Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 21, 2016

Leola LaVaughn Lester

84, Fillmore, IN, passed away March 21, 2016. Leola was born April 18, 1931 in St. Francisville, IL, the daughter of Raymond and LaCigale (Mayfield) McCalip. She was a receptionist and member of the Salvation Army. Survivors: children, Rev. Robert Lester, Richard (Sherry) Lester, Cheryl (Thomas) Caplinger and Dana Lester; sister, Carolyn Peterson; 4 grandchildren and 7...

Mar 21, 2016

Emma Rose Selby Cogdill

89, passed away on March 21, 2016. She was born August 20, 1926 in Keensburg, IL to Luther and Nora Alice (Richardson) Selby. She was a Registered Nurse, homemaker and babysitter for countless children who also called her Grandma. She was the widow of Everett E. “Gene” Cogdill, who she married in 1949. She is survived...

Mar 21, 2016

Brian L Sanford, 59, of Indianapolis died peacefully with his family by hisside on Monday March 21st, 2016 after a nearly five-year battle with ALS. He was born on September 3, 1956 in Hancock County to Charles and thelate Martha Sanford.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years Diane (Kennedy), his twobrothers (Steven and Rod), his three sons...

Mar 20, 2016

Doris Marie (Myers) Ward was born on November 28, 1926 to Harlan and Ruth (Beach) Myers in Morgan County, Indiana. She attended Gosport/Paragon Grade School and graduated in 1944 from Eminence High School. She was involved in 4-H and became a Jr. Leader, riding her bicycle to meetings. Doris won a trip to Purdue Roundup and took an angel food...

Mar 20, 2016

Nancy Ann Williams-Orth, 79, Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord March 20, 2016. She loved her Indiana Hoosiers, visiting wineries, and her animals. She is preceded in death by her husband, David E. Williams, daughter, Victoria L. Gerwig, and brother, Richard L. Hatton. Nancy is survived by her husband of 16 years, Paul M. Orth, daughters, Valerie (Dave)...

Mar 19, 2016

Barbara J.Everly

86 years old,of Indianapolis, Indiana went to be one with God’s angels Saturday, March 19,2016. When Barbara was not running the East Way Inn Tavern she enjoyed playinggolf and working in her flower garden. She was known for her loving and givingspirit to all who knew her.

WhenBarabara departed this life she left behind a son, Johnny Everly;...

Mar 19, 2016

MS. CHLOE BRIANA KNOX was born May 14, 1987 toAlvin and Tammy (Stanfield) Knox. She was the only child born to thisunion.She attended Indianapolis Public Schools throughout 1st – 9th grade. Forthe last two years of high school, she attended Pike High School. Shethen proceeded to get her GED from IndyPendance Job Corp. with a Certificationin the Business Tech –...

Mar 19, 2016

Nancy Ann McCormick Marosevic, 52, of Zionsville passed awayon March 19, 2016.

Born on June 24, 1963 in Lafayette, Indiana to the lateWendell Kenneth and Lois Evelyn McCormick. Nancy graduated from Benton CentralHigh School in 1981 and received a nursing degree from Ball State University in1986. Nancy worked as a nurse for St. Vincent Hospital in their cardiac careunit...

Mar 19, 2016

Walter Curtis Reed, 91, if Indianapolis, Passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016.

He was born on February 4, 1925 in London, IN to the late Emil Manuel and Louise (Brocklhans) Reed. Walter served his country in the U.S. Army during WWll and was a member of the American Legion Post 64 and VFW Post 14000. He was an avid bowler,...

Mar 19, 2016

Jerry Kent Carter,





71, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, March 19,2016. He was born on February 6, 1945 inLouisville, KY to the late Joe Duris and Martha Jane (Greene) Carter. Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Salem HighSchool and earned his Masters from Indiana State University in 1968. He worked as a teacher for North Central HighSchool...

Mar 19, 2016

Jerry K. Carter, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday March 19, 2016. He was born on February 6, 1945 in Louisville, KY to the late Joe Duris Carter and Martha Jane (Greene) Carter. Jerry graduated from Salem High School in 1963 and earned his Masters of Science Degree from Indiana State University in 1968. He taught Vocational Education at North...

Mar 19, 2016

Mary Marie Lockwood, 93, of Carmel passed away on March 19, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Carmel. Born October 8, 1922 in Pitman, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George W. Wickward, Sr. and Eva (Harper) Wickward. She graduated from Bridgeton High School in June 1940. On October 14, 1940 she married the love of her life, Dewey Felix...

Mar 18, 2016

Katherine H.Perry

96 years old,of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born tothe late, Albert and Mildred Hopkins. Katherine was employed with P.R. Malloryand Community East Hospital. She was known for her loving spirit and sense ofhumor to all who knew her.

Katherine issurvived by her son, Andy Wolkoff; one granddaughter, Chelsea Wolkoff; onegreat grandson, Christopher Wolkoff;...

Mar 18, 2016

Noah Mason Lyman

Infant son of Christina (Turner) and Nicholas Mason Lyman of Indianapolis passed away on March 18, 2016. He is survived by his parents, sister Abbygail Lyman, grandparents Dana and John Turner, Martha and Geoff Lyman, great grandmother Shirley Jackson, aunt Stacey Turner, uncle John Turner and many cousins. Visitation will be held Sunday March 27th from 4-7pm...

Mar 18, 2016

Wendy R (Hicks) Riedlinger 75 of Zionsville, IN died onMarch 18, 2016. Wendy was born onOctober 27, 1940 in Taylor County, KY to George Hicks and Georgia Lee (Tungate)Hicks-Bishop. Wendy was a member of St.Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church and a member and officer of the Zionsville AmericanLegion Post #79 and she was a part of the Zionsville support services for...

Mar 18, 2016

SandraMcClellion Tooley, 72, Indianapolis passed away March 18, 2016.

She was bornAugust 9, 1943 in Pelzer, SC daughter of Willie (Brewer) Creek and HendersonMcClellion.

Sandra hadtaught special education with IPS. She attended Berean Baptist Church. Sheenjoyed doing puzzles and traveling with Jerry, also being with family andfriends.

Sandra issurvived by her husband, Jerry L. Tooley; daughter, Tracie (Ron) Holt; son,Timothy...

Mar 18, 2016

Marilyn Schako Rogers, 92, passed away March 18, 2016. She was born October 30, 1923, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Alfred and Elsie (Thomas) Schako. She married Robert Rogers on June 30, 1950, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio.

Marilyn received her Bachelor of Science in 1945 from Ohio University, where she was also a member of...

Mar 18, 2016

George Alar, 93, a resident of Indianapolis for over 60years, passed away Friday, March 18,2016, at his home followingcomplications from multiple myeloma. He was preceded in death by Bernice E.Alar, his beloved wife of 58 years.

He is survived by his daughters, Dawn Britt of Salt LakeCity, Utah and Georgeann Ellis (Jim) of Mobile, Alabama; son, Tom Alar (Nancy)of...

Mar 18, 2016

August 24, 1926 – March 18, 2016

Zionsville, Indiana

Helen Laverne (Huff) Wagoner, our precious mother, sister, grandma, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2016. Helen was a joy to be around and loved golf, reading the paper, and a good candy bar.

Helen was a graduate of Zionsville High School, Class of 1944, as well as Butler...

Mar 18, 2016