Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jan M. Smith
Dec 20, 2020
Jan Mack Smith, 89, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on December 20, 2020 in Zionsville, IN. He was born in Richmond, IN on May 1, 1931. Over his 89 years of life he was an engineer with a passion for designing airplane engines. He was also the track photographer for Perfect Circle Pistons in the 1950’s. He is survived...
Robert Palmer Ratz
Dec 20, 2020
Robert Palmer Ratz, 99, of Fishers, Indiana, passed peacefully away on December 20th, 2020.
Bob was born December 13th, 1921, in Indianapolis, to parents the late Blanche Harter and John Ratz.
In 1943, Bob married Annabelle John. They shared almost 40 years together. They had two children, Dan and Nancy.
In 1983, Bob married Dorothy Taraba. They shared 23 years...
Beatrice Hodges
Dec 20, 2020
Beatrice Hodges, 98, passed away on December 22, 2020 in Fishers, Indiana.
Beatrice was born in York, Alabama to Joe Nelson and Edith Ward Nelson on July 4, 1922. She dedicated her life to Christ at a young age and joined Mt. Pleasant Church of God. She remained a faithful member until her marriage to the love of her life,...
Amelia "Mely" Lafuente Dooley
Dec 20, 2020
Amelia “Mely” Lafuente Dooley passed away on December 20, 2020 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mely was a loving wife to David Dooley and mother to Marissa and Justin. She was born to Sofrono Lafuente and Aurora Ricohermoso Lafuente in Pola, Philippines. Mely migrated to New York in 1984 where she met David Dooley. They married in 1986 and...
Charles Lee Francis
Dec 20, 2020
Charles Lee Francis of Indianapolis died on December 20, 2020 at the age of 78.
He was born January 1, 1942 in Worthington, Indiana to the late Lester and Ethel Francis.
Charles worked as a produce manager for Safeway for 49 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Beech Grove Masonic Lodge 694.
He is survived by...
Mildred Thornton
Dec 20, 2020
Mildred Sina (Dailey) Thornton was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 29, 1947, to John Porter Dailey and Clara (Dixon) Dailey. Mildred’s older sister Bettie, and younger brothers Larry and Milton, moved to Indianapolis during 1952. In 1953 her younger sister Blenda (Olivia) was born. Mildred’s youngest brother Leon was born in 1958 and Flesia (Dutchess) in 1960. Mildred attended...
Helen Marie Lombardo
Dec 20, 2020
Helen Marie Lombardo, 91, of Noblesville, IN passed away on December 20, 2020. Helen was born in Brown County, IN on April 25, 1929 to the late, Carl and Elizabeth (Walker) Smith. During her career, Helen drove a school bus for two township schools. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Helen was a devoted mother who enjoyed...
Cheryl Luann Ragsdale
Dec 19, 2020
Cheryl Luann Ragsdale
60, of Speedway, passed away on December 19, 2020. She was born on August 14, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the daughter of Lawrence Jr. and Delores Moon.
Cheryl loved spending time with her loved ones but at the same time loved being independent. A supportive mother and friend, she always put everyone else first. She was...
Gail Eisenhut
Dec 19, 2020
Gail Eisenhut, 62, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2020. She was born on October 11, 1958 to the late John Leroy and Norma Jean Arney, the second of six children.
Gail was a retired registered nurse, but was most proud of her favorite job — being a mother to her three children: Richard (Richie) Bailey, Brittany...
Doris Jean Hall
Dec 19, 2020
Doris Jean Fairchild Hall, 95, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was a devoted, joyful, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020, after fighting COVID-19.
Doris was born in Covington, Indiana, on July 27, 1925, to McKinley and Rebecca Fairchild. She was the third of nine children and the oldest daughter. After graduating...
Henry Washington
Dec 18, 2020
Henry Washington, 64, of Carmel, IN passed away on December 18, 2020. Henry was born in Jackson, MS on January 29, 1956 to parents, Farish James and Mattie Lee (Young) Washington. He graduated from Forest Hill High School and attended classes at Hinds Jr. College in Raymond, MS. During his career, Henry owned an upholstery business. In his spare time,...
Georgia Lodena Odom Kennedy Joiner
Dec 18, 2020
Georgia Lodena Odom Kennedy Joiner (affectionately known as Mamo) was born to Alex H. Odom and Jennie Kirkland on November 23, 1918. She was born during the pandemic of 1918 and lived to see the pandemic of 2020.
Lodena joined the Midway Missionary Baptist Church of Scott County, Mississippi as a child with her family. She attended schools in Scott...
Katherine Anne Phipps
Dec 18, 2020
Katherine Anne Phipps passed away December 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Anne was born June 12, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. John Charles Sinclair “Sinc” and Edna Agnes (Hall) Battley. She grew up in Port Huron, Michigan with her brother Ted. Following her mother’s death when Anne was 14, and her father’s remarriage, brother Hugh joined the...
Bruce Gene Bennett
Dec 18, 2020
Bruce Gene Bennett, 68 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away December 18, 2020. He was born December 19, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Leo Bennett and Bettie June (Stover) Clevenger. Bruce retired from the Chrysler Corporation after 28 years working in the Skilled Trades Department. He was loved and will be truly missed by all who knew him. He...
Margaret Mae Dellinger
Dec 18, 2020
Margaret Mae Dellinger, 83 of Indianapolis, IN passed away December 18, 2020. She was born November 19, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charles and Opal (Staley) Holland. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family and playing Bingo. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all. She is survived by her children, Richard (Carrie)Dellinger, Mickey (Jim) McElfresh,...
Sheila Kathleen "Kathy" Roop
Dec 17, 2020
Sheila Kathleen “Kathy” Roop, 73 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Kathy was born September 30, 1947 in Bluffton, IN to the late Lewis and Eileen Ward.
Kathy worked as a teacher’s aide at Springmill Elementary School. She was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Woodland Country Club. She was a fixture at her...
Norma Jean Casky (Rutland)
Dec 17, 2020
Norma Jean Rutland, was the only child of David Rutland and Louise League Patton, born August 3, 1939 in Smithville, TN. After moving to Indianapolis, IN, Norma attended Indianapolis Public School #42 and Crispus Attucks High School. While attending Crispus Attucks, Norma was an active participate on the track team and the swim team. She was a self-starter.
Norma professed...
Janice Sue Redding
Dec 17, 2020
Janice Sue (Kittle) Redding, 76 of Indianapolis, IN passed away December 17, 2020. She was born August 20, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Rolland and Ruby (Reed) Kittle. Janice worked for 35 years at Indiana Bell and retired in 1997. She was a member of the Decatur Central Lions Club, and attended Marwood Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN....
