Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Mary J. Akers
Dec 15, 2020
Mary J. Akers, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on December 15, 2020. Mary was born in Indianapolis to the late Robert Brady and Mosella Williams on October 23, 1953.
She was known for being a hard worker. Mary worked for many years as a Machine Pressed Operator. She was loving and kind to all she...
Jerry L. Land
Dec 15, 2020
Jerry L. Land, 81 of Indianapolis, IN passed away December 15, 2020. He was born May 21, 1939 to the late Hartford M. Land and Florence Mae (Lane) Land Coffman in Casey Co., Kentucky. Jerry was a Mail Clerk for the United States Postal Service for 32 years retiring in 1998. He also was the pastor of General Assembly Church...
Joyce D. Gardinier
Dec 14, 2020
Joyce D. Gardinier, 81 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2020 at Indiana University Hospital West. She was born on August 16, 1939 in Danville, IL to the late Noel and Geraldine (Wade) Titus.
On August 1, 2000 she married Harry D. Gardiner, of Indianapolis and he survives. They enjoyed 20 years of a wonderful marriage. Other...
Margaret E. Charters
Dec 14, 2020
Margaret E. Charters, 104, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away peacefully December 14th, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 11th, 1916 to parents the late Oscar and Ora (McMullen) Massey.
Margaret graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Butler University in 1937, where she studied history. During college, she was a proud member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Margaret...
Paul Richard Harper Jr.
Dec 14, 2020
Paul Richard Harper, Jr. (aka “Little Rick”), 49, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2020. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 19, 1971, he was the son of Paul Richard Harper, Sr. and Harriet Grace (Woodford) Harper.
Paul was a graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (‘89) and a Wabash College (’94) alumni. Paul went on to earn his Juris Doctorate...
John Paul Calhoon
Dec 14, 2020
Dr. John Paul Calhoon, Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Carmel, Indiana on December 14, 2020.
John was born July 20, 1934 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Arthur J. and Alice T. (White) Calhoon. His parents were missionaries and they moved to India while he was still quite young. The family returned to the U.S. during WW II,...
David C. Campbell
Dec 14, 2020
David C. Campbell, 65 of Carmel, IN passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 from COVID complications after an extended battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.
He was born on April 29, 1955 in Wilmington, DE to the late Clarence P. and Helen T. Campbell (Tucker). David was a graduate of Salesianum School, Wilmington, DE and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania....
Alberta L White
Dec 13, 2020
Alberta L. White
Bert was a fabulous Wife, Mother and friend to many. Alberta, 90 years old was born on April 9, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the Late Raymond (Marie) Littell. Alberta attended Ben Davis High School before beginning a long career with Diamond Chain Corporation. After her retirement, she worked for Murphy Mart as well as the Tibbs...
James Marvin Chenoweth
Dec 13, 2020
James Marvin Chenoweth, 89 of Fishers, IN, passed peacefully at home, on December 13, 2020, with family by his side. Born in Spartanburg, IN to Glen and Martha Chenoweth, he graduated from Spartanburg High School where he played basketball and baseball. He furthered his education at Miami University, Ohio, where he received his degree in accounting. After college, he served...
Judith A. Yancey
Dec 13, 2020
Judith A. Yancey, 81 of Carmel passed away December 13, 2020. Judy was born July 20th, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to Albert and Lenora Tomich. She was especially close to her grandparents and loved spending time with them in Kirksville, MO.
Judy grew up in Omaha, Nebraska where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad at Cathedral High School....
Harold "Dean" Jarvis
Dec 13, 2020
Harold “Dean” Jarvis, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 13th, 2020. Dean was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Price and Beulah (Cole) Jarvis on July 17th, 1937. He was a graduate from Arsenal Technical High School class of 1955. Following high school Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a valued and...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Paul Sloan
Dec 13, 2020
Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul Sloan, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away December 13th, 2020. He was born January 12th, 1957, in Greenfield, Indiana, to parents The Late Bernard and Eileen (Kern) Sloan.
Jeff graduated with his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois, Champaign. He was self-employed as an architect draftsman for many years.
Jeff was an adventurous, hardworking gentleman....
Tonya Shabet Merchant
Dec 13, 2020
Tonya Shabet Merchant was introduced to the world on December 20, 1972 by her loving parents, Neville and Dana Merchant. She left her mark on the world, but was called home on December 13, 2020.
Tonya was an all-natural athlete and excelled at track, being trained under the wing of the legendary Wilma Rudolph. She competed in the Scarbrough Peace...
Robert "Bob" C. Clancy
Dec 13, 2020
Robert (Bob) C. Clancy, age 83 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in his home on December 13th, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. He will be greatly missed by the many people who love him. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and always said that his family was his greatest accomplishment in his life. He was...
Shirley H Cochran
Dec 13, 2020
Shirley Cochran: The Man, The Myth, The Legend!
Shirley was the best Husband, Brother, Dad, Papa, Uncle and friend to everyone. He never knew a stranger.
He was a true Angel on earth! He had a heart of gold and he dedicated his life to serving the Lord, his family and helping anyone who needed it.
He loved his farm...
James E. Neal
Dec 13, 2020
James E. Neal,
82, of Wilkinson, Indiana died peacefully on December 13, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis Indiana on March 8, 1938 to the late Edward and Mary Jo Neal. He was baptized at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church where he was also a member upon his death.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents and his...
Joan Y Cleveland
Dec 12, 2020
Joan Y. Cleveland (84) of Indianapolis, Indiana went to be with the Lord on 12/12/2020 at 12:45 AM at her near west-side home. Born July 05, 1936 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Arthur and Ruby (Hershberger) Ryan. Joan graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1954. She then attended Butler University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education...
