Obituaries

July 28, 1930-February 12, 2023 James H. Parks, 92, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2023. He was born in Holt County, NE on July 28, 1930. After graduating from Page High School, he joined the Air Force in 1950. While stationed in Spokane, WA, he met Theresa Manning. They married in…

November 26, 1961-February 11, 2023 Carol Louise Albright, 61 of Indianapolis, formerly of Carmel, slipped away peacefully at home Feb. 11, 2023 after persevering against cancer for nearly eight years.  She was born Nov. 26, 1961, in South Bend to the late Marilyn Sands Albright and Richard O. Albright who survives. The family moved to…

August 13, 1943-February 6, 2023 Susan S. Gorby, 79, died peacefully in the early morning of Feb. 6, 2023, surrounded by loving family, in Noblesville, where she resided. Mrs. Gorby was a lifelong learner whose love of books, particularly children’s literature and storytelling, inspired her professional and volunteer work in libraries. She held a Bachelor…

March 22, 1935-February 4, 2023 Philip Barkley, age 87, passed away at his home in Sheridan, Indiana on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2023. Born March 22, 1935, in Tipton, Indiana, he was the son of the late Theodore M. and Elizabeth F. (Skelton) Barkley. He was a 1954 graduate of Kokomo High School, and worked…

September 12, 1945-February 6, 2023 Paul Alan Achenbach, age 77, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away February 6, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 12, 1945 at Saint Petersburg, Florida to Paul Hoover and Glenda Bernardine (Brunk) Achenbach. During his younger years he grew up in the Jackson…

January 17, 1950-February 6, 2023 Rachel Eveleth (Wood) Merrill, 73, entered heaven on February 6, 2023. Known for her infectious smile and bubbly personality, Rachel loved to serve her community and was an avid genealogist and historian. She was passionate about her hometown of Westfield, IN and was so proud of her parents’ commitment to…

July 7, 1936-February 4, 2023 Patricia (Pat) Garrett Rooney, 86, entered heaven on February 4, 2023. Pat – also affectionately known as “Mrs. Pat” – was best known for never meeting a stranger. She loved meeting new people, learning everything about them, and connecting them with others. She’s recognized for her incredible advocacy of others,…

April 4, 1991- February 3, 2023 Sarah Elizabeth Martin, 31, took her last breath on Feb. 3, 2023, just a little over a year after being diagnosed with Angiosarcoma. She was born on April 4, 1991, to Toby Buck and Amy Buck. Mrs. Martin was a joy from her first breath. Her siblings Rachel, Levi…

February 2, 1974-January 25, 2023 Shawn Charles Hensley, 48, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on Feb. 2, 1974 in Galesburg, Illinois to Charles Hensley and Kimberly (Smith) Hensley. Mr. Hensley was very bright and accomplished and that enabled him to execute his dream job as…