Jeremy Ramsey Bargersville Jeremy Gene Ramsey, 43, of Bargersville, Indiana passed away on January 15, 2020. Jeremy was born on November 27, 1976 to Ronald Lee Ramsey, Jr. and the late Vicky Ramsey in Franklin, Indiana. He worked for a number of years as a plumber, but he will be remembered most for his love of the outdoors. He greatly enjoyed his many adventures deer hunting, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, and skiing. Above all, though, he was known for his great personality, being very…

Susan Ronk Susan M. Ronk, 76, of Frankin, Indiana entered into rest on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in Franklin, Indiana. Full Obit is pending at this time. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Union Christian Church, 1331 E 300 S, Franklin, Indiana with visitation from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home ~ Franklin Chapel Susan M. Ronk, 76, of Frankin, Indiana entered into rest on Tuesday, Janu…

Everett Grider Franklin Everett “Ray” Grider passed away January 9, 2020 in Franklin at the age of 87.  He was preceded in death by his siblings Edith Bernard, Dorthy Ballenger, Claude Grider, Tina “Tiny” Conner, Cordell Grider, Agnus Kean, John Grider, Robert Grider, Lela Ballenger and Roy Grider.  He had five children, Vonda, Patricia, Glen (deceased), Otha (deceased) and Tonya; four step-children, David, Mary, Laura and Daniel (deceased); ten grandchildren, Sean, Kiesha, Kara,……

Kathryn Elliott Indianapolis Kathryn Louise Elliott 78, of Indianapolis, passed away January 5, 2020 in Indianapolis.  Funeral Services for Kathryn Louise Elliott will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2020 at Jessen Funeral Home – Whiteland Chapel with Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.   Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens   Kathryn Louise Elliott 78, of Indianapolis, passed away January 5, 2020 in Indianapolis.  Funeral Services for Kathry…

Bettye Hicks Franklin, Indiana Bettye Carol (Perry) Hicks went to be with our Lord on January 7th, 2020. She perished in her Franklin home where she had lived since 1967. She was born to Gilbert and Sadie (Hume) Perry in their home in Birdie, KY on March 23, 1936. Bettye attended Marlowe Grade School and graduated from Anderson County High School in Lawrenceburg KY. She was baptized in a creek on Sept. 1st, 1946 to become a member of Corinth Christian Church in Birdie. She met David M. Hicks …

Teresa Haywood Teresa J. Haywood, 60, of Morgantown, passed away January 3rd, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. A native of Franklin, Indiana, Teresa was born August 23, 1959 to the late Donald Arthur Abbott and Judith Ann (Norman) Abbott, who survives. She was married to Kenneth Haywood who was the love of her life. Teresa was a member of Cottonwood Church in Brown County, she loved animals and fostered animals with Red Sky Rescue. She was instrumental in changing Brown County Animal She…

Theodore Dodge Theodore James Dodge, 68, of Franklin, Indiana passed away on January 6, 2020. Theodore was born in Rome, New York on December 13, 1951. At the time of his retirement, he was working as a Prep Cook for Bob Evans in Shelbyville, Indiana. However, those who loved him will remember him most as being a good man, watching golf, going fishing, shooting pool, and joining him on the annual camping trips that he so looked forward to. Theodore always put his family first, believing that …

Mark Rathz Mark Francis Rathz, 61, of Indianapolis passed away on December 31, 2019. Mark was born to the late Ernest and Frances Rathz in Indianapolis , Indiana . He worked as a machinist for Hurco Industries, Inc. for many years. He then worked for Melaun Industries, Inc. where he retired as president. Mark will be remembered most for his love of animals, friends and family. He enjoyed bowling, learning about and using computers, spending time with his dogs and performing random acts of kin…

Samuel Rutter Whiteland, Indiana Samuel David Rutter, 63, of Whiteland, Indiana entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Samuel was born on Monday, November 12th, 1956 to the late Virgil Earl Rutter and Betty Jeanne (Osborn) Rutter who survives.  Samuel loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He attended several different churches and always enjoyed helping to serve meals.  Survivors include his long time companion of twenty years and…

Timothy Carpenter Timothy Duwayne Carpenter, 61, of New Whiteland, entered into rest on December 27, 2019 in Indianapolis. A native of Clarksville, Tennessee, Timothy was born May 14, 1958 to the late Harvey J. Carpenter and Etha Ladd Carpenter. Timothy’s hobbies included fishing, shooting, camping, playing his guitar and singing. He also enjoyed openmic nights. He is survived by his spouse Sue Carpenter (Timothy) of New Whiteland, IN; three children, Shane Carpenter of OK, Lindsay Carpenter …

Donald Emerson Donald Curtis Emerson, 75, of Franklin, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 in Franklin, Indiana. Donald was born on Wednesday, February 23rd, 1944 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Vertice Emerson and Odra (Dick) Emerson. On Saturday, December 10, 1966, Donald married the love of his life Alma (Bowman) Emerson. Donald enjoyed Raccoon hunting and his beloved dog, Molly. He was a Kentucky Wildcats fan and liked sports. He loved spending time with and cooking for t…

James “Jim” Logsdon James “Jim” W. Logsdon, 83, of Franklin, Indiana entered into rest on Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Franklin, Indiana. Jim was born on Monday, October 19, 1936 to the late Virgil Logsdon and Lucy Jane (Reynolds) Logsdon. On Wednesday, July 29, 1964, Jim married the love of his life, Edna Brown. Jim was a proud farmer for many years in Shelby county, Indiana. He was interested in tractors, especially old tractors and John Deere. He enjoyed many things such as; pl…

