All Obituaries

Jacob Kesel, 24, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Jacob is survived by his parents, Russel Kesel III and Melissa (Walker) Kesel of Franklin; his sister, Sarah Kesel; his half-brother, Russel Kesel IV; his grandparents, Russel and Gloria Kesel Jr., Robert and Gitta Ball, and Dennis Walker. A visitation will be Monday, March 25th from 12-2p.m. with a service immediately following at Jessen Funeral Home, 729 N. U.S. Hwy 31, Whiteland. Arrangements entrusted to...

James M. Fountain, 72, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born to the late Virgil and Catherine (Prather) Fountain on June 23, 1946 in Indianapolis. James married Suzanne (Shanks) Fountain on July 20,1968. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War from May of 1966 to July 4, 1968. He worked as a pipefitter for Eli Lilly Corporation for 34 years. James was a member of the Cluster Busters Hot Rod Club. James is survived by...

Jamie Robinette, 33, of Vincennes, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Jamie was born on June 7, 1985 to James and Diana (Bumberger) Robinette. Jamie attended Thursday Church in Vincennes, IN. and a 2004 graduate of Whiteland High School. Jamie was a loving mother, enjoyed crocheting, was devoted to her family, friends and would do anything for anybody. Jamie is survived by her mother, Diana (Bumberger) Robinette of Whiteland, IN; her son, Parker Robinette of Whiteland, IN; her...

James L. Roberts, 83, of Franklin, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born to Andrew and Cora (Bailey) Roberts on October 31, 1935 in Scott County, Indiana. James married his lifetime sweetheart, Mary (Bowman) Roberts on April 27, 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. James was a postman for 28 ½ years, retiring in 1991. He also worked for Indiana Eye Specialist for 22 years. He was a member of the Franklin Faith Chapel. He loved his family very...

Charles T. Smith, 79, of Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born to George and Charity (Daniels) Smith on January 1, 1940 in Harlan, Kentucky. Charles was a machine operator for L&E Engineering for 13 years. He previously worked for Switzer for 19 years. Charles was a great man of God. He dedicated his whole life to Him. Charles loved to go raccoon hunting. His church and family were a very important part of his life. Charles is survived by...

  Frances Ann (Short) Fiddler, Fran or Frannie to friends and family, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 11, 2019. Fran was born to Ralph H. Short and Johnye Mae (McGlocklin) Short on December 29, 1935. She grew up in Franklin. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1954. She worked at the Telephone Company in Franklin during high school. She was secretary to the Adjutant General in Indianapolis after high school. After marrying Norman R. Fiddler on June 15, 1963, she was a...

Grover Stone, 69, of Whiteland, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born to the late James and Cecelia (Armstrong) Stone on September 7, 1949 in Indianapolis. Grover worked as a custodian for Clark Pleasant School Corporation for 15 years, retiring in 2018. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed going fishing during the summers. Grover loved spending time with his family. His dogs held a very special place in his heart. Grover is survived by his wife, Cindy (Kelsay) Stone of Whiteland;...

Michael Connelly, 76, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. Michael was born on August 30, 1942 in Salamanca, NY to Bette Ehman Connelly and Robert Connelly.  He graduated from Ellicottville Central Highschool in upstate New York and served 4 years in the USAF at Ft. Bragg, N.C.  He retired from Snap-On Tools after 32 years of service beginning as a salesman and working up to a position of Field Service Manager and mentor to many new recruits.    Michael was...

Rita L. (Fant) Jones, 74, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born to Lindsey and Henrietta (Wright) Fant on September 30, 1944 in Tuscon, Arizona. Rita was an LPN for 35 years. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Rita loved listening to country music. She loved to go dancing. Rita spent her time gardening in the spring and summer. She loved planting flowers. Rita loved spending time with her family. Rita is survived by her children, Stephanie Harris of Whiteland,...

Carolyn Blackwell, 83, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born to Glen and Mary (Poole) Emery on May 26, 1935 in Indianapolis. Carolyn married her lifetime sweetheart, Earnest Blackwell on March 8, 1957 in Indianapolis. Carolyn spent her life being a homemaker. She was a very active person, she was always running about 100 miles an hour. She disliked sitting around. Carolyn loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. She loved her family very...