Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Danny Ray Shirley
Aug 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny Shirley, who was called home by the Lord at the age of 74. His passing came much sooner than anyone expected, leaving a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Danny was a man of strong faith who loved the Lord above all...
Edward A. Gross
Aug 29, 2026
Edward “Ed” A. Gross, 73, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the parents of the late Edward J. and Rose (Pavia) Gross. Ed married the love of his life Janice (Klissaroff) Gross, enjoying a wonderful 51 years together before his passing.
A graduate of West Technical High School in Cleveland OH...
Robert "Bob" E. Johnson
Aug 29, 2026
Robert Eugene Johnson, 93, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2026. Bob was born on November 20, 1932 in Spencer, Indiana to F. Dwight and Jean Johnson. He graduated from Martinsville High School where he played three sports and was the Junior and Senior Class President. Bob continued his education at Wabash College where he...
Annabel (Ann) Mathioudakis
Aug 28, 2026
Annabel (Ann) Mathioudakis, Age 97
Ann was born in 1929 to Walter and Cleopatra (Arnett) Pattison in Gas City, Indiana and died on August 28, 2026. She grew up in Fairmount, Indiana, and graduated from Fairmount High School in 1949. She attended school with and was in plays with James Dean, including Pride & Prejudice. She attended Indiana State Teachers College...
Peggy Grider
Aug 28, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Irene Grider, age 77 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully Friday night on August 28, 2026.
Peggy was born on March 6, 1949 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Charles and Mary Francis (Jester) Coslett,
She was the beloved wife of Phillip Lee Grider, with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they spent their life creating a home filled...
Elliott F. Boswell
Aug 28, 2026
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our hero, Elliott Forrest Boswell. Elliott passed peacefully in his sleep on August 28, 2026 surrounded by his family and tightly hugging his best friend Sully the Monster.
Elliott was born on October 22, 2024, to parents Sara Justus and Jeremy Boswell. Their first and only child, Elliott was a...
Helen C. Williamson
Aug 28, 2026
Mrs. Helen C. Williamson, the daughter of B.W. and Amy Keaton, was born on April 6, 1943, in West Point, Mississippi. She was one of seven siblings, four of whom preceded her in death.
Helen attended B.F. Ford High School in New Albany, Mississippi. Upon graduating, she lived for a short time in Chicago, Illinois.
On January 8, 1965, Helen and E.W....
Charlie
Aug 26, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Frances Grant, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 26, 2026.
Charlie was born on May 17, 1941, to Harold and Betty Grant. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and later earned a degree in Business from Ball State University. Charlie spent most of his professional career in credit analysis, working for several companies before retiring from...
Paul Justin Hubbard Jr.
Aug 26, 2026
Paul Justin Hubbard Jr., 26, left this world too soon, on August 26th, 2026. He was born September 21st, 1999, in Indianapolis to parents Paul Hubbard, and Nancy Fager.
He grew up in Indianapolis and attended Lawrence Central High School.
Paul had a lifelong passion for baseball, starting little league when he was only five years old, despite being diagnosed with Hemophilia....
Tommy Nannette Demery
Aug 26, 2026
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Mae Etta Sweatt and Bates Toliver, Nannette grew up alongside her beloved brothers, Roscoe Toliver and Benjamin Toliver, who preceded her in death.
Throughout her life, Nannette was blessed with 11 Children: Shelby Moredock, Cindy Moredock, Steven Moredock, Selena Moredock, Michael Moredock, Jacqueline Moredock, Richard Moredock, Stacey Stovall, Janet Stovall, Regina Demery, Orville Demery III.
She was...
Rufus "Joel" Wilmoth
Aug 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rufus “Joel” Wilmoth
January 2, 1948 – August 26, 2026
Rufus “Joel” Wilmoth, 78, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Born January 2, 1948, in Moss, Tennessee, Joel was the son of the late Lonzo Wilmoth and Mary Ethel Dodson.
On July 15, 1972, Joel married the love of his...
Martha Ward (MacDougall) Binford
Aug 26, 2026
Martha Ward (MacDougall) Binford, born June 17, 1921, died early on August 26, 2026, following a fall. She is the last of her generation in a very large, extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband John Richard, daughter Lydia M. Whitford, and brother John D. MacDougall. She is survived by daughters Elizabeth, Sarah (Peter) and Rebekah (William),...
Dottie Sprinkle
Aug 26, 2026
Freida “Dottie” Sprinkle, 84, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully on to her next stop on August 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
She was a woman whose faith was expressed not simply in what she believed, but in what she did.
Earlier in life, she served in children’s Sunday School, as a volunteer teacher’s aide, and in the church preschool, focusing on the next...
Donald Dean Cantrell Sr.
Aug 26, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald D. Cantrell, who left us on August 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on December 20, 1938, in Gallipolis, Ohio, Donald was a warm-hearted soul, whose life was a testament to dedication, love, and service.
Donald was the beloved son of Joseph Herman Cantrell and Garnett Marie Grizzel. Donald leaves...
Jenny M. Mesirow
Aug 26, 2026
Jenny Marie Mesirow, 46, recently of South Bend, IN, passed away on August 26th after a battle with ALS. Jenny (also known as Jen, Jennye, and JJ) was preceded in death by her father, Paul (Lynn) Mesirow, and four grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Katherine Masleid (Homewood, IL); her partner, Geoff Walters (South Bend, IN); her sister, Amanda...
Frederic Allen Alfrey
Aug 26, 2026
Frederic Allen Alfrey, age 87 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Fred was born on March 3, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Cecil and Lois (Irvine) Alfrey. He raised by his father Cecil and stepmother Lavaria Brunner Alfrey. He had a younger brother: James Alfrey who precedes him death.
Fred met Peggy Jean Wilson in 1959....
Mary Lenora Moore
Aug 26, 2026
Mary Lenora Moore of Fishers, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, with her children by her side after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born August 2nd, 1935, in Hart County, Kentucky, she was one of nine siblings and cherished her childhood memories on the farm. At 18, she moved to Indianapolis where she met Richard C. Moore, whom she...
Leo W. Dugger
Aug 25, 2026
Leo Wathee Dugger, 89, of Indianapolis passed away on August 25, 2026. He was born in London, Kentucky on June 5, 1937 to his parents Chris Hale and Flonnie Dugger.
In 1956, Leo moved from Kentucky to Indiana. He married the love of his life, Peggy Dugger, and together created a beautiful family. He loved his wife and they spent 69...
Annie Ruth Stephens
Aug 25, 2026
There are some lives that cannot be measured simply by the number of years lived, but by the love given, the lives touched. Such was the life of Annie Ruth Stephens. Annie lived a life filled with faith, family, music, laughter, friendship, generosity and love. To know Annie was to know a woman who truly never met a stranger.
Her Beginning:...
Vincent P. Truax
Aug 25, 2026
Vincent “Vince” P. Truax, 88, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2026.
Vince was born June 25, 1938, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Vincent P. Truax and Margaret Welsh Truax. He grew up in Wheeling and later earned degrees from St. Vincent College, The Ohio State University and Creighton University.
In 1960, Vince married Mary Ann Brennan of Martins Ferry,...
