Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
George Thomas “Tom” Williford III
Jul 31, 2021
George Thomas “Tom” Williford III, 62, of Indianapolis, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior July 31, 2021. He was born April 14, 1959, in Washington D.C., the son of late George II and Faye Marie (Whitehurst) Williford. He married Deborah (Moore) Williford on December 11, 1988.
He graduated from Ivy Tech with a concentration in HVAC...
Thomas Edwin Erwin
Jul 31, 2021
Thomas Edwin Erwin died following a courageous, dogged fight with cancer, in his home in Indianapolis on July 31, 2021. He was born January 5, 1955 to the late Thomas Barton Erwin and Nancy Ann Maynard in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Tom grew up in Broad Ripple, a neighborhood that he loved, and he lived here for most of his life. As...
Luana "Lu" Carolyn Senter
Jul 31, 2021
Luana “Lu” Carolyn (Spencer) Senter, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 31, 2021, at Cumberland Trace Senior Living in Plainfield, Indiana. Lu was born in Indianapolis to Glynn and Lena Spencer on August 30, 1928. Growing up on the southside of Indianapolis, she graduated from Southport High School in 1946.
Lu was...
Byron Edward Batteiger, M.D.
Jul 31, 2021
Byron Edward Batteiger, M.D., 68, of Bargersville, Indiana was called to his heavenly home on July 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. One of three children, Byron was born in Evansville, Indiana to Edward Batteiger and Vivian Holt (Ames). He graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in 1970, and then moved to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend Butler University, where...
Gilda Zimmerman
Jul 30, 2021
Gilda Zimmerman, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away July 30th, 2021. She was born April 23rd, 1926. Gilda was raised in Indianapolis by Ida and Clarence Hamant.
She graduated form Broad Ripple high school in 1944. She was employed by the government for many years doing clerical work for the Finance Center at Fort Benjamin Harrison. She continued her career in...
Miles Joseph Cook
Jul 30, 2021
Miles Joseph Cook passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on July 30, 2021. Miles was born on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was 4 lb, 12 oz and 17 inches long. Miles was a strong little man who provided his parents with his unconditional love for nearly 12 hours. Although his time on earth was short, he...
Larry L. Detweiler
Jul 30, 2021
Larry L. Detweiler, 89, of Indianapolis passed away July 30, 2021. He was born March 16, 1932, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Joseph and Ada (Pearson) Detweiler. He married Jean Ann Patterson on November 2, 1974.
Larry proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War as a radio...
Lynne W. Arnold
Jul 29, 2021
Lynne W. Arnold, 69, of Carmel and formerly of Santa Fe, NM passed away July 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 10, 1952, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Robert F. Waddell and Nancy (Grubb) Ahlers.
It would be wrong to say that Lynne lost her battle because she...
Elijah Charles Ellis
Jul 29, 2021
Elijah Charles Ellis was called to his heavenly home to be with is Lord on July 29th, 2021. Elijah was born to Tomeika Ellis on May 19th, 2001 in Indianapolis, Indiana. His father is Richard Robinson.
Elijah attended Pike High School, Shortridge High School and took classes at Ivy-Tech working toward his GED which he received June 8th, 2021. Elijah...
Charles Frederick Canter Jr.
Jul 29, 2021
Charles F. Canter Jr., 86, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away July 29, 2021. He was born on July 10, 1935 to the late Charles and Floyd Estelle Canter in Red Boiling Springs, TN.
Charles met the love of his life, Betty June Canter, and together they wed in 1956. They began their family and raised their two children in the...
Kenneth Joe "Kenny" Strothman
Jul 29, 2021
Kenneth Joe “Kenny” Strothman, 38, of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly July 29, 2021. He was born in Jamestown, Indiana on June 27, 1983 to Cindy Sue (Scates) Strothman and Jack Leon Strothman. Kenny was a Mechanic and worked the past 21 years in this occupation. He is survived by his children, Kenneth Joe Strothman, Jr. and Joe Doty, his...
Phyllis M. (Mcroberts) West
Jul 29, 2021
PHYLLIS M. WEST
Phyllis M. West (nee McRoberts), a long-time neighborhood and education advocate, died at her home in Indianapolis on July 29, 2021 at the age of 89. The widow of former City-County Councilman Stephen R. West, she was born on September 24, 1931, to Thomas Lowell McRoberts and Evelyn Goad McRoberts in Evansville, Indiana.
Following her childhood in...
Elizabeth Bray
Jul 29, 2021
Elizabeth Bray, 84 of Greenfield, passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021. She was born on July 22, 1937 in Hazard, KY to the late Finley and Dorothy Eversole.
Liz is survived by her children, Mark Anthony (Lorena) Bray, Cathy Elaine Hightower, Brian Perry (Amber) Bray; grandchildren, Nathan (Shelly) Hudelson, Jeremy (Kim) Hudelson, Joshua Pritt, Mark Anthony II Bray, Bailey...
Mary Lou Alexander
Jul 28, 2021
Mary Lou Alexander, 87 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday July 28, 2021. She was born on April 19, 1934 in Frankfort, IN to the late Charles Kenneth and Lota Inez Alexander. Mary retired from RCA and Community Hospital East after many years of service. She was an active member of the Howe High School of Indianapolis Alumni Association. She...
Richard Carl Dobbs
Jul 28, 2021
Richard Carl Dobbs of Indianapolis, passed away on July 28 due to complications from both cancer and pulmonary issues. He was 64 years old. Predeceased by his parents, Richard K. and Mary McClester Dobbs. He is survived by his sister, Terry Dobbs Kemp (Alan) of Atlanta.
Early in his life, Rick developed several hobbies which brought him joy throughout his...
Bradford Rex Bego
Jul 28, 2021
Bradford Rex Bego March 31, 2013 – July 28, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our precious Bradford. Bradford Rex Bego, 8, passed away on July 28, 2021. Bradford was born to Brian and Jacquelyn Bego on March 31, 2013.Bradford was full of excitement and always had a smile on his face. He...
