Lewis “Owen” Presnell, 87, of Greenwood, IN, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2026, three days before his 88th birthday. He was born on May 15, 1938, in Brooksville, FL, son of Bascom “Lewis” and Alice “Jeanette” (Holiday) Presnell. Owen lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, service to his country, and a deep love for the water and the people around him. As a young boy, Owen’s family later moved to Evans, GA before settling in ...

Beverly S. McFadden, 68, of Fishers, was the beloved daughter of Patricia and the late James McFadden, she was born in Fort Wayne - where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Snider High School in 1976 and was a lifelong member of Plymouth Congregational Church, as well as PEO Chapter BZ. She loved her family (especially her nephews and nieces), her friends and spending time at the lake house, Purdue sports, the Indy 500 and playing cards. We will miss her warm smile and ...

Hoosier writer Stephanie Jo Salter, who charmed us with her wit and challenged us with her prose, died April 15, 2026, following a brief illness from a very rare, aggressive cancer. She was 76 years old.  The eldest child of Morris and Patty (Cunningham) Salter, Stephanie was born Nov. 11, 1949, at Vincennes. She grew up in Terre Haute in a close-knit family that included one sibling, sister Debbie. Her lifelong love of the arts began with childhood dance lessons in ...

Darlene Mendenhall, 74, of Mooresville, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born March 19, 1952, in Bonnie, IL to the late Fred and Lorene Modlin. Darlene had a deep passion for horses and the western lifestyle. She was a member of both the International Barrel Racing Association (IBRA) and the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA), where she enjoyed the sport of barrel racing and the friendships formed along the way. Her love for horses was evident to all who knew her, ...

Billy Louis Akers, 74, of Quincy, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born September 18, 1951, in Terre Haute, IN to the late Billy Buford and Betty Jean (Ulrey) Akers.  He was a 1969 graduate of Honey Creek High School. Before retiring, Bill was employed for several years with Brownsburg High School. He continued working and was currently employed by Indiana Eye Specialist. Bill was a member of Grace Place Worship Church. One of the activities Bill enjoyed was sitting ...

Gary Melby, born September 27, 1948, in Appleton, Wisconsin, and passed away on March 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and deep-rooted devotion to those he held dear. Gary spent his childhood in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he developed the values and spirit that would guide him throughout his life. A proud and lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers, Gary rarely missed a game and carried his team pride with him wherever he went. ...

Donald Fredrick Shannon, 83, of Plainfield, IN passed away March 17, 2026. He was born October 20, 1942, in Indianapolis, son of Paul and Laverne (Cox) Shannon. As a 1960 graduate of Howe High School, Donald continued his education at Indiana University. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Donald worked as a Business Controller for the AAU and as a Continuous Care Coordinator for Odyssey Healthcare Hospice. Donald ...

Elizabeth “Betty” Magliola, 92, of Plainfield, IN, passed away January 20, 2026. She was born February 23, 1933 in Chicago, daughter of Andrew and Ann (Kufta) Andersen. Betty and Sam Magliola Jr. were married on October 23, 1954. They raised their young family in Blue Island, IL. Following Sam’s death in 2015, Betty made the decision to move to Plainfield, where she enjoyed living in Cumberland Trace until her death. As a beloved wife and mother, Betty was also a very ...

Stephen Holbrook Voorhees, 84, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1941, in Logansport, Indiana, to Wilson and Cathryn Francis (Gabriel) Voorhees. He was a graduate of Logansport High School and went on to earn an Associate Degree from DeVry College, laying the foundation for a lifelong career in electronics, broadcasting, and photography. Stephen dedicated 37 years of service to WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis, where his work ...

Donald “Don” Lee Tabor, at age 87, our precious dad left this earth surrounded by a room full of loved ones who cherished him deeply on December 16, 2025. Don was born August 26, 1938, to Ora and Tommie Tabor in Scottsville, Kentucky, the youngest of five children. Don built a remarkable career as a master carpenter with R.L. Turner Corporation, dedicating over 40 years to his craft. His hands shaped countless homes and buildings., Don honorably served in the United States Army ...