All Obituaries

Stephen "Dewey" Stewart, beloved brother, uncle and friend, was born December 13, 1947 and passed away March 27, 2020 to travel on to a long overdue hero's welcome.   Steve graduated from Noblesville High School in 1966, and along with several of his classmates, enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces soon afterward.  He served his country with honor and valor in the Army Infantry for two years before being honorably discharged to a U.S. Veteran's Hospital to recover...

Kent Jeffrey Sheets, 65, died March 16, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan from complications following coronary surgery. He was born to Donald and Helen (Bitzer) Sheets on August 18, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kent graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis and attended Purdue University where he earned a B.A. and an M.S. Ed. degree in Instructional Research and Development. He later received a Ph.D. in Educational Systems Development at Michigan State University.  He then...

Tyler Jacob Kiggins, age 20, passed away March 4, 2020 at his home near Cicero, IN. He was born July 30, 1999 to Dana Steven Kiggins and Cynthia Ann Ely.  He was educated at Hamilton Heights Schools and was an active ten year member of 4-H.  His projects included hogs and sheep, that he learned about, cared for, and showed during the Hamilton County 4-H fairs. He was a member of the Sheep Producers Association. He was also a member of Strawtown Community Church. Tyler worked for...

Judith Robbins Olsen passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020 in Carmel Indiana after a valiant two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Judith was born August 11, 1944 in Marion Ohio, the first daughter of Helen Plotner Robbins Paratore and Joseph William Robbins. She was a 1962 graduate of Marion Catholic High School.  She received her wings as a Delta Airline Stewardess in 1965 and lived in Dallas TX and Chicago IL. She also owned and operated a Karate School in Indiana, and...

Ervin Clay Gulley, age 84, of Noblesville, IN passed away February 13, 2020 at his home. He was born April 27, 1935 at Zionsville, IN to Herschel Bennett and Hazel Marie (Hill) Gulley. He attended Carmel Schools and graduated with the Class of 1955. From 1955 to 1962 he honorably served his country in the US Army.  He then worked for several years at Allison Gas Turbine Company at Indianapolis, IN. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at Cicero, IN and was a...

Ivagene Smeltzer, age 95, of Arcadia, IN passed away February 7, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor at Tipton, IN. She was born January 8, 1925 at Cicero, IN to William Wesley and Florence Estelle (Lorenz) Revis. She was a graduate of Cicero High School with the Class of 1943.  She then worked in the office of Langes-Kamp in Indianapolis.  On June 9, 1944 she married the love of her life, Charles Daniel Smeltzer, Ivagene enjoyed her role as wife, mother, grand and...

Gene Kennett, age 83, of Cicero, IN passed away February 7, 2020 at Riverview Hospital at Noblesville, IN. He was born June 28, 1936 at Noblesville, IN to Harvey and Olive (Chance) Kennett. He was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1955.  He then proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  After  completing his service to our country, he worked for many years at Delco Remy at Anderson, IN.  Gene was a member of Victory Chapel Community...

Mrs. Leona Mae Herron Bess, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky died at 2:25pm Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Bess was born September 10, 1928 in Cicero, Indiana to the late Michael Herron and Amanda Evelyn Burris Herron.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Juanita Crail and Betty Wolverton. She is survived by her husband, Adrian Gilbert Bess; daughters, Rebecca Milam and Linda Pemwell; sons, Leroy Bess, Adrian Bess, Jr., Robert Bess, and...

Charles Andrew Meyer, age 63, of Cicero, IN passed away January 29, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital at Indianapolis, IN. He was born December 4, 1956 at Willimantic, Connecticut to Houston Harry and Nancy (Pearman) Meyer. He was a graduate of the Upper St. Clair High School at St Clair, PA with the Class of 1974, then graduated from Gem City College at Quincy, IL with a degree in silversmithing.  He proceeded to practice his art in working as a silversmith at Colonial Williamsburg. ...

Ann Elizabeth LeMasters, age 54, of Atlanta, IN passed away January 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital at Indianapolis, IN due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born September 27, 1965 at Kokomo, IN to Richard Eugene and Patricia Ann (Hutto) Kuntz.  Her parents preceded her in death. Ann received her education in the Hamilton Heights School System.  She had worked locally, but mostly was known as a homemaker.  Her daughter attested that her grandchildren were...