Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Sandra Ann Metcalf (Sturm)
Apr 14, 2023
Sandra Ann (Sturm) Metcalf, 80 of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on April 14, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Sturm. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 9, 1942. She was one of 7 children.
Sandra retired from Rytex as a Type Setter. Sandra enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino.
Left to cherish...
Janie D. Zapata
Apr 14, 2023
Our dear mother, Janie D. Zapata, age 70, passed away at her home on April 14, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1952, to David and Katherine Delgado.
Janie enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and helping others. Janie is remembered for taking care of her grandchildren and cooking. Her grandchildren enjoyed her rice the most. She was baptized on...
Ronald Hopkins
Apr 14, 2023
Ronald (Ron) Hopkins 68 yrs old passed at his residence in Yorktown on April 14th after battling a long illness. He passed peacefully at home with his longtime companion Rowana by his side. He was born on 12/17/54 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in West Monroe, Louisiana. Ron served 6 years in the United States Marines. Ron was a self-employed...
Sandra K. Jones
Apr 12, 2023
Sandra K. Jones, age 79, of Anderson, passed away at Greenwood Meadows on April 12, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1943, in Anderson to the late William and Lola Mae (Beal) Davis.
Sandy graduated from Madison Heights High School and attended Anderson College. Sandy retired from JCPenney as a Manager. Prior to and after her retirement, she was...
Mark A. Chandler
Apr 10, 2023
Mark A. Chandler, 64, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 10, 2023.
Mark was born on December 15, 1958, in Anderson, Indiana, to Betty Pearl (Parrish) and Wiley Joe Chandler.
He attended Highland High School, before signing up for the Army National Guard. After spending 2 years in the Guard, Mark enlisted for active duty in...
Wilma Dean Carrier
Apr 10, 2023
Wilma Dean Carrier, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1931, in Madison, West Virginia to the late John and Emma (Mullett) Chapman. Wilma was a member of Post Road Christian church and the women’s auxiliary club.
Wilma loved to volunteer; she spent over twenty years volunteering time at Community Hospital East....
Dean Eric Blanck
Apr 8, 2023
Dean Eric Blanck, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 8, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1955, in Indianapolis to the late Richard and Ada (Whiteside) Blanck. Dean attended Carmel High School and was a framing and finishing contractor in the residential constructions field for many years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and being outdoors with his friends.
He...
Beverly Joan Rhodus
Apr 7, 2023
Beverly Joan Rhodus, age 76, residing in Markleville, passed away after an extended illness on April 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 16, 1947, to Jessie and Pauline (Hartley) Adams.
Beverly was a wonderful homemaker the majority of her life, having small jobs here and there. She was family oriented in every way and would...
Frances T. O'Rourke
Apr 7, 2023
Frances T. O’Rourke, 90, of Carmel, IN, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2023. She was born August 12, 1932, to James Dixon and Florence (Donovan) Head of Carnegie, PA. Fran was a member of St. Pius X.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joe O’Rourke; her parents, mentioned above; and brothers Bob and Jim; and...
Clara Mae (Whitney) Smith
Apr 7, 2023
Clara Mae (Whitney) Smith, 89, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 7, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1933, in Westmoreland, TN to the late Delbert H. and Virgie (Hopkins) Whitney. Clara graduated from Washington High School (on Indianapolis’ westside). She worked in the accounts payable departments at IPS and Riley Industries. Clara was a member of Bible...
Jerry Lee Decker
Apr 6, 2023
On Thursday April 6, 2023, Jerry Lee Decker passed away at his home at the age of 66.
Jerry was born and raised in Anderson, Indiana. He was born on October 12. 1956. Jerry was a groundskeeper at the Hill Top Apartments and also repaired semi tires in Indianapolis. Jerry had a passion for doing mechanical work and was known...
Estella A. Gaines
Apr 3, 2023
Estella A. Gaines, 84, of Brownsburg, IN, gone home on April 3, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1938, in Danville, IL. Estella graduated from Pike High School in 1956. She went on to become an x-ray technician, first for Methodist, and then retiring from Allison Transmission’s Medical Clinic. Estella was also a Sunday School teacher for 5 generations...
David Michael Edwards
Apr 3, 2023
David Michael Edwards, age 32, of Anderson, passed away on April 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness. He was born on March 29, 1991, to James and Connie Edwards.
David was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 2009. After high school, James served in the United States Army and was a proud...
Teresa L. Caldwell
Apr 2, 2023
Teresa L. Caldwell, 56, of Indianapolis was welcomed into heaven on April 2, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 19, 1966 to Daniel and Linda Meador. Teresa was the quintessential “free spirit” who lived her life without boundaries. Left to cherish her memory is her parents, she has several sisters and brothers, along with her children: Amanda...
Donna Jean (Scharrer) Mickley
Apr 1, 2023
Donna Jean Scharrer Mickley
77 of Danville, Indiana, passed away on April 1, 2023. Donna was born on July 14, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Victor and Lucille Scharrer. She was retired from Eli Lilly. She was also a volunteer at the Indianapolis Zoo. She also did educational programs with her pet birds, a Macaw and an African...
Connie Lynn Gallamore
Apr 1, 2023
Connie L. Gallamore, 67, Anderson, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2023. She was the daughter of Donald L. Gallamore and Norma Jean Gallamore.
Connie’s calling was caring for all animals. She took in stray dogs earlier in her life, but her passion was rescuing cats. Every animal that visited her yard was named and cared for.
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David E. Burton
Apr 1, 2023
David E. Burton 78, 0f Mooresville, passed away April 1, 2023. David was born in Indianapolis to the late Irvin and Mary Burton. He served his country in the Vietnam war, and once he returned he began working as a mechanic and did so for more than 50 years. Things David was passionate about was his family, friends, and fishing....
