Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 17, 2025

Willie Capps

86 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 17, 2025. Willie was born on July 3, 1938, in Brookesville, Kentucky to the late Willie and Lucille Capps. He was retired from United Technology Carrier. After retiring he worked as a security guard for Simon Properties. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Barbara Fancher Capps,...

Jan 17, 2025

Jack D. Harmon of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born in Marion, OH, on July 5, 1943, to parents, Jack W. and Dorothy. (Barker) Harmon. 

Jack married Pamela Sanders on December 12, 1967, they spent 58 wonderful years together, she survives. He is survived by children, Niki (Brad) Snyder and Todd...

Jan 16, 2025

Tiney Farris, 93, passed away January 16th, 2025. She was born in Leslie county, Kentucky on December 28th, 1931 to parents Waltis and Doshia (Lewis) Kilburn. 

Tiney grew up in Leslie county, and while only attending school until the 8th grade, she later studied for her GED. And though she didn’t take the test, she was satisfied proving to herself she...

Jan 16, 2025

Robert Lee Baker 

59 of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away on January 16, 2025. Robert was born on September 9, 1965, in Noblesville, Indiana. He was a 1985 graduate of Mooresville High School. He was a Truck Driver for FedEx Freight. He was preceded in death by his father Robert E. Lee Baker. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Sue Baker,...

Jan 16, 2025

Dr. Charles (Chuck) Edwin Jordan, 98, passed away on January 16, 2025, at the Barrington of Carmel. He was born in South Charleston, Ohio on January 2, 1927, to Author and Daisy Jordan. Following graduation from North High School in Columbus, Ohio, he worked in partnership with his father and grandfather producing purebred Chester White swine until he entered college....

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Vickie L. Rayburn, born on February 3, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Vickie was a shining light in the lives of those who knew her, known for her fun-loving spirit, her unwavering love, and her incredible ability to make everyone feel cherished.

A dedicated project manager for INDOT for 42...

Jan 16, 2025

Cesar B. Gonzales, 87, of Noblesville, passed away January 16, 2025. He was born November 1, 1937, in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines the son of the late Marciano and Juanita (Buhay) Gonzales.

In retirement, Cesar enjoyed working outside beautifying the landscape and being a craftsman building custom benches for the family. He also loved playing guitar, singing, and dancing.  He was a...

Jan 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Marie Connelly (n. Bell), age 70, on January 15, 2025, in Portland, OR. She died from complications of multiple myeloma.

Angela was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 7, 1954 to John Lewis and Rose Ann Bell. She attended Indiana University, and graduated in 1977 with a degree in...

Jan 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Adam Rogers on January 15, 2025, at the age of 46. Mark was born on March 3, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Margie (Finnerty) Rogers of New Palestine, Indiana.

Mark graduated from New Palestine High School in 1996 and went on to Ball State University where he...

Jan 15, 2025

Sandra Lee (Jacobs) Whitten, daughter of Frank and Frances Jacobs, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 83. Born on January 23, 1941. She is one of 7 children (Clayton, Von, Valerie, Edwin, Dale, and Dennis). Sandra lived a life marked by creativity, generosity, and love for her family.

Sandra is survived by her...

Jan 15, 2025

Beth Ann Shinn Gorman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted wife passed away on January 15th, 2025, surrounded by much of her family.

Beth grew up in Peru, Indiana on the farm her parents owned. Her parents were John Beveridge Shinn and Mary Ann Leedy Shinn. She was the oldest of five children: John Shinn, Gale Shinn Stevens (husband Mark),...

Jan 15, 2025

Patricia Ann (Turpin) Adkins, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Pat was born on November 10th, 1934, to the late Kenneth and Kathleen Turpin. She was a lifelong westsider and proud graduate of George Washington High School, Class of 1952. She retired from Eli Lilly & Co. in 1993 after nearly...

Jan 14, 2025

Tracey Allen Franks, age 59 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Tracey was born on November 26, 1965, in Seymour, Indiana, to parents Bruce and Virginia (Elliott) Franks. Tracey was the oldest of three brothers.

Tracey married Anita Kay Erb on February 21, 2011, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He is survived by his parents of Dupont, Indiana,...

Jan 14, 2025

Elizabeth Carpenter Heilwagen, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 95, in Greenwood, Indiana. Born on June 5, 1929, in Quincy, Illinois, to the late Rex and Clara (Waters) Carpenter. Liz made a lasting impact in her community and in the hearts of those who knew her.

A proud graduate...

Jan 14, 2025

Darlene Jane Inman, 73, of Pendleton, IN, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025, with her loving husband, Allen by her side. Darlene was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 31, 1951, to parents, Robert and Zelma Butler (Jackson).

Darlene spent her entire life in living in Central Indiana. On April 29, 1978, she married her soulmate, Allen in...

Jan 14, 2025

Marianne Elizabeth (McKnight) Dunkman, age 75 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025.

Marianne was born on July 18,1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of Howard and Mary (Richert) McKnight. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Fredric Wallace Dunkman II, her children: Suzanne (husband, Ben) Griffith of...

Jan 14, 2025

Emma Lew Stantz, age 93, was born July 19, 1931, and died Jan. 14, 2025. She married Donald W Stantz on June 20, 1953, with two sons Randy and Jerry (Julie). She was pre-deceased by her father Oral H Anderson and mother Vera in 1973 and 1978. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers Oral M, Carl, Earl, Dean, and...

Jan 14, 2025

Robin Gail Zierer, 66 of Lebanon, Indiana passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2025.

Robin was born on January 13, 1959 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Bobby G. and Mary (Mcelyea) Rollin. She is preceded in death by her father: Bobby G. Rollin. She is survived by her mother Mary Rollin of Indianapolis.

She is also survived by two children: son...

Jan 14, 2025

Naomi Marie Baker, 78, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family on January 14, 2025. Born on October 31, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, Naomi was the cherished daughter of Walter Perry Evans Jr. and Bertha Gertrude (Collins) Evans. 

Naomi had a profound love for learning and helping others, earning her B.A. in Sociology and Social Work from Anderson College in...