Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Ray Gentry Miles
Oct 31, 2023
Ray Gentry Miles, of Anderson, IN, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1962, to Rayburn Miles and Charlene Jones. Ray was a hardworking and dedicated individual throughout his life.
In his professional career, Ray wore many hats. He was a skilled mechanic and handyman who had an unwavering love for working on cars....
Robin (Koopman) Ludek
Oct 31, 2023
Robin (Koopman) Ludek, age 65, of Anderson, passed away at her home on October 31, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1958, to Joseph and Barbara Koopman.
Robin is survived by her husband Mark; sons Jerry McGhee (Breanna) and Daniel Ludek; grandsons Jerrion and Jaquir McGhee; Mother Barbara Koopman; and assorted friends and recovery family.
Robin worked in...
Barbara Jones
Oct 30, 2023
Barbara Jones, 97, of Anderson, IN, passed away on October 30, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1926, in Burlington, IN, to the late Samuel and Gladys (Hyatt) Harmon. Barbara graduated from Anderson High School in 1944. Following high school, she married Joe Allen Jones, upon his return from WWII. They started a family in Anderson, having two children,...
Marcia Wright
Oct 29, 2023
Marcia Lynn Wright, 69, of Ingalls, Indiana, peacefully departed this world on October 29, 2023. Born on January 12, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of the late Everett and Janice Cook.
Marcia graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1973 and engaging in a variety of jobs, all while dedicating herself to the care of her...
Robert Leonard Silvernell
Oct 29, 2023
ROBERT LEONARD SILVERNELL rode his favorite horse, Sunset, into the arms of our heavenly Father on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was at home with much of the family he dearly loved. A legend to his family, friends, and colleagues, he was called Robert, Bob, Bobby and Uncle Bobby to all who loved and respected him. Born on January 17,...
Laura B. Webb
Oct 28, 2023
Laura B. Webb, age 75, of Anderson, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on April 13, 1948, in Cookeville, TN.
Laura was a homemaker in every sense of the word. She always made sure that her family was taken care of. She was selfless in ensuring that nobody she loved ever...
Ben Alan Speck
Oct 25, 2023
Ben Alan Speck, 61, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 25, 2023, after a 5-year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Dinner will be held Monday, November 6, 2023, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Autumn Leaves Adult Day Center inside Eastgate Christian Church. Located at 8100 E. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46219.
Ben...
Debra Louise Johnson
Oct 25, 2023
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A MOTHER’S MOTHER
Deborah Louise Dycus Northington Walker Johnson, daughter of the late Dorothy Dycus Willams, Flavor Northington, Morris Williams was born June 14, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN. She was preceded in death by a younger brother Steven Dycus and younger sister Pamela Garrett.
Debra, as she was known, accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at...
Shane Steven Jones
Oct 24, 2023
Shane S. Jones, 68, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2023.
Shane was born on July 1, 1955 to W.C. (Bud) and Debra Jones (Bruntcher) in Indianapolis, IN. After attending Zionsville High School, he went on to work at Hurco for many years and worked with a security company for several businesses in downtown Indianapolis. Shane enjoyed...
Melroy "Mike" Donald Wilson
Oct 22, 2023
In Remembrance of Melroy Donald Wilson, born in Murray City, OH on May 3, 1942, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Anderson, IN.
Mike went to be with our Lord and Savior in heaven. He was a loving, caring husband, dad, and grandfather. He loved his only daughter and had a blast with his grandchildren. He used to...
Joseph Allen Davis
Oct 22, 2023
Joseph Allen Davis, 83, of Anderson, has gone home to the Lord on October 22nd, 2023, leaving a void in the hearts of many who cherished him. Joe was born on June 19, 1940, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Davis.
Joe was a 1958 graduate of Gaston High School. He dedicated 38 years of his life to General...
Matthew Lewis Hebble
Oct 20, 2023
Matt was the son of Leonard Lewis Hebble Jr. and Betty Jane Hudson Hebble, he was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis.
He attended school at St. Phillip Neri, Arsenal Technical High School, and IUPUI.
Matt married Stephanie Hatfield on June 30, 1990, they divorced in 2007. Together they had 5 sons. Jeremy Lewis, Zachary Jacob, Benjamin Douglas, Isaiah Lester, and...
William Blayke Humphrey
Oct 19, 2023
William Blayke Humphrey, 49, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1974, in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Elbert and Patricia (McCord) Humphrey.
Blayke served his country in the U.S. Army in the Intelligence branch. He had many careers in his life including a circus sideshow barker, video store manager, facility operations...
Amy Elaine Morris
Oct 19, 2023
Amy Elaine Morris, born on March 28, 1985, in Anderson, IN, passed away on October 19, 2023, in Middletown, IN.
Amy graduated from Blue River High School with the Class of 2003. Following her education, she embarked on a fulfilling career at IAF Factory where she dedicated many years of hard work and commitment.
Known for her...
Laura Ann Cross
Oct 17, 2023
Laura Ann (Crowe) Cross, 62, of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023. She was born May 31, 1961, in Van Wert, OH, to the late Donald and Patricia (Butler) Crowe. Laura graduated from Heritage Christian High School and attended IUPUI. She was dedicated to her 42 year career at Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS), Indianapolis, as an...
Ginny Krider
Oct 17, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Krider, 80, of Whitestown, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born on June 1, 1943, in Beech Grove, IN, to the late Robert and Mary (Haverkamp) Batt. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis in 1961 and went on to attend Indiana Central College (which is now UIndy). She lived in many...
Tamra Sue Cheatham
Oct 16, 2023
Tamra Sue Cheatham (Schaffer) passed away at 11 PM on October 16, 2023. Tammy was at home surrounded by loved ones. Tammy was born October 25, 1958 to Charles and Nancy Schaffer in Oceanside California. Tammy grew up in Terre Haute Indiana. She attended Rankin Elementary, Otter Creek Junior High, and graduated from North Vigo High School class of 1976....
Elizabeth A. Stewart
Oct 14, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Stewart, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 14, 2023. She was born on May 28, 1959, in Mobile, Alabama. Elizabeth attended Murphy High School. She lived in Alabama until moving to Jacksonville, FL in 1985, then finally settled in Indianapolis in 1993. Elizabeth was a career bank teller for most of her years and spent her golden...
Gerald Lloyd Powell
Oct 14, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Powell, 86, passed away on October 14, 2023. He was born on January 18, 1937, in Clermont, IN, to the late Arnold and Christine (Maupin) Powell. Jerry graduated from Ben Davis High School. Jerry was owner of Fateley Auto Body Service, working until retirement.
Jerry loved racing and was a longtime member of the American Motorcycle Association. He...
Lester Eugene Burbrink
Oct 13, 2023
Lester Eugene Burbrink, 85, died Friday, October 13, 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana.
Born in Columbus on June 15, 1938, Lester was the son of Elmer E. and Irma (Meyer) Burbrink. He married Donna Sue Hollenbeck on October 5, 1958. She passed away on June 7, 2010.
Lester and Donna had two children, a son, Jeff (Jessica) Burbrink of Goshen,...