Illa Cottrill Greenwood Illa Jean (Logsdon) Cottrill, 74, passed away Thursday Dec. 19, 2019 in Greenwood. Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday Dec. 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Jessen Funeral Home, Franklin Chapel, 197 E. Jefferson St.,  Franklin, Indiana. Visitation will be Friday Dec. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Full obituary to follow soon.   Illa Jean (Logsdon) Cottrill, 74, passed away Thursday Dec. 19, 2019 in Greenwood. Funeral service will be conducted on S…

Jo Wood Jo Helen Wood, 86, of Greenwood, Indiana entered into eternal rest on December 11th, 2019 at Bickford of Greenwood. Jo Helen was born on November 27th, 1933 in Portland, Tennessee to the late Henry Blankenship and Aulta (Clark) Blankenship. She was a 1952 graduate of Decatur Central High School. On November 30, 1952 she married the love of her life Joe Wood. They were married for 38 years. Jo Helen was a very dedicated wife and mother. She loved spending quality time with her children…

Lee Scrogham Lee A. Scrogham, 56, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on December 7, 2019. Full obit coming soon. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Rocklane Christian Church with visitation from 12:00 PM until time of service. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home – Whiteland Chapel Lee A. Scrogham, 56, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on December 7, 2019. Full obit coming soon. A memorial service is sc…

Brenda Burris Brenda Louise Burris, 64, of Ingalls, Indiana entered into rest on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Brenda was born on Wednesday, September 28, 1955 in Indianapolis, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Edwin Roger Higginbotham and Ruby Jean Glidewell. Survivors include her husband, William Edward Burris Jr.; her daughters, Shannon Burris, Mooresville, Melanie (Eduardo) Ulloa of Greenwood; her grandchildren, Kristian (Nathanael) Hunt, Breana Burris, Bailey Bellezza, Bryan Ullo…

Jo Helen Wood Jo Helen Wood, 86, of Greenwood, Indiana entered into eternal rest on December 11th, 2019 at Bickford of Greenwood. Jo Helen was born on November 27th, 1933 in Portland, Tennessee to the late Henry Blankenship and Aulta (Clark) Blankenship. She was a 1952 graduate of Decatur Central High School. On November 30, 1952 she married the love of her life Joe Wood. They were married for 38 years. Jo Helen was a very dedicated wife and mother. She loved spending quality time with her ch…

Johnathon Chandler Greenwood Johnathon Paul Chandler, 22, of Greenwood, Indiana was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Kelly and Anthony Chandler. Johnathon had a passion for landscaping from an early age that continued to be present throughout his life. As a child, John spent many days at a neighbor’s house helping to maintain various plants. Johnny became invested in learning about plants and began to landscape at his mother’s house. Hostas were an early favorite and with any extra money he h…

Mark Mize Mark Alan Mize, 51 of Greenwood, passed away December 6th, 2019 in Indianapolis. Mark was born October 28, 1968 in Franklin to Stephen Mize and Joyce (Meeks) Mize of Greenwood. Mark was a 1988 graduate of Greenwood High School. Mark was a self-employed painter, but he will be remembered most by those who loved him for the enjoyment he found in playing his guitar and singing. Mark was most at home outdoors and enjoyed going fishing, finding joy in experiencing the natural beauty of t…

Rev. John Cave Trafalgar Rev. John “Buddy” Cave of Trafalgar, Indiana went to be with the Lord in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, December 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on May 3, 1945 to the late John Daniel Cave and Florence Lee (Shipley) Cave. He was a lifetime resident of Trafalgar Indiana, where he met and married the love of his life, Barbara (Clayburn) Cave, on March 27th, 1964 at Midway Church in Brown County, Indiana. Though he retired from his wo…

J. Guadalupe Mares-Munoz New Whiteland Our beloved Lupe Mares passed away on December 5th, 2019. He was born and raised in Leon, Guanajuato, MEX, on September 22nd 1945. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosa M. Quintana-Mares. While in Mexico, he worked as an automobile mechanic and chauffeur. After immigrating to the U.S., he worked for his cousin’s firm installing swimming pools. He worked in the maintenance department at the Clark Pleasant School Corporation for 27 years until his retire…

Vercie Maggard Franklin, Indiana Vercie Elese (Birdwell) Maggard, 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2019. She passed peacefully at her home with family. She was a resident of Franklin. Vercie was born on September 7, 1942, in Moss, Tennessee, in Clay county. Her parents were Ulysses Birdwell and Versa (Cherry) Birdwell. She graduated in 1959 from Hermitage Springs High School in Tennessee. She married Donald Maggard on July 17, 1961, in Celina, Tennessee. They were married for …

Mary Gomez Mary Lou Gomez, 85, of Franklin, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was born October 10, 1934 in New Castle, IN to Elmer and Rose Cooper (Lawson). She married Gabriel Gomez on December 5, 1953 at Rocklane Church in Greenwood, IN.   Mary was a graduate of Clark High School. She loved traveling with Gabriel to warmer weather, spending time with her family, and cooking. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include her sons Anthony (Betty) Gome…

Jacqueline ” Jackie” Robinson Nashville Jacqueline “Jackie” Robinson, 59 of Nashville, Indiana passed away Nov. 26, 2019 in Nashville. She was born on Nov. 10, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Porter E. Brand and Betty J. (Floyd) Bannwart. Jackie enjoyed reading books, cooking and loved fishing. She was a member of Harmony Church in Brown County, Indiana. She is survived by her husband, William Robinson of Nashville, IN, two children, Rachell (Danny Russsell) Vasquez and Michelle (Jason)&…