Velma Lee Couch
Aug 2, 2025
Velma Lee Couch, 78, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Mooresville, Indiana. Born on May 12, 1947, in Austin, Indiana, Velma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and care left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Worley Couch; her daughter, Sheila Hughes (and husband John); and...
Kathie Jean Dupuis
Jul 31, 2025
Kathie Jean (Bellmore) Dupuis, 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 31, 2025, at IU Health West Hospital.
She was born Sunday, December 30, 1951, to William Bellmore Jr. and Betty Jean (Herron) Bellmore in Indianapolis.
Kathie is survived by her son, Eric David Wayne Martin (Sarah); grandchildren Faith and Dylan; siblings, Pamela Kay Adams, Roberta Ann Bellmore, Kerry Wayne Bellmore, Terry...
Gail Louise Hood
Jul 28, 2025
Gail Louise (Brokamp) Hood, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 28, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She was born October 29, 1945 to the late Paul Brock Brokamp and Mildred Fay Louis (Christopher) Chris in Ketchikan, Alaska.
She is survived by her children, Cindy (Pat), Mike (Angie), Tim (Jami), Mitch (Glenda), Melissa, and Robin, Lonnie (Casey) her siblings, Chrissy, Paula, and Jimmy;...
Margaret Lucille Smith
Jul 28, 2025
Margaret Lucille (Elswick) Smith, 98, Indianapolis, Indiana passed from this earth into life everlasting with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, July 28, 2025.
Margaret was born in Cinco, West Virginia to Lewis and Sabie Elswick on July 24, 1927. She had one child, Donna Farrell, on March 11, 1948. Margaret lived a full life, loving her Lord, family, and...
Gerald Victor Smith
Jul 24, 2025
Gerald Victor Smith, 73 of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving son and family. Gerald was born to Winston S. Smith Jr. and Anna I. Smith on December 15, 1951, in Gary, IN.
Gerald was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and found employment at Bethlehem Steel and Union Tank as a welder. Gerald...
Ronnie Garrell Bastin
Jul 24, 2025
Ronnie Garrell Bastin, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 24, 2025. Ronnie was born on March 3, 1938, in Indianapolis, to Garrell Esco and Laura Marguerite (Teeguarden) Bastin.
Ronnie attended Broadripple High School. He worked in Beverage Sales for Farber Distributing and Budweiser until his retirement in 1999. Ronnie enjoyed retirement in Florida, watching grandchildren, and later great-grandchildren, play sports,...
Sandra Louise Bennett
Jul 23, 2025
Sandra Louise Bennett, 72, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, took the hand of her Savior on July 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born on September 14, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Sandra was the daughter of Robert and Doris Collins McKeighen. For the first 18 months of her life, she lived on her grandparent's dairy farm while her father...
Jane Ellen Haltom
Jul 22, 2025
Jane Ellen Haltom, a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2025, just days before her 75th birthday. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family in Morgantown, Indiana. Jane’s life was a beautiful reflection of grace, kindness, and service.
She was the cherished wife of Douglas Haltom...
Mary Alice Segerson
Jul 21, 2025
Mary Alice Segerson, 83, passed away on July 21, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her children.
Mary was born on November 27, 1941, in Knox, Indiana, to the late George W. Folkers and Anna (Hansen) Folkers. One of seven siblings, she grew up in Knox and graduated from Knox High School in 1960. She went on to earn a Bachelor...
Sandra Marie Hatchett
Jul 21, 2025
Sandra "Sandi" Hatchett, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on December 6, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, Sandi was the daughter of the late John and Farrell Brandon.
Sandi was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Wehrley, and her grandson, Devon Williams.
Sandi...
Philip Stuart Wire
Jul 20, 2025
Philip Stuart Wire, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, finally finished the big race on July 20, 2025!
Philip was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 11, 1952. He is survived by his wife, Donna, and his three children, Amy Wire-McRaney, Kelly Wire-Kaiser, and Ryan Lawless.
Phil was a lifelong fixture in the Far Eastside community. He was affectionately called Stu by his closest...
Virginia Carol Boyer
Jul 19, 2025
Virginia Carol Boyer (Brown), affectionately known as Cindy, passed away July 19, 2025 at Signature Healthcare At Parkwood at the age of 74 with her daughter by her side.
Cindy is survived by her children, David Boyer, Steven Boyer (Carolyn “Olyn” Boyer), and Julie Woods (Richard Woods); grandchildren Nicole Stoner (Nathan Stoner), Megan Woods, Lucas LaFollette, Lydia Woods, and Brantley Boyer;...
Stephen Jeffrey Schipper
Jul 19, 2025
Stephen J. “Jeff” Schipper, 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 19, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1952, in Connersville, Indiana to the late Ralph J. Schipper and Catherine P. Stephen. He was adopted at a young age by Ralph “Harold” Stephen and Dorothy Stephen.
Jeff graduated from Connersville High School in 1968 and then from Bible College in...
Isaac Lonnie Cox
Jul 19, 2025
Isaac Lonnie Cox, affectionately known as Lonnie, passed away on July 19, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on January 11, 1942, in Kingsport, Tennessee, Lonnie was a remarkable man whose sharp wit, generosity, and compassion touched the lives of many. He dedicated his life to serving others and exhibited a loving spirit, particularly toward those in need.
Lonnie was...
Carrell Ray Scammahorn
Jul 18, 2025
Carrell Ray Scammahorn, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born July 5, 1942, in Sailor Springs, Illinois, the son of John and Reba (Breth) Scammahorn. He married his loving wife, Grace Scammahorn on February 14, 1984, who predeceased him on June 18, 2010.
Carrell retired from Dowell Schlumberger after almost 30...
Loyse Jean Scott
Jul 18, 2025
Loyse Jean Scott, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 16, 1934, in Congleton, Kentucky to Leslie and Alberta Cooper. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she dedicated her life to her family and the people she loved.
Known for her strength and quiet determination, Jean...
Cheri
Jul 17, 2025
Charmayne “Cheri” Bryan Linton LaPierre passed away Thursday evening, peacefully in her home while surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 22, 1935 in Mishawaka, IN to her mother Frances Kuhn Bryan, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her, was her first husband Charles Damon Linton, Jr., to whom she was married for 11 years, and Charles Frederick...
Rev. David Cook Young
Jul 17, 2025
The Reverend David Cook Young, retired Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament, died July 17, 2025, on his 60th wedding anniversary, with his beloved wife, Marcia and family by his side.
Forever a New Yorker at heart, David served Fairgreen Presbyterian Church of Toledo, OH, for 22 years and First Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green, OH, for 14 years, before retiring...
Christopher Aldric Smith
Jul 16, 2025
Christopher Aldric Smith died suddenly July 16th after suffering a stroke. He was born November 4, 1946 in Quincy Massachusetts to Ruth Chenoweth Smith and Aldric Smith. He was 78. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1964 and Purdue University in 1969.
He served on active duty in the United States Coast Guard from June of 1969 until August...
Jacqueline Rexroat
Jul 16, 2025
Jacqueline S Rexroat died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the age of 68. She is survived by her daughters: Laura (husband Todd) Vermillion and Markie (fiancé Nick Economou) Cook; her grandchildren, Annalyse and Garrett Vermillion; her siblings, Teresa (late husband Don) Johnson and Steve (wife Cathy) Taylor; along with many nieces and nephews. Jackie was...