Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
David Lamar Phillips
Apr 11, 2021
David Lamar Phillips, age 57, of Anderson, passed away at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on April 11, 2021. He was born in Marietta, GA on June 29, 1963.
David was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, and friend. His main pride and joy in life was his family. He would do anything for his family. He loved to spend time with...
Johnnie Marsden Jr
Apr 9, 2021
Johnnie Marsden Jr, 41 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021.
Johnnie was born on April 10, 1979. He was raised by his loving parents Gardner Klein and Linda Marsden-Klein.
Johnnie’s passion was art. He was a tattoo artist that loved what he did. He loved putting ideas on paper and making them come alive on skin. He...
Matthew T. Davis
Apr 9, 2021
Matthew T. Davis, 26, of Indianapolis, born on August 27, 1994, passed away April 9, 2021.
Matthew loved his family; he had a kind heart and had a ton of friends that were just like family. He loved fishing, playing video games, and loved fixing up the yard every year in the springtime. His daughter Emma was the light of...
Robert J. Draga
Apr 7, 2021
Robert J. Draga, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 7, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1928 in Duquesne, PA to John and Lydia (Bene) Draga. He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1948. Robert worked for Indiana Bell as a Cable Splicer for 35 years, retiring in 1985. Robert was a member of St. Lawrence...
Mary Frances (Cox) Kester
Apr 6, 2021
Mary Frances Kester, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 6 2021, at her residence after battling cancer. She was born March 27, 1950 to Emmett and Naomi Cox. She was a 1968 graduate of Alexandria High School, and attended college at Ball State. Frances enjoyed spending time in her garden, attending to her chickens and bees, working on various DIY projects,...
Sumiko Lynch
Apr 5, 2021
Mrs. Sumiko Lynch
February 2, 1929 – April 5, 2021
Monday evening, April 5, 2021, our loving mother, Sumiko, changed her address.
She is not here but in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There is no
more pain, no sorrow and in her glorified body this beautiful woman with that
million-dollar smile is dancing in Heaven....
Kathy Deakin-Tussey
Apr 5, 2021
Kathy Deakin – Tussey, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021 at I. U. West in Avon, Indiana. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Jake) Storm, Kevin Shepherd, Jenny (Zach) Stone, 4 grandchildren, Deacon, Hayden, Rilee, Bella. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 siblings Kathy was a healthcare giver who took pride...
Viola G. Palmer
Apr 3, 2021
Viola Palmer, 87, of Indianapolis, entered into her final rest on
April 3, 2021. She was born to the late Jessie and Verna on
November 16, 1933 in Morehead, Kentucky. Left to cherish Viola’s
Memory is her husband of 40 years, Paul Palmer, sons; Jeffery (Theresa),
Kevin, and Timothy, stepdaughters; Connie Wyatt, and Carolyn (David) Williams,
15 grandchildren, and 12...
Arthur N.B. Davison
Apr 3, 2021
Arthur N.B. Davison 92, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully April 3, 2021. Arthur worked as a machine operator at White Medal and Evans Milling Company both for over 20 years before retiring. He was a member of Decatur Township Church of Christ. Survivors include daughters, Brenda Radigan and Nikki Potts; five grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and 3 brothers....
Gladys Burnice Turner
Apr 3, 2021
Gladys Burnice Turner, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 3 2021. She was born in Dyersburg, TN. on May 5 1928 to the late Joseph and Gladys ( Kinchen) Lee. Gladys married Otis Bo Turner at a young age and immediately started raising their family of 7 children. Gladys and her family moved to Indiana sometime in the 1940’s....
Diana Kay (Nelson) Hull
Apr 3, 2021
Diana Kay (Nelson) Hull
May 13, 1949 ~ April 3, 2021
Preceded in death by:
Father Ewell “Nelly” Nelson
Granddaughter DeShay Day
Her three Beta Fish, respectfully named Intimidator 1, 2 & 3
Survived by:
Mother Juanita Nelson, Colorado Springs CO
Son Scott Morgan (Natalie Jones) Moore Haven, FL
Daughter Shannon Day (Desman) Indianapolis IN
Brother Mike Nelson (Rosie)...
Velvia Lynn Sarvis Randolph
Apr 1, 2021
Velvia Lynn Sarvis Randolph, age 58, passed away at her home on April 1, 2021. She was born on July 26, 1962 to the late Wayne Levere Sarvis Sr. and Phyllis Irene (Modlin) Sarvis.
Velvia graduated in 1981 from Madison Heights High School and was a proud pirate. She loved to spend time supporting her husband Bobby’s band “Southern Breeze.”...
Donald Eugene Vance
Mar 31, 2021
Donald Eugene Vance, age 56, passed away on March 31, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1964 in Kokomo, IN to the late Donald Woolford Vance and Barbara Jean (Malone) Blankenship.
Don was an outgoing man and everyone who knew him loved him. He was a handyman, jack of all trades, and could fix just about anything. He loved...
Jalyn Rayshawn Butts
Mar 31, 2021
Jalyn RayShawn Butts AKA “JJ “,”Bub” and “J-Booty” unexpectedly passed away on March 31,2021 at the young age of 21. Jalyn was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 2,1999 to parents, Melvin Butts Jr. and Jamie Barger.
Jalyn attended Franklin Central H.S where he played football. While in high school Jalyn worked various jobs. When he got older, he...
David T. Hall
Mar 30, 2021
David T. Hall II, age 61, of Anderson, passed away on March 30, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 28, 1959 to the late Phillip Ray Hall II and Dr. Inez Jean (Kidd) Hall.
David was described by his children as an all-around family man, hard-working, with a heart of gold. He was a handy man...
Janice Lynn Taylor
Mar 30, 2021
Janice Taylor, 70, of McCordsville, passed away of cancer on March 30, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on March 5, 1951 to parents Thelma Crail and Edward Strum.
Janice was married to James Taylor. Her children are Tracy Becraft, Tammy Nickels (deceased), Marvin Austin, and Shane Austin. Her grandchildren are Mark Becraft, Charles Becraft III, Mariah Adair, Brian Smith...
