OBITUARIES

Patricia Ann Lang

Patricia Ann Lang

Sep 2, 2026

Patricia Ann (Kizer) Lang was born on September 5, 1942, in Wabash, Indiana to Marcella Wilson and Wayne Kizer. Pat passed away on September 2, 2026, in Fishers, Indiana.

While working and helping raise her siblings, Pat graduated from Anderson High School in 1960. She lived a life marked by dedication, service, warmth, and devotion to her family. Throughout her life,...

Betty Jean Wesley

Betty Jean Wesley

Aug 31, 2026

Betty Jean (Reese) Wesley, (94), of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at her home.

Betty was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Raymond and Louise Reese on December 13, 1931. Over the course of her life, Betty worked as a receptionist for General Hospital, at Paul Harris Distribution Center, and she delivered the Indianapolis Star newspaper for many years...

Wilma Kay Shimer

Wilma Kay Shimer

Aug 31, 2026

Wilma Kay Shimer, 90, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on August 31, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1936, in Moss, Tennessee.

Wilma worked at RCA for many years and was known for being hardworking, bighearted, and—by those who knew and loved her—famously stubborn. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with the people she loved.

Wilma is survived by her...

Millicent A. Baker

Millicent A. Baker

Aug 29, 2026

Millicent A. Baker

The Lord took her home on August 29th, 2026, after a short illness. She is now with her beloved husband Larry in Heaven. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Long (Chuck) and Debbie Hood (Mark); her grandchildren, Stefanie Grace (Marlin), Sheldon Emberton (Brittany), Steven Emberton, and Doug Long (Stephanie); and her seven great-grandchildren.

As a member of the...

Dottie Jo Jarrett

Dottie Jo Jarrett

Aug 29, 2026

Dottie Jo Jarrett, age 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 29, 2026. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on April 7, 1948, to the late James Z. Smith and Mary P. (Armacost) Smith.

Dottie graduated from high school in 1966. On March 18, 1967, she married the love of her life, David William Jarrett. Together, Dottie and David built...

Gary A. Kendall

Gary A. Kendall

Aug 29, 2026

Gary A. Kendall, 69, of Fairland, Indiana passed away on August 29, 2026.

Gary was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 10, 1956 to William Kyle Kendall Jr. and Rose Marie (Dame) Kendall. Gary worked as a finisher of precast concrete. Most recently, he worked for Coreslab Structures Indianapolis at Community Justice Center. For 42 years, Gary was a member of...

William "Bill" Kenneth DeWitt

William "Bill" Kenneth DeWitt

Aug 29, 2026

The good Lord called Bill home on August 29, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Betty and his two sisters, Sharon and Vickie. 

He is survived by his wife, Brenda, his brother, Brad, his children Caine (Traci), daughter, Courtney, and three grandchildren, Colbi, Angelena and Logan. He has several...

Bonnie Maxine Smith

Bonnie Maxine Smith

Aug 29, 2026

Bonnie M. Smith, 99, of Greenwood, IN passed away August 29, 2026. She was born February 23, 1927 in Boone County, IN, surprising her parents on the day they moved, thereafter lovingly referred to as The Home Place. She was the 6th child of 12 to Russell and Susie (Boxwell) Ramsey. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...

Myrtle C. McGuire

Myrtle C. McGuire

Aug 28, 2026

Myrtle Carol McGuire, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 6, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Myrtle was the daughter of the late Stanley D. Smith and Laura Bell Smith. Her journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and a deep devotion to her expansive family.

Myrtle...

Shirley Jewel Hewitt

Shirley Jewel Hewitt

Aug 28, 2026

  Shirley Jewel Hewitt, 74, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away August 28, 2026.

  Shirley graduated at Mooresville High School in 1970. Shortly after, she welcomed her daughter, Gloria Jean Cain. Shirley was a loving mother who taught her daughter how to bake, crochet, sew and to love unconditionally. She continued to instill these traditions in her grand daughter, Kimberly Jewel...

Margaret Elizabeth Stone

Margaret Elizabeth Stone

Aug 27, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth “Carney” Stone, 78 of Greencastle, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on August 27th, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1947 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Lila and Thomas Carney.

Margaret was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend. She played many roles, in many lives....

David Allen Budd

David Allen Budd

Aug 27, 2026

David Allen Budd, age 86, passed away on August 27, 2026.

Born on April 27, 1940, David was united in marriage to Carolyn Martin on August 29, 1964. Together they shared more than 61 years of marriage.

David worked for Allstate Insurance for over 35 years. Outside of his career, he found great joy in fishing, especially at Lake of the Woods...

Stephen Wayne Elliott

Stephen Wayne Elliott

Aug 27, 2026

Stephen Wayne Elliott, affectionately known as “Pappy,” passed away on August 27, 2026, at his home in Greenwood, Indiana, with family by his side. He was born on August 18, 1952, in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Stephen served his country in the U.S. Army from October 2, 1970, until August 23, 1972. During his military service, he was stationed in Germany. Following his...

Pamela Sue Leffler

Pamela Sue Leffler

Aug 27, 2026

Pamela Sue Leffler, lovingly known as Pam, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 27, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pam was a 1973 graduate of George Washington High School. Over the years, she worked a variety of jobs, including more than five years as a pharmacy technician and another five years...

Adrian Scott Aurs

Adrian Scott Aurs

Aug 26, 2026

Adrian Scott Aurs, affectionately known as “Hollywood,” age 52, passed away on August 26, 2026, at Community Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Scott was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and went on to earn an associate degree from Indiana University. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy and later dedicated 18 years of...

Abigail B. Fielder

Abigail B. Fielder

Aug 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Abigail Beth Fielder

Abigail Beth Fielder, age 56, of Indianapolis,, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. Her loving husband of 26 years, Ric Faude was by her side.

Abby was born on March 12, 1970 in Anderson, Indiana to Fred and Emily Fielder. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1988 and went on to...

Georgia Ruth Ruemler

Georgia Ruth Ruemler

Aug 25, 2026

Georgia Ruth Ruemler, 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026.

Georgia was born in Lafayette, Indiana, to Inez and Auston Roark. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Chalmers, Indiana. She completed an associates degree. In her younger years Georgia lived as far away as Anchorage, Alaska, and San Diego, California, but it...

Tony Lee Hastings

Tony Lee Hastings

Aug 25, 2026

Tony Lee Hastings, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 25, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on September 29, 1961, in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Tony built a long and steady working life through his career with Great States, where he worked for 37 years as a welder making push lawn mowers until the company...

Daniel Andrew Alexander McLean

Daniel Andrew Alexander McLean

Aug 24, 2026

Sergeant Danny McLean, August 19, 1983 - August 24, 2026

Danny McLean of Columbus, Indiana passed away on August 24, 2026. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, Danny was a faithful son and brother, a loving father, and a proud American soldier.

Danny graduated from Columbus North High School in 2002, where he played varsity football and was an active member of the Columbus...

Michael L. Mannin

Michael L. Mannin

Aug 23, 2026

Michael L. "Mike" Mannin, 82, of Avon, Indiana, formerly of Manhattan, Illinois, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his residence at Independence Village in Avon.

He was born June 15, 1944, in Hoopeston, Illinois, the son of John T. Mannin and L. Rose (Morlan) Mannin Glass.

Mike graduated from Hoopeston East Lynn High School in 1962 and went on to attend classes...