Obituaries

September 21, 1928 – Monday, February 7, 2023 Bessie “Betty” Jean Dunson, 94, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on September 21, 1928, in East Saint Louis, Illinois to Roger and Bessie (Reeder) Brooks. She was a graduate of Anderson High School.…

January 27, 1940 –Monday, February 20, 2023 Robert Roy “Bob” Rayle, Jr., age 83, passed away at his home in Sheridan, Indiana, with his family by his side on Monday morning, February 20, 2023. Born January 27, 1940, in Sheridan, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert Roy Rayle, Sr. and Viva L.…

March 13, 1936 –Friday February 17, 2023 Frederick Walter “Fred” Kinkead, age 86, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Friday afternoon, February 17, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Westfield. Born March 13, 1936, in Boone County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Clyde and Minnie (Parks) Kinkead. After his years at Sheridan High School…

August 18, 1931 –Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Patrick R. Kelly, 91, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Noblesville. He was born on August 18, 1931 to Robert and Ann (McDonald) Kelly in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War in the…

November 30, 1940-February 15, 2023 Linda McWilliams, 82, of Westfield, IN, formerly of Ten Mile, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. She was born Nov. 30, 1940 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, daughter of Ralph and Marjorie (Fuller) Marx. After several years working at Goettle Construction, Linda retired, which allowed her more time to enjoy…

January 21, 1951-February 15, 2023 David Joseph James, 72, of Westfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 after his battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 21, 1951 to William and Eva (Roby) James in Noblesville. David was a 1969 graduate of Noblesville High School. He worked…

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…