Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Iva Marie Guffey
May 12, 2024
Iva Marie Guffey, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away May 12th, 2024. She was born September 12th, 1935, in Athens, Alabama, to parents William and Lena Johns.
Iva worked for Crown Products for several years before becoming a homemaker full time.
On December 20th, 1975, Iva married the love of her life, Ottis Guffey. They shared many wonderful years together. Ottis passed away...
Carolyn Sullivan
May 12, 2024
Carolyn A Sullivan, 87, a faithful servant, wife, mother and friend to all she met, passed away on May 12, 2024.
Carolyn was born in April 1937 to the late Homer & Ann Dilday in Tuckerman, Arkansas. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Arkansas where she met her first husband, William Roy Featherston. They were married...
Agnes Geraldine “Jerry” Altmeyer
May 11, 2024
Agnes Geraldine “Jerry” Altmeyer, 90 of Indianapolis, passed away at her home Saturday, May 11, 2024. Jerry was born March 18, 1934, in Ridgely Tennessee to the late Nelly and Parnell Mitchell. Jerry was a full-time mother and mentor. She enjoyed her family including kids, grand kids, great grand kids.
The neighborhood kids used to call her Mother Goose as she...
Dennis R. Jackson
May 11, 2024
Dennis R. Jackson, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, following a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in Decatur, IN, on May 22, 1955, to the late Richard L. and Josephine A. Jackson.
To say the least, Dennis contained multitudes. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother; a lifelong member of St. Mary...
James L. Harding
May 11, 2024
James L. Harding, 89 of Carmel, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born August 8, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the late Paul G. and Hazel C. (McGugin) Harding.
He graduated Valedictorian from Fort Hood High School (Fort Hood Military Base / Killeen, Texas) in 1952. Where he lettered...
Joyce Ann Welsh
May 10, 2024
Joyce Ann Welsh, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully, surrounded by her husband, son, daughter and grandson on May 10, 2024. Joyce (Bootsy) was born on March 19, 1948, in Beech Grove, to parents Malcom H. and Myra Jeane (Camden) Roller.
Joyce grew up in Brown County and Nineveh, Indiana and graduated from Nineveh High School in 1966. Yes, where they filmed the...
Lester J. Clinkscales
May 10, 2024
Lester Joe Clinkscales went home to be with the Lord the morning of May 10, 2024. He was born August 9, 1939, to Horace and Annie Mae Clinkscales in Anderson, South Carolina. He was the youngest of twelve children.
Les graduated from Westside High School (Anderson, South Carolina). He was a talented athlete in both baseball and basketball, and his...
Finn Kyrillo Sallmen
May 9, 2024
Finn Kyrillo Sallmen, 18, was born Kyrylo Andriyovych Halatenko in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 20th, 2006, and passed away on May 9, 2024, in Greenville, Ohio.
Finn is survived by his mother, Stacy Bergman, his two sisters, Mia and Zoe Sallmen, and his father, Bradley Sallmen, all of Lewis Center, Ohio; he is also survived by Aunts and Uncles: Denny Bergman...
John Michael Jackson
May 9, 2024
John Michael Jackson, 68, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, James and Anne (Ryan) Jackson.John had two great passions in his life: His family and Peyton Manning. John held season tickets to the Colts not only because he was a fan, but mostly because it...
Kenneth Doyle Kusmer
May 9, 2024
Associated Press newsman Kenneth Doyle Kusmer, the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2010 Indiana Journalist of the Year, passed away at his Indianapolis home on May 9, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 65.Ken was born on August 31, 1958, to Doyle and Marian (Mayle) Kusmer in Fremont, Ohio. He worked in his father’s corner grocery store as a boy...
Betty R. Whittaker
May 9, 2024
Betty Ruth Whittaker, a beloved schoolteacher and devoted mother, passed away in Westfield, Indiana, on May 9, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on August 5, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Betty's journey through life was marked by unwavering commitment and a love for teaching. She embarked on her teaching career in Wheaton, Illinois, and later continued her passion at Carmel...
Gerald "Jerry" Williams Vandever Jr.
May 9, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Williams Vandever Jr., 59, of Indianapolis passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents Gerald Sr. and Gloria Vandever. Jerry attended Warren High School. He was a skilled mechanic and had an eye for design. He was an avid Harley rider and a proud Jeep owner. He...
Anthony Maxey
May 8, 2024
Anthony Maxey was born July 3, 1962. He was the beloved son of Leroy Maxey Sr. and Deloris Maxey. Andy, as he was affectionately known, was a joy to his parents, siblings, family and friends.
Andy was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indianapolis Public School - Cold Spring School. After school Andy transitioned to living...
Ray Gordon Selbo
May 8, 2024
Ray was born to Arthur Gordon Selbo and Helen Evelyn Peterson (Selbo) in Jamestown, ND. After his father's passing, Helen married John Johnson and the family moved to Minneapolis. Ray graduated Roosevelt High School in 1958 and enrolled at the University of Minnesota, completing two semesters of college before joining American Hardware Mutual Insurance Company in Minneapolis. In 1961 he...
Kelly A. Lea
May 8, 2024
Kelly Ann Lea of Westfield, IN, passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 58. She was born in Anderson, IN, on November 17, 1965, to parents, Jerry and Shirley (Ridge) Moore. She graduated from Pendleton High School in Pendleton IN. Kelly graduated from Ball State University in 1989 with a B.F.A. in Environmental Interior Design. She had a long...
Barbara Sue Chambers
May 7, 2024
Barbara Sue Chambers, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away May 7th, 2024. She was born July 27th, 1956, in Indianapolis, to parents Harlan Keith and Ida Delores Eikenberry.
Barbara grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from John Marshall high school.
She married the love of her life, Ronald Chambers. They shared 51 wonderful years together.
She worked for Rexnord and Hobby Lobby for many...
Louise E. Hendrickson
May 7, 2024
Louise E. Hendrickson, fondly known as Easy Louisey or Weeze, passed away on May 7, 2024, in Speedway, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion She was born on October 30, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Claffey.Louise dedicated her life to being a caring homemaker for her cherished family. Her warm smile and kind...
Sherri Marlene Jackson
May 7, 2024
Sherri Marlene Jackson, 62, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family after a 20 year battle with breast cancer.
She and her twin Terri were born on April 24, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN to G.B. and Norma J. Spears.
She attended schools #33, #101 and Arsenal Technical Highschool (ATHS) in Indianapolis, IN.
Sherri...
Jeffrey Wayne Stephens Sr.
May 7, 2024
Jeffrey Wayne Stephens Sr., 61, of Indianapolis, passed away May 7th, 2024. He was born July 17th, 1962, in Indianapolis, to parents James Henry and Mary Jo (Dobbs) Stephens.
Jeffrey grew up in Indianapolis, attended Arsenal Tech High School and graduated from Howe.
He worked as a contractor with Sherman Williams Flooring for many years before retiring.
Jeffrey was a hardworking, loving gentleman....
Thomas Blalock Collins Sr
May 7, 2024
Thomas Blalock Collins, Sr, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1945, in Greensboro, NC. Tom will be remembered for his sense of adventure and love of his family. He was a Navy Reserve officer who worked in Information Technology for the government during the Vietnam War, then later at Air Products...
