Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jackie T. Hines
Sep 16, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Jackie Thomas Hines, 62, went home to Christ, on September 16, 2025, after being comforted by his family and friends. His kindness and generosity will be greatly missed.
Jackie was born in Jonesville, Virginia on May 19, 1963, to parents Jack & Judith (Haynes) Hines. He attended Northwest High School, graduate in 1981, and became a lighting technician,...
Randolph "Randy" I. Bayly
Sep 16, 2025
Randy Bayly, 67, of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home.
He was born on April 6, 1958, in Madison, WI and grew up Superior, WI where he was raised by his maternal grandmother, Pearl Falstad, whom he always called “Mom.” In 1968, Randy moved to Columbus, Indiana to live with a foster family after his...
Larry M. Graham
Sep 16, 2025
Larry M. Graham, 82, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Joe K. Graham and Frances R. (Miller) White. Larry married M. Jean (Lovell) Graham on May 21, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana, enjoying a wonderful 58 years of marriage. He loved sports and spending time with...
Ronald Lee Ratliff
Sep 15, 2025
Ronald Lee Ratliff, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on September 15, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1951, in Indianapolis.
Ronald worked in Maintenance at IUPUI, where he helped keep campus facilities running smoothly. He was a graduate of Howell High School and was known for his strong work ethic and reliability.
In his free time, Ronald enjoyed...
Bradley L. Ide
Sep 15, 2025
Bradley L. Ide, a beloved father, son, and friend, passed away in Indianapolis on September 15, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on November 6, 1968, in Michigan, Bradley was known for his remarkable spirit, humor, and fighting spirit, persevering through challenges despite the odds stacked against him.
Bradley’s personality was a blend of humor and resilience; he was a...
Lovina Kay Redmon
Sep 15, 2025
Lovina "Vina" Kay Redmon, 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 15, 2025.
She was born on September 10, 1962 in Hawthorne, California, and moved to Indianapolis as a young girl, where she spent the rest of her life surrounded by family and friends. Vina was the daughter of Bill and Gladys Owens and the sister of Sandy Owens.
She was...
Sara E. Butler
Sep 15, 2025
Sara E. Butler, age 83, was surrounded by her beloved family when, after a short illness, she died on September 15, 2025. Born In Indianapolis on New Year’s Eve in 1941, Sara shared her joy in life through laughter & love. Likened to a bright shining light by a grandson, kindness & caring for others was her priority.
She met the...
Shirley Jean Ross
Sep 15, 2025
Shirley Jean Ross (Edwards), 68, of New Palestine, Indiana, passed away on September 15, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1957, in Indianapolis, IN to Willard Edwards and Bonnie Edwards (Copeland). She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1975. Shirley met the love of her life, Patrick Ross in 1979 and married on February 14, 1981. They shared...
Dorothy Sue Fisher
Sep 14, 2025
Dorothy Fisher, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. She was born October 27, 1944, in Indianapolis to Frank and Pearl Wills.
Dorothy grew up in Indianapolis and carried her strong work ethic throughout her life. She worked for many years as a machine operator for Book Binders, later Rand McNally, before retiring. Never one to stay idle,...
Sheryn Elaine Ellis
Sep 14, 2025
Sheryn Elaine Ellis, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and loyal friend, passed away on September 14, 2025, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Born on October 17, 1949, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Sheryn spent her early years in Riverview before her family relocated to Pekin, Illinois, where she graduated from Pekin Community High School. She was an...
Virginia A. Roth Wilson
Sep 14, 2025
Virginia A Roth Wilson, 82, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and passionate Bibliophile and Author, entered eternal rest September 14, 2025. Born February 6, 1943, in Plainfield, IN to the late Russell Roth and Frances Turner Roth. Virginia’s love for literature shaped her life and the lives of her family.
As a CPA and mother of three, Virginia transformed bedtime stories into...
Wesley M. "Wes" DeVore
Sep 14, 2025
Wesley M. DeVore, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 78. Wes, as he was commonly known, was born in Swifton, Arkansas on January 10, 1947, to the late, Roe and Effie (Hardin) DeVore. Wes served his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. During his career, Wes worked at the...
Marsha S. Isaac
Sep 14, 2025
Marsha S. Isaac, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 14, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1942, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to parents, Robert Hugh and Erma Louise (Cox) Shelton.
After graduating from North Central High School in 1960, she attended Indiana University and then taught in the Indianapolis Public Schools. While raising her children, she was active in...
Christopher Allen Whitesel
Sep 13, 2025
Christopher Allen Whitesel, 62, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. Born on Christmas Eve, 1962, in Wabash, Indiana, to Dale and Margaret (Sample) Whitesel, Christopher lived a life filled with warmth, dedication, and joy.
A proud graduate of Bluffton High School (1981) and Manchester University (BS, 1985), Christopher built a remarkable career at The Heritage Group, where...
James M. Stephenson
Sep 13, 2025
Mr. James Marrell Stephenson, was born January 23, 1957, to the late Easter Lee Stephenson and Claudester White Stephenson in Columbus, MS.
In his early years, James showcased his love for all things automobiles by building tractors with his grandfather “Papa Joe” and tapping into his athletic ability by playing football at New Hope High School in the Lowndes County School...
Brandon Robert Hines
Sep 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon Hines, a cherished husband and devoted father on September 13, 2025, at the age of 53.
Brandon lived a life marked by kindness, loyalty, and unwavering love for his beloved family and friends. His unlimited creativity and passion were so infectious and unmatched by anyone.
Brandon married the love of...
Sandra Kay Liles
Sep 13, 2025
Sandra Kay Liles (Wittke), 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13th, surrounded by her children and loved ones, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born on November 7, 1954, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Charles and Florence Wittke. They preceded her in death.
She is survived by her three children, Cristol Valdez (Josh Butler) of Elkhart, Tiffany Adams (Aaron)...
Robert A. Drane, Sr.
Sep 13, 2025
Robert Allen Drane, Sr. was born January 23, 1932 to Mayo Drane and Jeannette Terry in Mayfield, Kentucky. After his father’s untimely passing, his mother moved to Marion, Indiana where she met and married Albert Milton. Their union expanded their family and Robert became a big brother to Charles Milton, James Milton, Donald Milton, Larry Milton, William Milton, John Milton...
Rebecca Anne Kenyon-van Lier
Sep 13, 2025
We mourn the passing of Rebecca (Becky) Kenyon-van Lier on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on December 4, 1952, in Olathe, Kansas, Becky passed away at the age of 72.
Becky received her education in Kansas and ultimately earned her Ph.D. in Grain Science from Kansas State University, where she conducted research on the adverse...
Steve Lee Hull
Sep 12, 2025
Steven “Steve” Lee Hull - beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend - went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025. Steve was born on July 9, 1964 to parents Clifford Hull and Patricia (Deeter) Johnson in Marion, Indiana.
After graduating from Carmel High School in 1982, Steve proudly went on to work for the Indianapolis Police Department...
