Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Donald W. Somers
May 24, 2021
Donald W. Somers (1935-2021)
Don was in a memoirs writing group before his passing – below are some of his thoughts about his life.
In his music room today, every banjo sits silently waiting…strings wrapped tightly in black ribbon to completely mute their mourning tones. Their owner, Donald W. Somers, died May 24, 2021, and will never play them again....
Gloria Yazmin Perez Garduno
May 21, 2021
Gloria Yazmin Perez Garduno, 32
August 24, 1988—May 21, 2021
Gloria Yazmin Perez Garduno, 32, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 21, 2021.
She was born on August 24, 1988 in Mexico City, Mexico, a daughter to Jose Jesus Perez Rojas and Teresa Garduno Barrera.
Yazmin graduated from high school in Mexico and attended Ivy Tech Community...
Beverly Jean Pierce
May 20, 2021
Beverly Jean Pierce, age 93, of Anderson, passed away at her home on May 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1928 to Ben Horst and Dulce Brown.
Beverly was a 75-year member of Park Place Church of God in Anderson. She was a proud founder and volunteer at the Park Place Church Pantry for...
Larry Haywood Wallen
May 19, 2021
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Larry Haywood Wallen passed away at the age of 67.
Larry was born on November 3, 1953 in Noblesville, IN to Herschel and Nyla Wallen.
Larry was the maintenance supervisor at the AFMB building in downtown Indianapolis. He also worked as an HVAC technician after serving in the United States Army, including service during the...
Judy Kay Thrawley
May 19, 2021
Judy Kay Montgomery Shultz Thrawley, age 68, of Anderson, passed away on May 19, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1952 to Wilford Montgomery and Mary Kincaid.
Judy was a loving, caring, wonderful mother. She was always there to listen when anyone needed her. She had a heart of gold and loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren....
Carol E Reynolds
May 19, 2021
Carol E. Reynolds, age 81, currently living in Parker City, IN, passed away at IU Ball Memorial Hospital on May 19, 2021. She was born in Pittsburg, PA on May 20, 2021 to Robert and Wilma Whetsell.
Carol was truly a one of a kind person. She was always accepting of everyone, no matter the circumstances. She was encouraging, funny,...
James "Jamie" Keppler
May 19, 2021
James Bruce Keppler (Jamie), 47 of Indianapolis Indiana passed away May 19, 2021. He was preceded in death with his father Carl Anthony Keppler
Survived by his mother Maria Louise Liford-Rodela; His 2 sisters Jeanette Craney and Sharon Goode; 2 twin brothers Carl and Anthony Keppler. His 5 children, 4 girls; Kasey Nicole Tennant, Jaime Nicole Renee Keppler(Highwood), Kayana Rose...
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...
