Obituaries

Irma Jane Hewitt, 62, of Indianapolis, joined loved ones and others who had gone before her on August 18, 2023.  Irma was born on June 12, 1961, in Indianapolis, to the late Lewis and Merlin Hewitt.  Irma was a true giver, she enjoyed elephants, Harley – Davidson, gardening, puzzles and family.  Family always came first, not only biological family but...

Sonja Marie (Cheek) Smith, affectionately known as “Tess” to her family and friends, passed away at her Indianapolis home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois on April 4, 1941, and was 82 years old at her passing. Sonja “Tess” Smith is preceded in death by her siblings; her daughter, Sheree Strunk; and her...

Camerina Flores, of Indianapolis, passed away August 2, 2023. Camerina was 86 years old, and she was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, on August 14, 1936.

Camerina is survived by her son, Martin (Bertha) Flores, and her granddaughters: Jasmine Flores-Jimenez, Estefani Flores-Jimenez, and Camila Flores-Jimenez. Idalmis Cruz and Emanuel Castro are also left to cherish her memory. Carmelina is also survived...

Ethel F. Locke, age 93, passed away on July 21, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Locke Jr. and Minnie Lee (Sims) Locke. Ethel was a domestic engineer who enjoyed taking care of her family and home. She is survived by her children: Lorraine Anderson, Bruce Averett, Betty Averett, Gail...

Loretta Lynn McGillem (53) passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023, with her fiancé, Scott Hinkle, by her side. She was at IU Health University Hospital as Loretta had struggled with health problems during the last few years of her life.

Loretta Turner McGillem was born on October 12, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the youngest child of Delmar...

Diane Gray, 60. of Indianapolis passed away peacefully at her home on June 29, 2023, from small cell lung cancer. Diane lost her battle with cancer while lying on her favorite sofa and was surrounded by her loved ones.

Diane was born to Vera Waldron (Dotts) and Richard Harris in Indianapolis on December 2, 1962. She graduated from Ben Davis...

Russell A. “Bud” Dennis

“Well, I must have died. I see my name in the obituaries. I was born June 11, 1933. My parents were Leon “Pat” Dennis and Thelma Dennis. I have a wife, her name is Ann (Dudgeon) Dennis. We were married on August 30, 1952. My in-laws were Paul and Letha Dudgeon. I have 3 kids: Cindy...

Devin Wayne Beach passed away on August 13, 2022. He was 57 years old.

Devin is survived by his parents, Norma Beach and James Beach; his son, Joshua Goodin; granddaughter, Jade Goodin; sister, Vaneta Beach, his beloved dog, Shadow, as well as other dear loved ones.

Devin was born on April 21, 1965 in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from Warren...

Jeremy Ray Pickett, age 33, of Anderson, passed away on July 9, 2022, at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1988, to the late Tod Ray Pickett and Angelia Denise (Haney) Pickett.

Jeremy worked most of his life at Oxley in Muncie, Soft and Pure in Anderson, and Elsa LLC in Elwood. He was a hard...

Nancy L. Stone, 87 of Indianapolis, went home on July 5, 2022. she was born December 2, 1934 in Brownsburg  to the late Albert & Martha Benge. After Nancy graduated High school she attended I.U.P.U.I . She had a career in logistics with a D.-A. Lubricant. Nancy loved her family, and reading, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, country music, sports, and...

Dennis D. Smiley (58) of Anderson passed away July 2, 2022 at his home from a brief illness. He was born February 20, 1964 in Anderson, Ind, the son of Thomas Sr and Lydia Smiley.

 

He enjoyed camping, fishing and music but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially his four granddaughters.

 

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Mona Rae Phillips, age 64, of Anderson, passed away on July 6, 2022, from an extended illness. She was born on February 23, 1958.

Mona was a graduate of Madison Heights High School, Class of 1976. After graduation she obtained her cosmetology license and worked at JCPenney’s Hair Salon for many years. Mona was a soft spoken, kind-hearted woman with...

Bertha Marie McKenzie, age 86, of Anderson, passed away at her home on June 9, 2022. She was born on May 10, 1936, to the late Frank McMahan and Martha (Doles) McMahan.

Bertha was a retiree of General Motors after many years of service. Most recently she was a member of the East Side House of Prayer Church. Bertha was...