Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

May 2, 2024

When Sallie made up her mind, there was no deviation from course.  It’s how she ran her life, both personally and professionally.  Anyone who knew her before she succumbed to lymphoma at the age of 91, knew that she was a determined business executive who accomplished what she set out to do.  She was preceded in death by her parents,...

May 1, 2024

Anthony "Tony/Andy" Lieske       

74 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on May 7, 2024.  Anthony was born on February 11, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Everett and Fern Lieske.  He was retired from Continental Lumber and Stelzner Greenhouses.  He was preceded in death by his brother, William Lieske; sister, Shirley Lieske and his parents.   He is...

May 1, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mrs. Edna Doty, a loving   mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, who departed this life on May 1, 2024. She was born on Apr 27, 1943, in Blue Diamond, KY to Zella (Everidge) Sinclar and Andrew Smith.

Edna is survived by her beloved children: daughter, Mary Miller; sons, Thomas Doty, JR...

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Stephen Rollin Curry, 77, of Indianapolis passed away on May 1, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 18, 1947, to his parents Rollin and Loutisha Curry. Stephen was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School—class of 1965. He then went on to Vincennes University studying Music. His love for music followed him all throughout his life. Stephen...

May 1, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana – Anthony Allen Crandall, 59, passed away after being comforted by family and friends at home on May 1, 2024. Tony was born to parents Walter Crandall and Mary Hartley on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on September 7, 1964.

Tony worked for Walmart in their human resources department for many, many years until his eventual retirement due to...

Apr 30, 2024

Diana Lee Spay, 76, of Westfield, Indiana and Homosassa, Florida passed away April 30, 2024 at approximately 9:30 PM. She was born November 17, 1947 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of Joseph Woodrow Wilson and Betty Smith Wilson.

Diana was a 1966 graduate of Kokomo High School and obtained her B.S in Education from Indiana University. She taught in both Indianapolis...

Apr 30, 2024

Nancy E. Nunez, 85 of Westfield, passed away Tuesday, April 30 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Nancy was born December 1, 1938 in LaPaz, Bolivia to the late Armando Paz Soto & Elena Pacheco de Paz.

 

Nancy was a registered nurse for over 60 years starting her career in La Paz, Bolivia and retired from St. Vincents Hospital...

Apr 30, 2024

Greenwood, Indiana – William Jett Sr., 79, passed away at his home after a short battle with illness, April 30, 2024. Bill was born in Mount Olivet, Kentucky, on September 1, 1944, to parents Howard and Margaret (Curtis) Jett.

Bill worked as a maintenance technician for Super America, which became Speedway Gas Stations. He worked there for over thirty years before...

Apr 30, 2024

Linda Lou Cook Garrett

80 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 30, 2024.  Linda was born on July 8, 1943, in Wilder, Tennessee to the late Farris and Maude Cook.   She was retired from Allison Payment Systems.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Eugene Garrett; siblings, Charlene, David, Stella, Juday and Peggy, and her parents.  She...

Apr 30, 2024

Patrick Francis Holdsworth, 58, passed away from complications from liver disease on April 30, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 29, 1965, to James Stanley Holdsworth and Anne Marie Moody (Holdsworth), Pat was the middle of five sons, growing up in the suburb of Fairview Park.He attended...

Apr 30, 2024

Jane C. Hempel, 81, of New Palestine, Indiana entered into rest April 30, 2024, after being diagnosed less than a month earlier of Pancreatic Cancer. She was kindhearted and full of grace, always thinking of others before herself, and never saying an unkind word about anyone. The world will not be the same without this beautiful, graceful lady.

Jane was born...

Apr 30, 2024

Brenda Carol Vanscoy, 80, passed away on April 30, 2024. 

 

She was born on July 15, 1943, in Elk Valley, Tennessee, to Arley and Myrtle Baird.

 

She retired from Chevrolet after many years as a metal fabricator. 

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard L. Vanscoy; children, Tammy Vanscoy, Jeff Vanscoy, and Michelle Vanscoy; grandchildren, Mandy (Jeremy) Broyles, Chase...

Apr 30, 2024

Peggy Colson, 86, of Zionsville, IN fell asleep in Jesus at 9:19 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15

 

Peggy Jean (Cottingham) Colson was born on Monday, March 21, 1938 in Pekin, IL, the second daughter of Eugene Leigh and Violet...

Apr 29, 2024

Elaine Helen Jannetides, 87 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 On September 28, 1936, James and Eugenia Velonis gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and named her Elaine Helen. She was raised in a Greek/American home learning both English and Greek. 

Losing her mother, Eugenia, during her teenage years,...

Apr 29, 2024

Karneetha  (Kert) Toler 74, was born in Bluefield WV and raised by his grandparents.

He lived in New York, NY as an adolescent and later moved to Indianapolis, IN.

He graduated from Shortridge High School.

Kert loved and played the game of basketball.

Karneetha married Madelyn Toler (nee Franklin) in 1975.  One son, Kert, was born of this union. 

Kert worked for US Postal Service...

Apr 28, 2024

Dr. Monique Marie Jones, cherished by many, peacefully entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was born on February 24, 1971, in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana, to the proud parents Charles and Mary Jane Jones.  

Monique was baptized at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church by Rev. Dr. Landrum Shields. In her...

Apr 28, 2024

Penelope Anne Brown, 71 of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. Penny was born July 6, 1952 in Rinteln, Germany, to the late Geoffrey and Muriel Anderson.

Penny was a special education aide and later worked as a veterinary technician. She was a member at Epworth United Methodist Church, and spent every Friday with her bible study group, who were...

Apr 28, 2024

James A. Hinshaw, 79, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord April 28, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on March 26, 1945, to Oris and Lillian Hinshaw. 

He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. There, he played football and was a lineman for 3 years. James attended Rose-Hulman and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s...

Apr 28, 2024

Jean Spinks 88 of Camby, Indiana went to be with our Lord on April 28, 2024.  She was born March 15, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William Sherman and Beulah Virginia (Dick) Anderson.  Jean was retired as a supervisor after over 20 years from the United States Postal Service.  She was a member of American Postal Workers Union,...