All Obituaries

Bruce L. Chappell, 73, although he lived in many places, he would always come back home to Sheridan; he passed away on February 23, 2024.  He was born to the late Wayne Chappell and Doris (Baird) Stultz on October 25, 1950, in Noblesville, Indiana. Bruce graduated from Sheridan High School, Class of 1969. Bruce was then called to serve in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War, at the time he was honorably discharge, he proudly served for nine years.   When he...

John R. Sheets, 77 of Whitestown, was called home on Thursday February 22, with his family by his side. He was born on January 8, 1947, to the late Arthur Burl and Dora Elizabeth (Pedigo) Sheets in Lebanon, Indiana. John graduated from Sheridan High School, Class of 1965, after graduating high school he went to work for Biddle Components in Sheridan.  John was called to serve in the United States Army in 1966, when he returned home from serving his country honorably, he returned to...

Dixie Gaynelle Watts was called home on February 4th, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1940, in Kokomo IN. Dixie's parents Earle and Doris, her two sisters Pat and Vicky proceeded her in death. Dixie graduated from Kokomo High School in the class of 1958. During her senior year she began training as a dental assistant with Dr. Mapes DDS. After graduation she continued working as a dental assistant and would return to the field throughout her life. During this time, she met her future...

Jennie Delilah (Corey) Kimmel, (87) of Noblesville, Indiana passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023 with her husband Jerry and daughters at her bedside. She was born on January 15, 1936, to the late Paul E. and Ancinohie E. (Smith) Corey in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Randolph East Meade High School in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania, Class of 1953. Later that same year on November 7, 1953, Jennie married the love of her life Jerome “Jerry” W. Kimmel also in Guys...

Billy W. Stone, age 85, a lifelong resident of Sheridan, answered the heavenly call on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Born on January 16, 1938, to the late Chester and Ethel (Brooks) Stone in Ekin, Indiana, Bill attended Sheridan High School, graduating with the Class of 1956. Following high school, he enlisted in the Army and, in December 1960, returned to the embrace of his high school sweetheart, Annetta (Ogle) Stone. The two exchanged vows at the Wesleyan Church on December 18th, 1960,...

Mabel A. (Hopkins) Clark, 83 of Noblesville passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 17, 1940, in Bartholomew County. Mabel’s parents Lloyd and Lillian (Brattain) Hopkins preceded her in death.  Mabel was a graduate from Sheridan High School, Class of 1958.   She met her husband while attending high school and she knew that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him and on October 6, 1957, in Sheridan; she...

Frederick “Fred” Kinkead 66, of Sheridan passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday November 9, 2023, in Noblesville. He was born on February 15, 1957, to the late Frederick and Julia (Rich) Kinkead in Lebanon, Indiana. Fred and Shirley met for the first time in first grade, and Fred would say that Shirley was his girlfriend. Shirley moved away and several years later she moved back, and her friend re-introduce them, but this time Fred had to be persistent, and...

Travis Blackledge 26, of Lebanon formerly of Sheridan Indiana; passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1996, to Dewayne and Regina (Woten) Blackledge in Noblesville, Indiana. Travis’s father Dewayne preceded him in death. Travis worked for Aurora Parts and Service Network as a heavy machine operator.   He was quite a musician playing the guitar and drums, and he loved being outdoors, he was an avid fisherman and looked forward to camping...

  Howard Davis, 96, of Sheridan, formerly of Indianapolis, was called home on Friday October 6, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1926, to the late Roy Vernon and Harriet Olive (Linkel) Davis in Indianapolis, Indiana. Howard was a graduate of Manual High School.  Soon after graduation his draft number was called to join his fellow Americans in World War 2.  He joined the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Winged Arrow Transport Ship and was awarded the Bronze...

  Larry M. Foulke, 86 of Sheridan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday September 11. He was born on April 7, 1937, to the late Russell and Hidreth (Williams) Foulke in Noblesville, Indiana. Larry was a graduate of Westfield High School, Class of 1955, after high school he attended Purdue University where he began studying Agriculture. After two years of college Larry joined the United States Army and proudly served his country. After returning home from...