Obituaries

Dec. 5, 1944 – Dec. 14, 2021 Sam Manis, 77, passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 14, 2021, at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Fla. He was born Dec. 5, 1944, in Anderson Ind., the son of Violet Ruth Raines and Sanford Monroe Manis. Mr. Manis graduated from Anderson High School, Class of…

Sept. 6, 1989 – Oct. 8, 2021 Shaun Aaron Slinkard, 32, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 8, 2021. He was born on Sept. 6, 1989, in Noblesville, Ind., to Steven D. Slinkard and Lori J. Clark McCarty. Mr. Slinkard worked as a deck hand in the Shrimp Boat industry. He was a…

June 23, 1942 – Dec. 21, 2021 Norman Jay Bailey, 79, Fishers, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1942 to Abrum and Dorothy (Rough) Bailey in Columbus, Ind. Mr. Bailey was a Right of Way Specialist for 46 years at various civil engineering firms before…

March 14, 1923 – Dec. 15, 2021 Edna Mae Hecht, 98, Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on March 14, 1923 to Henry and Carrie (Ackley) Stithem in Palco, Kan. Mrs. Hecht was an office worker, and later a computer operator for the…

Feb. 11, 1953 – Dec. 19, 2021 Elaine R. Skopelja, nee Noonan, 68, Westfield, passed away Dec. 19, 2021, in her home surrounded by loving family. She was born Feb. 11, 1953, in Hammond, Ind., to the late William Noonan and Anne Razumich. Mrs. Skopelja graduated from Highland High School in 1971 with top honors.…

Nov. 19, 2021 Dick Scull passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 19, 2021 at his home in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. at the age of 76 after a short battle with brain cancer.  Those who knew him well will remember his kindness, his ability to fix anything and his love of the outdoors. He will be…

Aug. 25, 1954 – Dec. 19, 2021 Mark Ryan, 67, Fishers, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born on Aug. 25, 1954 to Robert and Donna (Turner) Ryan in Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Ryan worked for 42 years for Citizens Thermal Energy, retiring as a supervisor. He was also involved…

Jan. 1, 1961 – Dec. 19, 2021 Richard A. Huber passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at the age of 60, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.   Mr. Huber was born Jan. 1, 1961 in Indianapolis to the late Robert L. Huber and Judith A. (Ferrin) Huber. He had…

May 15, 1941 – Dec. 19, 2021 William “Bill” Schellenbach II went to be with his Heavenly Father Dec. 19, 2021 after a rapidly progressing battle with Lewy body dementia. He passed peacefully at home with his beloved wife of 55 years by his side. Mr. Schellenbach was born in Ft. Wayne on May 15,…

July 17, 1936 – Dec. 18, 2021 Wanda Fay Higginbotham, 85, Cicero, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1936 in Frankton, Ind. Mrs. Higginbotham worked for Firestone and enjoyed puzzles, painting crafts, and working with her flowers. She enjoyed taking care of her children and…