Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Karen Ann Clark
Feb 26, 2026
Karen A. Clark passed away February 26, 2026, at home in Carmel, Indiana with family by her side. Karen was born on January 21, 1946, in Menominee, Michigan, the daughter of Ruth E. and Arnold M. Johnson, who proceeded her in death. Karen is survived by her husband of 57 years, Thomas; daughter, Heather A. Davis of Carmel, and son...
Barbara Jean McCarthy
Feb 25, 2026
Barbara Jean Ashmore McCarthy
Barbara Jean Ashmore McCarthy, born Saturday, November 20, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was the beloved daughter of Harry Ashmore and Eleanora Ashmore. She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her brother Howard Ashmore and Dottie and is survived by her brother Robert Ashmore and wife Patricia Ashmore.
Barbara was raised in a...
Ace Franklin Warman-Churchill
Feb 25, 2026
Ace Franklin Warman-Churchill, 9 days young, left this world far too soon on February 25, 2026. Ace was born on February 16, 2026, to his loving parents, Charles Churchill and Lauren Warman. Although Ace’s life was brief here on this earth, his preciousness left an everlasting mark on everyone’s heart.
He was welcomed to the world on February 16, 2026, at...
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...
Emily Paige Bookout
Feb 24, 2026
Emily Paige Bookout, 31, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Sheridan, Indiana. She was born on December 21, 1994, in Georgia, to the late David and Kimberley Harmon.
Emily brightened the lives of those around her with her happy and bubbly personality. She was outgoing and truly never met a stranger. Her infectious laughter could fill up a room.
Emily had...
Rev. Thomas Paino, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
The Rev. Thomas Paino Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born July 15, 1924, in Indianapolis, IN to Rev. Thomas Sr. and Lyda Paino, the second of eight children. At 101 years old, his was a long life of faith, integrity, and compassion. He graduated from George Washington High School (Indianapolis, IN) in 1941, Central Bible Institute...
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: Donnie, Sharon, Patti, Martinia and Daun.
Martinia is preceded in death by her siblings: Donnie, Sharon...
Karen E. Field
Feb 23, 2026
Karen Ellen (Hollis) Field was born in Akron, OH on July 13, 1932. She died on February 23, 2026, in Fishers, IN.
Karen married Thomas Field in 1951 and was a devoted wife and mother to three children - Cecelie, Ken, and Kevin. After the kids entered school, she began taking night classes at Butler University and graduated with a degree...
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...
David Lee Fry
Feb 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of David Lee Fry, a devoted father, cherished family member, and loyal friend, who left this world on February 22, 2026, at the age of 88.
David was the embodiment of kindness and compassion. A loving father above all else, he devoted his life to caring for and...
Patricia A. Gootee
Feb 21, 2026
Lafayette, Indiana – Patricia A. Gootee, 76, passed away on February 21, 2026. Her devotion to her family, her caring for others, and most importantly, her love, will be missed by all who knew her.
Pat was born on December 13, 1949, to parents Daniel & Maryjane (Martin) Small in Marion, Indiana. A graduate of Marion High School, Pat was the...
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.,...
Mary Joan Holst
Feb 20, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Mary Joan Holst, 89, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. Her kindness, devotion, and faith will be forever missed by all who knew her.
Mary was born on January 29, 1937, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to parents John Raymond & Goldie (Hanselman) Gehlhausen. She graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1955 and went on to work several jobs...
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...
