Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Mary Jane Calaway
May 19, 2026
Mary Jane "Janie" Calaway, born on April 3, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at the age of 74.
Janie was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met. She was known for her gentle spirit and her passion for beautifying the world around her, both...
William Horace "Bill" McHenry
May 19, 2026
William Horace “Bill” McHenry died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 103 in Indianapolis (Hoosier Village). He was born on July 24, 1922.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McHenry, to whom he was married for 79 years. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia S. Cook (Brownsburg IN); his son, Charles S. McHenry (San Francisco...
Alfonso "Al" M. Perez Jr.
May 19, 2026
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Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan – Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46229. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Geneva L Jones
May 16, 2026
With our hearts full of sorrow, we announce the passing of Geneva Levena Jones, 80 of Indianapolis, Indiana. As she peacefully slept, she was welcomed into God’s loving embrace on May 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, good moral character, faith, and a deep love for life.
With humble beginnings, she was born in Rockholds, KY, into a large...
Kathryn Smith
May 16, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Kathryn J. Smith, 95, passed away while being comforted by her son on May 16, 2026. Her kindness, her generosity, and her love will be forever missed.
Kathryn was born on July 27, 1930, to parents Fred John & Vivian (Bley) McMillan in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1948, but prior to that,...
Mary V. O'Brien
May 16, 2026
Mary Virginia O’Brien passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. Mary was born in Indianapolis on September 5, 1935, to her parents James and Anna (Reidy) O’Brien. Mary is survived by her brother Thomas and sister Barbara (Joseph) Minatel as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, James, Robert, Jack, Michael...
William Lee Mullen
May 16, 2026
William Lee Mullen, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at his home in Whitestown, IN, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on May 1, 1940, in Indianapolis, Bill’s life was marked by dedication, humor, and warmth that touched all who knew him.
A proud alumnus of Broad Ripple High School and Purdue University, Bill forged a...
Pamela "Pam" Sue Jennings
May 16, 2026
Pamela Sue Jennings (Daudy) passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
She was born in Indianapolis on March 11th, 1952, the fifth of Marion and Lucille Daudy’s nine children. That birth order was appropriate, as she became the centerpiece of her siblings in so many ways as they aged.
Pam attended George Washington High School (Indianapolis) and...
Peggy Gene Brown
May 15, 2026
Peggy Gene Brown, 84, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Peggy was born on December 15, 1941, in Danville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph C. Brown, with whom she built a life centered around family, laughter, resilience, and love.
She is survived by her three children, Jeffery (Annie) Brown, Darin...
Debra A. Guinn
May 15, 2026
Debra A. Guinn, 75, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026, with her family at her side. She was born on May 1, 1951, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Clarence and Elizabeth McDillon and spent the majority of her life in northwest Indiana only moving to the Indianapolis area to be closer to her grandson.
She was known...
Linda Games Boulanger
May 15, 2026
Linda Dee Games Boulanger, 79, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on May 15, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on March 14, 1947, in North Vernon, Indiana and raised by her parents, Randall and Frances (Smith) White.
Linda started her career as a licensed beautician, later receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Education at Ohio Dominican, graduating Summa...
Ellajean Denham Jones
May 15, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Ellajean Denham Jones, 89, passed away peacefully after being comforted by family and friends, on May 15, 2026, just shy of her 90th birthday. Her faith, her passion for music, and her love for her family will be deeply missed.
Ellajean was born on May 23, 1936, to parents Thomas & Lorraine (Loux) Denham in Indianapolis, Indiana. A...
Dr. Glenn "Ed" Cummins
May 15, 2026
Dr. Glenn “Ed” Cummins, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026.
Born on June 13, 1942, in Vincennes, Indiana, Ed was the first child of the late Glenn Woodrow Cummins and Rosemary (Burns) Cummins. A devoted son and brother, he was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Patrick Cummins.
As a child, Ed developed...
Teresa "Terry" Gail Barrett
May 15, 2026
Teresa “Terry” Gail Craig Barrett, 72, passed away on May 15, 2026.
She was born May 10, 1954, to Harvey and Frances Craig and grew up on the Eastside of Indianapolis. Terry loved Girl Scouts, earning her First-Class ranking (equal to an Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts), camping and as she got older, babysitting.
She graduated from Arlington High School in 1972...
Amy Sue Peterson
May 15, 2026
Amy Sue Cunningham Peterson, 51, passed away May 15, 2026, at home in Westfield, surrounded by her family.
Amy was born on December 3, 1974, to William and Janet (Hunsucker) Cunningham. In sixth grade, Amy won the Decatur Township spelling bee. Amy graduated from Decatur Central in 1993. In high school, Amy played varsity basketball for all four years. She was...
John Thomas Howell
May 15, 2026
John Thomas Howell of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away May 15, 2026, at 63 years of age. He was the son of the late John Bruce and Donna Jean (Gootee) Howell. He was born in Seymour, Indiana on February 6, 1963. John served as a Deputy Sheriff for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for 27 years with prior service with the...
Darrin Jay Buffington
May 14, 2026
Darrin Jay Buffington, 55, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1970, in Paoli, Indiana, to parents, Terry and Wanda (Emmons) Buffington.
Darrin lived a life defined by curiosity, generosity and a boundless love for the people around him. His love for his family and friends was profound and unwavering. He cherished his...
Tony Ray Shelton, Sr.
May 14, 2026
Tony Ray Shelton, Sr., born on August 19, 1945, in Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A kind-hearted man devoted to his family and community, Tony lived a life marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and service.
Tony’s journey was defined by his commitment to hard work and helping others. After serving four years in the United States...
