OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Spencer Randolph Lawson, Jr.

Spencer Randolph Lawson, Jr.

Apr 12, 2024

Spencer Randolph Lawson, Jr., aka “Spinner”, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2024.  Spinner was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 20, 1996, to parents, Spencer R. Simmons and Rebecca R. Lawson.  He graduated from Christel House Academy.  

Spencer loved all sports, outdoors, and hanging with his family and friends. 

Spencer was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Lawson...

Kenneth (Ken) Blum

Kenneth (Ken) Blum

Apr 12, 2024

Kenneth (Ken) Blum passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at the age of 82.

Ken was born in New York City to Lillian and Steven Blum. He attended Chatham Central High School and after high school, attended Syracuse University majoring in Accounting. After college, he enlisted in the US Army Security Agency working in radio communications and cryptography.

Ken worked in...

Margaret Mary Scheuring Kates

Margaret Mary Scheuring Kates

Apr 12, 2024

Margaret Mary Scheuring Kates, known to her loved ones as Margo passed away on April 12, 2024, in Carmel. She was born on May 14, 1948, in Indianapolis. Margo will be fondly remembered and dearly missed all who knew her. Her memory lives on in the hearts of her surviving family including her brothers, Paul (Melody) Scheuring and John (Jeanne) Scheuring,...

Richard D. Bailey

Richard D. Bailey

Apr 11, 2024

Richard Bailey, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away April 11th, 2024. He was born December 06, 1939, to the parents of Garland and Julia Bailey.Richard was married to Beverly Jo and was blessed with 3 children: Julie, Ronald, and Richard Bailey.Richard is survived by his children; Julie Hauck, Ronald Bailey, Richard (Lori) Bailey. His grandchildren; Richard (Sharmyn) Bailey, Robbie (Bayli) Bailey,...

Theresa Ann Ingram

Theresa Ann Ingram

Apr 11, 2024

Theresa Ann Ingram

74 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 11, 2024.  Theresa was born on September 1, 1949, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late John and Frieda Woodall.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ingram, daughter, Michelle White and her parents.  She is survived by her granddaughters, Miranda White, Marlee White and Makena White and great...

Vivian M. McCoy Elsey Jaynes

Vivian M. McCoy Elsey Jaynes

Apr 11, 2024

Vivian M. McCoy Elsey Jaynes

96 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 11, 2024.  Vivian was born on March 26, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Henry and Myrtle McCoy.  She was retired from Western Electric.  She was a member of Suburban Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by husbands, Garl Elsey and Robert Jaynes, grandson, Scott...

Sandy Lee Sisk

Sandy Lee Sisk

Apr 11, 2024

Sandra Lee Sisk (Neikirk), affectionately known as Sandy, 75, passed away April 11th, 2024 in her beloved home in the community of Irvington, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born December 27th, 1948, to parents Floyd and Juanita Neikirk at her grandparents home in Irvine Kentucky.

Sandy spent her early childhood in Madisonville, Kentucky hiking, fishing and camping. Playing til dark with friends...

Exel Woodcock Sr.

Exel Woodcock Sr.

Apr 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Exel Ray Woodcock Sr.

Exel Woodcock Sr of Plainfield, IN. beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 11, 2024, at the age of 86.  

Born on July 1, 1937, in Morgantown, Kentucky to Carlie and Major (Kitchens) Woodcock, Exel was a kind-hearted and generous soul.  We will remember his quiet strength and...

Victoria Evans

Victoria Evans

Apr 11, 2024

Victoria Evans, 46 of Westfield, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024.  Victoria was born August 14, 1977 in East Chicago, Indiana.  She had attended Indiana University.Victoria had been a clerk with CVS Pharmacy.  She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 am at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic...

Robert "Bobby" Hammons

Robert "Bobby" Hammons

Apr 10, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Hammons, 69, passed away at his home on April 10, 2024.

 

He was born on September 1, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Patricia Hammons. 

