Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis 1951 to Larry and Betty (Snow) Gentry in Kokomo Dave retired as a history and PE teacher for 37 years at Tri Central High School and was involved with numerous school activities from sports teams to clubs Simon the Apostle Catholic Church and loved to travel Dave liked to stay busy by tinkering and fixing things and Bryan (Kate) Lord; ten grandchildren; and siblings he was preceded in death by his first wife Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday 2025 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary Visitation will be from 11:00 am to the time of service at the funeral home Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Fishers The family would like to request planters that would help keep Dave's memory alive Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (WISH) — A combination of factors has led to the closing of a McCordsville brewing company with the final day on New Year’s Eve Scarlet Lane Brewing Co. located on Depot Street just northwest of West Broadway beyond the railroad tracks according to information on its Facebook page Scarlet Lane’s Beech Grove facility closed last week and it’s listed as “temporarily closed” online Eilise Lane, the owner, operator and head brewer, said in a social media post on Thursday that interest has been expressed in the 4-acre site and its buildings and equipment in McCordsville and the overall market led to the Scarlet Lane Brewing (SLB) team’s decision to sell “We will get more sentimental in our posts as we get closer to our final service but we want you to know that McCordsville means so much to me and the SLB team that I can’t put it all into words Being a part of the town’s explosive growth over the last 10+ years has been extraordinary and makes my heart happy that we contributed to the town’s next chapter.” The McCordsville building also contains Trax BBQ which went on a break for the holidays earlier this week The Hancock County town of McCordsville, which state records show has grown by 2,300 residents to more than 11,200 since the 2020 Census is about a 25-minute drive northeast of downtown Indianapolis Zaire Franklin held an official grand opening for the Rita’s Italian Ice he now owns in McCordsville.  It’s a place the Colts linebacker has fond memories of as a kid.  whether it was a warm day or something to enjoy with my family,” said Franklin where can we get Rita’s from?’ and he said there’s not many of them around that’s what sparked the whole venture,” said Eric Taylor Taylor has known Franklin since he was a kid “I’ve known Zaire since he was 9 years old we became very close over those years,” said Taylor The two are sharing a piece of Franklin’s childhood with the community that cheers him on but also making sure he’s set up for life after football “You’re only in the league for a certain amount of time and in all actuality for the amount of time he’s been in the league some people don’t spend half that amount of time,” said Taylor Franklin is entering his eighth year with the Colts he’s started a nonprofit and been an ambassador for women’s flag football my goal was always to have a business outside of what I was going to do it’s inspirational to not only my teammates but other guys I know coming in the league just to know that you can play at a high level on the football field but still pursue your career goals off the field,” said Franklin “We always talk like Zaire can roll out of bed and play football So right now we’re trying to set up things so that once football is over he can continue to grow his community because he’s very big in his community,” said Taylor Franklin has learned what it takes to start a business “I’ve learned a lot of lessons in leadership throughout my time in the NFL you’re trying to create a team and that comes with set principles (WISH) — A man was sentenced Friday to 44 years in the Indiana Department of Correction after being convicted in connection with a violent home invasion and shooting in McCordsville a Hancock County jury returned a guilty verdict after less than an hour of deliberation Brandon Lee Cunningham was convicted of burglary ad robbery resulting in serious bodily injury Court documents revealed that the in the early hours of Dec Cunningham and another masked assailant unlawfully entered the residence of a local business owner The intruders demanded money before shooting the local business owner and fleeing the scene The victim was discovered outside his home with two gunshot wounds “This was a violent crime that left a member of our community seriously injured We are grateful for the work of the McCordsville Police Department providing us the evidence needed to achieve this outstanding result It was a lengthy and difficult investigation  Deputy Prosecutors Melissa Lewis and David Ostendorf We are proud to hold this defendant accountable under the law and to restore a sense of safety for the victim and our community.” 1942 to Edgar Eugene and Alice Maxine (Lane) Burris in Noblesville Joe proudly served in the United States Army with the 18th Artillery He worked in the concrete business for many years and attended Calvary Christian Fellowship and is in the Noblesville High School Hall of Fame The Burris Family has entrusted Randall & Roberts Funeral Home with Joe's care Memorial contributions may be made to Tony Etchison Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, 615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or https://etch21.com/ 2025 at Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville 1946 to Eugene and Mildred (Stewart) Matthews in North Little Rock Jerry had a career of over twenty years at Amax Coal Company serving in various managerial positions Jerry was hired to begin the Office of Industrial Experience for the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University