Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Sally Lou Morton
Aug 31, 2023
Memorial services for Sally Lou Lindsey Morton, age 91, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, IN, of which she was a member. Calling will be 10-11 a.m. before the services.
Sally was born in Toledo, OH, to Marian and Harold Lindsey. She was a summa cum laude graduate of the University of...
John A. Morehead
Aug 31, 2023
Cpt. (USN, ret.) John Arlen Morehead, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1935 in Evanston, Illinois to parents William J. Morehead and Velma M. (Cohoe) Morehead.
A graduate of Hinsdale High School (Illinois), Jack graduated from DePauw University (Indiana), class of 1957. After DePauw, Jack enlisted and began his...
William D. Smith
Aug 31, 2023
William (Bill) D. Smith, Sr., 91, Noblesville, passed away August 31, 2023. He was born September 2, 1931, in Washington, PA, the son of the late James and Margaret (Gray) Smith. He married Sarah E. Smith on March 28, 1952.
Bill was an active member of the church, having served several years as Deacon, Sunday School teacher and...
Garry L. Ring
Aug 31, 2023
Garry L. Ring, 70, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away on August 31, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1953, in Greenfield, Indiana, to parents, Arthur and Ima (Garner) Ring.
He was in the car dealership business for 43 years. He loved the Baltimore orioles and Butler basketball. His hobbies were cooking, working in his beautiful yard,...
Jacqueline J. Wherry
Aug 31, 2023
Jacqueline J. Wherry of Deland, Florida died on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa after a sudden illness.
Two services will take place for Jackie:
In Indiana, family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, September 16 from 2:00 to 4:00pm for a Celebration of Life at Flanner Buchanan-Hamilton Memorial Park,...
Richard George Such
Aug 31, 2023
Richard George Such, 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away August 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. He was born on July 26, 1945, in Indianapolis to the late George and Senifta Such. Richard is survived by his sister Regina Bopp, brother-in-law Edward Bopp, daughter Jamie Such, sons Rick Such and Robert McClara.
Richard, also known as Dick, was a hardworking...
Jeffrey Thomas Taulman
Aug 31, 2023
Jeffrey Thomas Taulman, 61, passed away on August 31, 2023. Jeff, as he was commonly known, was born in Beech Grove, IN on August 2, 1962, to parents, William Lyle and Carol Ann (Lee) Taulman. He graduated from Beech Grove High School and worked for over 40 years at the same employer, St. Francis Hospital, most recently as Supply Chain...
Wilma J. Nelson-Higgs
Aug 31, 2023
Wilma June Nelson-Higgs, 98, passed away on August 31, 2023. Wilma was born on October 15, 1924, to Oramel and Minnie Musgrave.
Wilma graduated in 1942 from Broad Ripple High School and was a member of the National Honor Society during WWII. Wilma worked for Army Map Services as a cartographic craftsman and was on a team that updated...
Jean Alago Viaud
Aug 30, 2023
Jean Alago Viaud was born on November 30, 1954, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to his parents Duperval Merozier and Marie Violette Viau. He was the first child to this couple who together have seven children. He has other siblings from his mother's side and father's side as well. His brothers and sisters: Aphida Guillaume, Joubert Guillaume, Marie Luceline Viau, Marie...
Robert "Bob" Ostrander
Aug 30, 2023
Robert Daniel Ostrander, “Bob” 73, loving husband and beloved father, passed away on August 30, 2023 at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana.
A Memorial Gathering will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Flanner Buchanan – Decatur Township, 5463 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46221, with inurnment to take place at...
Charlie Wilkerson
Aug 30, 2023
Charles Eugene "Charlie" Wilkerson, 73, of Greenfield, Indiana (formerly of Indianapolis) passed away on August 30, 2023. He was born February 8, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Charlie was an entrepreneur and had owned Wilkerson Automation for 32 years. Charlie was a very giving person to his friends and family and would have given his shirt off his back if necessary. He was an avid fan...
Marion Jeanette Gilham Ingrum
Aug 30, 2023
Marion Jeanette Ingrum, 82, passed away on August 30, 2023
She was born November 10, 1940, in Cullman, Alabama to Benjamin and Gladys Helton.
Marion's biggest accomplishment was being a good mother and grandmother to her beautiful family. She raised them all to have a beautiful heart just like hers.
Marion is survived by her children: Debbie Miller, Margaret Greene,...
Doyle Dwaine Champion
Aug 28, 2023
I’m writing my own obituary. Who knows me better than me? For those who care to read it. My story begins in 1930, before I was born during the Great Depression. My folks gave birth to a baby girl, a “Blue Baby”. Doctors told them the only chance she had to live would be to move to a high...
Donald Lee Wagoner
Aug 28, 2023
Donald Lee WagonerJuly 16, 1933 – August 28, 2023Donald Lee Wagoner peacefully passed away on August 28, 2023, at age 90. He battled a short-termillness with great attitude, determination, and gratitude to his caregivers, family, and friends.
Don was born July 16, 1933, to Lee Roy Wagoner and Utoka Marie (Stalnaker) Wagoner. He waspreceded in death by his wife of...
Rebecca Jane Schrock
Aug 27, 2023
Rebecca Jane Schrock, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 27, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1946, in Rochester, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Iris Baldwin.
She obtained a paralegal degree from Indiana University and was involved in Special Olympics for several years.
Rebecca is survived by her son, Christopher Welch; and daughter, Erin.
A...
Yon L. Fisher
Aug 27, 2023
Yon “Lamonte” Fisher was born July 31, 1950, to Bud William Fisher and Vivian Marie Wallace in Peoria, Illinois. At a very early age they moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he lived his entire life. Also at an early age, he received Christ in his life. Lamonte was baptized...
William "Bill" Frederick Schaub
Aug 27, 2023
William “Bill” Frederick Schaub, 69, Indianapolis, passed away August 27, 2023. He was born in Illinois to Donald Schaub and Katherine (Tesmer) Schaub. He attended John Herron Art School, he and his wife had two children and six grandchildren, he was such a proud father and grandfather. He enjoyed art, cinema, and collecting antiques.
He was preceded in death...
Peggy Lou Barrett
Aug 27, 2023
Peggy Lou Barrett, 74, passed away on August 27, 2023 at IU Health West Hospital.
Peggy was born on August 26, 1949 in Irvine, Kentucky the daughter of Russell Dennis and Bonnie (Singleton) Dennis. Peggy married James Barrett on September 4, 1966. He preceded her in death in 2005. Peggy enjoyed reading and word search puzzles. She loved and enjoyed...
Bill Ralph
Aug 27, 2023
Indianapolis, Indiana – Bill Ralph passed away peacefully while comforted by his family on August 27, 2023. He was 87 years old.
Bill was born to Clark and Lois (Summers) Ralph in Louisiana, Missouri, on April 30, 1936. After graduating from high school, he was inducted into the United States Marine Corps, where he served for several years.
After his...
Erma "Jean" Stanley
Aug 26, 2023
Erma Jean Stanley passed away on 08/26/2023.
She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on 07/23/1931 to William and Henrietta Pinkston.
She was a retired Indianapolis Police Department police officer.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Schierbaum. She is survived by her husband, Harold Richard Stanley, two sons, Brian (Connie) Stanley, Indianapolis, Indiana,...
