Obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Linda J. (Turner) Roberts, age 80, of New Palestine, peacefully passed away August 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on May 1, 1945, in Indianapolis as the daughter of Claude B. and Edna M. (Showers) Turner. She graduated from Howe High School in 1964. Upon graduation, she worked at Indiana Bell...

Aug 4, 2025

Nancy Louise (Brandman) Nolting passed away at home in Greenfield, IN, on Monday, August 4, 2025, age 97. A lover of animals, active in her church, and deeply devoted to family, Nancy was the eldest daughter—and one of ten children—of Max Brandman, Sr. and Esther (Talkington) Brandman of Odessa, Ukraine and Vincennes, IN, respectively. She had one daughter, Ellen Marie (Zane)...

Aug 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dana Ann Merchant, December 16, 1953 – August 4, 2025.

Dana Ann Merchant, a woman of immense heart, strength, and grace, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on August 4, 2025, in Indianapolis. She was surrounded by the unwavering love of her husband of 45 years, Neville Merchant, and her devoted daughter, who never left...

Aug 1, 2025

Patricia Moran, 73, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. Born on June 7, 1952, Patricia was a proud Hoosier whose strength, independence, and compassion touched the lives of many. She is preceded in death by Alva Bandy (father), Mildred Bandy (mother), Patrick Moran (husband), and Tobi Malone (daughter).

She leaves behind two loving children, Tracie (Ryan) Moran,...

Jul 30, 2025

Sharon K. Wilburn, 89, Greenfield, IN passed away on July 30, 2025, in Greenfield, IN. She was born on October 2, 1935, in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, daughter, Sheri Wilburn; sister, Diane (Allen) Burgan; grandson, Jesse (Carrie) Mitchell; grandchildren, Eric, Logan, Kaylee; step grandson, Timothy; Nephew, Craig (Linda) Cassity; Nieces, Stacey (Larry) Verhey and Shelly (Guy) Gregg. 

Preceded in death by husband,...

Jul 30, 2025

Vanessa Dale Merrill, 72, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away July 30, 2025 in New Palestine, IN. She was born on July 25,1953 in Auburn, New York.

Survivors include husband, Richard L. Merrill; sons, Todd Richard (Amy) Merrill, Jordan (Promise) Merrill, Ryan Merrill, Cameron Merrill; daughters, Bridgett (Jim) Cauley, Autumn (Quentin) Nemitz; sisters Bambi (Mark) Johnson, Valerie (Stuart) Merrill; brother, Jeffrey...

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mr. Larry Conley Price. He passed away on July 28, 2025, at his residence after losing his battle with Cancer. He was born August 9, 1947, in Dahl Kentucky, son of the late Lowell Ferrell and Emma Ellen Price (Burdine).

Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Thelma Price; five sons, John Kevin Price, Larry...

Jul 27, 2025

Missie Marie Jones, 47, Fountaintown, IN passed away on July 27, 2025 in Fountaintown, IN. She was born on July 9, 1978 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, spouse, Mike Hardwick; son, Trenton Hardwick; daughter, Audrey Hardwick; mother, Gina Horner; brother, Joseph Horner; grandparents, Delton & Norma Brown; half-siblings, Brittney, Ryan, Dustin. 

Preceded in death by father, Ray Horner.

Missie loved to cook, try...

Jul 25, 2025

Stanley Jones Jr, 57, Indianapolis, IN passed away on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 1, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN. 

Services were held at Memorial Park Cemetry, Indianapolis, IN

Online condolences at www.bellmortuary.com

Jul 24, 2025

Linda Roland, 69, Indianapolis, IN passed away on July 24, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on June 16, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Survivors include, son, James (Christina) Williams; daughter, Crystal (Jalen Walter) Enos; sisters, Millie (David) Sprouse, Betty Rapolla & Wanda Enos; 9 Grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Roland; parents, Mildred & Irvin Enos; sister,...

Jul 23, 2025

Kurtis Richard Wells, 27, New Palestine, IN passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on May 26, 1998 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include parents, Richard (Rick) & Laura Wells; sisters, Kara (Sean) Armstrong, Karina (Edgar) Terriquez; nieces, Emilia Terriquez, Harper, Hadley & Hayden Armstrong.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Janet cheek, Ronald Wells, Virgil & Jean Chadwick.

Kurtis...

Jul 19, 2025

Jessica M. Bernard - (25), January 2nd, 2000, till July 19th, 2025. 

Jessica was a beautiful young woman who was intelligent and resourceful. Despite struggling with formidable challenges, she was able to handle most of the struggles of life and carve out a relatively impressive existence. In youth, she enjoyed gymnastics, computers, skating,martial arts, painting, drawing and swimming. In one class,...

Jul 18, 2025

James Ray Odle, 54, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 18th, 2025. He is survived by his sister and brother- in-law, Lisa and Richard Wert of Seminole, Florida, two brothers and sister-in-law, Dale Odle of Seminole, Florida and Joshua and Brandee Odle of Indianapolis, Indiana. His niece and nephews, Ashton, Rauland and Franz Barton.

Jame Ray Odle will be remembered for...

Jul 16, 2025

Tyler Wayne Owens, 34, Indianapolis, IN passed away on July 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on May 3, 1991 in Indianapolis, IN. 

Survivors include fiancé, Jessica "Jessi" L Watts; mother, Kristin M Hurley; father, Larry W. Owens; sons, Izu Wayne Owens & Ian Neal Owens; daughter, Ila Eileen Owens; sisters, Angie Thomas, Mikella Owens, Meaghan Owens; brothers, Ricky...

Jul 15, 2025

Nancy Jones , 93, passed away July 15, 2025 in Greenfield, Indiana. She was born April 20, 1932 in Earl Park Indiana to her parents Thomas and Retha Copas. She moved to Indianapolis in her youth. As a teenager, she went to work at Holiday Steel. In March of 1954, she married the love of her life, Dr Gordon...

Jul 14, 2025

Brett Allen Day , 26, Greenfield, IN passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Greenfield, IN. He was born on February 5, 1999 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include father, Raleigh Day III(Rod); mother, Helen LaShay Day; daughter, Gianna Lyn Day and her mother Madison Lyn Swickard; brother, Colton James Albea; grandparents, Raleigh and Lynn Day, Virginia...

Jul 1, 2025

William (Billy) Raymond Johns, 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Billy is survived by his wife, Ruth Johns, and his children: Mariah (Montae) Garth, Seth (Shayna) Johns, and Gracie Johns. Billy was a grandfather to 5 grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings: Donna Rich, DeAnna (Guy)...

Jun 27, 2025

Lucille LaVerne Douglas, 76, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Greenfield, IN, with her 3 daughters by her side, holding her hands until the very end. She was preceded in death by several dear family members and survived by a wide loving circle of family and friends who will carry her memory forward!

LaVerne was born...

Jun 20, 2025

Lorraine M. Simpson , 75, Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on June 20, 2025.

She was a loving mother of two children. Lorraine was born August 6, 1949, in Brockton, Massachusetts to Mary Ann Holloway and Howard Holloway known as Happy or Hap from his contagious smile. Her nicknames were Lori and Rainey.

It is with...

Jun 18, 2025

Aydrian Bryceson Moore , 12, Greenwood, IN passed away on June 18, 2025 in Fortville, IN. He was born on March 1, 2013 in Gary, IN.

Survivors include mother, Amanda T Moore; brother, Ayden; sisters, Aydriana and Harmony; grandparents, Carlton D Moore, Carl Hutchinson, Bernadette M Goree, Mark A Goree, Bessie Harris.

Preceded in death...