He was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church and served as an elder in several churches sports (esp baseball) and looking for rocks and gems Kacey Matthews and Kelly (Kenneth) McCain; sister-in-law 2025 from 2:30-3:30 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church Memorial contributions may be made to:  Purdue Alumni Association at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis 1953 to Thomas and Helen (Sessoms) Cunningham in Madison which was a common theme throughout the tapestry of her life Linda received her degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin -Madison Her extraordinary talents brought joy to many people who heard her sing or participated in one of her choirs or musical productions She dedicated many years to Fishers United Methodist Church as their Choir Director traveling and spending time with family and friends.  Linda’s passion extended beyond her musical talents as the founder and subsequent director of Come to Me Food Pantry at Fishers United Methodist Church in 2007 Her legacy of volunteerism and supporting those in need is evidenced by the 3.5 million pounds of food that has been distributed since the pantry’s inception Linda led a group of devoted volunteers who coordinated the collection of food from various businesses and service groups throughout the community The pantry’s impact has been profound Steve Williams; the mother that raised her and Jennifer Williams; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; her sister Kelly (Jeff) Bybee and their children Nick and Heather and her brother Brad (Meghan) Cunningham and their sons Thomas (Maya) and Will Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Come To Me Food Pantry at Fishers United Methodist Church, 9691 East 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037 (https://www.cometomefoodpantry.org).  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pro Bowl player Zaire Franklin has opened a new Rita’s Italian Ice location in McCordsville bringing a taste of Philadelphia to his new home city The opening event featured free Italian ice for the first 50 attendees creating a festive atmosphere despite the weather “The Indianapolis community has supported me nonstop,” Franklin said reflecting on his journey from a seventh-round pick to a Pro Bowl player expressed his excitement about bringing a piece of his childhood to Indianapolis He recalled fond memories of visiting Rita’s after sports games back home The new Rita’s location is not only a business venture but also a way for Franklin to give back to the community that has supported him throughout his career “Being able to give back and help create opportunities is special,” he said Franklin emphasized the importance of building a culture and creating a sense of ownership within the business drawing parallels to his leadership on the football field When asked about his favorite Rita’s order Franklin recommended the Swedish fish flavor and a mix of blue raspberry and mango with custard on top Franklin’s new venture in McCordsville is set to bring joy and opportunities to the community continuing his positive impact both on and off the field It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey Alan Witt announce he passed away comfortably on September 18 Jeff was a loving husband and a spectacular dad that has left a legacy of love He had an entrepreneurial side to him early as a teen He followed his father into the apartment management business then started his own cable contracting company that exceeded over 30 years Jeff’s hobbies were motorcycle riding He was passionate about watching and attending all sports He was a music enthusiast and food connoisseur.  Jeff was a dedicated man in all aspects of his life He was a faithful friend and a hard working individual that was known for his compassionate nature He was always ready to lend a helping hand or cheer you up Jeff’s personality brought warmth and joy to everyone he encountered and his passing will be mourned deeply by everyone who knew and loved him Jeff’s memory will remain in the hearts of his family friends and all those who were honored to have had the privilege of knowing him Jeff is survived by his loving wife Linda (Hickerson) Witt of 30 years sister Pamela (Witt) Muntz and a large extended family.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents A celebration of life will be held on Friday October 18 Indiana Funeral Care - Indianapolis Chapel MCCORDSVILLE — The town of McCordsville has grown from fewer than 1,000 residents in 1990 to about 10,000 today The town's police department is about to grow as well The McCordsville Police Department is moving from its space in town hall to a standalone headquarters near the McCord Square development and Mount Comfort Road The police department hosted an open house through the new building on Monday and estimates it will move in next month Chief Paul Casey said the headquarters has 18,000 square feet more than ten times the amount of space the department has in McCordsville Town Hall The police department was founded in 1988 and Casey has been a part of the department for nearly its entire existence He said the new headquarters is needed to recruit new officers while the town continues to boom "I like to say we are prepared today for it," Casey said we continue the need to recruit and this will be a great tool to show everyone that we're ready to take those applicants and get the people we need to run the department effectively." the police department has 19 full-time officers and the capacity to hire three more Scarlet Lane Brewing will pour its last pint New Year's Eve as the brewery closes its original and last remaining location Owner Eilise Lane cited unexpected health concerns general market challenges and the need for unexpected construction at the McCordsville venue