Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Nita J. Flowers
May 27, 2018
Nita Jan Flowers was born in Anderson, IN in 1945 at St. John’s hospital; to parents William C. Conley and Lena Marie (Marquand) Blueher. She was raised in Innisdale (Alexandria) with her sisters Billie Charlene Conley and Mary Frances (Conley) Coker, and best friends Nancy Garcia, Diana Reismiller, Debbie Little, Dawna Pratt, and Pam Rebuck. Nita remained friends all her...
Joann Schaff
May 26, 2018
JoAnn Schaff, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. She was born October 10, 1961 in Albany, New York to Raymond and Joyce Schaff. JoAnn was preceded in death by her father, daughter, Crystal Mayer, and siblings, Gina Wood and Michael Schaff. She is survived by her husband, Charles Norrick, mother, Joyce Schaff, children, Amanda Moeller, Heather Schaff,...
Leo Murphy
May 26, 2018
Leo B. Murphy, born Sept. 4, 1928 went to our heavenly Father on May 26, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth and his children, Suzanne (deceased), Patrick, Michael (Sally), Lisa (Maxie), Robert (Melanie), Maureen (Timothy), Sheila (Richard), his 20 Grandchildren, his 17 Great-Grandchildren and his brother, Francis.
Viewing arrangements will be Friday, June 1st,...
Tracy Steven Gray
May 26, 2018
Tracy Steven Gray, 54, died on May 26, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Tracy was born in Anderson and graduated from Frankton High in 1982. He retired from General Motors. He loved spending time with his family and putting his knees in the breeze on his Harley. Left to treasure Tracy’s memory are his children, Stephani (Chris)...
Sherrice Y. Wooten-Thompson
May 25, 2018
Sherrice Y. Wooten-Thompson was born to Felix J. Wooten and Brenda C. Collier on November 24, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sherrice was educated through the Indianapolis Public School System. She later attended Ivy Technical College in the Human Services Division. At an early age, Sherrice found the Lord while attending Vacation Bible School.
Sherrice married Kelvin K. Thompson in...
Margaret E. Bridges
May 23, 2018
Margaret Elizabeth Bridges
December 25, 1929 – May 23, 2018 Anderson – Margaret E. Bridges, 88, passed away on May 23, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 25, 1929. Margaret worked in homecare, Youngs shoe dept, JCPenny Shoe dept, and RCA for many years. She was such a hardworking person, working up until three years ago....
Patricia Anne Bacher
May 21, 2018
Patricia Anne Bacher, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 21, 2018. She was born on February 2, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late William and Laura Loux. Patricia was a fun and spirited woman who loved movies, especially anything with Doris Day, Shirley Temple, or Andy Griffith in it. She also loved going to the drive-in and to church...
Joy Lynn Burd
May 14, 2018
Joy Lynn Burd of Indianapolis, Indiana exited this world on Monday, May 14th, 2018. Joy, mother of Mary Ellen Hofmeister and grandmother (aka “Grammy”) to Noah Mathew Campbell, was well-loved by many. Born and raised in Indianapolis, she is the daughter of David and Leona Burd who both went on to be with the Lord earlier in Joy’s life. She...
Regina “Reggie James
May 13, 2018
Regina “Reggie” James, 61, of Indianapolis, joined her husband in Heaven, Sunday May 13, 2018. Reggie is survived by daughter Ashley James and her fiancé Shane Close, 2 nephews, David and Matt Sims, and her beloved dog, Parker.
Reggie was born October 21, 1956 to the late Warren and Lorraine Sims, she grew up playing and participating in many sports....
Clayton D. Keller Sr.
May 9, 2018
Clayton D. Keller Sr.
May 1, 1937- May 9, 2018 Anderson – Clayton D. Keller Sr, 81, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1937 to the late Lee and Julia (Houston) Keller. Clayton served in the US Navy for 15 years, during which he served 4...
Jay Michael Parkhurst
May 8, 2018
Jay Michael Parkhurst, 41, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2018. He was born to Henry H. and Sheila (York) Parkhurst on April 3, 1977. He was loved and will be missed by many.
Jay was a caregiver. Left to treasure Jay’s memory is his mother, Sheila Parkhurst; grandfather, Richard Runyan; aunt, Pam Meisner; siblings, Allan, Dawn (Dwayne), Tommy, Liane,...
Daniel James Wakefield
May 5, 2018
Daniel James Wakefield, age 66, of Terre Haute, IN passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born on January 29, 1952 to Carl O. and Hazel E. (Redding) Wakefield.
Daniel graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. He was a minister for the United Methodist Church where he pastored several congregations. He also served his...
Michael Totton Sr.
May 3, 2018
Michael Totton Sr. (nick name Rotton), 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 3, 2018. He was born on June 7, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late William and Dorothy Totton. Mike graduated from high school in Lawrence in 1967. He served his country in the US Army from 1968 to 1970.
Mike was a member of the Local 440...
William 'Bill' Lehr Jr.
May 2, 2018
William “Bill” Lehr Jr., 86, of Anderson, passed away on May 2, 2018. He was born on March 16, 1932 in Floral Park, NY to the late William and Mildred Lehr Sr.. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Bill is survived by sons, Dave Lehr and Tim (Melissa) Lehr; grandsons, Carl Alan (Shelby) Lehr, Jeff Voiles and...
