Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Bettye L. Dee
Feb 4, 2023
Bettye Lou Dee (Wood), 88, transitioned from her earthly life February 4, 2023, at Hooverwood Living. She was born November 18, 1934, in Glasgow, Ky, the daughter of John Moss and May Lucille (Southers) Wood.
Bettye Lou graduated from Ralph Bunch High School Class of 1950. Following graduation, she attended Kentucky State College, graduating in 1954. Following college, she relocated...
James "Jim" R. Heath
Feb 3, 2023
James “Jim” Robert Heath, 83, of Indianapolis Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Robert C. Heath and Beulah M. (Zinkler) Heath.
On November 21, 1962, Jim married the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” (Erwood) Heath. They spent a loving 60 years together.
Jim dedicated 32 years...
Sandra "Sandy" Brown
Feb 2, 2023
Sandra Joan “Sandy” Brown, 80, left us on February 2, 2023, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born September 23, 1942, to James & Twila (Kimberly) Bouy in Sandusky, Ohio.
Her loved ones left behind include her son Vince (Jenny) Parker; her grandchildren Josh (Laura) Parker, Amanda Parker, and Noah Parker; her brother Jim Bouy;...
Michael Lee Durham
Feb 2, 2023
Michael L. Durham, 78, resident of Zionsville since 1968, died at St. Vincent Hospital on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023, after a brief illness.
Mr. Durham was born in Indianapolis on February 5th, 1944, to Mary and Ray Durham, the first of 5 children. He began working at A&P in the 1960s, where he spent the better part of 3 decades...
Robert Schuster
Feb 2, 2023
Robert Schuster, beloved father, brother and talented watercolorist, passed unexpectedly on Feb.2nd at his home in Oaklandon, Indiana.
Born to Doris and Glenn Schuster on September 13, 1936, Bob grew up in Lawrence, Indiana, graduating from Lawrence Central High School with the class of 1954. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Mary Louise Parker in 1956.
A gifted artist, Bob...
Sondra "Sunny" Powell
Feb 2, 2023
Sondra “Sunny” Powell passed away on the morning of February 2nd. On March 6, 1940, a little girl was born to Roy and Cecil Johnson. The baby appeared to be smiling, which prompted her parents to nickname her Sunny. Sunny grew up in Indianapolis and attended Howe High School and Warren Central High School. She graduated in 1957 and went...
Kenneth T. White
Feb 2, 2023
Kenneth T. White, 92, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away February 2nd, 2023.
He was born in Madison, West Virgina, November 4th, 1930, to parents Ben and Gladys (Barnett) White.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, on the USS Beatty, during the Korean Conflict.
On April 24th, 1954, Ken married the love of his life, Aurora Prado....
Matthew Tyler Pinco
Feb 1, 2023
Matthew Tyler Pinco, 24, passed away on February 1, 2023.
He was born in Indianapolis to his parents Paul and Julie Pinco.
Matthew attended primary and secondary school in Indianapolis and earned an Associate Degree of Horticulture Technology from Vincennes University. Matthew had a passion for trees and a love of nature from a young age. He enjoyed hunting, camping,...
Zora Alice Winchester
Feb 1, 2023
Zora Alice Winchester, 96 of Plainfield, Indiana passed away February 1, 2023. She was born February 14, 1926, in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Sylvester and Elva (Smith) Blevins. Zora had worked for Walmart for many years helping customers at the Dressing Rooms and as a Greeter prior to her retiring. Prior to her time at Walmart, she worked for...
Linda Sue Hazzard
Feb 1, 2023
Linda Sue (Denning) Hazzard was born on October 18, 1937, in Portland, TN to Frank (Jack) Felts Denning and Ruth Denton (Minor) Denning. She was an only child.
On June 15, 1957, she married Charles Eugene Hazzard and had two daughters, Jacki Hazzard Alexander (Mike) and Sheri Hazzard Brill-McRoy (Mike).
Linda is survived by her daughters Jacki, Sheri (Mike); her...
Harold Franklin Chambers
Feb 1, 2023
Harold F. Chambers, 98, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. He was born November 27th, 1924 to his parents Edward and Clara Belle (Wall) Chambers.
Upon graduating from Washington High School in Indianapolis, Harold enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served honorably for four years. Following his time in the Navy, Harold worked as a...
Matt Maynard
Feb 1, 2023
Matt Maynard, 44, of Sheridan passed away February 1, 2023, at his home while being held by his loving wife. He was born April 17, 1978, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, the son of Randy and Julie (Piasecki) Maynard. He married his best friend, Michelle Campbell, on March 15, 2008.
Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from...
Eloise L. Bowers
Jan 31, 2023
Eloise L. (Meewes) Bowers passed away on January 31, 2023. Eloise was born March 9, 1928, in Iowa to her late parents, William and Leora (Hein) Meewes. She worked at Davenport (Iowa) Bank before becoming a wife and mother. She married Tom (Thomas) Bowers in 1958. After living in Iowa, Michigan, and other places in Indiana, they settled in Carmel,...
Clayton Eric Thomas
Jan 31, 2023
Clayton Eric Thomas, passed away on January 31, 2023, at the age of 77. Clayton was born in Northfield, New Jersey on August 8, 1945, to Clayton O. Thomas and Margaret Louise (Marshall) Smith. Upon graduating from high school, Clayton enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served honorably for six years, rising to the rank of ABHAN (Seaman 3). ...
Konita Forbes Dougherty
Jan 31, 2023
Konita Forbes Dougherty, 79, passed away January 31, 2023, with family by her side. Born to the late Richard and Velma Forbes of Angola, IN in 1943 she graduated from Angola High School in 1961. She first attended Taylor University before transferring to her beloved IU where she obtained her BA and MA in Education. Returning to Angola to begin...
Joan M. Dodd
Jan 31, 2023
Joan M. Dodd, of Indianapolis was born February 10th, 1929, to Orrin and Marie (Riedel) Pixley, who preceded her in death, as well as her husband Eugene Dodd and brother, Ronald Pixley.
Joan graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1948. She married Eugene Dodd, and they raised 2 sons, Larry and Dale Dodd. Joan’s artistic flair was enjoyed by...
Shirley Louise Foster
Jan 30, 2023
Shirley Louise Foster 82 of Coal City, Indiana passed away January 30, 2023. She was born September 12, 1940, in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Alexander and Ezzie (Moore) Short. Shirley retired as a Supervisor at Bridgestone-Firestone after 30 years. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling and bowled on several leagues, and she loved to spend time with...