for the closure Scarlet Lane will be open every day with its usual hours through the end of the year "This is not something we had planned on or hoped we would ever have to do we are exploring current interest in our property and that coupled with sudden health changes we decided it was best to move forward in this direction and focus solely on this goal." Lane opened her flagship brewery at 7724 Depot St pairing her inclination for Pacific Northwest-style beers with her love of all things horror Self-billed as "the official beer of horror," Scarlet Lane steadily expanded into Indianapolis' Near Northside neighborhood But facing a series of challenges including unexpected renovations pandemic-related financial difficulties and Lane's ongoing health concerns Scarlet Lane closed all five of its locations in just over a year Its Near Northside tap house/pizza parlor and SoBro beer and calzone kitchen shuttered in December 2023 followed by its Irvington outpost in February In her announcement of the McCordsville closure Lane thanked longtime customers for their support over the last 10 years and welcomed them to visit Scarlet Lane until its last "last call" on New Year's Eve "Being a part of the town’s explosive growth over the last 10+ years has been extraordinary and makes my heart happy that we contributed to the town’s next chapter," she said and a unfavorable small business market decided differently." Contact dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@indystar.com You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin to William McGrogan and Rosemary (Schaefer) McGrogan Donna graduated from Holy Cross School of Nursing in South Bend She was a Registered Nurse and dedicated 35 years of her life to nursing working at several medical facilities across Central Indiana she always prioritized the care and comfort of her patients she managed her husband Pete’s electrical business Donna was a self-taught artist who excelled in stained glass She became quite well-known in the community for her artistic talents and unique creations throughout the years she was an avid reader and an orchid enthusiast and loved spending time surrounded by her family She was a devoted mother to John (Donna) Gollmer and Angela (Jon) Rabus and a wonderful and caring grandmother to six grandchildren In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, 3737 Waldemere Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46241, or online at https://give.gleaners.org/campaign/611360/donate   She will be greatly missed but her legacy of kindness and creativity will continue to inspire those lucky enough to have known her Do you have photos of damage from Wednesday's storm that impacted Indiana Send them to the author at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com to be added to this page Remember to state where the photo was taken in your email LIVE SEVERE WEATHER BLOG: Tornadoes, power outages, flooding, here are all storm updates Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money MCCORDSVILLE – Eric Leroy Bulmahn, age 61, of McCordsville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Decatur, Indiana on October 26, 1962 to Leroy Kenneth and Barbara... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Eric Bulmahn created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories DISCLAIMER: This article may not be suitable for all readers as it contains brief mention of sexual assault against an older person (WISH) — A man accused of “violently” sexually assaulting a 91-year-old woman at her home in McCordsville home has been found guilty of the attack and two other charges A jury deliberated for less than 30 minutes before handing Samuel Patterson the guilty verdict for charges of two counts of rape and one count of burglary Prosecutors say the assault happened in June 2018 McCordsville Police Department officers were dispatched to a senior living community around 1 a.m They later learned that an older woman had been “violently attacked.” they found a 91-year-old woman “lying on the floor with visible injuries to her face and body.” Police say the woman’s injuries required specialized surgical repair detectives tied Patterson to the crime scene through DNA evidence and cell phone data This is not the first assault Patterson was accused of Patterson was linked to the rape of a 77-year-old woman at a Marion County retirement community he was also convicted of sexually assaulting a 79-year-old woman in LaPorte County Patterson moved to Indianapolis in 2016 on parole for his 1998 conviction Prosecutors say he was taken off GPS monitoring just months before the 2018 attacks started Hancock County Prosecutor Brent Eaton says the victim in the June 2018 assault died in 2022 but says Patterson’s guilty verdict is rewarding “These charges reflect the gravity of the crimes committed against a vulnerable member of our community,” he said in a release our office vigorously prosecuted this case to hold Mr Patterson accountable and to achieve justice for the victim It is very rewarding to have the hundreds of hours put in by our prosecutors and paralegals be rewarded with this verdict.” “Everyone who knew her praised her kindness a chief deputy prosecutor for Hancock County “The depravity of an individual who could harm a human being as beautiful as our victim is despicable.” Patterson is set to be sentenced on March 25 McCORDSVILLE – Joseph David “GSXR Rocket” Jones, age 44, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Born on May 13, 1966 in Indianapolis, he was the son of David W. and Judith C. (Corsaro) Jones. He graduated from North Central... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Joseph David "GSXR Rocket" Jones created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories McCORDSVILLE – Joseph David “GSXR Rocket” Jones Send flowers to the "GSXR Rocket" Jones family.