Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jan 4, 2018

Jackson Parks Roberts, 18, Carmel, Indiana, passed away January 4, 2018.  He was born June 17, 1999, in Indianapolis, the son of James A. Roberts and Robin R. (Ratcliff) Roberts.

Jackson was a senior at Carmel High School.  He had already received acceptance letters from Indiana University and Ball State University, but was anxiously awaiting on his Purdue University acceptance...

Jan 4, 2018

Anna Marie Pantina of Indianapolis died January 4, 2018 at the age of 88.

She was born September 28, 1929 to the late Frank and Helen Pantina in Brooklyn, New York. Indianapolis has been her home for almost 30 years.

Anna previously attended New Wineskin Ministries until she became ill. She will be remembered as a happy person who always...

Jan 4, 2018

Sheryl Ann Curbeaux, 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away January 4, 2018. She was born March 18, 1951 to David and Mary Duncan in Richmond, Indiana.

Though born in Richmond, she was a lifelong resident of Indy. She married Jerry Curbeaux April 18, 1986. Family remembers her as a spunky “hoot” who enjoyed music from Elvis to country and dancing,...

Jan 4, 2018

97, Indianapolis, died January 4, 2018. Born in Johnson County on January 26, 1920. Married in 1942 to Timothy Edward Oakes (deceased 2003) in Indianapolis. Loving mother to two sons—Gary Edward Oakes (Ruth) and Ronald Wayne Oakes. Grandmother to Jennifer Harris (Randy), Kristin Ramsey (Lee), Step-grandsons Kevin Martlage (Rebecca), Eric Martlage (Mindy) and Great-grandmother to grandson Matthew and granddaughters Sophia,...

Jan 4, 2018

Joseph J. Salfity, 96 of Carmel, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018.  He was born October 3, 1921 in Palestine to the late Jamil and Tamam Salfity.  Joseph retired from the Bank of New England where he was manager of their trust department.  He was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Indianapolis.

Funeral services will be...

Jan 3, 2018

Rosemary Percifield, age 91, of Indianapolis, passed away January 3, 2018.  Rosemary was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 28, 1926 to the late Albert Edward and Mable Marie (Little) Greilich.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Glenn “Bud” Percifield; sister, Ruth R. Stephens and brother, Albert E. Greilich, Jr.  She is survived by her sons: Jack...

Jan 3, 2018

Jan 3, 2018

Cathy Ann Hankins,

61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Brownsburg, Indiana. She was born December 11, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Norman and Barbara Thompson.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Debra Handy and Tommy Thompson. She is survived by her children, Rachel Logston (Eric), and Chad Hankins; sisters, Jackie Howard,...

Jan 2, 2018

Richard E. “Dick” Miller, Jr., 95 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by family.  He was born at home in Ellis County, Oklahoma on May 21, 1922 to Richard E. Miller Sr. and Jennie (Glasgow) Miller. Dick was a 1940 graduate of Arnett (OK) High School and served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1942-...

Jan 2, 2018

Evelyn L. Rose (Lucas), 85, of Greenwood, passed away January 2, 2018. She was born on March 27, 1932 in Premier, West Virginia as the daughter of John L. and Tamsey A. (Sanders) Lucas. She married Edward N. Rose.

Evelyn and her husband owned and operated Ed Rose Cartage for many years. She loved spending time with her family and...

Jan 1, 2018

Beverly L. Bardwell, age 62 went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 1:58 pm. Beverly was born on April 18, 1955 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She grew up in Greensburg, LA and lived in multiple states through her life although she considered Louisiana home and Indiana a second home. Beverly is survived by her husband...

Jan 1, 2018

Timothy Lee Sheets, age 67 of Indianapolis, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born September 26, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN. Tim graduated from Tech High School and served in the US Army. He was a Door Gunner with the 1ST Cavalry and served two tours in Viet Nam and attained the rank of E-5. He received a Bronze Star...

Jan 1, 2018

Lois Faye West, age 87 of Indianapolis passed away January 1, 2018. She was born April 24, 1930 in Dearborn County, IN to Floyd and Pearl Walcott. She married H.G. West September 30, 1947. She worked at Western Electric until 1983. She enjoyed part time jobs in stores at the Airport. She was an avid Pacers Fan and loved Nascar,...

Dec 31, 2017

Irene Cheatham, age 85, of Indianapolis, passed away December 31, 2017. Irene was born in Manchester, KY on September 9, 1932 to parents, Orbin Smith and Nora (White) Parker.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. Cheatham; son, James Edward White; and sister, Willie Jean West.  She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine Patterson (Ron) of Hamilton,...

Dec 31, 2017

Roy P. Sorrels, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of December 31, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Everett; two brothers, Franklin and Charles; and his wife, Betty.  Roy is survived by four siblings, four children, one stepson, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He served his country in the...

Dec 31, 2017

Michael R. Hayes, Jr.,

51, of Vallonia, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Mike was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 1, 1966 to Michael Hayes, Sr. and Brenda Powell.

Mike was a genius extraordinaire and jack of all trades. He loved working on race cars, fishing and spending time with his family. But most of all, he loved...

Dec 31, 2017

Hester Graham Shultz, 96, died Dec. 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was known for her determined attitude in the face of adversity, her devotion to her family, and for her more than two decades of dedication to the City of Indianapolis as a civil servant. Hester was a pioneer for working women as well as an early champion of...

Dec 31, 2017

Norman James LaFoe, Harrison, TN formerly of Zionsville, died December 31, 2017.

He was born June 10, 1922 in North Salem, IN to James Oliver and Bernice Ethel Byrum LaFoe.  He served his country in the Navy during World War II and after returning home went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Canterbury College with a degree in Biology.

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Dec 30, 2017

Robert Lee Brown

71, of Carmel, passed away December 30, 2017. He was born on February 4, 1946 in Indianapolis as the son of Carl and Goldie Brown.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 12pm to 2pm at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park North. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2pm, also at the funeral...

Dec 30, 2017

Marilyn Jean (Matrau) Shumar

80, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 30, 2017.  She was a 1958 graduate of Moody Bible Institute.   She had taught Sunday school for many years at the Wheeler Mission.  She is survived by husband, J. Richard; children, Laura (Aaron) Shumar, James (Anne) Shumar, Nancy (Justin) Shumar, Linda Shumar, John (Sarah) Shumar and Cynthia Shumar; grandchildren,...