All Obituaries

Larry Joe Stout, 78, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 in Franklin, Indiana. Larry was born on September 20, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Glen (Owens) Stout. Larry proudly served in the US Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed at GM Truck & Bus and worked as a welder mechanic for 36 years until his retirement in 2004. Larry was a true handyman around the house and enjoyed working on his cars and doing yard...

Roberta F. (Harkins) Burton, 82, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Franklin, Indiana. Roberta was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 9, 1938 to Frank and Emma Harkins. Roberta was employed at Regency Place and worked as a nurse aide for 20 years until her retirement in 2000. She was well respected at her job and was known for how caring she was toward others. Roberta was a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother. Her greatest joy in life...

Andrew G. Blackwell, 33, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Andrew was born on August 21, 1987 in Franklin, Indiana to Tim Hall and Marta Blackwell. Andrew was employed at Koorsen Environmental Services and worked as a lead tech for one year. He had a passion for music and was a talented guitar player. He always loved going to see his favorite bands perform in concert. Andrew also enjoyed skateboarding and making art. Andrew is...

Paul Amos Downey, 89, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Greenfield, Indiana. Paul was born on May 25, 1931 in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Amos Carl Downey and Mary Marie (Davison) Downey. Paul married the love of his life, the late Gladys Leora (Cuskaden) Downey, on June 23, 1951 in Shelbyville, Indiana. They were married for 68 wonderful years. Paul was employed as a supervisor of bread and milk route sales from 1951 to 1963 and then became a truck...

Dorene Pauline Grant-Roberts, 98, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away at her residence on February 23, 2021. Dorene was born on June 21, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Paul and Pauline Magdalene (Ries) Grant.  Dorene married the love of her life, Ronald Roberts, on February 10, 1973 in Long Beach, California. They were married for 48 wonderful years.  Dorene worked as a registered nurse for 25 years. She loved to dance and was a square dancer in Indiana for many years....

Garry L. Hook Sr., 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Garry was born on January 4, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Delbert and Ruby (Hulen) Hook. Garry married the love of his life, Susan (Allen) Hook, on July 1, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana. They were married for 25 wonderful years. Garry was employed by the State of Indiana and worked as a parking attendant for a State parking garage for 15...

Lela Joyce (Brown) Puckett, 91, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Greenwood, Indiana. Lela was born on September 29, 1929 in Kentucky to the late Jessie Monroe and Ethel (Williams) Brown. Lela had a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Greenwood, where she taught Sunday school for many years.   Lela is survived by her son, Donald Kevin Puckett of Franklin, Indiana; her two grandchildren,...

Patricia Ann (Joseph) Gonterman, 64, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Patricia was born on March 17, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ira Joseph Sr. and Margaret (O’Haver) Joseph.  Patricia was employed as a deli and bakery manager for 25 years.  Patricia was a wonderful cook and loved to bake her favorite recipes for her friends and family. She enjoyed completing sudoku puzzles and taking vacations to...

Jason D. Mattison, 43, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jason was born on December 28, 1977 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Glennis Mattison and Deborah (Boggs) Rouse.   Jason was a sports fan at heart. He loved to watch The Indianapolis 500 and root for his favorite football team, the Miami Hurricanes. Jason also enjoyed listening to his favorite songs and music. Jason is survived by his parents, Glennis and Deborah, and his two...

Debra Christine Walton passed away on February 15, 2021, at age 65. Christy was a loving wife and mother of three. She was also a loyal daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Christy was born in June of 1955, to Thomas and Cecelia (Powell) Hostrup. She grew up on Old Smith Valley Road and graduated from Center Grove High School in 1973. She attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho and later earned her LPN certification from Indiana Central College.  In 1978, she married Mark Ree Walton...