OBITUARIES

James T. Patterson Jr

James T. Patterson Jr

Feb 23, 2026

James T. Patterson, Jr., born on December 25, 1934, in Indianapolis passed away peacefully at his home on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving and thankful family.

Jim lived a long, full life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC). He built his life on values learned early from his father: loyalty,...

Sharon Lois Ford

Sharon Lois Ford

Feb 23, 2026

Sharon Ford passed away after her battle with cancer on February 23, 2026.Sharon was born on November 23, 1947 and married her husband Charles on November 17, 1962. She was affectionately known as “Sherri” to those closest to her, but most importantly to all the children whose lives she touched at her home daycare.Most days you could find Sharon watching...

Gaynell Bartlett

Gaynell Bartlett

Feb 22, 2026

Gaynell Bartlett, 85, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on June 28, 1940, in Paulding, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Charles and Thelma Iler.

Throughout her life, Gaynell was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who brought warmth and care to her family. Her nurturing spirit left an indelible mark on those who...

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Feb 21, 2026

Patricia Ann Johnson of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on October 1, 1942, to the late William and Ruth (Roush) Deeter, and grew up on a farm in Marion, Indiana. After graduating from Oak Hill High School in 1960, she worked at Richard Bennett Furniture, Hoosier Coal &...

Anna "Delores" Bow

Anna "Delores" Bow

Feb 21, 2026

Anna "Delores" Bow, a beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on January 31, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Benton and Catherine Bow.

Delores was a graduate of Howe High School. She dedicated over 20 years to the Marion County Health Department, where she worked diligently in vital...

Neil Stephen Richards

Neil Stephen Richards

Feb 19, 2026

Neil Stephen Richards, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 16, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Neilon and Anna (Wohler) Richards.

Neil is survived by his long-time love, Norma Duckett, daughter Jennifer (Greg) Park, son Joshua (Stephanie) Richards, grandchildren, Jasmine, Sarah, Olivia, Gabriel, and Zachary, sister Martha (Marty) Lindgren,...

Mary Lou David

Mary Lou David

Feb 19, 2026

Mary Lou (Stearley) David, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Sullivan, Indiana, to Thomas and Ruth (Bennett) Stearley. From an early age, she carried the strong spirit that would define her life — she was stubborn in the best way, fiercely loving, endlessly giving, and deeply understanding....

Michael Darren Trice

Michael Darren Trice

Feb 18, 2026

Michael Darren Trice passed away on February 18, 2026 after a valiant fight with Lung Cancer. He was born March 2, 1966, to Lucas James Trice and Marion Louise Smith (Formerly Trice) in Kansas City KS. His family came to Indianapolis when he was in Fifth grade from Flint, MI by way of Nashville, TN. He attended Vincennes and Indiana...

Roy Gene Hood

Roy Gene Hood

Feb 17, 2026

On February 17th, 2026, Roy left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior after enduring a long illness. He was born to James and Isabelle Hood in Kokomo, Indiana. He married his loving wife, Debra, on January 18th, 1991, celebrating 35 years of marriage. They raised a daughter together, Amanda, and built a life full of love...

Thomas Redmond

Thomas Redmond

Feb 17, 2026

Thomas Michael Redmond, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Indianapolis.

Tom was born in Indianapolis, IN to John and Marguerite Redmond on December 30, 1938. He married Mary Kathryn (Kay) Huston on September 15, 1963, in Highland, IN. He graduated from Indiana University Bloomington. He spent his career in the accounting field as a devoted Controller, often...

Jo Ellen Stockdale

Jo Ellen Stockdale

Feb 16, 2026

Jo Ellen Stockdale, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on February 22, 1953.

Jo Ellen’s educational journey began at Calvary Lutheran Grade School, and she proudly graduated from Southport High School in 1971. Her nurturing personality and unwavering kindness left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Jo Ellen was...

Terry Joseph Pugh

Terry Joseph Pugh

Feb 16, 2026

Terry Joseph Pugh, of Indianapolis, age 83, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. Terry was born July 29, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harriette (Inkenbrandt) Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Susan Pugh; his sister, Darlene Collins; and his grandmother who he loved dearly, Chloe Rich.

Terry was the oldest of...

Dennis Robert Thrush, Sr.

Dennis Robert Thrush, Sr.

Feb 15, 2026

Dennis Robert Thrush, Sr., passed away on February 15, 2026, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Born on August 6, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia, Dennis’s life was marked by his fierce love for his dogs, his Navy service, his undying hopefulness(4 ex-wives) and his never ending supply of jokes(IYKYK).

Dennis began his journey in Norfolk, where he was born to James Joseph Thrush and...

Sharon Lynn Craven

Sharon Lynn Craven

Feb 15, 2026

Sharon Lynn Craven, 78, of Martinsville, left with the Lord on February 15, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born in Nitro, West Virginia on January 23, 1948 to Fred and Helen Craven.

She was the mother of four: Christopher Shamblin (in spirit), C. Shane Shamblin (Alisia), Denise R. Miller (Gary), and Brad A. Johnson (in spirit), and...

Penny Lynn Lowery

Penny Lynn Lowery

Feb 14, 2026

Penny Lynn Lowery, age 74, formerly of Noblesville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026, surrounded in peace and love by her family. 

Born June 11, 1951, in Worland, Wyoming, to the late Edna (Hackney) Tuttle, Penny grew up on the family farm before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado, then Billings, Montana, Narragansett, Rhode Island, and ultimately...

Eric Edward Shoop

Eric Edward Shoop

Feb 14, 2026

Eric Edward Shoop, 54, passed away on February 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 14, 1971, Eric was the beloved son of Patricia Alsabrook and John Shoop. He attended North Central High School and later earned his GED before proudly graduating from Indiana University in 2003 — a milestone that reflected his determination and perseverance.

Eric began...

Samone Marcaeia Wagner

Samone Marcaeia Wagner

Feb 13, 2026

Samone Marcaeia Wagner, 34, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 13th in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Samone was born June 29th, 1991, in Sacramento, California to Shannon Murphy and Edgar Wagner. She was a student at Walnut High School. After graduation, Samone became a certified nurse assistant and spent many years dedicated to taking care of others.

Samone lived her life to the fullest...

Lovell Clark Dutton

Lovell Clark Dutton

Feb 13, 2026

Lovell Clark Dutton, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully departed this life on February 13, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on December 29, 1942, in Jamestown, Kentucky, Lovell lived a life filled with love, dedication, and pride in his work and family.

A committed craftsman, Lovell worked at Shuron Continental where he created eyeglass lenses, showcasing his meticulous...

Delbert Leroy Moorhouse

Delbert Leroy Moorhouse

Feb 12, 2026

Delbert Leroy Moorhouse, better known as Butch, was born to Ileen and Vern Moorhouse on January 9, 1961, in Indianapolis, IN. He was the fifth of six children. Never one to be scholastically minded, he was a rebel. He chose to enlist in the National Guard, which he credited with giving him structure and discipline. In the early ’80s he...

Bobby Joe Sams

Bobby Joe Sams

Feb 12, 2026

Bobby Joe Sams, 83, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 12th

surrounded by his nearest and dearest, following a long life full of love, laughter, fast cars and

screwdrivers.

The only son to William Hubert Sams and Mary Louise (Frost) Sams, Bobby Joe was born in

Corbin, Kentucky on August 3, 1942. He is survived by, above all, his devoted wife of...