All Obituaries

Amber Lynn Carroll, 34, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Amber was born on October 28, 1984 in Indianapolis to Christina (Carroll) Perry.  She worked in childcare all her life, she loved kids.  Amber had a huge heart and was always willing to help someone in need.  Family was very important to her and she was very close to her son, Juan.  She had a strong worth ethic and a beautiful soul. Amber is survived by her son Juan Claudio Martinez; her Best...

Ralph Sherman Black, 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Ralph was born on June 20, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN to Ralph and Jessie Mae (Eaglin) Forsythe.  Before retiring he worked construction.  Ralph loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and owned an Indian Motorcycle.  He was very charming and romantic, and a ladies man.  In his early years Ralph lived with his grandparents Emma Mae and Sherman, and as he...

Family archives record an exciting historic event which occurred in the family of the William and Georgia Pauline Montgomery, of Indianapolis, IN on March 30, 1960. In the midst of the world’s headline “John F Kennedy wins Presidency Election” headlines in the family was “A Beautiful Baby Girl Was Born” Most importantly, the child named Rhonda Patricia was the second in the Montgomery’s Family History. Her presence brought so much delight, joy, and...

  Jack Ray Carter Jr, 64, passed away on May 10, 2019. Jack was born on January 28, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN to Jack Sr and Ida Leona (Mackey) Carter.  He grew up in the Gateway Neighborhood, and was class of 1973 at Northwest High School.  He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and when he came home, turned right back around and enlisted in the Army, but his heart stayed with the Navy and he was very proud of his service.  While serving in the Navy he was...

Gabriella "Goosey" Estella Anderson Sparks, 23, passed away on May 4, 2019. Gabriella was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 12, 1996 to Paul Sparks and Cathy Anderson.  She worked for Amazon and was a cocktail waitress as she attended Harrison College to become a veterinarian.  Gabriella was an animal lover and wanted to turn that passion into a career.  She was an avid reading of romance novels, and devoured anything written by Nicholas Sparks. She enjoyed...

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Shaw, 58, of Beech Grove, IN passed away on April 30, 2019. Tom was born in Beech Grove, IN on Henry Shaw and Pauline (Basso) Baker. Tom was deeply committed to his faith and family and friends. He had an indomitable spirit, and his love, zeal for life, and commitment made him the go-to man for comfort. He was always there with a kind heart, willing to listen and encourage everyone to seek and achieve their highest potential.  He was reassuring, and was...

"You can love her with everything you have and she still won't belong to you. She will run wild with you, beside you with every step, but let me tell you something about women who run with wolves. Their fierce hearts don't settle between walls and their instinct is stronger than upbringing.  Love her wild or leave her there."   Wendy Shan Cummins-Frith, 43, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 25, 2019. Wendy was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 22, 1975 to...

Linda Kay Featherston, 63, passed away on April 29, 2019. Linda was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 7, 1955 to Henry Major Sr and Charolette Ann (White) Smitty.   Linda is survived by her husband Allen Ray Featherston; her son Jason Allen Gray; her brothers Donald Ray Smitty, Arnold Jay Smitty, Henry M Smitty Jr; and her sister Denise Fay Wise. Linda is preceded in passing by her parents, Henry and Charolette Smitty.  Funeral services will be 11:30 AM, Friday, May 3,...

Raymond Cordell Haney, 88, of Greencastle, formerly of Jackson County, TN, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Raymond was born in Jackson County, TN on May 1, 1930 to Harrison and Leana (Pippin) Haney. He was very smart, and a self-made man, he worked hard for everything he had.  .  Raymond was great with his hands, he was always building things or working on cars.  He enjoyed traveling, especially to mountainous places.  As the eldest of 7 children, he took...

Brookelin Raquel Solger, 29, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Brookelin was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 28, 1990 to Dean Thomas and Kathy Jo (Groll) Solger.  After graduating High School she went on to get her Dental Certificate to become a Hygienist.  She was a very talented artist who enjoyed painting and drawing.  She loved music.  She was an animal love and liked to travel.  Her vacations with her family to Costa Rica were among the...