Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Ernest "Ed" Hall
Nov 3, 2025
Ernest "Ed" Hall, a dedicated veteran and respected member of his community, passed away in his sleep, at home, on November 3, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on April 20, 1941, Ed led a life filled with service, commitment, and a remarkable sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him.
Ed served two...
Frank Donald Popowics Jr
Nov 2, 2025
Frank Donald Popowics, Jr., 90, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Hartford, CT, October 23, 1935, son of the late Frank D. Popowics, Sr. and Meimi “Mim” (Sjoblad) Popowics. He resided in Indiana for several years having formerly lived in Glastonbury, CT. Frank grew up in East Hampton, graduated from Trinity College, was...
William Eric Hazel
Nov 2, 2025
William “Bill” Hazel, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away Nov 2, 2025. Bill was born in Indianapolis on July 29, 1962, to parents Arman Eugene Hazel and Myrna Hazel-Metzger. He graduated from Lawerence North High School.
Bill was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was adored by all who made his acquaintances. He was full of life; when he was...
Barbara Lee Williams
Nov 2, 2025
Barbara L. Williams, 88, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of unshakable faith and deep compassion, whose life was defined by her readiness to help and be there for others. Barbara was born on January 13, 1937, in Indianapolis to the late William W. Totman and Reverend...
Charles E. Crawford
Nov 2, 2025
Charles Estil Crawford was born on May 12, 1936, in Austin, Kentucky, and passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
On October 26, 1967, in Tulsa, OK, he was united in marriage in the eyes of God to Margaret Burnley and is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years. He affectionately referred to...
Paul Preston Newbolt
Oct 31, 2025
Paul Preston Newbolt, age 88 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Paul was born on February 18, 1937 in Indianapolis, a son of James B. and Bertha Smith. He was one of three children. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings Reginold and Velma.
Paul was married to Janice Bledsoe on June...
Nancy Garza
Oct 31, 2025
Nancy Lee Garza nee Summers was born 11 October 1937 in Washington, Indiana. She was the first child of Lodena (Dena) and Kenneth Summers and the older (and patient!) sister to Mary-Jean and Margaret (Micky). Nancy attended St Mary’s Girls High School, graduating in 1955. She then followed her mother into a career with Bell Telecommunications.
Nancy met her future husband,...
Christopher Brian Nahas
Oct 31, 2025
Christopher Brian Nahas
44, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on October 31, 2025. Christopher was born on September 4, 1981, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a 2005 graduate of Ball State University. He was a machinist for Winsert. He had previously worked for the South Bend Cubs. He took great pride in his work and loved helping others. He was preceded...
Amy Marie Estep
Oct 31, 2025
New Palestine, Indiana – Amy Marie Estep, 44, passed away after a brief battle with illness, on October 31, 2025. Her outgoing personality, friendly nature, and perfect hugs will forever be missed.
Amy was born on February 6, 1981, in Illinois, to parents Edward & Patricia (Kerber) Richards. She attended and graduated from Warren Central High School and worked for AAA...
Samuel "Sam" Hunter Reams Jr.
Oct 31, 2025
On Friday November 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm the livestream of the service can be viewed By clicking HERE
Samuel H. Reams, Jr. (Sam), 87, of Whitestown, IN, passed away on October 31, 2025 at Witham Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, IN, after a sudden illness.He was born in Kingsport, TN, on April 10, 1938, son of the late Samuel Hunter Reams, Sr...
Carol Jane Doolin
Oct 31, 2025
Carol Jane (Glant) Doolin, age 94, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Born on March 29, 1931, in Princeton, Indiana, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Floyd Glant and Elsie (Hines) Glant.
Carol was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Keith E. Doolin; her cherished daughter, Susan Doolin; and her dear brothers, Ronnie and...
Mr. Jewell Evans Pearson, Sr
Oct 31, 2025
Celebration of Life for Jewell Pearson Sr.
Today, we celebrate the life of Jewell Pearson Sr. — a man whose dedication to service, curiosity, and love for all things fast made every day an adventure worth taking.
Jewell entered this world on December 15, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, and was lovingly raised by Robert Lamar and Willa Mae Pearson. From an early...
Betty L. Balderson
Oct 31, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Betty “Red” Balderson passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on October 31, 2025. A woman of discerning taste, Betty was iron wrapped in velvet, and her strength and love will be missed by all who knew her.
Betty was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 5, 1936, and raised in Mecca, Indiana. Betty’s life...
Steven J. Barlow
Oct 30, 2025
Steven J. Barlow, 70, of Indianapolis passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1955, in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Steven was known for his kindness, dry humor, open mind, and forgiving heart. Throughout his life, he enjoyed painting, drawing, beating you at tennis, and making impossible shots on the pool table. His fondest memories of his childhood were...
Mark H. Schoop
Oct 30, 2025
Mark Henry Schoop, 80, of Munster, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Allen and Martha Schoop (Beiderwieden).
Mark attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Hammond, IN. He enjoyed his classmates and teachers and stayed in touch with them throughout his life. He graduated from Hammond...
Melissa "Missy" Lynn Berry
Oct 30, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Lynn Berry
Melissa “Missy” Lynn Berry of Fishers, IN, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born in Tiffin, OH, on April 20, 1955, to parents, William Sr. and Evelyn (Greely) Byron.
Missy graduated from Northwest High School in 1973. She worked in the medical field in many different capacities throughout her entire career,...
Phyllis J. Bailey
Oct 30, 2025
Phyllis Jean Bailey, age 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born in Springfield, Ohio, to Stanley and Ruth Boyer (Tener), Phyllis grew up in Springfield and attended Enon High School, where she was active in many activities, including serving as a majorette in the marching band. She also participated in 4H where she developed a...
Lora Lou Meade
Oct 29, 2025
Lora Lou Meade, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 29th. She was the daughter of Willie and Edna Bentley. She was born and raised in Millstone, Kentucky prior to moving to the east side of Indianapolis in 1960. Lora was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Gilbert.
Lora is survived by 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren,...
Betty Lou Cardwell
Oct 29, 2025
With heavy hearts yet boundless gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Betty Lou Cardwell, our cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. On the morning of October 29, 2025, Betty slipped quietly from this world at the age of 87.
Born in 1938 to loving parents in Morgantown, Kentucky, Betty grew up with a hymn in her heart and kindness in...
Evelyn Ruth Patterson
Oct 28, 2025
Evelyn Ruth Patterson, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1948, in Rock River, Ohio, to parents, Paul G. Strom and Norma C. (Moe) Strom.
For her undergraduate degree, she attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and majored in Mathematics. During her senior year, she served as an intern student teacher in...
