Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Kathleen Allen
Apr 1, 2026
Kathleen Marie Allen of Carmel, IN, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Columbus, OH, on November 13, 1938, to parents, William and Amelia (Whalen) Kelley.
Kathleen worked for over 20 years as an insurance processor at Amerisure insurance company in Indianapolis and retired in 1998. She dedicated much of her retirement life...
Ellen R. Fields
Apr 1, 2026
Ellen R. Fields
Ellen passed on to her forever place on April 1, 2026. She is now surrounded by those she loved that had passed before her.
Ellen didn’t know a stranger. She always had a smile and could always bring smiles to others. She lived Joy and she gave joy. Being home with family cooking and creating were important to her....
Dixie Lee Hart
Apr 1, 2026
Dixie Lee Hart, 82, of Fortville, Indiana, made her peaceful transition April 1, 2026. She was born November 5, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard and Matilda (Ferencik) Piercy.
Dixie was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, traveler, animal-lover, dancing bebopper, and especially grandmother. She instilled a love for travel in her children, who had road-tripped to all the contiguous...
Gordon Lee Wagoner
Mar 31, 2026
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Visitation for Gordon will be held from 10 am - 1 pm, on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Flanner Buchanan - Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road, Westfield, IN 46062, with a Funeral Service immediately following at 1 pm. A formal procession will take place to Crownland Cemetery, where military honors will...
Michael Edward Ford
Mar 30, 2026
Michael Edward Ford, 74, passed away March 30, 2026, with his loving wife of 40 years, Terri, by his side. Mike was a talented man and enjoyed any projects around the house. With a Stroh’s in his hand, you would always find a tool in the other. And, if you ever needed a laugh, you could always count on Mike...
Dellarine "Della" Canada
Mar 30, 2026
Della Canada, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1941, in Centerpoint, Kentucky, to Bera “Bea” Murphy and Dick Cleary.
Della was raised in a large, loving, and humble family as one of ten children. In order, Hazel, Lecil, Pauline, Marlin, Dennis, Harley, Della and Zella, Patton, and Carolyn. She shared a special...
Charlotte Faye Frazer
Mar 30, 2026
Charlotte Faye Frazer, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on February 8, 1949, Charlotte lived a life defined by kindness, devotion to family, and a passion for helping others.
Charlotte was a dedicated teaching assistant who found great joy in working with children, especially in helping them learn to read. Her...
Robert Eugene Higgins
Mar 29, 2026
Robert “Bob” Eugene Higgins, 78, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on March 29, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1947, in Folsom, West Virginia, to the late Billy and Evelyn Higgins.
Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Marines, exemplifying the qualities of discipline, dependability, and commitment throughout his life.
An introverted and thoughtful soul, Bob found joy in...
Dora Esmeralda Torres Arevalo
Mar 29, 2026
Dora Esmeralda Torres-Arevalo, De 86 años,Indianápolis, IN, falleció el 29 de Marzo de 2026. Ella nació en Manto Olancho, Honduras, hija de José Torres y Maura Sánchez. Creció en Manto en casa de su abuela. A los 17 años llego a la capital de Tegucigalpa donde conoció a su esposo Elías Arevalo. Juntos iniciaron su familia y varios negocios, incluyendo...
Peter "Pete" G. Buttram
Mar 28, 2026
Peter “Pete” Buttram, 74, passed away on March 28th, 2026. He was born in Springfield, OH on December 21, 1951, to the late Worth and Mildred Buttram.
Pete grew up in Texas in his early years, and the family moved back to Indianapolis and lived on the east side of Indy. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1970. He...
Sandra Pritchett
Mar 28, 2026
Sandra L. Pritchett (Pollard), 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born and raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1957.
Sandra was employed with Indiana Bell from 1958 to 1961 and later worked for Indiana National Bank from 1973 to 1979. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished time...
Mari Jo Bair
Mar 27, 2026
Mari Jo Bair (Crooke), 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 27, 2026.
Born on May 19, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mari Jo was the daughter of John and Mildred Crooke.
She dedicated more than 20 years of service as a Branch Associate with the BMV. On March 26, 2002, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Bair. Mari Jo found...
Timothy "Tim" Stephen Estle
Mar 27, 2026
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Robert Lee Moss
Mar 27, 2026
Robert Lee Moss, 69, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on March 27, 2026. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 12, 1957, Robert (Bob) was a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown of Carmel, Indiana.
He is survived by his cherished wife Pat, his mother Joyce, brothers and sisters Linda, Tim, Cyndy, and Jennie and his five nieces...
Pamela Hutson Smith
Mar 26, 2026
Pamela Kay Hutson Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 26, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born in Joliet, Illinois to James and Elvira Hutson on November 27, 1948.
After her family moved to the South Bend area, she attended Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Indiana and married her high school sweetheart (who went to rival...
Morgan Leigh (Sharrett) Billieu
Mar 26, 2026
Morgan Leigh (Sharrett) Billieu, age 34 of Indianapolis passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Morgan was born on November 21, 1991, to parents Michelle and Kevin Sharrett in Indianapolis, and was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and aunt.
She was a proud graduate of Center Grove High School, where she was a cheerleader. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree...
Stephen Gates Van Cleave
Mar 26, 2026
Stephen G. Van Cleave, 83, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2026. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, to parents Malcolm and Paula (Gates) Van Cleave.
Steve grew up in Indiana and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. He continued his education at Valparaiso University.
Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army.
A very hard worker, Steve was the senior...
Jo Ann Raftery
Mar 25, 2026
Jo Ann Stufflebem Raftery, 91, passed peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, in Noblesville, IN.
Jo Ann was born on September 18th, 1934 to Glenn and Ruth Stufflebem, and was a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis area. She graduated from Warren Central High school and attended Hanover College. She met her husband, Michael Raftery, while...
B. Allen McCormick
Mar 24, 2026
Benjamin Allen McCormick passed away on March 24, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 93. Allen was born in Muncie, Indiana, on March 18, 1933, to Cassius Dean and Olive Allen McCormick.
Allen was a 1951 graduate of Burris Laboratory School in Muncie, participating in track and cross country, and serving as class president in both his junior and...
Joshundra Denise Paul
Mar 24, 2026
Joshundra Denise (Wright) PaulJoshundra Denise Wright was born on June 23, 1969, to her mother, Rosetta Wright and father, Pearlman Alford. She grew up in Americus, GA and graduated from Sumter County High School in 1987. In 2006, Joshundra relocated to Indianapolis, IN where she worked in warehouse. Joshundra dedicated 10 years to G&K services, 5 years to Cintas and...
