OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Michael Joseph Winninger

Michael Joseph Winninger

Sep 30, 2026

The family is currently developing his life story. Please check back later. Thank you!

Charles Thomas Goddard

Charles Thomas Goddard

Sep 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Thomas Goddard, 99, on September 1, 2026. Charles was born on August 20, 1927 to parents Floyd and Mammie Goddard in Greencastle, Indiana.

Charles’ early years were spent in southern Indiana, until he took up arms at age 24 to dutifully serve his country in the United States Army....

Alfreda (Grady) Winston

Alfreda (Grady) Winston

Aug 31, 2026

Alfreda Grady Winston, was born on October 30, 1936 on a family farm in De Kalb, Mississippi to Hiawatha and Ruth Ella Grady. Alfreda was the eldest of her four siblings; Roosevelt Grady (married to Reaella/passed away) of Chicago, IL, Raymond Grady/passed away (married to Nida) of Phoenix, Arizona, Lou Grady Walker (married to Lawrence) of Aurora, IL and Helen...

Joseph F. Doll, Jr.

Joseph F. Doll, Jr.

Aug 31, 2026

Joseph Frederick Doll Jr., a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on October 16, 1943, in Indianapolis, Joe was the son of the late Joseph Doll and Helen Jensen. Joe was a man of remarkable intellect and unwavering dedication, whose life was marked by service, education, and a deep...

Cheryl L. Elko

Cheryl L. Elko

Aug 30, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Elko, 79, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. She was born on November 13, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Ed Browning and Irene (Rogers) Browning, and grew up in Noblesville.

Cheryl (originally Shirley Faye) was the youngest of 15 children (yes, 15!). After her father passed...

Sharla Kay Woods

Sharla Kay Woods

Aug 30, 2026

Sharla Kay Woods, 69, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026.

Sharla was born on November 12, 1956, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Barbara Roddy and Harold Roddy. She graduated from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later earned a Master of Arts degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana....

Edward A. Gross

Edward A. Gross

Aug 29, 2026

Edward “Ed” A. Gross, 73, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the parents of the late Edward J. and Rose (Pavia) Gross. Ed married the love of his life Janice (Klissaroff) Gross, enjoying a wonderful 51 years together before his passing.

A graduate of West Technical High School in Cleveland OH...

Robert "Bob" E. Johnson

Robert "Bob" E. Johnson

Aug 29, 2026

Robert Eugene Johnson, 93, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2026. Bob was born on November 20, 1932 in Spencer, Indiana to F. Dwight and Jean Johnson. He graduated from Martinsville High School where he played three sports and was the Junior and Senior Class President. Bob continued his education at Wabash College where he...

Peggy Grider

Peggy Grider

Aug 28, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” Irene Grider, age 77 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully Friday night on August 28, 2026.

Peggy was born on March 6, 1949 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Charles and Mary Francis (Jester) Coslett,

She was the beloved wife of Phillip Lee Grider, with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they spent their life creating a home filled...

Elliott F. Boswell

Elliott F. Boswell

Aug 28, 2026

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our hero, Elliott Forrest Boswell. Elliott passed peacefully in his sleep on August 28, 2026 surrounded by his family and tightly hugging his best friend Sully the Monster.

Elliott was born on October 22, 2024, to parents Sara Justus and Jeremy Boswell. Their first and only child, Elliott was a...

Helen C. Williamson

Helen C. Williamson

Aug 28, 2026

Mrs. Helen C. Williamson, the daughter of B.W. and Amy Keaton, was born on April 6, 1943, in West Point, Mississippi. She was one of seven siblings, four of whom preceded her in death.

Helen attended B.F. Ford High School in New Albany, Mississippi. Upon graduating, she lived for a short time in Chicago, Illinois.

On January 8, 1965, Helen and E.W....

Paul Justin Hubbard Jr.

Paul Justin Hubbard Jr.

Aug 26, 2026

Paul Justin Hubbard Jr., 26, left this world too soon, on August 26th, 2026. He was born September 21st, 1999, in Indianapolis to parents Paul Hubbard, and Nancy Fager.

He grew up in Indianapolis and attended Lawrence Central High School.

Paul had a lifelong passion for baseball, starting little league when he was only five years old, despite being diagnosed with Hemophilia....

Tommy Nannette Demery

Tommy Nannette Demery

Aug 26, 2026

Mrs. Tommy Demery's story is still being written. Please return at a later date to view it.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Flanner Buchanan - Floral Park from 11AM - 12PM. Funeral Service will begin at 12PM with burial to follow at Floral Park Cemetery.

Rufus "Joel" Wilmoth

Rufus "Joel" Wilmoth

Aug 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rufus “Joel” Wilmoth

January 2, 1948 – August 26, 2026

Rufus “Joel” Wilmoth, 78, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Born January 2, 1948, in Moss, Tennessee, Joel was the son of the late Lonzo Wilmoth and Mary Ethel Dodson.

On July 15, 1972, Joel married the love of his...

Martha Ward (MacDougall) Binford

Martha Ward (MacDougall) Binford

Aug 26, 2026

Martha Ward (MacDougall) Binford, born June 17, 1921, died early on August 26, 2026, following a fall. She is the last of her generation in a very large, extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband John Richard, daughter Lydia M. Whitford, and brother John D. MacDougall. She is survived by daughters Elizabeth, Sarah (Peter) and Rebekah (William),...

Dottie Sprinkle

Dottie Sprinkle

Aug 26, 2026

Freida “Dottie” Sprinkle, 84, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully on to her next stop on August 26, 2026, surrounded by family.

She was a woman whose faith was expressed not simply in what she believed, but in what she did.

Earlier in life, she served in children’s Sunday School, as a volunteer teacher’s aide, and in the church preschool, focusing on the next...

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