Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Rex D. Stansberry
Apr 17, 2023
Rex Duane Stansberry, 77 of Frankton, In, passed away on April 17, 2023, at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
Rex was born on June 13th, 1945, the son of Paul Waldo and Ruth (Little) Stansberry. He married Connie Jo McConnell on June 6th, 1992, in Frankton, In. He worked as a Forman for the Indiana State...
Wilbert H. "Pete" Payne
Apr 16, 2023
Wilbert Hulon Payne was born on August 10, 1936, to Zebedee and Alberta (Stockdale) Payne in Paris, Tennessee. He was the youngest of 11 children, nine of whom preceded him in death. He received his education in Paris, Tennessee schools and attended Fisk University for one year, the first in his family for higher education. Education meant a lot to...
Wanda Sue Stark
Apr 16, 2023
Wanda Sue Stark, 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2023. She was born on December 4, 1935, in Marshall Arkansas, to parents, Yule Rose and Bonnie (Rolen) Rose.
Wanda always had a story to tell, whether about her sons, her aunts and uncles: Max and June, or her grandchildren. If her grandchildren would sit on her lap...
Fredrick I. "Mike" (Pat) Patterson
Apr 16, 2023
Fredrick I. “Mike” (Pat) Patterson, 85, Anderson, passed away at his home Sunday, April 16, 2023, after an extended illness.
He was born on October 2, 1937, in Anderson, and retired from Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis after 33 years. He was the owner of Pat’s Metal Detectors and Army Surplus and was a member of several genealogy societies and...
James Michael "Mike" Miller
Apr 16, 2023
James M. (Mike) Miller, 71, of Anderson, IN.
On April 16, 2023, Mike heard Willie Nelson singing his 1966 recording of (Turn Out the Lights) “The Party’s Over.” The lights were turned out and Mike’s party was over. Mike’s life screen flashes the message “THAT’S ALL FOLKS.”
Mike was born on May 26, 1951, in Metropolis, IL to the late...
Frank Ball Jr.
Apr 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Frank Ball Jr.
FRANK BALL JR. was born September 2, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Frank and Mary Catherine Ball.
Frank or Little Bit as known by some, attended Public School #26 and went on to graduate from Crispus Attics High School in 1953. In his youth he was a member of the American Legion and...
Jeffrey Steven Rempala
Apr 15, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey Steven Rempala share the news of his passing on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Jeff was born in LaPorte, Indiana, a city he grew to love, on February 22, 1944, to Stanley B. Rempala and Mary Snyder Rempala. He grew up in LaPorte and spent his summers playing ball with his...
Sandra Ann Metcalf (Sturm)
Apr 14, 2023
Sandra Ann (Sturm) Metcalf, 80 of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on April 14, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Sturm. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 9, 1942. She was one of 7 children.
Sandra retired from Rytex as a Type Setter. Sandra enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino.
Left to cherish...
Janie D. Zapata
Apr 14, 2023
Our dear mother, Janie D. Zapata, age 70, passed away at her home on April 14, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1952, to David and Katherine Delgado.
Janie enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and helping others. Janie is remembered for taking care of her grandchildren and cooking. Her grandchildren enjoyed her rice the most. She was baptized on...
Ronald Hopkins
Apr 14, 2023
Ronald (Ron) Hopkins 68 yrs old passed at his residence in Yorktown on April 14th after battling a long illness. He passed peacefully at home with his longtime companion Rowana by his side. He was born on 12/17/54 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in West Monroe, Louisiana. Ron served 6 years in the United States Marines. Ron was a self-employed...
Sandra K. Jones
Apr 12, 2023
Sandra K. Jones, age 79, of Anderson, passed away at Greenwood Meadows on April 12, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1943, in Anderson to the late William and Lola Mae (Beal) Davis.
Sandy graduated from Madison Heights High School and attended Anderson College. Sandy retired from JCPenney as a Manager. Prior to and after her retirement, she was...
Mark A. Chandler
Apr 10, 2023
Mark A. Chandler, 64, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 10, 2023.
Mark was born on December 15, 1958, in Anderson, Indiana, to Betty Pearl (Parrish) and Wiley Joe Chandler.
He attended Highland High School, before signing up for the Army National Guard. After spending 2 years in the Guard, Mark enlisted for active duty in...
Wilma Dean Carrier
Apr 10, 2023
Wilma Dean Carrier, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1931, in Madison, West Virginia to the late John and Emma (Mullett) Chapman. Wilma was a member of Post Road Christian church and the women’s auxiliary club.
Wilma loved to volunteer; she spent over twenty years volunteering time at Community Hospital East....
Dean Eric Blanck
Apr 8, 2023
Dean Eric Blanck, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 8, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1955, in Indianapolis to the late Richard and Ada (Whiteside) Blanck. Dean attended Carmel High School and was a framing and finishing contractor in the residential constructions field for many years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and being outdoors with his friends.
He...
Beverly Joan Rhodus
Apr 7, 2023
Beverly Joan Rhodus, age 76, residing in Markleville, passed away after an extended illness on April 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 16, 1947, to Jessie and Pauline (Hartley) Adams.
Beverly was a wonderful homemaker the majority of her life, having small jobs here and there. She was family oriented in every way and would...
Frances T. O'Rourke
Apr 7, 2023
Frances T. O’Rourke, 90, of Carmel, IN, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2023. She was born August 12, 1932, to James Dixon and Florence (Donovan) Head of Carnegie, PA. Fran was a member of St. Pius X.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joe O’Rourke; her parents, mentioned above; and brothers Bob and Jim; and...
Clara Mae (Whitney) Smith
Apr 7, 2023
Clara Mae (Whitney) Smith, 89, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 7, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1933, in Westmoreland, TN to the late Delbert H. and Virgie (Hopkins) Whitney. Clara graduated from Washington High School (on Indianapolis’ westside). She worked in the accounts payable departments at IPS and Riley Industries. Clara was a member of Bible...
Jerry Lee Decker
Apr 6, 2023
On Thursday April 6, 2023, Jerry Lee Decker passed away at his home at the age of 66.
Jerry was born and raised in Anderson, Indiana. He was born on October 12. 1956. Jerry was a groundskeeper at the Hill Top Apartments and also repaired semi tires in Indianapolis. Jerry had a passion for doing mechanical work and was known...
