Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Sharon L. Howe
May 9, 2021
Sharon Howe, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away May 9th, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, July 24th, 1936, to parents Donald Elder and Jean Mann. She grew up with a loving stepfather, John R. York.
On January 27th, 1956, she married the love of her life, Robert Howe. They shared 57 wonderful years together. Robert passed away March 29th, 2013.
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David Alan Gresham
May 9, 2021
David Alan Gresham died on May 9th at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. David was born December 30th, 1958, the last of four children, in Mishawaka, IN to Grace and Richard Gresham. He attended Penn High School and Ball State University, where he majored in music education. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he enlisted in the Army. He attended the Defense...
Terry "Little Chick" Childress
May 9, 2021
Terry “Little Chick” Childress, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away May 9th, 2021. He was born June 14th, 1957, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to parents Chick and Betty (Hughes) Childress.
He enjoyed working as a diesel mechanic at Yellow Freight for many years before retiring.
Terry was a fun-loving man who never knew a stranger. He loved cruising on his Harley,...
Craig Louis Burton
May 9, 2021
Craig Louis Burton, 53, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away in his sleep on May 9, 2021 after a long battle with alcohol addiction. He was a loving husband of Kimmie (Moore) Burton and father to Lucy, Adeline, and Leo Burton.
Craig fiercely loved his family. He loved gathering his friends, a quiet moment with a pipe in hand, great food,...
Kay Ellen Kessler
May 9, 2021
Kay Ellen Kessler, 81 of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 9, 2021. She was born September 2, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Elmer Roosa and Elsie (Lindsey) Whitis. Kay worked for the Indianapolis Public School System for numerous years at various schools throughout the city. She was a faithful long-time member of Centenary Christian Church. Kay was a...
Viola Bell Jackson
May 9, 2021
On the afternoon of May 9, 2021, an angel of the Lord appeared and took Viola B. Jackson home.
Viola B. Jackson was born September 21, 1940 in Nepton, Kentucky to the late Walter and Lucy Frances Williams. She was the 7th child in a family of nine children. Viola accepted Christ at an early age in Nepton, Kentucky at...
Kaley Michelle Gregory
May 7, 2021
Kaley Michelle Gregory, 29, of Noblesville passed away May 7, 2021. She was born August 24, 1991, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Danny Williams and Tammy (Griffin) Madewell. She married Vincent Gregory on February 26, 2021 and was promoted to bonus mom for Raven.
Kaley was a travel advisor for RCI. She loved to travel anywhere there was a beautiful...
Gary Lee Hatalla
May 7, 2021
Gary Lee Hatalla of Indianapolis passed away May 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80.
He was born to the late Thomas and Anna Mae Hatalla in Virden, Illinois.
After High School he served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1968. He spent his career as a Bus Driver working for Smith Bus...
Denzil Fay Gillie
May 7, 2021
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Beverly Jean Haywood
May 7, 2021
Beverly Jean Haywood, 82, Anderson, passed away May 7, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis to Raymond L. and Mary Marie Hahn Hickman. She attended and graduated from Lawrence Central Highschool,1952-1956. She married Eugene Richard (Dick) Ahlefeld in 1957. They had three children Marcia, Rick and Dane. They moved from Indianapolis to Pendleton, Indiana in 1978 where she loved golfing...
Marjorie A. Meyers
May 7, 2021
Marjorie A. Meyers, age 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana died at St. Vincent Hospice on May 7, 2021. Born in Willoughby, Ohio on November 2, 1928, daughter of Charles and Forrest Carrel.
Marjorie was devoted to her family and was a faithful caregiver for her mother and her husband, Donald C. Meyers both of whom endured Alzheimer’s disease.
Marjorie exhibited her...
Richard Mckinley 'Mac' Morton
May 7, 2021
Richard McKinley ‘Mac’ Morton, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1927 in Baltimore, MD to the late McKinley Charles and Helen Emma (Washbaugh) Morton.
Mac was a graduate of Penn State University and served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He was a devoted volunteer and tirelessly gave of his time...
Francis "Peter" Ford
May 7, 2021
Francis Peter Ford of Fishers, Indiana passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 7th, 2021 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis at 81 years old. Peter will always live on in the hearts of his loving wife, Thelma, his children, James and Sarah and their families of Jean, Ciera, Rob, Christina and Abby. He will be remembered for...
Carole Bell Wells
May 6, 2021
Carole B. Dickerson Wells of Danville, IN, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 after struggling with Parkinson’s disease. She was blessed to be in the comfort of her home as she desired. Cared for by her husband Willie and family. Carole known by her friends and family by her nickname Cookie attended Washington High School in Indianapolis, and retired...
Wanda Faye Porter
May 5, 2021
Wanda Faye Porter, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at home after a long battle of illness. She was born in Monroe County on June 15, 1937. Her parents were Nellie Naomi and George Brown. She will be gratefully missed. She was the wife of Robert Wright Porter for 63 years. She was the mother...
Gary Joseph Zello
May 5, 2021
Gary Joseph Zello, 53, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on May 5, 2021. He was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, on June 29, 1967, to Brenda Zello and the late Joseph Gary Zello.
Gary was a passionate educator for a majority of his adult life and was adored by all his students. He loved watching movies in his spare time, especially...
