Obituaries
Lester Ringham
Nov 27, 2025
The Reverend Dr. Lester A. Ringham, 97, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. He recently relocated with his wife, Phyllis, after 34 years in New Albany, IN. He was born in Princeton, IN on March 6,1928 to Paul B and (Ida) Mae Ringham.
A life-long member of the Disciples of Christ (Christian) Church, Lester felt...
Richard Waltz
Nov 22, 2025
Richard Alan Waltz, passed away on November 22, 2025 in Lancaster, SC. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 26, 1946 to Oscar Waltz and Beulah Waltz. Richard leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service.
A proud veteran, Richard honorably served in both the United States Navy and United States Air Force, spending time stationed in Hawaii and...
Mary Jeanette Meece
Nov 19, 2025
Mary Jeanette Meece, 85, Indianapolis, Indiana passed away November 19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on June 21,1940 in Pound, Virginia.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Carl Meece and many nieces and nephews who loved her.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar & Daisy Snavely; her brothers Roy Cecil Snavely and Charles Edward Snavely...
Brian Matthew Herhusky
Nov 12, 2025
Brian Matthew Herhusky passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, after braving ALS and the toll it took on his body for a little over two and a half years. Brian was 63 years old. He was born in Patuxent River, Maryland, and raised in the Lake Tahoe area of California. He attended Tahoe Truckee High School and UCLA. At UCLA,...
Carol L. Briggs
Nov 2, 2025
Carol L. Briggs, 90, Greenwood, IN passed away on November 2, 2025 in Greenwood, IN. She was born on August 2, 1935 in Farmersville, OH.
Survivors include, son, Alan Steele; daughter, Chery Steele Brooks; brother, Don Briggs; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, Willard & Laura Briggs; grandparents, Elmer & Viola Bloosom, Earl & Cora Briggs; son, Ray...
Robert "Roy" Henderson
Oct 29, 2025
Robert “Roy” Henderson Sr. passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 29th, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Sharon Foltz Henderson, son Robert R. Henderson Jr., daughter Ronda K. Henderson, sisters Delores Sanders and Yvonne Turek, brother Charles Henderson, 6 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion...
Jan A Rahn
Oct 25, 2025
Jan A Rahn (Strattan), 78, Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on April 14, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN.
She is survived by Husband Dennis Rahn Married 10/26/2002 in Gatlinburg Tennessee; 2 Nephews, Scott, Chris Roberts; 10 great Nieces and Nephews and 5 Great Great Nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by, parents...
Roy (Opie) Brown
Oct 21, 2025
Ray (Opie) Brown, 65, passed away on October 21, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on December 22, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN.
Survivors include son, Aaron Brown; daughter, Tiffany Brown; sisters, Judy (Brown) Curry (Robert Vanatta), Patty Brown (John Brown); 6 grandchildren.
Preceded in death by, parents, Robert & Bezzel (Betty) Brown; daughter, Elizabeth Littlefield; sisters, Kathy (Brown) Senteney, Peggy Lee...
Wayne Radcliff
Oct 16, 2025
Wayne Radcliff, 57, Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on January 16, 1968 in New Castle, IN.
Survivors: son, Daniel Radcliff; daughters, Alicia Radcliff, Jessee Watts & Amber Radcliff; sisters, Leo Adkins, Louise Surber & Barbara Radcliff; Leonard (Bobbie) Radcliff. Proceded in death by parents,Fred and Thelma Radcliff.
Online condolences at www.bellmortuary.com
Mary Louise Bisch
Oct 14, 2025
Mary Louise Bisch, 74, Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on August 25, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
She is survived by her partner, Larry D. Schneck; daughter Alexis Trapp (Martin Weddle); sisters Catherine Stephens (Jonathon) and Ann Marie Jansen (Paul) and three grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Peggy Jean...
Ruby Schilling
Sep 29, 2025
Ruby Maxine Schilling, 98, of Rushville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Country Club Manor in Steubenville, Ohio.
Ruby was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Parke County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Roy D. and Fern (Burke) Foreman.
Upon graduating from Newport High School in 1945, Ruby accepted a position at RCA in Indianapolis, where she enjoyed...
Janell Avon O'Dell
Sep 11, 2025
Janell Avon O'Dell February 4, 1936 - September 11, 2025
Janell Avon O'Dell, age 89, a 52-year resident of Middlebury, IN and for the past three years of New Palestine, IN, passed away on September 11, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer Nisen and Rose Jeanice Krysko, her brother Don Heiska, her husband of 65 years Gary O'Dell...
Glenn Keith Montgomery
Sep 9, 2025
Glenn Montgomery, 76, passed away on September 9, 2025, in Greenfield, IN.
Glenn is survived by Katrine Montgomery - wife, of Greenfield, Kim Oetting - sister-in-law, Steve Oetting- brother-in-law- Mike Higgens- brother-in-law, Brey Higgens- sister-in-law, Lisa Mann - daughter, Mark Kleineidam - son-in-law, Tony Montgomery - son, Kikue Montgomery - daughter-in-law, Roberta Pulley - sister, Ryan Mann - grandson, Angela Odum...
David S Lynch
Sep 6, 2025
David S Lynch, 85, Indianapolis, IN passed away on September 6, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on September 18, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN
Survivors include daughters, Julie Handy & Becky (Mick) Loggins; former spouse, Marilyn Lynch; grandchildren, Kyle Handy, Logan Handy & Josh Loggins & 2 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, Winifred & Carroll Lynch; son in law,...
Vicki May Carter
Aug 30, 2025
Vicki May Carter, 89, Avon, IN passed away on August 30, 2025 in Avon, IN. She was born on March 5, 1936 in Iowa.
Survivors include, sons, Randy Carter, Darryl (Cindy) Carter, Brett (Jacquline) Profitt; daughter, Kimberly Gainer; sisters, Debi (Doug)Shan-Weigart; sisters in law, Marti May; Luann (Larry) May; brother, L.D. (Charlene) Collins; brothers in law, Curtis May, Clark May, Russell...
Linda Jean Roberts
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...
Nancy Nolting
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)...
Dana Ann Merchant
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...
John Pearson
Aug 3, 2025
John Pearson, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 3.
Born in Brookings, South Dakota, John was the son of James and Lucille. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, where he discovered his passion for electrical engineering—a field in which he would build a long and successful career in designing transformers. John continued working well beyond retirement age until two...
Patricia Moran
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,...
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