Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 4, 2021

William Goodwin Curtis 87 of Bartlett, TN formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away June 4, 2021. He was born in Butler, TN July 1, 1933 to the late William Byron & Mary (Goodwin) Curtis. William received his bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State and a master’s degree from University of Tennessee- Knoxville. He proudly served his country in the US...

Jan 4, 2021

Patsy Virginia “Patty” (Vaughn) Gartley     A life well lived is one spent touching the hearts of others; this was the life of Patsy Virginia “Patty” (Vaughn) Gartley. She was blessed with a philanthropic spirit that impacted all who knew her. She dedicated her life to the service of others, and her generous nature warmed our hearts. At age 81, Patty...

Jan 4, 2021

Alan Noble Trobe, 76, passed from this life Monday, January 4th due to Covid-19. Like other victims of this pandemic, newspapers will list him as just another number. In truth, though, Alan went by many names throughout his life. Everyone had something different to call him, but he always answered.

To his mother, he was Buster, a “buster baby,” larger...

Jan 4, 2021

Bonda “Bonnie” O’Gara, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away January 4, 2021, due to Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on September 6, 1933 in Dunham, KY, to William Thornton Collins and Kate Hollfield Collins, who preceded her in death.

Bonnie met her future husband, Joseph P. O’Gara, during a square dance at the Big Red Barn in Whiteland, IN. The couple...

Jan 4, 2021

Glenna Marie (Kivett, Young) Carter 91, of Indianapolis, IN peacefully passed away in her sleep on January 4, 2021. She was born on a farm in Pulaski County, Kentucky on December 25, 1929 to the late Lloyd and Amy Jane (Neely) Young. She was the middle child in her family of 9 brothers and 4 sisters. Glenna retired from General...

Jan 3, 2021

Samuel Harding Matlock

94, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 3, 2021.  Samuel was born on March 31, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late John and Mabel Matlock.  He was a Crane Operator for 35 years for General Motors Truck, Bus and Body Plant.  He was also owner of Matlock Well Service.  He was a WW II Army...

Jan 3, 2021

Mary E. Horner of Indianapolis passed away January 3, 2021 at the age of 98 after a short illness.  Mary was born March 27, 1922 in Mitchell, Indiana and was the oldest and last surviving child of four (Mary, James, Wilma and Dean) born to Arvil and Opal McIntyre.

She married George Horner upon his return from service in WWII...

Jan 3, 2021

Francis E. “Ted” Clarke, 96, formerly of Carmel, passed away January 3, 2021.  He was born March 27, 1924, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Michael F. and Mary Elizabeth (Rikhoff) Clarke.  He married Virginia “Ginny” (Boersig) Clarke on May 20, 1950.  She preceded him in passing on October 15, 2015 after 65 years of marriage.

Ted proudly served...

Jan 3, 2021

Jan 3, 2021

Richard Charles Warrington, Jr., 71, of Carmel, Indiana and formerly of Springfield, Illinois passed away January 3, 2021 with his wife at his side.  He was born March 8, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Richard Sr. and Stella E. (Gasperac) Warrington.  He married Cynthia L. Geick on February 14, 1985.

Rich received his Juris Doctorate from...

Jan 2, 2021

Marlene A. Wachtel (Wendorff) passed away at Riverview Hospital on January 2 after a long and full life. She is remembered as a woman of  great faith and strength. She was a voracious reader with a love of travel.

Born in Sparta, WI on April 24, 1932, she and her late husband Ken lived in Chicago, New Jersey, and Waterloo,...

Jan 2, 2021

Donald “Buddy” Tharp, Jr.

58, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2021.  Buddy was born on August 15, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was an Auto Body Repair Man.  He loved sports, especially pro-football.  He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Tharp, Sr. and sister, Suzanne.  He is survived by his wife, Andrea Downey Tharp; mother,...

Jan 2, 2021

Mona “Joan” Durham, 94 years of age, stepped on a rainbow and went to be with our Lord on January 2, 2021. She was born in Boswell (Benton County) Indiana on April 19, 1926 to George Lamb and Laurabell (Reed) Lamb.

After graduating from Attica High School, she went to work in Washington D.C. for the war effort. Returning to...

Jan 2, 2021

Phyllis Dee Overbey (Carlyle) was born on January 26, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Phyllis grew up in a large family and married Jack Overbey. Jack was a wise and warm man who passed away on November 29, 1998. Phyllis and Jack were the loving parents of Debra, Lori and Craig Overbey.

Family was everything to Phyllis. Just ask her...

Jan 2, 2021

Flostella “Stella” Swanson, age 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 2, 2021 from COVID-19. She was born on March 9, 1927 in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late William Thornton Collins and Kate Collins.

After World War II, she and her husband Dewey moved from Jenkins, Kentucky to Indianapolis.  Stella graduated nursing school and began a career as an LPN...

Jan 2, 2021

Mona “Joan” Durham, 94 years of age, stepped on a rainbow and went to be with our Lord on January 2, 2021. She was born in Boswell (Benton County) Indiana on April 19, 1926 to George Lamb and Laurabell (Reed) Lamb.

After graduating of Attica High School, she went to work in Washington D.C. for the war effort. Returning to...

Jan 2, 2021

Jimmie A. Willoughby, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away January 2, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, born in August 27, 1937 to the late Richard R. and Lou Velma Willoughby.

He graduated from High School 21 and went on to serve in the United States Navy. After his honorable service he met and married Lorayne W. Willoughby and...

Jan 2, 2021

Clark Sutton, 78, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 2, 2021. He was born February 11, 1942 in Harlan, KY to Cloye and Elsie (Noe) Sutton. Clark proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964. He met his adoring wife, Lillie, the day he returned from actively serving his country and they were wed...

Jan 1, 2021

Lisa Leann Pinner, 49, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on January 1, 2021. She was born in Anderson, Indiana, on November 24, 1971 to the late Costello Buck Sr. and Gloria Mayes.

Lisa attended Highland High School in Anderson and went on to work in shipping and receiving at Emerson Climate Technologies for 24 years. She was a member of...

Jan 1, 2021

Robert Neil Sommers of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021. He is the son of Robert E. J. Sommers and Helen Miller Sommers. He was born November 30, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1952.

He was married to Judy Roberts Sommers on January 15, 1972. They were married for 41...