Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Helen B. -Brown- Bassett
Apr 1, 2016
Helen B. “Brown” Bassett
97, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on April 1, 2016. She had been an Executive Assistant and Office Manager. She was a charter member and organizer of Opportunity House, Bloomington, IN. Member of First Families of Tennessee and Mississippi. She was also a member of D.A.R. and several garden clubs and involved is numerous church organizations...
Ssg Clair Beamer, Jr.
Apr 1, 2016
SSG Clair E.“Butch” Beamer Jr.
60 years old,of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016. He was born in Carlisle,Pennsylvania to the late, Clair Sr. and Mary Jane Beamer. Butch served proudlyin the United States Army, touring twice in Korea, once in Germany and Italy. Heserved for 20 years before his retirement at Ft. Benjamin Harrison as aMilitary...
Michael David Bratton
Apr 1, 2016
Michael David Bratton, 70, passed away April 1, 2016. He was born February 27, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Paul and Mildred (Curtis) Bratton. He married Patricia Dalton on December 24, 2000.
Michael received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He loved playing golf and working in the yard, but his greatest enjoyment was...
Betty J. Guidry
Mar 31, 2016
Betty Jean Snapp Guidry88, of Indianapolis, departed this life March 31, 2016. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Francis; Son, David, and daughter, Pamela. She wasborn April 26, 1927 in Indianapolis. She cared deeply for her family, andis survived by her daughter, LaDonna Johnson (Keith), sons Bradley Guidry(Mary), Steven Guidry (Dody), and a host of grandchildren and friends.Visitation for...
Richard E. Dakin
Mar 31, 2016
Richard E. Dakin, 82, passed away on March 31, 2016. Richard was born on March 3, 1934 to the late Ralph and Pearl Dakin in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from Tech High School and later served in the United States Army. Richard worked for Link-Belt as an experimental machinist and tool and die maker. He was a Freemason at the...
Ray Lee Morrow
Mar 30, 2016
Ray Lee Morrow, 73, of Greenwood, passed away peacefullysurrounded by his family Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Ray was born in Delta, KY the son of Raymondand Chloa (Branscum) Morrow. He was a VietnamWar US Army Veteran stationed in Korea and was a partner in Cliff’s AutoSales. Ray was preceded in death by hisparents and a brother Fred.
Ray is survived...
Walter William Nickel
Mar 30, 2016
Walter William Nickel, 96, Indianapolis, went home to be with his Lord March 30, 2016. Walter is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Neva Stoner Nickel. He was a member of Oaklandon Masonic Lodge #140 and a member of Outlook Christian Church in McCordsville. Survivors include sons, Phillip (Helena James) Nickel, Terry Nickel, granddogs, Trixie and Peppe,...
Mary O. Dungan
Mar 29, 2016
Mary O.Dungan, 95, Indianapolis passed away March 29, 2016.
She was bornFebruary 4, 1921 In Indianapolis to Laura (Amos) and Otes Lizenby.
Mary Had worked as a stenographer at agovernment financial center retiring in 1986.
Mary issurvived by her children, Tommy Lynch and Beverly Berner.
A gravesideservice and inurnment will be 3 pm Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Floral...
Spencer Jerry Spear
Mar 29, 2016
Spencer Jerry Spear, our beloved son was one whom we enjoyedcuddling with and called our little dinosaur. Josh would often sing a song thatwent 'spence-aroo, spence-aroo, there's never be a spence like you!' Youlaying on our chests was so restful for us. We never knew the Lord would takeyou soon, but are hopeful that you are well comforted and protected...
Col. Hubert D. Ramey
Mar 28, 2016
Col. HubertD. Ramey
81 years old,of Fishers, Indiana passed away on March 28, 2016. He was born on December 4,1934 in Elkhorn City, Kentucky to the late, Ralph M. and Bessie C. (Belcher)Ramey. Col. Ramey served proudly for over 25 years in the United States Armybefore his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Keystone ChristianChurch, the Viet...
Ruth A. Neffle
Mar 27, 2016
Ruth A. Neffle,
73, of Indianapolis, passed on March 27, 2016. She was bornin Indianapolis on August 13, 1942 to the late Ruth and Ransom Davis. Sheworked at Community East Hospital for 34 years, while raising her children,Leigh Ann Frye (Robert) and Richard (Pam) Wilhelm.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother,Larry Davis. Surviving to...
Paul T. Benton
Mar 27, 2016
Paul T. Benton 89,Indianapolis, passed away peacefully March 27, 2016. Paul was born on July 19,1926 to the late Luther (Pop) and Hazel (Turner) Benton. Brother to the lateLuther Jr.
Paul married the loveof his life Hilde Blatz,on May 19, 1951. Remembered with love by his children,Bryce Allen (deceased), Charity (Scott) and Herb (Susan). Grandchildren; Amanda(Steve),...
James Timothy Joyce
Mar 27, 2016
Tim Joyce was born in Indianapolis where he lived his entire life. Third-born to parents Jack Joyce and Jean Joyce Lewis, he later had loving step-parents as well, Suzanne Joyce and Red Lewis, as well as many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins.
Tim graduated from John Marshall HS in 1978, making many life-long friends along the way. He later...
Amel L. Sager
Mar 26, 2016
Amel L. Sager, 83 of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home. Amel was born October 30, 1932 in Everson, PA to the late George and Josephine Sager. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Amel retired from roofing construction.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, March 30 from 5:00 to...
Brenda Sue Osborne
Mar 26, 2016
Brenda Sue Osborne
66, Camby, IN passed away March 26, 2016. Brenda was born January 22, 1950 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Willie Eugene Trent and Vivian A. Warrix. She was a retired safety inspector at Diamond Chain. Survivors: children. Kenneth L. Fallen, Tina M. Morrissey and Robert D. Osborne; siblings, Danny Trent, Karen Sasser, Donna Botts...
Joyce Crist
Mar 26, 2016
85, Indianapolis, passed away March 26, 2016. Joyce was bornin Indianapolis, IN to Robert and Georgia (Parker) Bottoms. She worked as aHigh School English teacher for Indianapolis Public Schools. Joyce enjoyedplaying bridge with her girlfriends and traveling. Some of her favorite travels include falladventures in Brown County and her many trips to California with her family exploring wine country, Lake...
Reta Rose Fancher
Mar 26, 2016
Reta RoseFancher
68 years old,of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Reta wasborn in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 5, 1948 the youngest of five children bornto the late Overton and Bessie (Collins) Dalton. She retired from LogoAthletics, where she worked as a screen printer.
She enjoyed horses,spending time with her family and celebrating the holidays....
Amelia A. Andary
Mar 26, 2016
Amelia Andary, 92, of Fishers died March 26, 2016 with loving family at her side.
Of all her achievements in life, Amelia was most proud of being a nurse. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree, she worked as a registered nurse in Michigan for almost 40 years.
After retirement, her favorite pastimes were backyard bird watching, gardening and singing in the...
Claudia Jean Mcnulty
Mar 25, 2016
Claudia Jean McNulty, 70, Indianapolis, passed awayFriday. She was born in Indianapolis to the late Robert and Leuwanna Dodd.Claudia graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received herdoctorate degree from the Purdue College of Pharmacy. Claudia worked as aclinical pharmacist for the St. John’s Health System, which is now part of theSt. Vincent Health Network, before retiring in 2012. In...
