Jerald Lee Turley, 82, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born April 30, 1944, in Mooresville, IN to Harold D. and Mildred E. (Plummer) Turley. Jerry attended Mooresville High School and worked as an Auto Mechanic at Indiana Boy’s School from 1976 to 1991. He also became owner and operator of J.R. Drilling water wells from 1990 to 2007. In the late 1960’s, Jerry volunteered at the Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department from late 1960 to ...

Deborah A. Brill was born on June 20, 1953, to the late Mr. Robert and Norma Mae Barnes. Deborah passed away on August 26, 2026.  She was a graduate of Emmerich Manual High School and retired after 30 years as a phlebotomist.  Deborah was a member of Southwest Church of the Nazarene.  Deborah was a loving and devoted woman whose life was centered around her faith in God and her love for her family. She cherished the time spent with those she loved and found great joy in ...

LARRY CARLYLE HURST Larry Carlyle Hurst who died August 25, 2026, was born at the Putnam County Hospital, Greencastle, on October 13, 1938, to Cecil Carlyle and Bessie Henry Hurst. Larry graduated from Greencastle schools in 1956. As a member of the GHS FFA Dairy Judging Team, he traveled to the nationals in 1955 where they placed 2nd. In 1956 he won High Individual Judge and the National Championship with a three-man GHS team.  He attended the Purdue Agricultural Short Course in ...

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 ...