters.  He loved time with family and mowing the lawn with his daughter Maddie.  Robert, Michelle and his...

Paula Jo (White) Ferrill, 62, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Pendleton.  She was born February 12, 1957 in Greenfield. Paula was a 1975 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and managed the Ridgeview Apartments in Fortville. Paula is survived by her husband, Jim Ferrill, whom she married on June 28, 1980 in Fortville; daughter, Heather (Jeff) Loy of Fortville; sons: Brandon (Amanda) Ferrill of Lapel, and Shawn (Heidi) Ferrill of Fortville; father: Dean White of...

Marvin D. Terrell, 86, of Fortville, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Pendleton.  He was born June 25, 1933 in Austin, Indiana to Horace Terrell and Anna (Cass) Terrell.  Marvin was a U. S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War in the 3rd Armored Division.  He was a retired truck driver for the True Value Hardware and the old Stark & Wetzel Meat Packing Company.  Marvin was an active member of the Fortville Church of the Nazarene, serving in many...

Shirley N. “Jody” Butcher, 71, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Greenfield.  She was born August 11, 1948 in Black Mountain, KY to Fred and Geneva (Daughergey) Lambdin.  Jody enjoyed gardening, quilting, spending time with family, dancing and listening to music.  She retired from PaperArts after 13 years and ran “Your Cleaning Ladies” cleaning service Shirley is survived by daughter Tammie Butcher of Fortville; companion of...

Janice J. Stanley, 87, of Fortville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Indianapolis.  She was born May 4, 1932 in Contra Costa County, California to the late David T. and Opal (Kendall) Cash.  Janice was a 1950 graduate of the old Fortville High School, a homemaker and had also worked as an assistant to Dr. Mars Ferrell for several years, retiring in 1985.  She had also worked at Fisher-Guide in Anderson.  Janice was a member of the Fortville Order of the Eastern...

James D. Rhynearson, 63, of Fortville, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 in Indianapolis.  He was born August 30, 1956 in Indianapolis.  Jim was an IT Project Manager at Borg-Warner and had previously worked in IT at Sallie Mae.  Jim was an avid Harley-Davidson rider and enjoyed kayaking. Jim is survived by son Robert Rhynearson of Fortville; mother Polly (Bridgewater) Brown of Rushville; sister Diane Dunham of Fairmount, and nephew David (Karen) Dunham.  He was...

Reba A. Weir, 87, of Fortville, passed away October 3, 2019 in Indianapolis.  She was born April 15, 1932 in Randolph County, Indiana to the William and Lola (Cox) Norman.  She had worked at the Little Dutch Cleaners and was a homemaker.  Reba attended Fortville Christian Church, loved gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and Facebook. Reba is survived by husband David C. Weir, children: Pam (Bill) Moyer, Dan Longerbone; step-children: Christy (Tim)...