All Obituaries

Deborah S. Long, 67 of Avon passed away May 16, 2019.  Deborah was born January 24, 1952 in Washington, Indiana to John and Marcella Mackey.  Deborah was retired from the Indianapolis Public School district where she was a special education teacher for over 30 years.  She was also a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church and also was active in AMVETS.  She is survived by her husband, Gregory Long; brother, James (Peggy) Mackey; step children, Jeffery Phillip...

Mary L. (Applegate) Petty, 84 of Plainfield passed away May 16, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Petty; son, James Petty; sister, Jean Caffery.  Mary retired from Plainfield High School where she was employed as a cafeteria worker for 28 years.  She is survived by her sons, David (Peggy) Petty, Steve (Laura) Petty; daughter, Jo Ann (Jeff) Harpold; 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mary are 12pm Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the...

Cecil Earl Hixon, 69 of Indianapolis passed away May 12, 2019 at his home.  He was born June 21, 1949 to Clyde and Irene Hixon, who have preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Delilah and Olivia Hixon, and his sister, Patsy Ellis.  Survivors include his wife, Anita Garrett; sons, Tracey Hixon, Robert (Dawnna) Hixon; step children, Andrea Grapko, James Garrett; sisters, Faye Hall, Sue Babe Burchfield; brothers, Robert and Keith Hixon;...

Patsy Ann Ellis, 72 of Indianapolis passed away May 11, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born September 27, 1946, in Little Rock, AR to the late Clyde Hixon and Irene Browers.  She is the loving and devoted mother of Christina (Glen) Dallmann, Johnny (Maddy) Johnson, Deann Howard, Tiffney Johnson; Proud grandmother of Brandon, Danyell, Drew, Ry'lee, Xavia, Tyler, Mykia, Emily, Lareissa, Elizabeth, Nevaeh; Great grandchildren, Brandon (Super Bubby), Lyla, Leeland,...

Miguel Ochoa Ibanez, 84 of Indianapolis died April 26, 2019.  He was born May 20, 1934 in Nogales Coneto de Comonfort, Durango, Mexico.  A funeral mass is scheduled for 2pm Thursday, May 2, 2019 at St. Patrick Catholic Church.  Friends may visit with the family from 4pm-9pm Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Usher Funeral Home.  Burial will take place at a later date in Nogales Coneto de Comonfort, Durango, Mexico.   Miguel Ochoa Ibáñez, 84 de...

Maria De Los Angeles Velasco Bazan, 51 of Indianapolis passed away May 1, 2019 at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital.  She is survived by her companion, Carlos Javier Davadi; sons, Noe Solis, Bryant Javier Davadi, Carlos Javier Davadi; parents, Jose Ricardo Valasco Lopez and Victoria Bazan Rios; brothers and sisters, Victor Valasco Bazan, Daniel Velasco Bazan, Ricardo Velasco Bazan, Araceli Velasco Bazan, Josefina Velasco Bazan, Celia Velasco Bazan; grandchildren, Noel Solis, Darius...

Jim Heckman, 59 of Indianapolis passed away April 22, 2019.  Jim was born July 22, 1959 in Indianapolis to William and Betty Heckman who have preceded him in death.  He had worked as a pre press technician for many years in the Indianapolis area.  He was currently employed as a night stocker at the Speedway Kroger store.  Jim enjoyed metal detecting and was a supporter of the Indianapolis Humane Society.  He is survived by his son, Jonathan (Dawnielle) Heckman;...

Luis Mario Martinez Hernandez, 22 of Indianapolis, passed away April 21, 2019.  Funeral services for Luis are 4:30pm Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Usher Funeral Home.  Burial will take place in Moctezuma, San Luis Potosi. Mexico at a later date. Luis Mario Martínez Hernández, 22 de Indianápolis, falleció el 21 de abril de 2019. Los servicios funerarios para Luis son las 4:30 pm del jueves 25 de abril de 2019 en la funeraria Usher. El entierro quiere...

Susan Deborah (Slocum) Clark-Ethridge, 76 of Indianapolis passed away April 19, 2019.  She was born March 4, 1943 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Ethridge and her sister, Margaret Joan (Slocum) Guy.  She is survived by her son, Jim Popp. There are no services or calling.  Usher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at usherfuneralhome.com

Dillard Rice, 70 of Indianapolis passed away April 12, 2019 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis,  He was born February 22, 1949 in Cookeville, Tennessee to Herb and Verda Rice.  Dillard worked as a tire technician in the trucking industry.  He was preceded in death by his son, Dillard Wayne Rice.  Survivors include spouse, Wanda Rice; son, Bobby Rice; daughter, Jamie Lafever; brother, Hillard Rice; grandchildren, Megan (Daniel) Gentry, Jeremy Lafever, Jalen Rice,...