Obituaries

March 30, 1962-October 24, 2022 Michael John Formato, 60, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. He was born on March 30, 1962 to Rocco and Kathryn (Weibler) Formato in Tampa, Fla. Mr. Formato graduated from State University of NY…

Aug. 25, 1989-October 21, 2022 Dreana Sparks, 33, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2022 in Carmel. She was born on Aug. 25, 1989 in Daytona Beach, Fla. to mother Donna Sparks and was raised in Peru, Ind. Described as sweet-natured, down-to-earth, and full of laughter, Ms. Sparks was a friend to every person that…

October 3, 1930-October 18, 2022 Joann Ruth Conover, 92, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. She was born on Oct. 3, 1930, to Ray and Cleta Thornburg, in Williamson, West Virginia. Mrs. Conover was a homemaker but also held many positions in secretarial, bookeeping and receptionist capacities throughout her life. She was…

May 12, 1943-October 21, 2022 James Albert Bellamy, 79, of Cicero, passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 12, 1943 to Samuel and Ruby (Russell) Bellamy in Bonnie Blue, Virginia. Mr. Bellamy was a proud military veteran. He served in the regular Army in Company A, 709th…

October 19, 1940-October 22, 2022 Judith Elaine Alsop, 82, of Carmel, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at Wellbrooke of Carmel. She was born on Oct. 19, 1940 to Walter and Virginia (Evans) Hall in Mays, Indiana. Mrs. Alsop graduated from Mays High School in 1958, attended Indiana University and worked for Indiana Bell.…

June 23, 1964-October 19, 2022 Joseph Paul Druckemiller, 58, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1964 to the late Oris and Esther (Winters) Druckemiller in Van Wert, Ohio. Mr. Druckemiller served with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) for 28 years, in both the…

June 9, 1941-October 20, 2022 Annabel Brooks, 81, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 9, 1941 to Charles and Gertie (Story) Boatwright in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Mrs. Brooks was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, bowling, gardening, and watching game shows on the Game Show Network,…

May 6, 1984-October 16, 2022 Amber Elizabeth Miller, 38, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 6, 1984 to Larry and Rebecca (Conlon) McCauley in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Miller loved arts and crafts, painting, spending time together as a family, and laughing. She had…

May 24, 1945-October 12, 2022 Billy Mack Young, 77, of Westfield, passed away on Oct. 12, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1945, to Dearil and Tennie (Hensley) Young in Dayton, Tenn. Mr. Young served honorably in the 39th Field Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division, US Army. While stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany, he met and…

May 23, 1930-October 16, 2022 Sarah Jane (Taylor) Waitt, age 92, formerly of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, October 16, 2022, at the home of her daughter and son in law, Marylee and David Pound, where she had been living since May. She was born on May 23, 1930 to Mrs. Kathryn Taylor…