Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Linda Doreen Hines
May 31, 2021
Linda Doreen Hines, 71, of Carmel, IN passed away on May 31st, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with several chronic illnesses.
Linda is survived by her long time partner, Don King; daughter Pamela (Kenneth) Holman; son Forrest Hines; sister Carolyn (James) Hankins; grandchildren Brandi (Brandon) Elliott, Brittany Hartwell Rowlett, Nicole Hartwell; and four great-grandchildren Brody, Brooklynn, Cannon, and...
Dennis Dwayne Vandiver
May 31, 2021
Dennis Dwayne Vandiver, born in LaGrange, Indiana, on July 8, 1954 to Elvie (Elva Manley Wilkenson) and Benjamin Vandiver, has passed away on May 31, 2021 at his home.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents; brother Donald Ray Vandiver in 1984; son Dennis “Peeps” Vandiver in 2019; and daughter Kristy.
Surviving Dennis is his wife Debra, son Marcus,...
Bobby E. Carter
May 30, 2021
Bobby E. Carter, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 30, 2021. He was born on May 28, 1936 in Gallatin, TN to the late John B. and Ruby (Scruggs) Carter. Bobby was the owner of several Service Stations for many years, working as a mechanic. He retired in 1977. He loved flea marketing and playing the lottery.
Bobby is...
Johnny Ronay Edmonds
May 30, 2021
Visitation will be on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 11am to 12pm, with a service to start at 12pm at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services, 5215 N. Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN
Shelly A. Mcredmond
May 28, 2021
Shelly A. McRedmond, 51, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 28, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1969 in Santa Barbara, CA . Shelly attended Ventura High School. She was an animal lover and leaves behind her faithful loving Taz.
Shelly was the life of the party, and she would light up the...
Edward Abner, Jr
May 26, 2021
Edward Abner, Jr, 43 of Monrovia, Indiana passed away
On Wednesday May 26, 2021.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Edward Abner, Sr.,
and Loretta Abner, 2 brothers; Tony Abner and Robert Abner.
He is survived by his daughter Scarlett Abner, Fiancé’ Alana
Colvin, 6 sisters; Kathy (Richard) Paro, Julie Shepherd, Alberta
(Mark) Kissinger, Patrica (Johnny Greggs) Abner,...
Ellen M. Hartley
May 26, 2021
Ellen M. Hartley 92, of Indianapolis. Heaven got another angel on May 26, 2021. Ellen was born on October 24, 1928 to the late Charles and Marie Johnson in Indianapolis. She married Mr. William Arbie Hartley in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death. Ellen was a homemaker and an Avon representative for 26 years. She attended church regularly and was...
Frank Eugene Robinson Jr.
May 25, 2021
Frank Eugene Robinson Jr., age 62, of Anderson, passed away on May 25, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1959 to the late Frank Sr. and Clara Robinson.
Frank was an avid Harley Davidson fan. He enjoyed fishing, could “cut a rug” when dancing, and he especially loved decorating Christmas trees. He was the family’s gentle giant with a...
Donald W. Somers
May 24, 2021
Donald W. Somers (1935-2021)
Don was in a memoirs writing group before his passing – below are some of his thoughts about his life.
In his music room today, every banjo sits silently waiting…strings wrapped tightly in black ribbon to completely mute their mourning tones. Their owner, Donald W. Somers, died May 24, 2021, and will never play them again....
Gloria Yazmin Perez Garduno
May 21, 2021
Gloria Yazmin Perez Garduno, 32
August 24, 1988—May 21, 2021
Gloria Yazmin Perez Garduno, 32, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 21, 2021.
She was born on August 24, 1988 in Mexico City, Mexico, a daughter to Jose Jesus Perez Rojas and Teresa Garduno Barrera.
Yazmin graduated from high school in Mexico and attended Ivy Tech Community...
Beverly Jean Pierce
May 20, 2021
Beverly Jean Pierce, age 93, of Anderson, passed away at her home on May 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1928 to Ben Horst and Dulce Brown.
Beverly was a 75-year member of Park Place Church of God in Anderson. She was a proud founder and volunteer at the Park Place Church Pantry for...
Larry Haywood Wallen
May 19, 2021
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Larry Haywood Wallen passed away at the age of 67.
Larry was born on November 3, 1953 in Noblesville, IN to Herschel and Nyla Wallen.
Larry was the maintenance supervisor at the AFMB building in downtown Indianapolis. He also worked as an HVAC technician after serving in the United States Army, including service during the...
Judy Kay Thrawley
May 19, 2021
Judy Kay Montgomery Shultz Thrawley, age 68, of Anderson, passed away on May 19, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1952 to Wilford Montgomery and Mary Kincaid.
Judy was a loving, caring, wonderful mother. She was always there to listen when anyone needed her. She had a heart of gold and loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren....
Carol E Reynolds
May 19, 2021
Carol E. Reynolds, age 81, currently living in Parker City, IN, passed away at IU Ball Memorial Hospital on May 19, 2021. She was born in Pittsburg, PA on May 20, 2021 to Robert and Wilma Whetsell.
Carol was truly a one of a kind person. She was always accepting of everyone, no matter the circumstances. She was encouraging, funny,...
James "Jamie" Keppler
May 19, 2021
James Bruce Keppler (Jamie), 47 of Indianapolis Indiana passed away May 19, 2021. He was preceded in death with his father Carl Anthony Keppler
Survived by his mother Maria Louise Liford-Rodela; His 2 sisters Jeanette Craney and Sharon Goode; 2 twin brothers Carl and Anthony Keppler. His 5 children, 4 girls; Kasey Nicole Tennant, Jaime Nicole Renee Keppler(Highwood), Kayana Rose...
Nancy Ratliff
May 18, 2021
Nancy Ratliff, 66, of Indianapolis, was born on September 24, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ernest Wade and Clarice Holler. Nancy has 2 daughters that she is survived by, Carol Hall and Corinna Capps , sister Ruby Reams, 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles “Mike” Holler, brother, Gary Holler, sister, Erma Miller,...
Jo Ann Hendrick
May 16, 2021
Jo Ann (Bauer) Hendrick, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday May 16, 2021 peacefully at her home with her family around her. She was born on May 17, 1937 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of the late Philip and Julia Bauer. She was a Homemaker and a member of the St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Her survivors include her son,...
Ms. Elaina Sue Kirby-Pritchett
May 13, 2021
Elaina Sue Kirby-Pritchett, age 54, of Indianapolis, IN died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on February 5, 1967 to Leonard Bruce Kirby and Carol Ann (Deem) Kirby.
On March 27, 1994 she was married to Thomas “Tom” Pritchett. She graduated from high school at Arsenal Tech and then went on to...
