OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Linda Jane (Nalley) Kunze

Linda Jane (Nalley) Kunze

Sep 9, 2026

Linda J. (Nalley) Kunze, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away September 9, 2026 at Community Hospital North. She was born December 4, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Henry and Nellie Nalley, one of sixteen children. 

Linda transferred to Indianapolis in 1984 with Aetna Casualty. Linda rehired in 2007 after many years in the insurance industry. 

Linda is survived by her daughters Stacey (Tim)...

Thomas J. Pickering

Thomas J. Pickering

Sep 9, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Joe Pickering, 84, of Carmel, Indiana, took his last breath on this earth on September 9, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1942, in Kokomo, Indiana, to the late Thomas Eugene Pickering and Freda (Morris) Long.

Tom married the love of his life, Patricia (Rollo), on December 27, 1967. Together, they shared 58 years of marriage filled with...

CB Godbey, Jr.

CB Godbey, Jr.

Sep 9, 2026

Chesley B. Godbey Jr. "CB", age 85, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis IN, passed away Wednesday September 9th, 2026. The son of Chesley B. and Lafern (Wesley) Godbey, who both preceded him in death. Also preceding him was Sandra "Sandy" (Hoffert) Godbey, his wife of 49 years.

He is survived by wife Narda Godbey, children Steven Godbey, Michelle Crittenden, Missy Lindsay,...

John Robert Green

John Robert Green

Sep 8, 2026

John Robert Green of Brownsburg, Indiana formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on September 8, 2026, at 72 years of age. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 10, 1953, to the late Robert E. and Dorthea (Rosberg) Green. John was a Truck Driver for various companies during his work career. He is survived by his sisters, Janet Slear,...

Robert Allen Slomka

Robert Allen Slomka

Sep 8, 2026

Robert (“Bob”) Allen Slomka, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Fishers, Indiana, holding the hand of his wife, Judith (“Judy”) Slomka. He was born on May 8, 1937, to Joseph and Marie Slomka in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his whole childhood.

Bob graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and later obtained his master’s degree from Butler University...

Carole A. LaRussa

Carole A. LaRussa

Sep 8, 2026

Carole A. LaRussa

87 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 8, 2026. Carole was born on December 3, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Freda Schnell. She was preceded in death by her brother and her parents. She is survived by her sons Robert (Amy) LaRussa and Danny LaRussa and four grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday,...

Cornell "Sonny" Douglas Pasley, Jr

Cornell "Sonny" Douglas Pasley, Jr

Sep 7, 2026

Cornell Douglas Pasley, Jr. July 16, 1942 – September 7, 2026

Cornell “Sonny” Douglas Wendell Pasley, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and cherished memories. Born on July 16, 1942, in Fulton, Missouri, Sonny lived a life marked by faith, dedication, hard work, and service to others.

Sonny was reunited in heaven with...

Vanetta Victoria McKinstry

Vanetta Victoria McKinstry

Sep 6, 2026

Mrs. McKinstry's obituary will be updated shortly! Please see her service times below. 

Delman Baker

Delman Baker

Sep 6, 2026

Delman Dwight Baker, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Greenwood, Indiana. Delman was born November 20, 1941 in Pineville, Kentucky to Matt and Lucy Baker. As a young man, he moved to Indianapolis and married his late wife, Emma. He built a home for them with his own hands while working for Ford Motor Company. Delman retired...

Claudia "Vicki" Pryor

Claudia "Vicki" Pryor

Sep 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness that the family of Claudia Victoria (Teasley) Pryor, affectionately known as Vicki, announces her passing on the evening of Sunday, September 6, 2026. Vicki was born on July 11, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Claude Victor Teasley, Jr. and the late Emma Jean (Martin) Teasley.

Vicki believed in the Lord with all her heart....

Roy T. McGee, Sr.

Roy T. McGee, Sr.

Sep 5, 2026

Roy T. McGee, Sr.

83 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 5, 2026. Roy was born on June 3, 1943, in Tennessee to the late Henry and Velma McGee. He was retired from Roadway Trucking. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra J. McGee and his parents. He is survived by his children Roy T. (Robin) McGee, Jr.,...

Billie Wayne Hudson

Billie Wayne Hudson

Sep 5, 2026

Billie Wayne Hudson, 65 of Shelbyville, IN passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

He is survived by his brothers, Lorne Hudson and Danny Austin and his sisters, Dorothy “Addie” Jackson and Desiree Sears along with extended family and loved ones who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.

He was preceded in death...

Gladys Louise Garvin

Gladys Louise Garvin

Sep 5, 2026

Gladys Louise Garvin, age 89 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM at Flanner Buchanan - Decatur Township Funeral Center, located at 5463 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46221.

Her funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM.

Gladys was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother...

Robert O'Brien

Robert O'Brien

Sep 5, 2026

Robert John O’Brien, 76, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on September 5, 2026. He was born May 29, 1950, in Evanston, Illinois, to Francis and Barbara (Greene) O’Brien.

Bob enjoyed a long and successful career in sales and private equity, guided by a strong work ethic, keen business instincts, and a deep sense of responsibility to others....

Patricia "Pat" Jeffers

Patricia "Pat" Jeffers

Sep 3, 2026

Funeral  Mass LIVE STREAM MAY BE VIEWED HERE: St. Monica Indy | Facebook

Patricia (Pat) Jeffers, age 95, of Indianapolis passed away on September 3, 2026. Never married, Pat leaves behind no family members. Though she was raised in Terre Haute, Pat came to consider St. Monica Catholic Church in Indianapolis as her true home and family. She leaves behind many beloved...

Clyde Thomas Cox

Clyde Thomas Cox

Sep 3, 2026

Funeral Mass LIVESTREAM MAY BE VIEWED HERE: St. Monica Indy | Facebook

Clyde “Papa” Cox

Clyde Thomas Cox, 98, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 3, 2026, at Traditions at North Willow.

Clyde was born February 20, 1928, in a tenant farmhouse in Mercer County, Kentucky to Joseph Edwards Cox Jr. and Georgia May Gammon. He had...

Julia Orebaugh

Julia Orebaugh

Sep 3, 2026

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

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