 

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Edwards; grandson, Robert Thomas “RT” Young (Tayler); and siblings, Robin Frazer (Jon), Rhonda White, and Rondal Hammons. 

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and sister. 

 

A...

Betty Gail White Bruton

Betty Gail White Bruton

Apr 10, 2024

Betty Gail White Bruton

79 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 10, 2024.  Betty was born on June 17, 1944, in Madison, West Virginia to the late Gladys and Benjamin White.   She was retired from RCA.  She is survived by her son, William (Debbie Simmons) Bruton and sister, Joyce Sedan.  Graveside service will be Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at...

Robert Crane

Robert Crane

Apr 10, 2024

Robert Warren Crane Jr., 75, passed away April 10, 2024.

 

Robert retired from Quemetco as an Electrician, he enjoyed working on everything electrical, he also enjoyed: Nascar, going to car shows, working on cars, and working with wood. He loved gardening and every year buying more Christmas decorations and lights for his yard. He loved his family.

 

He is survived by his...

Daniel Lee Weaver

Daniel Lee Weaver

Apr 9, 2024

Daniel Lee Weaver, age 74 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024.

 

Daniel was born on July 10, 1949 in downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of George Franklin and Evelyn Gertrude (Pringle) Weaver. He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as one daughter: Jennifer Archer who passed away on September 1, 2019.

 

He married Ruth...

Mary Helen Keeling

Mary Helen Keeling

Apr 9, 2024

Mary Helen Keeling, 93 of Morgantown, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024 at her residence.

 

Mary was born on April 7, 1931 in Kokomo, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Kenneth and Thelma (Hawkins) Fisher.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

 

She is preceded in death by her husbands: James Lee Haddock, Morris “Pete” Stafford, Delmar...

Russell A. Wall

Russell A. Wall

Apr 9, 2024

Russell A Wall, 78 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away April 9, 2024, at Cumberland Trace rehabilitation facility. He was born November 10, 1945, to the late Jonathon and Louise Wall. 

Russell married his loving wife Vickiey Fulford (Wall) on November 1, 1969 and she survives. He is also survived by his daughter Kim Grubb (Jeff Grubb) of Shelbyville Indiana and Christina...

Edwin W. Winters

Edwin W. Winters

Apr 9, 2024

Edwin W. Winters

93 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 9, 2024.  Edwin was born on February 23, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Mary and Ferd Winters.  He was retired from Link Belt/PTC after forty plus years there.  He was a member of the Indiana National Guard.  He was a racing enthusiast.  He was preceded in death by...

Richard Prater

Richard Prater

Apr 8, 2024

Richard “Rue” Prater, 45, of Greenwood, left this world too soon, on April 8th, 2024. He was born July 12th, 1978, to parents Michael and Carol (Gebhart) Prater.

Richard grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Scecina High School in 1997.

He went on to work as a merchandiser for Sam’s Club on E. Washington and in Greenwood for 16+ years.

On May...

Jennifer Lynn Wright

Jennifer Lynn Wright

Apr 8, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Wright of Camby, Indiana and Battle Creek, Michigan passed into the loving hands of the Lord on April 8, 2024 at her home in Indiana.  

 

Jennifer was born July 7, 1970 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Judith and William Wright.  She resided in the Battle Creek area, attended Lakeview High School where she was a member of the...

James Douglas Dalton

James Douglas Dalton

Apr 8, 2024

James Douglas Dalton, 88, of Westfield, Indiana died in his sleep on Monday, April 8, 2024 after a long health struggle. Known to loved ones as Jim, he was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 4, 1935 to Claude and Vada Dalton and was one of seven children.

He married his love, Nancy Griffiths, on January 21, 1956 in Mequon, Wisconsin....

David Martin

David Martin

Apr 8, 2024

David Edward Martin, of Fishers, Indiana passed away on April 8, 2024.

He was born on August 14, 1964, to parents, John and Patricia Martin. David grew up in Cleveland, OH with his three brothers and sister. He joined the Army in 1992 and honorably served our country. He met Sheri and married her in June of 1993. They welcomed their...

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