Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

Vernice Gish, New Palestine - 88, passed away January 17.  She was born in Sugar Creek Township on June 9, 1936, to the late August Christopher and Orpha (Miller) Mearling and was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church.  Vernice was a 1954 graduate of New Palestine High School.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where she married Bart...

Jan 9, 2025

Mohinder Kaur , 90, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1934 in Punjab, India.

She is survived by her sons, Surjit Singh Lehal and Avtar Singh Lehal; her daughter, Amarjit Kaur Bajwa; her twin sister Surjeet Kaur; her brothers, Malkit Singh Gill and Tarsem Singh Gill; and her...

Jan 8, 2025

Deborah Denise Russell, 57, Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 8, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on August 12, 1967 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, parents, Stan & Betty Russell; brother, Brian Russell.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Harry & Minnie Russell, Bill & Beulah Wilson.

No services are being held...

Jan 7, 2025

Scott Carpenter, 62, passed away on January 7, 2025, in New Palestine, IN. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012 and took it on head first. (He often bragged about being hard headed.) For almost 13 more years he laughed, loved, helped raise his sons into men, camped, sky dived, traveled, raced a race car, hiked Diamond Head,...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert E. Boyer (Bob) , 76, of New Palestine, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 at Morristown Manor.

Bob was born on January 23, 1948 in Gary, IN to William and Carolyn Boyer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth A Boyer, and children Jacquelyn Boyer (Patty Finley) of Chicago, and Scott Boyer...

Jan 2, 2025

July 29, 1927 – January 2, 2025 Anna Lucille (Willard) Baldwin, a sweet and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in San Jose, California, during the early morning hours of January 2, 2025. She lived a rich and fulfilling life, reaching the remarkable age of 97.

Anna was born on July...

Dec 25, 2024

Jennifer Marie (Brown) Arnott, 54, Greenfield, passed away on December 25, 2024 at her residence in Greenfield, IN.  She was born on November 30, 1970 in White Sands Missile Range, NM to parents Raymond and Linda "Kathy" Brown.

Survivors include parents, Raymond & Linda Brown; significant other, Rene Rodriguez; sons, Justin (Krista) Arnott, David Arnott; daughters, Catherine...

Dec 24, 2024

Lonnie "Kenny" Kenneth Robertson , 80, Indianapolis, passed away on December 24, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on December 4, 1944 in Cabell County, West Virginia.

Survivors include; wife, Martha Robertson; daughters, Virginia (Annie) Haga, Virginia (Jenni) Wilbur; step-daughter, Amanda Moore; brothers, Ralph (Diana) Snow, Quincy Blankenship; 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded...

Dec 22, 2024

Patricia J. (Cunningham) King, 92, Indianapolis, IN passed away late Sunday night, December 22,2024.

Pat is survived by daughters: Cheryll (King) Smith, Deborah (King) Kramer, Judith (King) Thayer; Sons: Kevin King, and James King (wife: Christina); 10 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Horace...

Dec 22, 2024

Ruth Brown , 83, passed away on December 22, 2024 in Greenfield, IN.

Ruth was born on December 2, 1941 in Lansing, MI to Arthur Dilley and Mildred Pearson. Ruth married Donald Brown on April 15, 1967. The couple had 6 children, Anna Hinton, David Brown, Vicki Sills, Linda Brown, Robert Brown and Christopher Brown.

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Dec 22, 2024

David Lynn Nugent , 64, Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on January 28, 1960 in Bloomington, IN.

Survivors include Wife, Edith Lynn Nugent; son, David Lynn (Samantha) Nugent II; daughters, Tonya Renee (Gregory) Ayris; Sara Marie (Brandon) Schroeder; 1 granddaughter & 9 grandsons; many nephews and nieces; sister...

Dec 20, 2024

Cristian Alijaha Floyd , 19, Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 20, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 9, 2005.

Survivors include, parents, Jessica Floyd & Jose Beto Avila; sisters, Layla Floyd, Eva Floyd; brothers, Carlos, Alexander, Mateo, Canelo Cruz Avila; grandparents, Jimmie Floyd, Vanessa Floyd, Maria Avila; great grandparent, Raymond...

Dec 19, 2024

Susan Elaine (Wellman) Webster, 77, Greenfield, IN passed away on December 19, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 19, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN.

Sue or Suzy as she was lovingly known by to family and friends, worked for RCA in Indianapolis, IN. for 27 years....

Dec 6, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Fernandez , age 60, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, in his sleep. He was born on May 04, 1964 in Canton, Ohio to his loving parents Antonio (Barbara) Fernandez and Maryann Fernandez. He was the cherished brother of Deana (Larry) May and Leopold (Cathy) Fernandez. He leaves behind much loved nieces and nephews. He was a...

Dec 5, 2024

Oualid Maafa , 51, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 5, 2024 in Colton, CA. He was born on October 25, 1973 in Tebessa, Algeria.

Survivors include wife, Goldy Jimenez Maafa; mother, Aicha Maalem; stepchildren, Stella, Nathalie & Alejandro.

Preceded in death by father, Salah Maafa.

Oualid was a kind and caring...

Nov 26, 2024

Vincent "Chip" Lapenta , 80, Indianapolis, IN passed away November 26, 2024, Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 22, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors included Wife, Sue Ann Lapenta; Son, Rick (Kara) Lapenta, and John Lapenta; Daughter, Amy (Brent) Hofer, and Elizabeth Lapenta; Sisters, Sue Lemcke and Cay Fox. He had 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great...

Nov 21, 2024

Howard H. Longenecker , 91, Indianapolis, IN passed away on November 21, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on June 24, 1933 in Phillipsburg, OH.

Survivors include, Wife, Jacqueline B. Longenecker; son, Howard Philip (Lora) Longenecker; daughter, Leah (Marvin) Wininger; 2 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.

Preceded in death by, parents, Osa & Howard...

Nov 11, 2024

Richard Dwight Smith , age 77, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. Richard was a devoted servant of the Lord, dedicating his life to the ministry through teaching, educating, singing, acting, and countless acts of kindness. He strove to be a beacon of light for God, touching many lives with his heartfelt birthday videos, ensuring everyone felt loved...

Nov 6, 2024

Michael Robert "DILLIGAF" Duncan, 62, died November 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. Born January 9, 1962, in Kokomo, he was the youngest son of C. Leon and K. June (Weidner) Duncan.

Michael had a great childhood in Kokomo with his beloved brothers. He attended Kokomo High School, where he was known for riding his skateboard anywhere and everywhere,...

Nov 1, 2024

Lynda Ann Prade, 72, Indianapolis, IN passed away on November 1, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on November 11, 1951 in LaPorte, IN.

Survivors include daughters, Sarah (Scott) Monson & Beth(Dylan) Morris; sister, Jane(Doug) Corsette; 4 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by, parents, Gene & Sally Snyder; brothers, Steve & Charlie Snyder; daughter, Jessica....