Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

Sep 6, 2026

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

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...

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 believe in the Lord with all her heart....

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.,...

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...

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...

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....

Sep 4, 2026

Sep 3, 2026

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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...

Sep 3, 2026

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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...

Sep 3, 2026

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Sep 3, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Gordon, 87, was born on March 14, 1939, in Fremont, Indiana, and passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Morrison Woods in Muncie, Indiana.

Pat was raised on a farm in rural Steuben County. After graduating high school, she began her career as a switchboard operator for GTE. In April 1961, she married the love of her life,...

Sep 3, 2026

Donna Joy Nixon of Salem, Indiana, formerly of Franklin, Indiana passed away on September 3, 2026, at 81 years of age. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 15, 1944, to the late Donald E. and Josephine Grace (Moore) Luckett. Donna served as a QMA for the Methodist Home in Franklin, Indiana before returning to running her own home....

Sep 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn J. Hammonds, 82, of McCordsville, Indiana, on September 3, 2026. Marilyn was born on to parents Robert “Bob” Tryon and Charlotte “Jayne” Tryon (Jeffers) in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 11, 1944.

Marilyn is remembered as a daughter, sister, wife, friend, mother, and a loving and deeply devoted grandma...

Sep 3, 2026

Myrna J. Carmichael, age 83, of Mooresville, passed away on September 3rd, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to her parents, John Coffin Sr. and Newanna Decker.

Myrna graduated from Southport High School in 1960. Myrna was a dedicated employee for National Starch she retired after 30 years of service. She will be remembered for being...