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Lester "Muttie" Fleener, 83, of Home Place, passed away December 11, 2018.  He was born in Morgantown on March 18, 1935, son of Lester E. and Florence L. Zook Fleener. Muttie, along with his dad, drove a dump truck hauling gravel for more than 4 years.  He then worked at J&L Steel, Indianapolis on the assembly line and the large cranes. Later, Muttie worked for the American Fabrication driving a semi-truck, traveling several states including Louisiana and...

Charles E. Russell, 83 of Carmel, passed away December 10, 2018.  He was born on April 15, 1935 in Indianapolis, to Charles M. Russell and Frances A. Stoll Russell.  Charles attended Howe High School, followed by Butler University, where he graduated with a B.A. in 1957.  He later obtained his M.A. in 1960 from Indiana University.  While in school, Charles worked at the U.S. postal service as a mail carrier during the summer.  He started his teaching career at...

Rickie L. Frederick, 58, of Brownsburg, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away December 9, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis July 4, 1960, son of William E. Frederick and Bonnie F. Law Frederick Trowbridge. Rickie was known as a very good and kindhearted man. He loved all animals, and everything related to Native American. Due to health concerns, Rickie retired from McFarling Foods in March 2018, where he had worked for 19 years. In addition to his mother, Rickie was preceded in death by...

At the age of 96, Amy passed away while peacefully sleeping on December 6, 2018. She is cherished by her four surviving children: Robert Eugene Huston, Tyanne May Smock, Jeffrey Lee Huston, and Jeri Jay Huston. Amy was especially proud of her 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Amy enjoyed a 69-year marriage with her husband, Irvin Huston Jr. (now deceased), a WWII Navy veteran. They raised their children in Wabash, IN while running an HVAC company. As...

It is with great sadness that the family of Roberta Jean Ellison announces her passing on December 2, 2018, at the age of 89. Born on April 24, 1929 in Lee County, Virginia, Roberta spent her childhood years in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. The youngest of four children, Roberta was the baby of the family and always treasured as such. From her mother she inherited her love of flowers and nature. She was a lifelong gardener, and especially enjoyed cardinals and hummingbirds. Roberta cherished...

Surrounded by his family, December 2, 2018, Larry W. Isley, age 74, left his earthly home to the enter the gates of heaven.   Born June 24, 1944 in Taylor, Texas Larry was raised in Indiana by Paul and Nighel (True) Isley.   Larry was a 1962 graduate of Carmel High School.  He was quite the athlete, earning 10 Varsity Letters in football, basketball, track and field.  After becoming the all-time leading scorer, Larry became a member of the Hamilton County 1000 Point...

Robert E. Moore, 77, of Cicero, passed away December 1, 2018.  He was born in Noblesville on September 28, 1941, son of Robert L. and Martha G. Smeltzer Moore. Bob was raised on a farm in Westfield where he enjoyed working with animals and livestock.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Viet Nam. On September 2, 1978, Bob and Denise Phillips were married. They shared a love for animals and through the years fostered and transported animals from different shelters and...

Lee Mohs, 82 of Carmel, passed away November 26, 2018.  He was born on November 6, 1936 in Cold Spring, MN, son of Leander and Hildegarde Iten Mohs. Lee was a 1953 graduate of St. Boniface High School in Cold Spring, MN.  He was a US Navy veteran and was stationed on the USS Des Moines and sailed the world.  Lee then continued his education at St. Cloud State College, graduating in 1962. Lee had an extensive 25 years career with the Federal Government in the Internal Revenue...

Coralyn E. Abell, 91 of Franklin, formerly of Carmel, was called to her heavenly home November 26, 2018.  She was born in Syracuse, NY on December 3, 1926, daughter of Merrill A. and Dorothy H. Dennis Jaquith. Coralyn was a 1945 graduate of Blodgett Vocational High School. She was a Bookkeeper for Gates Homestead Farms for several years. On June 12, 1948, Coralyn married the love of her life, Robert Abell in Syracuse, NY.  She returned to work at Gates after her 5 children were...

Glenn George Burris, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on January 5, 1946. Glenn was a hard worker, particularly working and repairing cars.  He was a handy man and could fix most things.  Glenn enjoyed watching old western movies as well as war time movies. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Burris. Survivors include his children; Brian (Rebecca) Burris of Crescent Springs, KY,...