Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.

Nancy Ratliff
May 18, 2021
Nancy Ratliff, 66, of Indianapolis, was born on September 24, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ernest Wade and Clarice Holler. Nancy has 2 daughters that she is survived by, Carol Hall and Corinna Capps , sister Ruby Reams, 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles “Mike” Holler, brother, Gary Holler, sister, Erma Miller,...

Jo Ann Hendrick
May 16, 2021
Jo Ann (Bauer) Hendrick, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday May 16, 2021 peacefully at her home with her family around her. She was born on May 17, 1937 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of the late Philip and Julia Bauer. She was a Homemaker and a member of the St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Her survivors include her son,...

Ms. Elaina Sue Kirby-Pritchett
May 13, 2021
Elaina Sue Kirby-Pritchett, age 54, of Indianapolis, IN died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on February 5, 1967 to Leonard Bruce Kirby and Carol Ann (Deem) Kirby.
On March 27, 1994 she was married to Thomas “Tom” Pritchett. She graduated from high school at Arsenal Tech and then went on to...

Charles Ralph Miller Jr.
May 12, 2021
Charles Ralph Miller Jr., 79, passed away May 12, 2021 in Anderson, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.
Charles was born April 22, 1942 to Charles and Helen Miller in Toledo, OH. He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1960. He then retired from Barber Manufacturing after working 47 years.
Charles enjoyed spending time with his family,...
Brenda Ann Smith
May 11, 2021
Brenda’s family is currently working on her obituary. Please check back for updates.
Visitation will be from 3pm to 4pm on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services, 5215 N. Shadeland Avenue, with a service to start at 4pm at the funeral home.

Will Allen Edmond
May 11, 2021
Will Allen Edmond, 68, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2021.
Will Allen was born on April 21, 1953 to Willie & Allie Ruth Edmond in Gary Indiana. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1972, he went on to study Business at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis, IN and completed a Certificate in Business Support.
At an...

Kathy Elaine Sharp
May 9, 2021
Kathy Elaine Sharp, age 73 of Frankton IN passed away at home surrounded by family on May 9, 2021. Kathy was born on March 10, 1948 to parents Billy J. and Georgia Ann (Rice) Hancher. Kathy was a 1966 graduate of Frankton High School. On June 8, 1968 Kathy married Michael Sharp. Kathy is survived by her husband Michael, son...

David M. Byerly
May 7, 2021
David Michael Byerly was born January 15, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to his parents, Ruby Miller Byerly and David R. Byerly.
He is survived by his wife, Tamaris Kincer Byerly; and sons, David Michael Byerly II (Leisha) and Thomas B. Byerly (MaLisa). He is also survived by his sister, Susan Wendland (Hank); grandchildren, Brooke, Thomas, Kalissa, Courtney, Chelsea and Jeremy;...

David "Dave" Wayne Miller
May 7, 2021
David “Dave” Wayne Miller 58, Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, May 7th. David was born to the late Robert & Emma Miller on November 13, 1962. He was a kindhearted son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Dave previously worked as a carpenter for Big Red Construction. He was known to have a knack for small engine repair, many times offering...

Mark D Ake Sr.
May 6, 2021
Mark D. Ake Sr., age 71, of Anderson, passed away on May 5, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. He was born on January 23, 1950 to the late Edwin M. and Phyllis (Hart) Ake.
Mark served in the National Guard after college for seven years. He spent 31 years working for AT&T. He was a dedicated member of Main St....

Barbara Lee Ehrlich
May 5, 2021
Barbara Lee (Stuckey) Ehrlich
On Wednesday May 5th, 2021 Barbara Lee (Stuckey) Ehrlich passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old.
Barbara was born September 15th, 1927 in Marion, Ohio, the fourth daughter of Ernst and Ella (Davis) Stuckey, both deceased. She earned her Teaching Degree from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in 1949....

Suzanne D. Walker
May 5, 2021
Anderson- Suzanne (Green) Walker, 66, passed on May 5th, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Suzanne was born July 20, 1954 to Robert and Suzanne (LeRoy) Green in Los Angeles, California.
Suzanne was employed with Kroger in Noblesville for 15 years. She enjoyed her free time mushroom hunting, gardening, cooking, looking after her pets, and spending time with...

Paul Lee Guise M.D.
May 5, 2021
Dr. Paul L. Guise, 86, passed away peacefully at home, with family at his side, on May 5, 2021. He was born on January 24, 1935 in Fulton County, IN to the late Wilson and Lucy Guise. Paul graduated from Manchester College and then went on to IU School of Medicine, earning his Medical Degree in 1961.
Paul served as...
Deborah Anne Goodwin
May 5, 2021
Deborah Anne Goodwin, age 60, of Anderson, passed away at her home on May 5, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 28, 1960 to the late Jack Goodwin and Carole (Presser) Young.
Deborah was a graduate of Madison Heights High School, Class of 1979. Deborah was known to her friends and family as the “crazy cat...
Mr. James "Jl" L. Whitney
May 4, 2021
James L. Whitney ‘J.L.’, 92, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Hamilton Trace Rehabilitation Center in Fishers, Indiana. A resident of Indianapolis since early 1950’s. The first of five children, he was born on November 30, 1928 in Westmoreland, Tennessee to Delbert H. Whitney and Virgie B. Whitney.
In 1945...