Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
James Ward Davis
May 16, 2020
James Ward Davis of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020 at the age of 71.
He was born September 23, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana to the late James Benton Davis and Cleta Mae Taylor Davis.
His hard work and dedication were exemplified in his 30 years spent working for General Motors serving in various plants including Anderson, IN;...
Marjorie Ann Mallow Cox
May 15, 2020
Marjorie Ann passed away Friday evening May 15 at Westminster Village North; she was 94. Known to her friends as Marnie, she was born on April 4, 1926 in Madison, Wisconsin to Raymond S. and Elizabeth I. (Weghorn) Mallow.
Although she and her younger sister Marlys grew up in the midst of the depression, both of them experienced very happy...
Marian M. Schafer
May 15, 2020
Marian Mae Schafer (Seils), 88, of Speedway, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the company of her beloved husband and daughters on May 15th, 2020. She was born on May 2nd, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Huntington, Indiana. She lived in Indianapolis and Speedway, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1950 and...
Alistair "Al" Jackman
May 14, 2020
Alistair “Al” Jackman, 57 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home. Al worked for RJE Interiors as an Installation Supervisor for 33 years. He played hockey for 4 years at Carmel High School, going to the State Championship game all four years. Al was a great handyman and could jerry-rigged anything you needed done.
Friends and...
Edith I. Mastesick New
May 14, 2020
Edith I. Matesick New
81, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2020 in Danville, Indiana. Edith was born on April 12, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late John and Irene Matesick. She was retired from Allison Transmission. She is survived by her husband Norris New; children, Rick (Teia) New and Mike (Debbie) New; grandchildren, Cory, Amber, Jordan...
Catherine R. "Cathy" Franzman
May 14, 2020
Catherine R. “Cathy” Franzman, 82 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. Cathy was born October 30, 1937 in Lafayette, IN to the late John and Rose Stair. Cathy was a girl scout troop leader for five years while living in New City, New York. While a resident of Huntingdon Valley, PA, she owned 2 travel agencies in Warminster,...
Frankie Ralph Parrott
May 14, 2020
On May 14, 2020, Frankie Ralph Parrott, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 86. He was born on July 3, 1933, in Quincy, Illinois to the late Charles Franklin and Rose Gertrude Parrott. Frankie was raised predominantly in Bloomington, Indiana during the Great Depression and World War II.
After completing high school,...
Harvey M. Harrison
May 14, 2020
Harvey M. Harrison, 86 of Carmel, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. Harvey was born April 6, 1934 at home in Broad Ripple, IN to the late Delbert and Nancy (Roach) Harrison. He attended IPS 43, Shortridge HS, and graduated from Broad Ripple HS. Harvey was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran serving on the USS Des Moines CA 134. ...
Francis Dennis Brady
May 13, 2020
Francis Dennis Brady,
82, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 13, 2020.
He was born February 13, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Michael and Hannah Brady. Francis was a graduate of St. Catherine’s and Cathedral and was an Army veteran. Francis worked at Herff Jones for over 40 years. Francis was happily married to Hilda Brady for 48...
Velvadene “Dena” Burns
May 13, 2020
On May 13, 2020 Velvadene (Dena) Burns, went peacefully to be with her heavenly Father.
Born Feb 12, 1927, in Anaconda, Montana to Zora and Clarence Wells, she was one of eight children. Dena was a wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, homemaker, golfer and bridge player. She was proceeded in her death by her loving husband Paul E. Burns (married...
Nancy Lee Shaw
May 13, 2020
Nancy L. Shaw , 78 peacefully went to the arms of her Lord and Savior on May, 13, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis on June 20, 1941. Graduate of Southport high school where she excelled academically and was a cheerleader. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved to cook, bake and decorate cakes.
She enjoyed working with her hands...
Becky Ann Barnes Caulk
May 13, 2020
Becky Ann Barnes Caulk
76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2020. Becky was born on April 6, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles and Melba Barnes. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant for Central State Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Richard A. Montgomery. She is survived by her...
Heather Marie Mccotter
May 13, 2020
Heather Marie McCotter, 37, of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 13, 2020. She was born on November 6, 1982 to William Patrick McCotter and Jennifer S. Browning in Indianapolis, IN.
Heather was incredibly creative and was gifted with artistic abilities. She was known for her bright personality and sense of humor that would always leave everyone laughing. She had the...
Donald R. Brown
May 12, 2020
Donald R. Brown, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away May 12, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1947 to the late Wesley and Bethel Brown in Whitesburg, Kentucky.
He retired from Ford Motor Company in 2005. He loved spending time with his family and taking vacations at the beach. He grew up in KY and moved to Indianapolis after getting...
Kenneth Arthur Baldwin Ii
May 12, 2020
Kenneth “Ken” Arthur Baldwin II, 53, passed away May 12th, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 19th, 1966 to Kenneth and Betty (Childress) Baldwin.
After graduating from Diboll High School, in Diboll Texas, in 1984, he joined the United States Air Force. He served his country from 1986 until 1990.
Ken worked as an HVAC technician for...
William Noland Smith
May 12, 2020
William Noland Smith, Jr. passed away on May 12, 2020 at the age of 73. Bill, as he was commonly known, was born in Greer, SC on November 7, 1946 to the late William N. Smith, Sr. and Hazel (Burgin) Smith. He graduated from Greer High School(Greer, SC)in 1965 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Wofford College(Spartanburg, SC) in 1969...
Frances C. (Rominger) Resener
May 12, 2020
Frances Collins (Rominger) Resener of Indianapolis Indiana died May 12, 2020 in Fishers, Indiana of natural causes.
Frances was born to Randall Davies Collins and Helen Irene Collins on December 4, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up and attended schools throughout the Midwest. The family eventually settled in Indianapolis where she graduated from Shortridge High School. She then attended...
Bill H. Poff
May 12, 2020
Bill H. Poff, 90 of Noblesville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Bill was born April 6, 1930 in Manchester, TN to the late Raleigh and Laura Mae Poff. He retired in 1988 from Chrysler in a managerial position, where he worked for 40 years. Bill was a race enthusiast.
Private family services will be held...
