Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Barbara Jean Cavanagh
Aug 18, 2026
Barbara Jean Cavanagh, 95, of Brownsburg, passed away Aug. 18, 2026, at IU Health West in Avon.
She was born Jan. 31, 1931, in Gary, Ind., to Sophia and Michael Anthony. In the late 1930s, the family moved to Culver, Ind., where they owned and operated the Culver Hotel. She graduated from Culver High School in 1949 and later earned a...
Tracy Strader
Aug 18, 2026
Tracy Strader, 44, left this world too soon, on August 18th, 2026. She was born June 27th, 1982, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to parents James Strader and Alma “Sue” Strader.
Tracy grew up in Indiana and completed her education at Warren Central High School.
She worked for over 21 years at Goodwill on East Washington street.
Tracy and her family were valued attendees at...
Lillie Mae Curtis
Aug 18, 2026
Franklin, Ohio – Lillie Mae Curtis, 93, passed away while being comforted by her family on August 18, 2026. Her sense of adventure, her dancing, and most of all, the love for her family will be greatly missed.
Lillie was born on December 18, 1932, to parents Oliver & Vela (Watson) Hoffman in Center Port, Kentucky. She met the love of...
Donald C. Raines
Aug 18, 2026
Donald Chester Raines, age 99, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mr. Raines was born on February 16 1927 in Calhoun, Georgia, the son of the late Myrtle Barrett Raines and Gus Franklin Raines, also to a deceased brother, Warner Raines and sister, Frances Raines. The family moved to Rome, Georgia in 1929, and Mr. Raines attended Tubize...
Guy P. Linville, Jr.
Aug 18, 2026
Guy P. Linville, Jr. of Camby Indiana passed away August 18, 2026, at 100 years of age. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 20, 1926, to the late Guy and Molly (Zela) Linville. Guy was a Salesman for various companies selling Construction Machinery prior to his retirement. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy...
Martin "Marty" Lynn Anderson Jr
Aug 18, 2026
Marty Anderson’s life made a sharp and most delightful turn when he was reunited with the girl he’d taken to his high school senior prom 50 years earlier.
Anderson and Ann Sterns had not seen one another nor communicated since that first date in 1952. Anderson was 16 and Ann 17 the night of the dance at Thomas Carr Howe High...
Ruby Lane Mehl
Aug 17, 2026
Ruby Lane Mehl, 11, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. She was born on November 4, 2014, in Carmel, Indiana, to Eric Mehl and Julia Dinnes.
Ruby had a bright smile that could light up any room. She found happiness in the simple things—her favorite shows, including Peppa Pig, Mother Goose Club, and Sesame Street; her beloved...
David Fred McNamar
Aug 17, 2026
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David Fred McNamar was born March 26, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana, and he died August 17, 2026, at the age of 86. He is the son of Fred L. McNamar and Frances Sachs McNamar of Terre Haute. David attended Davis Park Elementary School where his mother taught him in the third grade (still humorous to many of...
Susan Lee (Martin) Javorsky
Aug 17, 2026
Susan Lee (Martin) Javorsky, age 76 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 17th, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Burlington, Iowa, on August 1st, 1950 to Dorothy Anna (Simonson) Martin and Thornton Leon Martin and raised in Stronghurst, Illinois. She grew up in a big family...
Robert L. Young Sr.
Aug 17, 2026
Mr. Robert “Bob” Young, 84, passed away August 17th, 2026. He was born July 7th, 1942, in Indianapolis to parents Floyd and Agnes Young.
Bob grew up in Indy and moved around the city as a young man. He attended George Washington High, Lawrence Central, and graduated from Arsenal Tech.
In high school, he met the love of his life, Joyce Moit....
Kenneth A. Lee
Aug 17, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth (Kenny) Arnold Lee, who departed this life on August 17, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on January 21, 1956, in Columbus, Indiana. Kenny was a compassionate caregiver who dedicated his life to serving others. He was known for his kindness and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of...
Barbara Anne Rockwood
Aug 15, 2026
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~ Barb ~
Larger than Life, Kind Heart, and always Smiling
Barb was born into this world to loving parents, late William Taylor Paton, Jr. and late Lillian Doran Gray Paton in Elyria, Ohio. Being an only child, she learned early in life to surround herself with many friends and boy did she overachieve in that respect. She...
Bill M. Yates
Aug 15, 2026
Bill Morrison Yates was born on August 7, 1935, to parents Benny Lee Yates and Lalla B. Moore in Earlington, KY. His formal education began in Alton, Il, and was continued in Indianapolis, IN, and concluded in Earlington, Ky with his high school graduation.
At about the age of 9, Bill professed a hope in Christ, and was enjoined in membership...
Violet June Jones
Aug 15, 2026
Greenfield, Indiana – Violet June Jones, 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026.Violet was born on March 9, 1938, to parents Eli & Addie (Keith) Morrow in Monticello, Kentucky and married Floyd Jones, in 1958. They celebrated 59 years of marriage together before Floyd’s passing in 2017.
Violet loved flowers, quilting and crocheting. She was a baptized believer of the...
Julie Ann Nicewander
Aug 15, 2026
Julie Nicewander, 43, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 15, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. She was born on June 9, 1983, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jack and Carol Nicewander.
Julie was a proud Hoosier who made Chicago home after attending Indiana University. She loved that city and everything it had to offer. After working in non-profit...
Beth "Betsy" Elaine Harvey
Aug 15, 2026
Beth Elaine “Betsy” Harvey, 61, found her rest in God on Saturday, August 15th, after a prolonged illness. A beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, Betsy will be deeply missed.
Born in Indianapolis on May 23, 1965, to Anita and Earl Johnson, Betsy was the third of four children. After graduating from North Central High School, Betsy went on to...
Robert E. Adams
Aug 14, 2026
Robert Adams, descending from the Adams line that gave us of President John Adams, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. Robert, known as Bob or Boppa by his grandchildren, was born on August 16, 1933.
Bob served in the Korean War in the U.S. Navy for four years on a heavy cruiser, the U.S.S.Toledo, and loaded artillery during combat.
He married...
Randall (Randy) W. Schwind
Aug 14, 2026
Our beloved son, brother, cousin, friend was hard-working and adventurous.
As a gifted speaker with old-fashioned values, he was well-versed and always ready for a debate. He was a charitable person and had a soft spot for veterans as well as anyone who was down on their luck. He was a lover of Christmas and all that it represented.
While growing up,...
