Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 9, 2016

Thomas F.Morey, 62, passed away March 9, 2016.

He was bornJanuary 27, 1954 in Indianapolis to the late Patricia (O’Connor) Lawrence andRobert Bruce Morey, Sr..

Tom hadretired from Amtrak as a welder. He enjoyed crafting with metal and watching Coltsfootball. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Greenwood CatholicChurch.

Tom issurvived by his daughter, Tracey Morey-Olive; grandchildren,...

Mar 8, 2016

Catherine Lucile Stockton-Lamb of Indianapolis died March 8, 2016 at the age of 91.

Catherine was born June 8, 1924 in Prescott, Arizona. She married Charles Joseph Lamb on April 5, 1945.

She is survived by her children Catherine Diana Lamb-Avila, Andrea Lucile Lamb, Charles Eric Lamb, and Lisa Camille Lamb-McGary; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was...

Mar 8, 2016

Erin Nicole Dean was born April 24, 1980 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Erin attended Scecina Memorial High School and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. She went on to further her education at IUPUI before pursuing her career as a Customer Service Rep at AT&T.

Erin was a devoted mother who put her children first above all things. Her spirit...

Mar 8, 2016

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 was one of the most significant moments in American history, and Charles William Newkirk, was there. Serving in the U.S. Army, Charlie was at Hickam Field and watched the bombs falling. At 96 years old, Charlie, who still had memories of that day, was a member of the National Pearl...

Mar 8, 2016

Robert Earl Bowman

80 years old, of Greencastle, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Robert was born in Hayden, IN on December 23, 1935 to parents, Walter Earl and Nellie (Manning) Bowman.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Doris (Wheat) Bowman; children: Vickie Clark (Clayton), Brenda Bowman and Robert Bowman (Andrea); 5 grandchildren: Tonya, Frederick, Kacey,...

Mar 8, 2016

Patricia S. Canary, 77 of Westfield, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2015. Pat was born July 13, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to the late Roy C. and S. Wilma Williams. She attended Butler University and Indianapolis Business School.

Pat worked for Westfield Schools and St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel. After retirement, she volunteered at the hospital and the Children’s...

Mar 8, 2016

Irene A. Tucker, Fishers, passed away March 8, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born in Richmond, VA, the middle child of the late Carl Newman and Ophelia Mildred (Whitaker) Wallnau. Her younger sister Gloria (Wallnau) Ferguson preceded her in passing. Her older brother Carl Jr. lives in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

A devoted wife and mother, she was married...

Mar 8, 2016

Marvin D. Abney

81 years old of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 8, 2016. Marvin was born on April 22, 1934 to parents, Albert Leonard and Mattie Lou (Burdette) Abney. He graduated from Tech High School and went on to own Abney Masonry, Inc. He enjoyed all sports, especially racing and UofK basketball. He was an avid fan...

Mar 8, 2016

Philip McElroy Burris, 68, husband, father, grandfather, Army Veteran, avid fisherman, outdoors man, gardener, bird watcher, subscriber of all things practical, foodie, practical joker, lover of comedy and friend to all, died of health complications Tuesday in Cicero, Indiana.

Phil was born on April 18, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Hershel and Joan (Jo) Imogene (McElroy) Burris. He married...

Mar 8, 2016

Maria H. Miller, 82, passed away March 6, 2016. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Rosa Cavazos, her son, Ricardo Diaz, and infant Walter Diaz. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Larry Miller, her children, Mary (JR) Skaggs, Walter (Connie) Diaz, Gloria (Dwight) Elsbery, Arthur (Ruth) Diaz, Robert Diaz, 18 grandchildren, 20 great...

Mar 8, 2016

Charles C. Campbell, 80, ofIndianapolis, passed away March 8, 2016. Charles was born May 27, 1935 inIndianapolis the son of George and Helena (Raab) Campbell. He was a graduate of Warren Central HighSchool class of 1953 and was an Indiana Air National Guard Veteran. Charles retired in 2000 from PoindexterExcavating where he had been an estimator. He enjoyed all things...

Mar 7, 2016

Mar 7, 2016

Alice (Dockter) Engle passed away peacefully at home in Fishers Indiana on Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born on October 13, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana and is survived by her husband, Charles R. (Dick) Engle, children Jennifer Engle, Sean Engle (Chrissy), Joe Kennedy-Engle and grandsons Jackson and Lucas. She is also survived by her siblings: Phillip Dockter (Annette), Margaret...

Mar 7, 2016

Sandra Kay Gregory, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis to Harold and Juanita Clark. Sandy retired from the State of Indiana in 2006 after 10 years of service. She enjoyed dancing, playing euchre and bingo. Sandy is survived by her daughter, Nita (Glenn) Knies; grandchildren, Jon and Lindsey Knies; brothers, Jack...

Mar 7, 2016

Arlene P. Smock

76, of Indianapolis (formerly of Greenwood), passed away Monday, March 7, 2016.

She was born September 19, 1939 in Indianapolis to Harwood and Fern Hair. She was a longtime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Indianapolis.

In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years,...

Mar 7, 2016

Naomi L. Lee 93 of Indianapolis passed away peacefullyMarch 7, 2016. She was born January 30, 1923 in Marion County, the daughter ofthe late Ranzie and Minnie McNay. She was preceded in death by her siblings Edgar, Emerson,Eugene McNay, a sister, Ruth Kinnear and survived by her younger brother, David McNay.

She married her late husband Bennie Lee, June...

Mar 6, 2016

Helen E. White,91, Indianapolis passed away March 6, 2016.

She was bornin Indianapolis, June 15, 1924 to Lucille (Bean) and LeRoy Cherry.

Helen was amember of American Legion Post #64 and served honorably in the United StatesArmy during WWII.

Helen issurvived by her daughters, Bobbie Jo Chandler and Donna White; sons, CharlesWhite and Michael Lee White and many grandchildren and...

Mar 6, 2016

Ray C. Stone, age 56 of Indianapolis passed away on March 6, 2016. He was born January 6, 1960 in Providence, Kentucky. He worked for Indiana Lighting. Ray loved to fish and camp. He loved spending time with his family and was very patriotic. Ray is preceded in death by his father, Thurman Stone, his step-father, Cleo England, his brothers,...

Mar 6, 2016

Robert M. Washburn was born March 30, 1921 in Racine Wisconsin to Claude & Ann Marie (Jameson) Washburn. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Isabelle (Anderson) Washburn; brother, David A. Washburn; grandson, Martin Washburn; and second wife, Betty (Brock) Washburn. Bob was a descendent of the Mayflower with lineage traced back to Francis Cooke.

He grew...

Mar 6, 2016

Jean A. Brown, 85, of Carmel, IN died March 6, 2016 atKindred Transitional Care, Carmel, IN. Jean was born May 11, 1930 in Larwill, IN the daughter of Benton S andLovinna Scripter Fruchey. She wasmarried in 1949 to Billie J. Brown who died in 1989. She is survived by four children: Everett B. Brown, Carmel; Lucinda R. (Larry)Ligget, Terre Haute,...