Obituaries

May 9, 1935 – December 30, 2025 Loren E. Schmierer was born in Lodi, Calif., in 1935. He was raised by his parents, Ted and Elsie, on a vineyard until…

February 26, 1963 – January 1, 2026 Michael Ray Bassett, 62, Danville, Ind., died peacefully at home in front of his roaring fireplace on New Year’s Day with his wife,…

December 9, 1932 – November 6, 2025 Mary E. Hazlett, 92, Noblesville, formerly of Valparaiso, Ind., passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born December 9, 1932, in Hebron,…

April 28, 1963 – January 4, 2026 Stephen Robert Pearcy, 62, Indianapolis, was born on April 28, 1963, in Albuquerque, N.M. Steve passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026,…

September 18, 1934 – January 4, 2026 John William (Bill) Ernst, 91, Carmel, passed away January 4, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1934, in Washington, Mo. Bill was…

June 13, 1940 – January 1, 2026 Howard “Howie” Laurence Householder, 85, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Noblesville. He was born on June…

August 15, 1953 – January 1, 2026 Linda Kay Scruggs, 72, Carmel, died January 1, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1953, in Louisville, Ky., to the late Frank…

June 8, 1945 – December 31, 2025 Charlene “Meanie” Whitworth, 80, Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 8, 1945, to…

August 31, 1945 – December 23, 2025 Stephen “Steve” B. Crow, 80, Syracuse, Ind., passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1945, to Maurice…