Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jerold L. McKenney
Mar 12, 2024
Jerold L. McKenney, 85 of Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Jerrie was born May 13, 1938 in Ponca, NE to the late Emmett and Dorothy McKenney. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Jerrie was a graduate of Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC and received his master’s degree from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Ankeny, IA. Jerrie was an...
Debra "Debbie" Diane Baugh
Mar 11, 2024
To livestream the service, please click here.Debra Diane Baugh, 71, of Macomb, MI, passed away on March 11, 2024. Born September 13, 1952, in Indianapolis, IN.Debbie was the loving partner of Jerome Baugh, loving mother to Kyle Baugh and Karen Malloy (Jim), and cherished grandmother to Kate and Abby Malloy. She is survived by her sister, Jane Oliphant, and brother,...
Robert Logan
Mar 11, 2024
Robert E. Logan of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 45. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on December 15, 1978, to mother, Karen (Logan) Wray. He graduated from Southport Highschool in Southport, IN. Robert was an LMS Support Specialist for GP Strategies. He was a long-time fan of The Price is Right (Bob...
Ronald "Ron" Gene Warrick
Mar 11, 2024
Ronald G. Warrick 90 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 11, 2024, at his residence. Ron was born on August 29, 1933, in Vermillion, CO., IL. To Arthur Warrick and Marie (Stearman) Warrick-Mayes. Ron served our country in the US Army from 1953-1955. He was a member of Westview Christian Church and the American Legion. He retired from...
Rheta A. Hawkins
Mar 11, 2024
Rheta Ann Hawkins, 85, beloved wife, mom, Grandma, Mammaw and Nanny, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. She is reunited with her beloved son Louie, who preceded her in death.
Rheta was born October 25, 1938 on the west side of Indianapolis. Rheta met her sweetheart Louis in 1952 at a local confectionery, and they married on January 30, 1955....
Terry Lee McClellan
Mar 11, 2024
Terry Lee McClellan, 77, Indianapolis, passed away March 11, 2024. He was born in Troy, OH to William Arthur McClellan and Naomi June (Bailey) McClellan. He grew up in Speedway which is fitting since his life revolved around racing. He was a mechanic for various Indy car racing teams from the 1960’s to 1980’s. In the 90s and early 2000s...
Louis Edward Grinley
Mar 10, 2024
Louis “Louie” Edward Grinley, age 91 of McCordsville, Indiana passed away on Sunday night, March 10, 2024.
Louie was born on December 26, 1932 in Parke County, Indiana, a son of John and Rena (Bartley) Grinley.
He married Mattie Leath on May 3, 1969 in Tazwell, Tennessee. She preceded him in death on February 21, 2020.
Louie was the youngest of 8 children....
Rebecca Jackson
Mar 10, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Ann (Elliott) Jackson, age 62, left this earthly life on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, Indiana. Becky was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Robert A. and Beatrice A. Elliott on November 7, 1961. She remained a resident of Indianapolis until a week before her death, when her cancer necessitated that she seek hospice...
Sewell Dwain Vernon
Mar 10, 2024
Sewell Dwain Vernon, 95, passed away at home on March 10th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 23rd, 1928, in Friendship, Tennessee, to parents George and Effie (Young) Vernon. Sewell is survived by his sister Sherry Headden; his sons Larry (Beverly), Steve, and David; grandchildren Dustin (Amanda), Ashley Vernon-Meeks (Ben), Philip, Matthew (Sable), Cathryn, Clare, and Dominic;...
Deacon William Harris
Mar 10, 2024
WILLIAM HARRIS, son of the late Bill and Lizzie Harris was born on April 20,1929 in Toney, Alabama. He was united in holy matrimony to Mattie Bea Murray in 1947. This union was blessed with 10 children. Mr. Harris was a dedicated Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of New Day Pentecostal in 1964 and moved his...
Jeffrey "Russell" L. Heller
Mar 10, 2024
Jeffrey L. “Russell” Heller of Carmel, IN, passed away on March 10, 2024, at the age of 50. He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 1, 1973, to parents, James R. and Betty L. (Eblen) Heller. He graduated from The Cleveland School of Science in 1991. Russell enjoyed gaming, collectables, models, walking his dogs, and spending time with family....
Betty Katherine Reed
Mar 10, 2024
Betty K. Word Reed (87) of Noblesville, IN departed this world on March 10, 2024. She was born in Holdenville, OK to James Warren Word and Ida May Josephine Barber, attended Bethany High School (1955) and graduated from Phillips University in Enid, OK with a BA in Christian Education and Scriptures in 1959. She is preceded in death by her...
Gene P. Babinec
Mar 10, 2024
Gene Paul Babinec, 89, of Noblesville, Indiana, previously Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on March 10, 2024. Gene was born in Newport, Kentucky on October 16, 1934, to George and Mary Babinec. Gene attended Arsenal Tech High School before studying Engineering at Purdue University. After graduating from Purdue University, Gene served six years in the United States Navy...
Stella Mae Moore
Mar 10, 2024
Stella Mae Moore, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born on November 25, 1932, to the late Joe Felix Wright and Dora Lee Wright, in Indianapolis, where she spent her fulfilling life.
Stella was a remarkable woman whose thoughtfulness extended to all who knew her. She touched the lives of countless individuals with...
Christopher John Brannon
Mar 10, 2024
CHRISTOPHER JOHN BRANNON, 62, a legal titan and collector of the extraordinary, ended his run on March 10, 2024, in the comfort of his Noblesville home, after courageously battling gastric and esophageal cancer.
John Brannon, a man of countless talents and accolades, played the role of the legal superhero, protecting the intellectual property of his clients from evil trade violations. A...
Imogene Beckner
Mar 9, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Imogene Beckner, 94, passed away at home on March 9, 2024. Imogene was born to parents Ralph and Lillie Bennett here in Indianapolis on April 16, 1929.
Imogene worked for AT&T for over thirty years, retiring in 1984 with a full pension.
More than work though, Imogene was an outgoing and social woman who loved to host family and...
Carolyn A. Whitaker
Mar 9, 2024
Carolyn A. Whitaker, 65 of Carmel, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Carolyn was born November 9, 1958 in Indianapolis to the late John W. and Betty L. Whitaker.
Carolyn attended Pike High School in Indianapolis. She was a great caregiver to her mother (Betty) before she passed away 8 years ago. Carolyn’s own health deteriorated and finally gave out and...
Wanda Yeager Manning Fortune
Mar 9, 2024
Wanda Yeager Manning Fortune passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, after an amazing 100 year life.
Born August 4, 1923, the 5th daughter of Glenn R. and Maurice V. Yeager of Terre Haute, IN. She was descended from Nicholas Yager, who emigrated from Hesse, Germany to Culpepper Co., Virginia in 1717. Nicholas III came to Indiana in 1816.
She attended Indiana...
Beverly Joan Doughty
Mar 8, 2024
Beverly Joan (VanCleave) Doughty, 92, of Indianapolis passed away March 8th, 2024. She was born January 19th, 1932, in New Market, Indiana to the parents of Carl and Geraldine VanCleave.
Beverly graduated high school in 1950 at George Washington High School. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to sing and had a voice like Doris Day....
Kenneth Victor Matus
Mar 8, 2024
Kenneth Victor Matus, age 60 of New Palestine, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, March 8, 2024.
Kenneth was born on April 20, 1963 in Pennsylvania, a son of Stephen and Doris (Moe) Matus. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Ken married Sandra Taylor on May 28, 2000 in Boynton Beach, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 23...
