Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Patricia Ann Quinn
Sep 23, 2026
Patricia (Patty) Quinn of Indianapolis passed away September 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Patty grew up in Indianapolis, attended Arlington High School. She had a long successful career in sales and enjoyed many years in retirement as well.
Patty was a beautiful and courageous woman, with a smile that lit up the room. She loved her family boldly....
Sandra Jean Cook
Sep 23, 2026
Sandra Jean Cook, née Schneider, passed peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Westfield, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on June 30, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by warmth, energy, and a deep love for the people around her.
Sandra was fun loving, made the most out of life, and truly never...
Betty Jane Drake
Sep 22, 2026
Betty Jane Drake passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born on February 18, 1929, in Morgan County, Indiana.
Betty will be remembered with love by her family and by all who shared in her life. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jeffrey and Julia Drake, and by her niece, Susan Koch. Their memories of...
Charles Davies Underbrink
Sep 22, 2026
Charles (Charlie) Underbrink, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. Born on October 19, 1939, Charles was the cherished son of Elizabeth King Underbrink and Iranaeus Underbrink. He was preceded in death by his dear brother, Tom Underbrink, and both parents.
Charlie grew up in Spring Green,Wisconsin, where he was valedictorian of his graduating class...
Thomas Harvey Miller
Sep 22, 2026
Thomas H. Miller lived a life dedicated to service, leadership, family, and helping others. When asked how he wanted to be remembered, his answer was simple: he liked to help people. That commitment guided his life at home, in the fire service, in organized labor, and throughout the State of Indiana.
Born September 9, 1946 at St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Tom...
Lawrence Eugene Gordon
Sep 22, 2026
Lawrence Eugene “Gene” Gordon, 90, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1936, in Orestes, Indiana, to parents, the late Paul Raymond and Florence Elizabeth (Lamberton) Gordon. In April 1961, he married the love of his life, Patricia (Knotek) Gordon, and together they built a life filled with devotion, family, and faith....
Judy Kay Cox
Sep 21, 2026
Judy Kay Cox of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2026, at 81 years of age. She was born on October 15, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Fred and Mary (Carter) Lancing. Judy was a Secretary for the Indiana State Police from 1990-2010. She enjoyed spending time with her family and flowers. She was dearly loved...
Thomas David Huckleberry
Sep 21, 2026
Thomas D. Huckleberry, 83, Of Greenfield, Indiana, died at home on September 21 , 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on February 1, 1943 to the late Alvis and Irene Huckleberry. Tom attended Christ the King grade school and Cathedral High School and graduated from Saint Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Upon graduating, he served in the United States Army....
Lorraine Dodson-Gater
Sep 20, 2026
Lorraine Dodson-Gater was born July 12, 1955 to Maggie Ruth and Lenzy Dodson in Youngstown, OH. She graduated from Girard High School, and earned a BBA from Indiana Wesleyan and a Master’s of Science Degree from Indiana Wesleyan. Lorraine was a fifty year and a Golden Life Member of Delta Signa Theta Sorority. She married Daryl Gater of Youngstown, OH...
Steven Gomez
Sep 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Gomez, who left us far too soon on September 20, 2026, at the age of 31.
Born on February 27, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, Steven later made Indianapolis his home, where he built a life surrounded by the people and passions he loved so deeply.
Steven...
Roe Cochran
Sep 20, 2026
Earl Monroe Cochran, fondly known as Roe to family and friends, was born Liberty Kentucky at home in a farmhouse, 10/2/29 on rural route 2 Houstonville, Kentucky.
In his early years, Earl grew up with no plumbing or heat he would often walk to school with no shoes. As a young child he attended a one room schoolhouse with a wood-burning...
Kevin E. Kaiser
Sep 20, 2026
Kevin Kaiser
March 29, 1955 – September 20, 2026
Kevin Kaiser, a gifted musician, devoted father, beloved son and brother, and a man whose life was filled with music, friendship and adventure, died September 20, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 71.
Kevin was born March 29, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dorothy and Eugene Mac Kaiser. His early years were spent...
Theresa P. Langley
Sep 20, 2026
Theresa “Terry” Ann Pipkin Langley, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, just three days shy of her 74th birthday, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on September 23, 1952, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Richard Leigh Pipkin and Martha Fay Cox Pipkin.
Growing up, some of Terry’s happiest memories were made at her...
"Ed" Bobbie Owens
Sep 19, 2026
Bobbie “Ed” Owens, born September 11, 1941, in London, Kentucky, to Robert “Bob” Owens and Martha Jane Smith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He shared 45 years of marriage with his loving wife, Rhonda Owens. Together, they built a life filled with love, family,...
Georgia Gianakos Buchanan
Sep 19, 2026
GEORGIA GIANAKOS BUCHANAN, 1926-2026
Georgia Gianakos Buchanan, writer, artist, journalist, and fundraiser for many charitable causes, passed away on September 19, 2026, at age 100. She was born in Indianapolis on August 4, 1926, the second of four children of Paul and Stella Gianakos, both Greek immigrants. Georgia’s early years were spent in the Foreign District, on the near-west side of...
Sandra Louise Rosenthal
Sep 19, 2026
Sandra Louise Rosenthal, née Horton, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the city where her life also began on March 24, 1947. Her passing leaves behind the memory of a woman whose warmth, energy, and unmistakable spirit made her unforgettable to all who knew her.
Sandra graduated from North Central High School and went on to build...
Charles Robert Melton Sr.
Sep 19, 2026
Charles Robert Melton Sr., age 78 of Indianapolis passed away on Saturday evening, September 19, 2026.
Charles was born on April 11, 1948 in Burkesville, Kentucky a son of Robert C. and Anna Lee (Spears) Melton.
He was one five children. He is preceded in death by three siblings: Willa Couch, Eddie Melton, and Freddy Melton. He is survived by his sister...
Karl Gilbert Soder
Sep 19, 2026
Karl Gilbert Soder, lovingly known as Gib, passed away on September 19, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1927, in Bedford, Indiana.
Gib lived a long and deeply meaningful life marked by service, intelligence, devotion to family, and a generous spirit. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in engineering...
Mini Ruth Cash-Cameron
Sep 19, 2026
Mini Ruth Cash-Cameron, 76, of New Palestine, Indiana, peacefully completed her earthly journey on September 19, 2026. Mini was born on December 12, 1949, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Surry Cash and Mary E. (Williams) Cash.
Because her father served in the U.S. Army, Mini spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, an experience that helped shape her...
