All Obituaries

Norris Dee Smith, 92, of Pittsboro, Indiana, entered Eternal Glory into Jesus’ arms on September 24th, 2023. Norris, fondly known as Smitty, was born to Harry and Opal Smith on October 3rd, 1930, in Boone County, Indiana. After graduating from Lizton High School in 1948, Norris married his childhood sweetheart, Iramae (Ray) Smith from North Salem on October 2nd, 1949. He had an adventurous spirit from his childhood that lasted his entire life. He loved riding horses and motorcycles,...

George Oliver Hieston, 88 of Jamestown, Indiana, peacefully passed away in his home on September 22, 2023.  The following is an obituary written by George's loving family. George was born on November 19, 1934, in Lizton, Indiana, to Robert Kelcie and Mary (Storm) Hieston.  He graduated from Pittsboro High School and worked as a mechanic for Blank Chevrolet.  He the went into business for himself, starting Hieston Phillips 66, on East Main Street in Brownsburg, Indiana,...

James A. Vincent, 88 of Danville, Indiana, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023.  The following is an obituary written by his loving family. James (Jim) Allen Vincent was born May 29, 1935, in Whetstone, Kentucky. He peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023, in Danville, Indiana. He is the son of Fred and Sally Vincent. Jim was the middle child of thirteen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Sally Vincent and siblings, Ruth, Ira, Dollie, Ines, Thelma, Bennie,...

Mark Watkins, 64 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, September 15, 2023 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services.  All are encouraged to keep the Watkins family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 

John Shipley, 76 of Fortville, Indiana passed away peacefully, September 14, 2023, at Riverwalk Village, Noblesville.  The following is an obituary written by his loving family. John D. Shipley, First Sergeant (retired), was born October 25,1946, to Eugene (Jack) Shipley and Nevada (Cates) Shipley in Elizabethton, Tennessee.  He and his mother moved to Indiana in 1951, and never left, although he was a lifetime Tennessee fan.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force at 18...

Mary Jane (Nicely) Russell passed Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in her home.   She was born on July 24, 1937 in Advance, IN.   Shortly after graduating from New Winchester High School in 1955, she married Kyle Russell on May 21. She was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Gertrude (Hughes) Nicely, and loving husband, James Kyle Russell; brothers, Harry, James, Don, and Dee Nicely; and her sister,...

Anniece Belma Bryson Anniece Belma Bryson, formerly Anniece Wood, was born on June 1, 1935, in Jackson County. She peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, in Danville, Indiana. A loving and compassionate individual, Anniece's warm and caring nature endeared her to everyone she met. Anniece adored her family and found immense joy in being surrounded by their love. She cherished her childhood memories with her parents, Curtis Wood and Edith Hooper Wood, as well as her beloved...

  Constance Joan (Hardesty) Spurgeon Connie Spurgeon died unexpectedly September 8, 2023, at her home. She was born at home on May 4, 1940, in Bucktown, Indiana. Connie was the daughter of Virgil and Dorothy Hardesty. She graduated from Pleasantville High School and went on to beauty college where she became a beautician. Later, Connie married the love of her life, Don Spurgeon, from Linton, Indiana. The two were married in 1958. Surviving in addition to her husband, Don, is her...

Tom Dygert ended months of suffering on September 3, 2023 when he passed away at IU West Hospital with family at his side.  Thomas E. Dygert’s was a life very well lived, and he is now a participant of Heaven’s joy as one of its newest citizens. Tom was born to Alger and Myrl Dygert, the fifth of seven children, on October 30, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He grew up learning to work by way of paper routes and the creamery.  His love for motorized vehicles...

James M. Hall, 78 of Lizton, IN passed away peacefully in his home, August 31, 2023.  On June 27, 1945, the world became a brighter place.  James “Jim” Michael Hall was born to John Douglas and Julia ”Judy” Carol (Brown) Hall in Beech Grove, IN.  Jim passed peacefully on August 31, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three older brothers, Richard John, William, and John Douglas Hall II. He left behind his loving...