Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
William Thomas Burford
Jun 24, 2025
William Thomas Burford, “BILL”, age 63, was born March 10, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away June 24, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Bill’s roots run deep in the community where he was raised, Lawrence, Indiana—and where he built a life full of meaning, warmth, and devotion.
He was the beloved son of the late Thomas Noel...
Debra Lynn (Simison) Bailey
Jun 24, 2025
Debra Lynn (Simison) Bailey was born on August 25, 1964, in Anderson, Indiana. She left this world on June 24, 2025, in Alexandria, Indiana, after a courageous 27 month battle with cancer.
Deb served her community with dedication for over 35 years at the Madison County Government Center. Her co-workers were not just colleagues to her; they were family. During the...
Steven Duane Harker
Jun 22, 2025
Steven Duane Harker, 45, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on June 22nd, 2025, in his hometown where he was born and raised.
Born in Muncie on February 10th, 1980, Steven was the beloved son of George and Thelma Harker. He graduated from Muncie Southside High School in 1999 and went on to build a life grounded in love, dedication, and quiet...
David Hoover
Jun 22, 2025
David Allen Hoover born March 30, 1947, to Rosemary (White) & Harold Hoover. He was the youngest of 4 children. Colleen Clark (Gene), Jerry (Judy) Silence, and Jim (Sheila) Silence. He was preceded in death by his parents, both brothers and grandparents.
The family lived in Kokomo or nearby most of his life. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1947....
Douglas Brumfield
Jun 20, 2025
Douglas Lee Brumfield, age 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 7, 1949 to William and Charlotte (Fields) Brumfield.
Doug graduated from Arlington High School in 1968. He was a member of the Arlington High School Band. After high school, he attended Purdue University where he graduated in 1972....
Rebecca Bole
Jun 20, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" (Payne) Bole, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 70. Born on December 28, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana, Rebecca lived a life that was as vibrant and unique as her spirited personality.
Becky was a Richmon High School graduate, Class of 1973. After graduating, Becky dedicated the...
Tammy Lynn Rutledge
Jun 19, 2025
Tammy Lynn Rutledge, 61 gained her eternal reward at 10:56 AM on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, surrounded by those that she loved dearly. Tammy was born in Pineville, Kentucky, on August 10th, 1963. She was the middle child born to Charles F. Widener and Helen Dean Widner. She attended high school in Indianapolis and later in life worked for Flanner...
Thomas Ray VanDuyn
Jun 19, 2025
Thomas Ray VanDuyn, 71, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on June 19, 2025. Born on August 24, 1953, in Greenfield, Indiana, he was the son of Earl VanDuyn and Grance Kirkendall.
A devoted husband, father, and friend, Thomas spent his life working hard and enjoying the simple pleasures. He was married to the love of his life, Linda VanDuyn, with whom...
Daniel Robert Harp
Jun 18, 2025
Daniel Robert Harp was born on May 2, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away on June 18, 2025, in Indianapolis, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and dedication to his community.
Dan was an active member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church, where he cultivated deep connections and shared his faith with others. His commitment to making a positive impact...
Darin Wade Harrold
Jun 17, 2025
Darin Wade Harrold, affectionately known by his friends as “Peters” and “Sweetie,” passed away peacefully at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Waters of Covington, where he had resided for the past few months.
Born on May 20, 1977, in LaPorte, Indiana, Darin was the son of the late Linda Harrold and David Harrold. After graduating from high...
Otilia Arteaga
Jun 17, 2025
Otilia Arteaga, born on June 9, 1948, in Totatiche, Jalisco, Mexico, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 17, 2025. A cherished mamá and abuelita, Otilia's warm and friendly disposition made her beloved by many. Known for her adventurous spirit, she often took impromptu trips back to her home country, fostering a deep affection for her roots.
Otilia’s culinary skills were...
Judy Lee Garland Kingery
Jun 17, 2025
Judy Lee Garland Kingery, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on November 29, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Judy was the beloved daughter of Woodrow and Alma Garland.
A proud graduate of Howe High School in 1966, Judy embarked on a professional journey that included roles at PR Mallory Co.,...
Frederick Murray
Jun 15, 2025
Fred was a natural born athlete, an All Star at Manual Highschool, and a lifeguard at Wes Montgomery Park. He was a diligent worker and held various positions throughout his life, he worked at RCA when they still made records, he worked construction and drove semis as well. The originator of “Pimp My Ride.” He proudly participated in the 1979...
Joseph Martin Alstott Jr
Jun 13, 2025
Joseph Martin Alstott Jr. passed away at the age of 77 on June 13th 2025. Joe resided at a memory care facility in Carmel, IN for the last 4 years where his daughter Jill Alstott would visit him every other month. Jill was fortunate enough that he always remembered who she was. Joe had a full life, he served as...
Javier Alfonso Iglesias Herrera
Jun 13, 2025
Javier Alfonso Iglesias Herrera was here a moment in our arms, and a lifetime in our hearts. He is survived by his loving parents, Brenda Herrera and Javier Iglesias; his grandparents, Pedro H Herrera, Rosa Maria Huerta de Herrera, and Maria de Lourdes Chavez; his uncles, Jose de Jesús Herrera Huerta and Uriel Colome Chavez; his aunts, Montserrat Herrera and...
Brenda Kay Crawford
Jun 12, 2025
Brenda Kay Crawford, 73, passed away June 12, 2025, at IU Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Brenda was born November 14, 1951, in Danville, Illinois to James and Vonna (Correll) Armstrong. She graduated from Danville High School in 1969. During her high school years, she sang in the a cappella choir and worked for her grandparents at The Bowling...
Patricia Ann Lee
Jun 11, 2025
Patricia Ann Lee, beloved wife, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully in her own home on June 11, 2025, in Thorntown, Indiana. She was born on August 3, 1944, in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late Harold and Norma West. Patricia married Russell Lee on August 30, 1979, and she lived a life filled with love, adventure, and cherished moments with...
Donna P. Hicks
Jun 11, 2025
Donna P. Hicks, born on March 16, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed away on June 11, 2025, in her beloved hometown. She was a beacon of warmth and friendliness, cherished for her ability to connect with others. As a devoted homemaker, Donna embraced her role with love, marrying Lloyd Hicks on June 8, 1968, and building a life focused...
Jodi Dawn Finney
Jun 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jodi Dawn (Finney) Stuffel September 2, 1969 – June 10, 2025
In a poem written to his father, Dylan Thomas urged, “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” True to those words, Jodi Dawn (Finney) Stuffel, 55, fought with strength and courage until the very end. After a...
