Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Paula Marie Wessling
Feb 25, 2026
Paula Marie Wessling, 74, of Boggstown, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on February 25, 2026. Paula was born on November 21, 1951, to Paul Barnes and Margie Clark.
Paula lived her life with energy, joy and an adventurous spirit. She loved line dancing and rarely missed a chance to step onto the floor when the music...
Elginia Jackson
Feb 24, 2026
Ethel Elginia Jackson, known affectionately by all as Elginia, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. She was 81 years old. Born on October 18, 1944, in the quiet town of Lookout, West Virginia, Elginia was the daughter of the late Paul and Zelma Richmond. Her journey from the hills of West Virginia to the heart of her family in...
Martinia Ann Burdine
Feb 24, 2026
Martinia Ann Burdine, age 77 of Camby, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026.
She was born on November 22, 1948 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Plake) Griggs. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Martinia was one of five children: Donny, Sharon, Patti, Martinia and Dawn. Martinia is preceded in death by her siblings Donny,...
Shirley J. Clemons
Feb 23, 2026
Shirley Joan Clemons, 87, of Avon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Born on February 11, 1939, in Indianapolis, Shirley’s life was marked by resilience, devotion, and quiet strength. Though born to Kenneth Carpenter and Irene Coovert Carpenter, she was lovingly raised by Grace and Charles Havens, whose care and guidance shaped the woman she would become. Through...
Michael T. Kovey
Feb 22, 2026
Michael Thomas Kovey, 89, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, the only child of Michael Kovey Sr. and Helen (Thomas) Kovey.
Mike was the definition of a true gentleman; kind, selfless, a good listener, and genuinely thoughtful. He was a very social person with a good sense of...
Debra Lee Davis
Feb 21, 2026
Debra L. Davis (Debbie), 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2026. She was born and raised in South Holland, Illinois, to parents, Roland and Doris (Appelgren) Nelson.
Debbie was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother (Mimi), sister, aunt, and friend. She was always smiling and a joy to all who knew her. Her outgoing nature allowed her to...
Sue Etta Partlow
Feb 21, 2026
Sue Etta Partlow, 81, of Indianapolis Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue was born on October 5, 1944, to Hamilton Jacobs and Lillian Koch.
Sue is preceded in death by her husband Allen Louis Partlow; and her parents Hamilton Jacobs and Lillian Koch.
She is survived by her sons Andrew (Heather) Squire, Jay...
Jack Eldon Parr
Feb 21, 2026
Jack E. Parr, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on July 27, 1939, to Andrew Bruce Parr and Ada Arta Keller Parr.
Jack spent his early childhood in West Virginia, where at age six he survived a life-threatening accident that resulted in severe burns to both...
Delores Jean Sosbe
Feb 21, 2026
Delores Jean Sosbe
93 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2026. Delores was born on June 8, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Hoza and Mildred Judd. She worked most of her life for RCA, retiring in 1970. Afterwards she ran the Floral Department for Marsh Supermarket. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Sosbe, Jr.,...
Phyllis A. McClellan
Feb 20, 2026
Phyllis A. McClellan, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Phyllis was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 22, 1934, the only child born to parents, Russell and Lola (Baugh) Brinson. She graduated from Arsenal High School and entered the workforce. She retired from SMC Corporation in 2010, where she worked as an administrative assistant in...
Richard Carroll Fay
Feb 20, 2026
Richard Carroll Fay, 81, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, determination, and laughter.
Born on February 3, 1945, to Carroll and Georgia (Revelle) Fay, Richard grew up in Joplin, Missouri, as the youngest of four boys. He is preceded in death by his beloved brothers, Robert, George, and Jack. Being the youngest shaped his resilience and wit...
Cheryl Darlene Smith
Feb 19, 2026
Cheryl Darlene Smith,
age 76 of Speedway, Indiana, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Cheryl was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 6, 1949.
Cheryl was a graduate of Decatur Central High School. She worked as a Grinder at Allison Transmission up until her retirement. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoyed taking camping trips,...
Kathleen Drucilla McClellan
Feb 19, 2026
Kathleen Drucilla McClellan, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. Kathleen was born on July 31, 1935, to Rolland Sprunger and Esther Furman.
Kathleen graduated from Warren Central and moved to Florida in 1987 to work at a dental office. She met the love of her life, George McClellan, and they were married in August of 1989....
James Richard Knose
Feb 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Knose
The consistent themes in the life of Jim Knose were resilience, steadfastness, and tenacity. Jim was born on August 14, 1928. He was the youngest child in a family of 9 children, raised by his mother Emma. He lost his father at a very early age, so he became particularly close to his eldest brother...
Julie Lynn (Delk) Sexton
Feb 19, 2026
Julie Lynn (Delk) Sexton
February 1, 1973 — February 19, 2026, Indianapolis
Julie Lynn Sexton, 53, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 1, 1973 to Robert (Steven) and Kristi Delk.She completed her education at Hamilton Southeastern. Throughout her career, she held positions at several different workplaces until her physical condition prevented her...
Glenn R. Sexton
Feb 19, 2026
Glenn Roy Sexton, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on September 11, 1940, to William (Bill) and Crystal Sexton.
He retired from his position at Wonder Bread Bakery and took on various odd jobs for a few years before choosing to embrace a leisurely lifestyle.
He took great pleasure in visiting yard sales,...
Melinda L. Memmer
Feb 18, 2026
Melinda Lou Memmer, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away February 18th, 2026. She was born January 13th, 1947, in Batesville, Indiana to parents Letha and Millard Harman Jr.
Melinda grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. She continued her education at University of Evansville.
Melinda worked as a medical assistant and office manager for many years, a career in...
Terry R. Schultz
Feb 18, 2026
Terry Robert Schultz, 64, passed away on February 18, 2026. While his passing was sudden, his life was anything but defined by one moment. Terry’s life was beautiful and was instead defined by deep faith, quiet strength, steadiness, humility, and a heart that gave far more than it ever asked for.
Terry showed his love for others and for God not...
