All Obituaries

Maurice Ray Downing, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away October 3, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 11, 1944 in Danville, IL, son of Oscar and Edna (Judy) Downing, Jr. As a US Army veteran, Maurice served 23 years active duty, in which he volunteered for 3 tours in Vietnam from 1966-1970. During his service, Maurice visited many interesting and unique places. Following active duty, he chose to continue his military career serving in many other roles. After...

Richard Floyd Harris, 87, Of Whitestown, IN, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born December 23, 1933 in Findlay, OH to Floyd Ruhl and Ruth Louise Gordon Harris. He was a graduate of Findlay High School, OH. Richard was a proud veteran of the US Navy where he served on the USS Orion receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Richard was employed with RCA (now Thomson Consumer Electronics) as a Department Supervisor, Engineer and Machinist before retiring after 35 years. He...

Mary Ann (Pecar) Apple, 63, of Danville, passed away February 27, 2021. She was born July 31, 1957 in Indianapolis, daughter of Robert and Helen (Pflum) Pecar. Mary Ann grew up on a farm in Danville and attended grade school at St. Malachy in Brownsburg and Avon High School. Mary Ann lived the better part of her adult life on the banks of Lake Van Bibber in Greencastle, IN. Her love for animals was unlimited. Once, she even stopped interstate traffic on I-465 to rescue an injured...

Elizabeth Bolyard, 83, of Plainfield, passed away December 27, 2020.  She was born March 1, 1937 in Welch, WV, daughter of the late Norris and Margaret (Johnson) Bennett. Liz was a graduate of Nicholas County High School in Summersville, WV.  She completed studies in Transportation Management at Ball State University. After more than 20 years, Liz retired from Consolidated Freightways in traffic and freight management.  She was a longtime member of Delta Nu Alpha, an...