Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 18, 2022

Paula R. Chamblin

Passed away March 18, 2022, with her loving husband by her side. Paula was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School and Bryman Institute.  Paula enjoyed a rewarding career in the Insurance Industry and always found time for volunteer work with Big Sisters, Child Advocates and United Ways Read Up program.  Paula’s favorite hobbies were working with...

Mar 18, 2022

Barbara A. Riddle, 92, of Avon, IN formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away March 18, 2022. She was born April 2, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late C.B. and Linna (Dinsmore) Bramblett. Barbara worked in the Cafeteria at Decatur Central High School for many years. She attended the Vertical Church in Plainfield, IN and formerly was a member of...

Mar 17, 2022

Kate Carr, 92, lived a long, wonderful life. She passed away early on St Patrick’s Day 2022. Kate, née Catherine A. Ryan, was born on the near south side of Indianapolis in 1930. She became one of eight Ryan siblings. In 1964 Kate married Bill Carr and became a mom to four Carr boys (Thom, Jim, Bill and Pat) who...

Mar 17, 2022

Bonnie Ruth (Hotle) Weinmann passed away on March 17, 2022 at the age of 87.  Bonnie was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 7, 1934 to parents, Elvin F. and Corda M. (Andis) Hotle.  During her career, Bonnie worked as an administrative assistant for 24 years with Best Lock and for four years with the International Center of the Wesleyan...

Mar 17, 2022

Myra Lee Johnson, 75, lifetime resident of the eastside of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Garland and Doris Elizabeth (Ellis) Johnson.

In her youth Myra enjoyed dancing and performing in the beautiful costumes her mother would sew for her. She loved to go...

Mar 16, 2022

Mar 16, 2022

Samuel Louis Montgomery passed away peacefully at his home in Fishers with his loving wife Mia by his side on March 16, 2022.  Sam lived a full and graceful life and left the world a better place than he found it.  Sam was born in Newport, Indiana where he grew up with his mother, Kathryn Pearman, his sisters Joyce Ann,...

Mar 16, 2022

Merle L. Bengero, 80, passed away March 16, 2022.  She was born July 11, 1941, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of the late Nestor and Angelina Ardevela Lumalang.  She married Luis S. Bengero on January 26, 1964.

Merle loved butterflies and gardening.

She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Luis S. Bengero; three children, Mary (Andy) Trinkle,...

Mar 16, 2022

Mar 16, 2022

Mar 16, 2022

Bernard Stephen Perry, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle went to his heavenly home at the age of 72 on March 16, 2022 after a long battle with ocular melanoma.  He was born in Indianapolis to the late William and Kathleen (O’Donnell) Perry on August 5, 1949.

Bernie married the love of his life, Catherine Phares, on February 16th,...

Mar 16, 2022

Wanda J. Dodd, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Walter S. Lawson and Ruth Lawson. Wanda is survived by her children: Steven B. Dodd and Jackie S. Dodd.

Wanda retired from Peerless Electric Supply Company after 25 years of service in bookkeeping....

Mar 16, 2022

Raymond Matthew Lucas, 81, of Connersville passed away March 16, 2022. He was born September 6, 1940, in Augusta, Kentucky, the son of the late Ernest and Sylvia (Conrey) Lucas.

Raymond was a top salesman for Williamson Plating Company. He was an avid animal lover, and enjoyed reading his Bible, hunting, fishing, golfing, and talking/helping everyone he came in contact...

Mar 16, 2022

Jack D. Bragg, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, at 82 years of age.  He is survived by his loving wife, Diana K. Bragg (Melter). Jack is also survived by sons Todd A. Bragg (Frances), Robert C. Baughman, John M. Baughman (Tiffany), and daughter, Melinda A. Bryan (Michael).  Grandchildren Quinton, Tate, Calvin, Taylor, Shelby, Payton, and Nora, brought special moments...

Mar 15, 2022

Mark Alan Delamater passed away on March 15, 2022.  He died suddenly during a routine exercise program near his family residence in Indianapolis, IN.

Mark was born on January 5, 1960, at Coleman Hospital in Indianapolis, completing the family of his parents, Mary and John along with his sister, Debbie.  Mark attended IPS #84 and Carmel High School.  He was...

Mar 15, 2022

Albert Passo died March 15, 2022, on his 90th birthday. Earlier that day he had enjoyed a Zoom celebration with family and friends from his room at Hooverwood Living. Despite failing health, he was joking and lively. He proudly lived his entire life in Indianapolis.

Al was the seventh and only male child of Samuel and Sophia Passo. He outlived...

Mar 15, 2022

Gladys Graham 97 of Indianapolis passed away on March 15, 2022. She was born January 14, 1925 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky to Ewell and Emma (Maupin) Hopkins.

Gladys attended school in Crab Orchard, KY while growing up on the Hopkins farm before her marriage in 1946 to a WWII veteran from Georgia that lasted almost 70 years. After moving to...

Mar 15, 2022

Horace Henry ‘Hoss’ Pennington was born the eldest child to John Henry and Christine (Saunders) Pennington in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 24th, 1951.  He had two brothers, John Daryl and Anthony; all have preceded him in death.  Horace was named after his paternal grandfather, Horace Millibrew, and his father.

The family moved from Cincinnati to Indianapolis shortly after his father’s...

Mar 15, 2022

Billy Thomas Napier, Jr., 64, passed away on March 15, 2022.

He was born on February 27, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Billy Thomas Napier, Sr. (Wilma) and Patricia Ann Lambert (James).

Billy was an avid Harley Davidson rider, enjoyed making the journey to Sturgis each year, and adored the outdoors. He loved going camping and was a kind, generous...

Mar 15, 2022

Merit Smith Rumple, 98, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  He was born on October 20, 1923 in Ellettsville, IN to the late Edward and Wilma (Smith) Rumple.

Merit served in the U.S. Army from 1943 – 1946 as a Rifle Marksman; discharged with the rank of Sergeant.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion...