Obituaries

December 11, 1940-October 27, 2022 Frederick C. Thatcher, 81, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 at his home. He was born on Dec. 11, 1940 to Harold and Emma (Groh) Thatcher in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thatcher earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago. He then earned his…

July 8, 1936-October 21, 2022 Donna Belle Eason Prater, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana gained her Angel wings Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 surrounded by all her children, during a short stay in NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 8, 1936 to the late Theadore & Thelma (Butts) Eason of Ash Flat,…

August 24, 1946-October 28, 2022 Donald Ray Gilliatt, 76, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Oct. 28, 2022. He was born on Aug. 24, 1946, in Bedford, Ind., and resided most of his life in Noblesville. Mr. Gilliatt graduated from Westfield High School and had an apprenticeship in metalworking and fabrication. He…

January 29, 1945-October 29, 2022 Sam Gibbons, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born on Jan. 29, 1945 to Carl and Mary Ann (Roe) Gibbons in Putnam County, Ind. Mr. Gibbons proudly served in the United States Army and Indiana National Guard.…

June 5, 1949-October 27, 2022 Terry Alan Crago, 73, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 5, 1949 to Robert and Betty (White) Crago in Muncie, Ind. Mr. Crago proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a system electrical engineer for…

May 5, 1984-October 26, 2022 Michael James Brown, J.D., 38, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Fishers. He was born on May 5, 1984 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Brown was the Director of Operations for IDEM. He also served as the Legislative Affairs Director for Indiana Department of Education…

June 11, 1936-October 24, 2022 Ruth Moorhous, 86, of Indianapolis, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. She was born June 11, 1936 in Lowell, IN to Matthew and Ruth (Vallee) Theis. Survivors include her two sons Greg (Kathy) and Scott (Deana Stewart); daughter-in-law Cathie; 7 grandchildren; 6…

October 12, 1942-October 20, 2022 Karen Sue (Rice) Jones, 80 of Celina, Tenn., and formerly of Sheridan, joined her late husband Gene on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. She was born on Oct. 12, 1942 to the late Bill and Viola (Showalter) Rice in Noblesville, Indiana. Mrs. Jones enjoyed talking and meeting new people; she worked…

September 27, 1973-October 22, 2022 Brad Scott Hill, 49, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel. He was born on Sept. 27, 1973 to Bill and Nancy (Hall) Hill in Muncie, Ind. For 6 years, Mr. Hill worked for SMC and attended church regularly. He enjoyed…