Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 7, 2026

Mary Beth Sutton 84, of Greenfield, IN passed away October 7, 2026. She was born July 18, 1942, in Seymour, IN to the late Salmon "Sam" and Ruth (Trowbridge) Hotchkiss. After spending her childhood in Brownstown, IN, she moved on and was employed by the US Postal Service for 35 years, retiring in 1997. She married Stanley Sutton September 8,...

Oct 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Prince announce her passing on October 7, 2026, at the age of 85 after a lengthy battle with dementia at the Barrington in Carmel, Indiana. She was surrounded by family on her final moment of life.

Pat was born in Maine on June 17, 1941, to Stanley and Mary Lucien and...

Oct 6, 2026

Dawn Lorraine Hensley 70, resident of Decatur Township has passed away October 6, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roy and Wavel (Miller) Day. Dawn had been a Line Inspector and Dock Worker for People’s Drugs for many years. She enjoyed boating, fishing, going to Yard Sales, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially...

Oct 6, 2026

Charlene Calabro was delivered into the waiting arms of God Tuesday morning with her family holding vigil. She lived a long and fruitful life full of laughs and children and adventures.

She was a life force until her dying breath at age 96 just days before her birthday.

She was preceded by the love of her life her husband Paul who she...

Oct 5, 2026

Robert "Bob" Jasper Merritt, age 86 of Mooresville, IN passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at his home.

Bob was born on July 15, 1940 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a son of Jasper Lee and Mary B. Merritt.

Bob went to Howe High School and after school went on to work at Eli Lilly for over 30 years.

Bob married his wife...

Oct 5, 2026

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Oct 4, 2026

Shirley J. Mellor Tichenor, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at the age of 94.

Shirley was a loving Mom and Nana who treasured her family above all else. She is survived by her three children, David (Jamie) Mellor, Karen (Phil) Chambers, and Sandy (Keith) Stuckert; her sister, Patricia Shipman; seven grandchildren; and 14...

Oct 4, 2026

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Oct 4, 2026

Mr. Larry Griggs, 73, passed away October 4th, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on August 27th, 1954, to parents James and Sharon (Clubs) Griggs.

Larry grew up in Indianapolis. As a teenager, he met the love of his life, Deborah “Debbie” Hamilton. They married and shared over 45 wonderful years together. Debbie passed away in July, 2018.

A very hard worker,...

Oct 3, 2026

Edward "Ed" LaFavers, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 88.

Ed was born on April 8, 1938, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, to Ethard LaFavers and Bertha Marie Smith LaFavers.

Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married his wife, Leona, on May 29, 1976, and together they shared 50 years of...

Oct 3, 2026

Jane Rea Hostetler (Schlemmer) of Oolitic passed away on Saturday, October 3rd, following a long and extensive illness.

She was born July 30th, 1963, in Winterhaven, Florida,to Alfred Haynes and Carolyn Sue Schlemmer, and grew up on the Indianapolis east side. She was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School, Class of 1982, and was a legal secretary, having worked...

Oct 3, 2026

Donald “Heath” Smith, 58, passed away on October 3, 2026. Heath was born to Danny and Star Smith on August 17, 1968.

Heath graduated from Warren Central High School. Heath loved being outdoors, especially hunting, and could often be found enjoying the freedom that came with being out in nature. He also enjoyed playing pool, riding motorcycles, and spending time watching...

Oct 2, 2026

Dr. Raymond Wong, DDS November 3, 1959 – 2026

Dr. Raymond Wong, beloved husband, father, dentist, teacher, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66 while traveling with his wife in Athens, Greece.

Raymond was born on November 3, 1959, and grew up in Xiamen, China, and Hong Kong. His life eventually took him from China to the Philippines and...

Oct 2, 2026

Alana Jones-Bigham, 46, of Avon, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2026, at IU West Hospital in Avon, IN.

Alana is survived by her husband, Jason Bigham, whom she married on July 23, 2010. Their love story spanned more than two decades and was built on friendship, resilience, laughter, and unwavering devotion to one another.

She was the proud mother...

Oct 2, 2026

Robert Michael Henderson, 87, passed away on October 2, 2026, at his home in Sarasota, FL. He was born to Louis F. and Thelma Albea Henderson on September 20, 1939. A native Hoosier, he was educated in Indiana, attended Covington High School and Wabash College, where he became a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity. He graduated from the...

Oct 2, 2026

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Oct 2, 2026

Thomas Hutzler, of Brownsburg Indiana, died on October 2, 2026 at the age of 95.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to John E. Hutzler and Virginia Hatchett Hutzler on May 26, 1931. As a young child, he and his family moved to Barren County, Kentucky where he lived on a farm with his parents and sister. He graduated from Horse...

Oct 1, 2026

Warren Smith, aged 89, passed away at home on October 1, 2026 surrounded by his immediate family of loving wife, son, and daughter.

Warren Leslie Smith was born in Larchmont, New York on July 9, 1937. He and his parents Leslie C. Smith and Grace A. (Arnholt) Smith spent his earliest years in Connecticut and New Jersey. After settling in Larchmont,...

Oct 1, 2026

Remus Ray Coon, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away October 1st, 2026. He was born September 16th, 1937 in Van, West Virginia. 

He was a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis Eastside. 

On April 14th, 1960, Ray married the love of his life, Nancy Shuey. 

Ray was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving tours in Germany, two tours in Vietnam, and stateside, retiring...