Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
John Willis Flanders
Oct 14, 2022
John Willis Flanders, born November 18, 1935 in Anderson Indiana to Glenn and Lucille Flanders, died at his home of three years in Muncie Indiana on October 14, 2022. John graduated from Walnut Grove high school in Hamilton County Indiana in 1953 and from Ball State Teachers college in 1957. As a boy, he played trombone and later gave it...
Steven Scott Felmy
Oct 14, 2022
Steven Scott Felmy, 68, passed away October 14, 2022, with family at his side. He was born April 5, 1954, in Camden, New Jersey, to Carl Lee & Venna Jean (Marshall) Felmy.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Beva (Day) Felmy, sons Anthony Felmy and Jess (Alicia) Felmy, his brother Alan Felmy, and sister Jeannie Felmy, and...
Charlotte J. Short
Oct 13, 2022
Charlotte J. Short, 93, of Fishers, Indiana passed away on October 13, 2022. She was born on May 11, 1929, in Jennings County, Indiana, to parents, Herbert C. and Irene M. (Coryell) Joseph.
In August of 1951, Charlotte married the love of her life, Glyndon “Glen” Short. They shared a loving 66 years together until his passing on January 19,...
Shirley K. Kaler
Oct 13, 2022
Shirely K. Williams – Clemenz – Kaler, 73, of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away on October 13, 2022.
She was born on November 2, 1948 in Indianapolis to William “Art” Artemis and Virginia Williams-Stroud. Shirley was a graduate of Manual High School. She retired after 35 years with State Farm Insurance in 2012.
She was preceded in death by her...
Linda Dunn Davis
Oct 13, 2022
Linda Dunn Davis, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born on February 18, 1950 to the late Clyde Louis and Alma Fern ‘Babe’ (Settle) Dunn. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Manual High School, she later earned her BA in French, with a minor in Theater from Indiana University (1971). Linda chose...
Thomas E. Steele
Oct 13, 2022
Thomas E. Steele, 84, passed away on October 13, 2022.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 27, 1938 to Harvey and Evelyn Steele.
He had a love of gambling and enjoyed playing cards and watching westerns, especially Gun Smoke.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 30 years, Carolyn Steele; daughter, Tekrea D. Shelton; step...
David Keith Murray
Oct 13, 2022
David Keith Murray left this earth for another undisclosed location on October 13, 2022, at age 70. He was born to amazing parents, David and Maire Murray, in Indianapolis, IN on January 29, 1952. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Brenda; his parents; and sister Carol Larsen. David leaves behind daughters Sarah Riebsomer and...
Timothy Nauert
Oct 13, 2022
Timothy Jay Nauert, 59, of Mooresville passed away on October 14, 2022. He will be laid to rest in Washington Park East Cemetery. Arrangements are private.
Phyllis Jane Lee
Oct 13, 2022
Phyllis Jane Lee 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away October 13, 2022. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on April 15, 1940, to the late John Harvey Johnson, Jr. and Mary Lavadia (Webb) Johnson. Phyllis was the long-time manager at Mickey & Bills Pizza on the Southwest side of Indianapolis. She was a collector, enjoyed gardening and tending to her...
Paula Lanning Sanford
Oct 12, 2022
Paula Lanning Sanford of Indianapolis passed away on October 12, 2022 at the age of 74.
She was born January 22, 1948 in Hartford City, IN to John Richard and Yolanda (Mannix) Lanning.
Paula was graduated from Hartford City High School and thereafter took a number of college-level classes, extending her full attention to a working career. She was employed...
Hazel Whitley
Oct 11, 2022
Hazel E. Whitley, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away October 11th, 2022. She was born June 15th, 1927, in Burksville, Kentucky to parents William and Emma (Gross) Capps.
Hazel married the love of her life and childhood sweetheart, Preston Whitley. They shared many wonderful years together. Preston passed away October 9th, 2003.
Hazel was a modest, loving woman. In her younger...
Roberta Mae Hammond
Oct 11, 2022
Roberta Mae Hammond, age 86 of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2022 surrounded by her children. Roberta was born October 27th, 1935 in Macon County, TN to the late BH and Gladys West.
Roberta was well-loved and will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends. She was a wonderful, lively woman, mother, and...
Beverly Sinclair
Oct 11, 2022
Beverly Sinclair, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 in Sarasota, Fl. She was 95 and born in Oak Park, IL. The greatest joy and passion of Beverly’s life was her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Neal Sinclair Jr.; daughter, Georgia Sinclair Strickland (Dr. William Capello). She is survived by her son...
Marcia Lynn Kirkwood
Oct 11, 2022
Marcia Lynn Kirkwood passed away on October 11, 2022. She was born on January 31, 1957, to her parents Leon Whitaker and Virginia Lane.
Marcia was a very caring person. There was nothing she loved more than her family. Her family knows her as a loyal and loving woman, a provider, and an extremely hard worker. She was known to...
Bernard Earl Abel
Oct 10, 2022
Bernard Earl Abel 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1933, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Marion Wilmur and Frances Abel. He was an Army Veteran. He was retired from Allison Transmission. He was also a Reverend. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, James and Bill Abel...
Wayne E. Benefiel
Oct 10, 2022
Wayne E Benefiel, 93, passed in his sleep on October 10, 2022. He is survived by his 4 children Cathy, Cheryl, Dave, and Doug, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Wayne will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Marguerite Marie Travis Deckert
Oct 10, 2022
Marguerite Marie Travis Deckert, 100, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 10, 2022. She was born October 5, 1922, in Kingsbury, Indiana and was delivered by her father. Relocated to Indianapolis from Hamlet in 1938, she is a 1940 graduate from Shortridge High School where she played clarinet and saxophone in band and orchestra,...
Franklin K Willis
Oct 10, 2022
Franklin Keith Willis passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1937, in Indianapolis Indiana to his parents Roscoe and Mildred Willis.
Franklin was a family man. He loved his family deeply and above all else. He also had a strong love for gardening and was very proud of his yard. His family states that he...
Phyllis Jean Scott
Oct 10, 2022
Phyllis J. Scott went to be with our Lord Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 92.
She is survived by 6 children: Cynthia Lunsford, Pamela Keller, Steven Scott, Melissa Covert, Michele Scott, and P.J. Scott; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Charles L. Scott,...
Carl E. Barnes
Oct 9, 2022
Carl E. Barnes, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 9, 2022. He was born November 20, 1930, in Bicknell, Indiana, to the late James and Roxie (Hatton) Barnes. Carl attended Washington High School and was captain of the football team, receiving all-state honors. He proudly served his country as a Military Policeman (MP) with the United States Air...
