Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Estill Davidson
Jun 7, 2022
Estill Davidson, age 79, of Anderson, passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born on June 14, 1942, to the late Roy and Gertrude Davidson.
Estill was an ornery but loveable man. He enjoyed fishing, watching hunting shows, wrestling, and spending time with family. He retired from Kirby Risk after many years of service. He served in the Army...
Lisa Hoaglan
Jun 6, 2022
Lisa Leann Hoaglan, at the young age of 43, left her earthly body to meet with her Lord and Savior, The Great Reconciler, Jesus Christ on June 6th 2022.
Lisa, was born the daughter of Myrtle Barton and the late Sammy Barton of Indianapolis. Later adopted by John and Donna Semenick. She is also proceeded in death by her brother...
Johanna Mae Dye
Jun 6, 2022
Johanna Mae (Ely) Dye, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022.
She was a graduate of Cathedral High School and worked for many years as a waitress and bartender at the Mousetrap.
Johanna is survived by her mother; her daughter; and her 2 sisters and 1 brother; along with several grandchildren.
No services will be held. Please...
Dorothy Denise Ernst
Jun 6, 2022
Dorothy Denise Ernst was born to the late Gilbert Wayne and Joan Ernst, in Indianapolis, IN. on February 6, 1956. She passed away unexpectedly on the morning of June 6, 2022, at the young age of 66, leaving us way before her time.
Growing up she chased her big brother (Gilbert Ernst Jr.) around trying to keep him out of...
Ms. Kelly Sue Smith-Perry
Jun 3, 2022
Kelly Sue Smith – Perry, age 53, of Indianapolis, IN died unexpectedly on June 3, 2022. She was born on March 7, 1969 in Greenfield, IN to Vaughn Ross “Butch” Kuhns and Patsy Jean (Cole) Kuhns who both survive.
She was a 1987 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and went on to become an educator herself working for various...
Michael Lee Porter
Jun 3, 2022
Michael Lee Porter, age 64, of Anderson, passed away on June 3, 2022, after a long-fought battle with ALS. He was born on September 17, 1957, to John Lee Porter and June Maxine Porter.
Michael was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1975. He was a proud member of the Eagle Scouts growing up. He was a true...
Frederick Earl Miles Jr.
Jun 3, 2022
Frederick Earl Miles Jr, affectionately known as Tuggie, was born on February 20, 1999, to Marsha Shirley and Frederick Earl Miles Sr. in Gary, IN. He relocated to Indianapolis, IN in November 2014. Tuggie was known as a gentle and caring person with the biggest heart and everlasting smile.
Frederick Jr. received his high school diploma from Penn Foster in...
Anthony "Tony" Bruno Hannemann
Jun 2, 2022
Anthony “Tony” Bruno Hannemann, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 2, 2022. He was born on July 5, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Manfred and Sandra (Drinkut) Hannemann. Tony attended John Marshall High School. He worked for 15 years at Permanent Magnet and then as a lead installer for 17 years at Hoosier Filing, until he had...
Ronald Alan Young
Jun 1, 2022
Ronald Alan Young, 51, of Pendleton, passed away at Methodist hospital on June 1, 2022, after a lifelong illness with Cystic Fibrosis.
Ronnie had many passions in life such as music, his career & golf. He was a very talented guitarist & singer. He enjoyed playing music for Fall Creek Christian Church and Pendleton Christian Church during Sunday morning worship...
Danny Ray Brown
May 30, 2022
Danny Ray Brown of Anderson, Indiana went home to Jesus on May 30th, 2022. He was born on November 16th, 1951 to Audrey (Costerison) and L.C Brown. He joined the Air Force Reserves and left for basic training from August 22nd, 1974 until December 19th, 1975 . He then returned home and started drills at Grissom Air Force Base. He...
Roberto Zavala Jr.
May 30, 2022
Roberto Zavala Jr. took his last breaths on Monday, May 30th, 2022. We lost a son, brother, husband and father.
Roberto was born to Alejandrina Gama Zavala and Roberto Zavala Sr. in Chicago, IL on the 3rd of November, 1972. He and his family relocated to Indianapolis in the 90s and have been Hoosiers ever since. Roberto took great...
Shenna Rose Jenkins
May 28, 2022
Shenna Rose Jenkins, age 44, of Anderson, passed away on May 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1977, to Clifford Jenkins and Janet Jenkins.
Shenna was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1996. She worked as a waitress at Frisch’s for several years, Harbor Freight, and home healthcare. Shenna...
Clara Madaline Jourdan
May 28, 2022
Clara Madaline Jourdan (born Jan. 8, 1925 in Kingsport, Tennessee)
C. Madaline Jourdan of Indianapolis, Indiana, blessed with a long and fruitful life, departed this life to be with the heavenly angels on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 12:06 AM. She was preceded in death by her parents Wm. Ray Nash and Estelle Quillen Nash, her sisters Marie Flack and...
Helen Lorraine Gregory
May 24, 2022
Helen Lorraine Gregory, 90, of Indianapolis, In passed away on May 24, 2022.
Helen was born on March 25, 1932, in Pulaski, VA to Jonas and Mary Parks. She married Bernard John Gregory in 1949. They had 5 children; Janet, Tom, John, Renea, and Michael (deceased at birth). Also, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Helen will be...
Donielle L. Leach
May 23, 2022
Donielle L. Leach, 49, of Indianapolis, entered into rest on May 23, 2022. Donielle was born on August 23, 1972 to the late Donald Hadley and Thelma Miller. She was blessed with 2 sons, Donivan and Christian who survive. Other survivors include her brother Christopher and sister Tina, along with many nieces and nephews , that she loved deeply. She...
Jeffrey W. Simmons Jr
May 21, 2022
Jeffrey W. Simmons Jr, 6, of Indianapolis, Indiana left his earthly home and was welcome into heaven on May 21, 2022. Jeffrey was born on March 17, 2016, to his parents Jeffrey W. Simmons Sr and Tiara Smith. With Jeffrey being born on St. Patrick’s Day, his family would refer to him as their “Lucky Charm”.
Jeffrey was born with...
