All Obituaries

John Wesley Ward, age 85, of Arcadia, IN passed away October 5, 2019 at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.  He was born May 10, 1934 at Lincoln, Nebraska to Walter Wesley and Leotha Faye (Newton) Ward. After receiving his education at Walnut Grove High School he joined the U.S. Navy.  He had worked in construction and soon became an owner and operator of John Ward Construction, Inc. He was well known in central Indiana for his excavation work. John was also a seasoned pilot who loved...

Viola Stroup Turner, age 89, of Waverly, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 near Atlanta, IN. She was born December 19, 1929 at Waverly, TN to Oliver Lee and Etha Francis (Lewis) Arnold. Viola had worked as a manager of Quality Farm & Fleet at Noblesville, IN and later as a county clerk at Waverly, TN.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Waverly. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing oil painting and gardening.  And she treasured reunions and...

Leora Margaret Laux, age 97, of Arcadia, IN passed away September 20, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor at Tipton, IN. She was born January 15, 1922 at Portland, IN to Peter and Calestine (Wagner) Remaklus. She had worked at Sigler Nursing Home at Arcadia, IN and also for several years as a meat processor at Arcadia Meats. She was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Cicero, IN. Leora enjoyed working jig saw puzzles, crocheting, bingo, and playing cards with her...

Gerlene "Jeri" Burwell, age 80, of Sheridan, IN passed away at Sanders Glen at Westfield, IN on September 20, 2019. She was born July 16, 1939 at Moss, Tennessee to Lloyd and Betty (Strong) Green.  She was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1957. Jeri had worked at the former Hook's Drug Store at Cicero, IN as a cashier, then worked for several years with a children's program at the Fishers Public Library.  She was a member of Our Lady...

Stephen Richard Briscoe, age 67, of Arcadia, IN passed away September 19, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor at Tipton, IN. He was born January 7, 1952 at Elwood, IN to Ira Murl and Roberta Louise (Parr) Briscoe.   He was a graduate of Tipton High School with the Class of 1971 and was a member of the Arcadia Church of the Brethren. Stephen was an avid collector of sports items and license plates.  His favorite team was always the team of the day.  He as a huge Elvis...

Harlie Dean Johnson, age 76, of Cicero, IN passed away September 10, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 21, 1943 at Moss, Tennessee to George Bedford and Semmie Bell (Moore) Johnson. Harlie was a self-employed carpenter and general contractor.  In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and was an avid country music fan. He attended Cicero United Methodist Church. He married Mary Frances (Rode) Johnson on January 13, 1968.  She survives him.  Also...

Steven Bryan Morris, age 66, of Cicero, IN passed away September 8, 2019 at Indiana University Hospital at Indianapolis, IN. He was born July 26, 1953 at Cicero, IN to Roy and Helen (Haskett) Morris.  His parents preceded him in death. Steven was a graduate of Hamilton Heights High School with the Class of 1971.  He was a construction superintendent for the building trades for many years.  He was a member of Cicero Christian Church.  Steven enjoyed watching NASCAR...

Peggy Ann Sturdevant, age 84, of Cicero, IN passed away September 8, 2019 at Harbour Manor at Noblesville, IN. She was born August 27, 1935 to Raymond and ClaraEllen (Clements) Blackford near Cicero, IN.   She was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School with the Class of 1953 and then furthered her education at Wittenbenrg University.  She was a life-long member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Being raised on a family farm, she enjoyed living in the country and often took drives...

Norma Lou Cruzan, age 92, of Arcadia, IN passed away September 4 2019 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus near Noblesville, IN. She was born June 26, 1927 at Cicero, IN to Berlin R. and Wilda (Jones) Newby. Norma was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School with the Class of 1945.  She first became a teller at Hamilton County Bank that had branches in Cicero, Arcadia, and Atlanta. She then worked for several years at Ft. Benjamin Finance Center at Lawrence, IN.  Lastly she worked at...

Carey Maurice Willing, age 59, of Cicero, IN passed away September 4, 2019 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. He was born October 2, 1959 at Logansport, IN to Maurice and Theresa Ann (Casper) Willing.  He was a graduate of Carmel High School.  He had been a semi-truck driver for over 20 years, then later managed a lawn care business. Carey enjoyed playing the guitar, country music, boating, fishing and just being outdoors. He is survived by his mother: Theresa Willing of...