Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Braxton Michael Ford
Dec 5, 2025
Fishers, Indiana – Braxton Michael Ford, 21, passed away far too soon on December 5, 2025. His spirit, his adventurous (or daring) nature, and his love for his family, will be deeply missed by all.
Braxton was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Brian Ford and Melanie Catron on May 13, 2004. Braxton attended Fishers and Options high school, graduating in...
Elaine Talarico
Dec 4, 2025
Elaine Talarico, age 78, of Fishers, passed away on December 4,2025. She is survived by her son Wesley Cooper II (Jennifer Cooper) and her daughter Carrie Martin (Richard Martin), two sisters, Rose Miscuk (Bernie Miscuk) and Marilyn Talarico. She was a fiercely proud and loving Nana of seven grandsons; Anthony Cooper (Amber Cooper), Nicholas Martin, Noah Martin, Joseph Cooper, Chase...
Terri Lee Heady
Dec 4, 2025
Terri Lee (Cochran) Heady, 68, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on December 4th, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Born June 11th, 1957, in Indianapolis to Lee and Joy (Hodgkin) Cochran, Terri grew up with strong family roots that shaped the generous and compassionate woman she became. She graduated from Arlington High School...
Paula S. Fugate
Dec 4, 2025
Paula S. Fugate, 87, of Carmel, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Galion, OH, Paula was the daughter of the late Paul B. and Eleanor Gottfried. She was a proud graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH.
Paula was an accomplished pianist and devoted the early part of her career to teaching music to elementary students in...
Betty J. Hausman
Dec 4, 2025
Betty (Bell) Hausman, 98, passed away December 4, 2025. She was born March 28, 1927, in Turner, Indiana to Lawrence S. Bell & Rachel (Murray) Bell.
She graduated from Staunton High School in 1944. Betty worked at (General) Wishard Memorial Hospital from December 1959 to December 1988.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Bell, son Billy Ray Hausman,...
Professor Krishan Kumar Chawla
Dec 4, 2025
Professor Krishan Kumar Chawla
Prof. Krishan Kumar Chawla passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 83. He was an incredible husband, father, son, brother, educator, mentor, colleague, and friend.
Krish, as he was known by his friends and colleagues, was born in India and grew up in New Delhi. He was always a top...
Guy "Matt" Mendenhall
Dec 3, 2025
Guy Matthew Mendenhall, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday December 3rd,2025. At a very early age Matt picked up his love for all things sports, as well as being exposed to many amazing cars of the time. He played sports for all his schools, loving baseball and basketball, but really taking to football by the time he got to high school...
Maribeth Bailey
Dec 3, 2025
Maribeth Bailey, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away December 3, 2025, after a long illness. Maribeth was a beloved daughter, mother and friend to many. She was born November 21,1953 in Carmel, Indiana, the only child of Jack C. Bailey and Myra Brown Bailey.
Her family had deep roots in Carmel where she experienced an idyllic childhood. She attended Orchard Park...
Robert W. Shelton
Dec 3, 2025
Flanner Buchanan-Carmel
Robert (Bob) W. Shelton, 88 of Westfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Bob was born December 28, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Lee and Francis Shelton. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Becklenberg on November 19, 1966, and moved to Kokomo, Ind. in 1970.
Bob received his Chemical Engineering degree from Washington University in St. Louis in...
Brenda S. Haney Krupinski
Dec 3, 2025
Brenda S. Haney Krupinski
64 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 3, 2025. Brenda was born on March 6, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Dallas and Shirley Haney. She was preceded in death by her grandson Payton, siblings Dallas Jr., Connie, Angie and Penny and her parents. She is survived by her husband Monte Krupinski, son Raymond Wilson,...
Denvil Stephens
Dec 3, 2025
Denvil Stephens, age 79 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Hancock Regional Hospital with his son Christian Stephens by his side.
He was born at home in Pine Knot, Kentucky on July 6, 1946 to the late Millard Stephens and Arizona (Moore) Stephens.
He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1965. He worked for Ford Motor Company...
Mary L. Keppel
Dec 3, 2025
Mary Louise Keppel, 80, passed away peacefully with her family by her side December 3, 2025, in Indianapolis. She was born April 8, 1945, in Indianapolis, IN to Marshall Eugene & Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Shipley.
Mary was a Registered Nurse most of her life then transitioned to Hotel Management.
Mary leaves behind her sons Kurt M. Keppel and Christopher (Terri) Keppel; grandchildren...
Jack Amacy Clark
Dec 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack A. Clark, of Indianapolis, on December 3rd, 2025. He was born September 29th, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Sidney and Alice (McMechan) Clark.
Jack graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1960 and was married to Shirley A. (Darnell) Clark in 1963. He was a U.S Army and Reserve...
Bonnie J. O'Neal
Dec 3, 2025
Bonnie J. O'Neal, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed from this life on December 3, 2025, in Avon, Indiana. Born on November 1, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, Bonnie lived a life rich with love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Bonnie is survived by her devoted spouse of 34 years, Greg O'Neal, and her four children: Karen...
Lee Richard Dye
Dec 3, 2025
Lee Richard Dye, age 83 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Lee was born on June 22, 1942 in Pineville, Kentucky, a son of Alex and Lola (Smith) Dye.
Lee married Geraldine Dye on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1962 in Sneedville, Tennessee.
He especially loved NASCAR and spending time with his grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of...
James David Orr Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
James “Jay” David Orr Sr., 82, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 3, 2025. James was born to Vincent Orr and Flora Waldroup on November 14, 1943.
James was a devoted and hard-working man who provided faithfully for his family throughout his life. He worked for 33 ½ years at the Indianapolis Ford...
Larry Deonta Burroughs-Link
Dec 2, 2025
My precious son, Larry D. Burroughs (“Deonta”), left this world unexpectedly on December 2, 2025, at only 26 years old. He was born on April 7, 1999.
Deonta was special needs, but to us, he was nothing short of extraordinary. He lived his life with many challenges such as g-tube, a trach, and a wheelchair — but none of those things...
Joyce Ann Baker
Dec 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Ann Baker, 86, of Zionsville, Indiana. Joyce was born in Bedford, Indiana, on November 18, 1939 to Velvia (Baldwin) Chambers and Edford Chambers from Lawrence County, Indiana and Bedford, Indiana. She graduated from Bedford High School and later moved to Indianapolis where she worked as an accountant /...
Benjamin Alexander Wade
Dec 2, 2025
Benjamin (Ben) Alexander Wade died unexpectedly from a previously unknown health condition on Tuesday Dec. 2nd, 2025 at the age of 14. Born Oct. 11th, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN to his loving parents Jonathan and Victoria Wade, Ben was a student at the International School of Indiana. Although the span of Ben’s life may seem short when measured in years,...
Marie Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas
Dec 2, 2025
Marie Elizabeth Thomas (Betty) (4-29-1937 to 12-2-2025)
A Long and Winding Road
The world welcomed Betty on April 29, 1937, in Moorestown New Jersey, the first child of Paul and Marie McMullen. She grew up loving all of the joys of childhood, and especially her three younger sisters Barbara, Margaret, and Regina (Jean), and much later her brother Paul. She attended Our...
