Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Feb 16, 2023

John Michael Dotson, 73, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 16, 2023. John was born May 29, 1949, in Lima, Ohio the son of the late Woodrow and Claudeane (Wollet) Dotson. On August 5, 1977, John married Melanie (Scarbrough) Dotson.  She preceded him in passing on May 17, 2002.

John proudly and honorably served in the...

Feb 16, 2023

Jordon M. Jacobs, 31 of Westfield passed away at his home on February 16, 2023.  Jordon was born May 8, 1991, in Indianapolis. He graduated from Westfield High School in 2010, attended Vincennes University and proudly served in the US Marine Corp.

Jordan was the proud father of 4-year-old Lylah whom he adored. He loved being a daddy.

He worked...

Feb 16, 2023

Joseph Layne Fox, 65, rural Noblesville, died in the Community North Hospital, Indianapolis on February 16, 2023.  He was born on September 12, 1957, to Virgil Fox and Wilma “Ruth” Flanigan Fox in Connersville, IN.   Joe attended Cincinnati University and he loved to fish, travel, and adventure.  He was a retired commercial truck driver, former member of the Indianapolis Metropolitan...

Feb 16, 2023

John L. Speidel, Sr., 81 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023.  John was born October 1, 1941 in West Chester, PA to the late Roger W. Sr. and Eleanor Speidel.  He grew up in Crafton, PA and was a graduate of Purdue University.

John worked in the civil engineering field his entire career.  He started when he graduated...

Feb 16, 2023

Feb 15, 2023

Jimmy “Barry” Brown, age 80, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away and received his angel wings on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1942, in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia to the late James Leonard and Virginia Louise Brown.

Jimmy attended Noblesville High School where he met his wife of 60-years, Donna Jo Merideth Brown. They were married on...

Feb 15, 2023

Daniel Wesley Lindsey, 49, passed away on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, where he resided in Brownsburg, Indiana. He was born on August 16th, 1973, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Rhonda Crosley and Steven Lindsey. Daniel was the only son of five children, and he was loved and cherished by his entire family. Daniel studied at Central Hardin High School in Cecilia,...

Feb 15, 2023

Marlene “Rusty” Loy of Indianapolis passed away February 15, 2023. Rusty was born in 1931 to Robert and Margaret Lawson of Indianapolis. She graduated from Howe High School and worked for several years as a receptionist and a librarian before meeting her future husband, Arthur Loy, when he was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison during the Korean War. Their marriage,...

Feb 15, 2023

James (Jim) Weigel, age 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 15, 2023.  He was born on September 8, 1949, in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Morton and Evelyn Weigel.

Jim attended University High School in Bloomington, Indiana where he played Basketball and Golf and placed 2nd in the state of Indiana for Golf his Junior year.  Jim went...

Feb 15, 2023

Richard Lee Nelson, 82, of Indianapolis, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 joining his wife, Janice Beth (Hall) Nelson, his mother Lois (Haines) and father William “Bill” Nelson who preceded him in death. Richard was a loving husband, brother, brother-in-law and uncle to his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. After graduating...

Feb 15, 2023

Donald Eugene Dearinger,

92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away February 15, 2023. He was born in St. Paul, Indiana on February 9, 1931.  He was a telegraph operator for the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the railroad after the Navy. Don was a retired union electrician. He was active with the VFW and AMVETS. He...

Feb 15, 2023

Feb 15, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Wickman passed away on February 15, 2023 at Suncoast Hospice in St. Petersburg FL surrounded by family. She was born on September 4, 1949 in Washington, Indiana to the late Leo and Agnes Auberry and was the oldest of 4 siblings, Terrence (Auberry), Christine (Dossman) and Madonna (Graves).

Born and raised on a farm in Southern Indiana, she...

Feb 15, 2023

Feb 15, 2023

Gelliah Parris, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away February 15th, 2023. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky August 9th, 1939, to parents Victor and Ina (Wombles) Hargis.

She grew up in Kentucky, and later moved to Indiana to be with her sister.

In 1963, on a city bus, a young man, Charles Parris, approached Gelliah. Even though she tried to ignore...

Feb 14, 2023

On February 14, 2023, Ed Harrison went on to be with our Lord Christ Jesus. He took his last breath lying in the loving arms of Jan, his wife of 55 years, on Valentine’s Day.

Ed was a long-term resident of Marion and a graduate of Marion High school. He will be remembered by those who know and love him...

Feb 14, 2023

Jim grew up in Indianapolis and attended Arsenal Tech H.S. and from there he joined the US Marine Corp. As the Korean War began, Jim and his 5th Marines were involved in the initial invasion thru to Chosin N. Korea where he was seriously wounded. Corporal James F. White was a member of the Elite “Chosin Few of the 5th...

Feb 14, 2023

Selita Sue Stocking, 59, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away at home with her husband at her side on February 14, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1963, in Vacaville, California, to William Eugene and Andrea Lynn (Adair) Smith. Selita grew up in Sharpsville, Indiana. She attended Tri-Central High School in Sharpsville, where she formed lifelong friendships, followed by a...

Feb 14, 2023

John Lefevers, 62, passed away on February 14, 2023.

He was born on December 30, 1960, in Indianapolis, to Otis and Ruth Lefevers.

John was a 1979 graduate of Southport Highschool and worked for Perry Township for 37 years as the custodial supervisor.

He loved to fish, was known to be a jokester, and enjoyed poker nights and trips to...

Feb 13, 2023