Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Aug 18, 2026

Donald Chester Raines, age 99, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mr. Raines was born on February 16 1927 in Calhoun, Georgia, the son of the late Myrtle Barrett Raines and Gus Franklin Raines, also to a deceased brother, Warner Raines and sister, Frances Raines. The family moved to Rome, Georgia in 1929, and Mr. Raines attended Tubize...

Aug 18, 2026

Guy P. Linville, Jr. of Camby Indiana passed away August 18, 2026, at 100 years of age. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 20, 1926, to the late Guy and Molly (Zela) Linville. Guy was a Salesman for various companies selling Construction Machinery prior to his retirement. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy...

Aug 17, 2026

Aug 17, 2026

Donna L. Stokes (Selzer), 72, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love, strength, and dedication.

Born on March 6, 1954, in Goessel, Kansas, to Elvin and Bertha (Summerfeld) Selzer, Donna graced the world with her unique spirit and boundless energy for seventy-two years. Though she left this world too soon, her presence...

Aug 17, 2026

Ruby Lane Mehl, 11, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. She was born on November 4, 2014, in Carmel, Indiana, to Eric Mehl and Julia Dinnes.

Ruby had a bright smile that could light up any room. She found happiness in the simple things—her favorite shows, including Peppa Pig, Mother Goose Club, and Sesame Street; her beloved...

Aug 17, 2026

DAVID FRED MCNAMAR

David Fred McNamar was born March 26, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana, and he died August 17, 2026, at the age of 86. He is the son of Fred L. McNamar and Frances Sachs McNamar of Terre Haute. David attended Davis Park Elementary School where his mother taught him in the third grade (still humorous to many of...

Aug 17, 2026

Susan Lee (Martin) Javorsky, age 76 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 17th, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.



She was born in Burlington, Iowa, on August 1st, 1950 to Dorothy Anna (Simonson) Martin and Thornton Leon Martin and raised in Stronghurst, Illinois. She grew up in a big family...

Aug 17, 2026

Mr. Robert “Bob” Young, 84, passed away August 17th, 2026. He was born July 7th, 1942, in Indianapolis to parents Floyd and Agnes Young.

Bob grew up in Indy and moved around the city as a young man. He attended George Washington High, Lawrence Central, and graduated from Arsenal Tech.

In high school, he met the love of his life, Joyce Moit....

Aug 17, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth (Kenny) Arnold Lee, who departed this life on August 17, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on January 21, 1956, in Columbus, Indiana. Kenny was a compassionate caregiver who dedicated his life to serving others. He was known for his kindness and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of...

Aug 16, 2026

Donald Ross Pirtle, known to so many simply as Don, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 16, 2026, at the age of 91. A resident of Speedway, Indiana, Don will be remembered as a gentle, devoted man whose life was defined by service, kindness, and a deep love for people.

Born on November 1, 1934 in Sullivan,...

Aug 15, 2026

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~ Barb ~

Larger than Life, Kind Heart, and always Smiling

Barb was born into this world to loving parents, late William Taylor Paton, Jr. and late Lillian Doran Gray Paton in Elyria, Ohio. Being an only child, she learned early in life to surround herself with many friends and boy did she overachieve in that respect. She...

Aug 15, 2026

Bill Morrison Yates was born on August 7, 1935, to parents Benny Lee Yates and Lalla B. Moore in Earlington, KY. His formal education began in Alton, Il, and was continued in Indianapolis, IN, and concluded in Earlington, Ky with his high school graduation.

At about the age of 9, Bill professed a hope in Christ, and was enjoined in membership...

Aug 15, 2026

Greenfield, Indiana – Violet June Jones, 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026.Violet was born on March 9, 1938, to parents Eli & Addie (Keith) Morrow in Monticello, Kentucky and married Floyd Jones, in 1958. They celebrated 59 years of marriage together before Floyd’s passing in 2017.

Violet loved flowers, quilting and crocheting. She was a baptized believer of the...

Aug 15, 2026

Julie Nicewander, 43, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 15, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. She was born on June 9, 1983, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jack and Carol Nicewander.

Julie was a proud Hoosier who made Chicago home after attending Indiana University. She loved that city and everything it had to offer. After working in non-profit...

Aug 15, 2026

We gather today to celebrate the beautiful life of a truly remarkable woman, our beloved Katherine Mica Brown, affectionately known to many as Kathy. Katherine was born on October 12,1965, and throughout her life, she left a lasting impression through her quiet strength, generous heart, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family.

She graduated from Northwest High School, Class of...

Aug 15, 2026

Beth Elaine “Betsy” Harvey, 61, found her rest in God on Saturday, August 15th, after a prolonged illness. A beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, Betsy will be deeply missed.

Born in Indianapolis on May 23, 1965, to Anita and Earl Johnson, Betsy was the third of four children. After graduating from North Central High School, Betsy went on to...

Aug 14, 2026

Robert Adams, descending from the Adams line that gave us of President John Adams, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. Robert, known as Bob or Boppa by his grandchildren, was born on August 16, 1933.

Bob served in the Korean War in the U.S. Navy for four years on a heavy cruiser, the U.S.S.Toledo, and loaded artillery during combat.

He married...

Aug 14, 2026

Our beloved son, brother, cousin, friend was hard-working and adventurous.

As a gifted speaker with old-fashioned values, he was well-versed and always ready for a debate. He was a charitable person and had a soft spot for veterans as well as anyone who was down on their luck. He was a lover of Christmas and all that it represented.

While growing up,...