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Brenda Ann Engen

Brenda Ann Engen

Mar 22, 2026

Brenda Ann Engen passed away peacefully at her home in Carmel, IN on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The wife of Michael Engen, mother of Alex Engen, Jill Engen, and Jake (Gracie) Engen, grandmother of Dillan Engen, sister of Randy (Allyn) Selesky and she is also survived by many cherished relatives and friends. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday,...

Carrie Maxine Watson

Carrie Maxine Watson

Mar 20, 2026

Carrie Watson, age 29 (for the 47th year in a row), passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Born May 20, 1949, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Carrie was the oldest of four children to the late James and Nina Fisher. She spent her formative years in Twin Falls, Idaho, where she attended and graduated from high school. At just 20 years...

Sybil Helen Bryant

Sybil Helen Bryant

Mar 20, 2026

Sybil Helen Bryant passed away on March 20, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on February 12, 1948, in Mariemont, Ohio, Sybil's life was marked by her dedication, both professionally and personally, and her love for quiet moments and cherished companions.

Sybil graduated from Fayetteville High School in Ohio, laying a foundation for a fruitful career that saw her excel as the...

Barbara Sue Fleetwood

Barbara Sue Fleetwood

Mar 19, 2026

Barbara Fleetwood was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Thursday morning, March 19, 2026. She was born in Danville, Illinois, to Clarence and Hazel Holycross on November 20, 1933.

Barbara, known to her many friends as Barb, married the love of her life, Ted Fleetwood, on July 20, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Together, they raised three...

Marvin Arthur Needler

Marvin Arthur Needler

Mar 19, 2026

Marvin Needler died on March 19, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1940, in DeSoto, Indiana. He attended the DeSoto School in Delaware County for 12 years and was awarded the O.W. Storer scholarship upon graduation. He attended General Motors Institute; then transferred to Purdue University, where he received the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in...

Robert "Bob" Edward Decker

Robert "Bob" Edward Decker

Mar 18, 2026

Robert "Bob" Edward Decker, a devoted family man and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on October 7, 1935, in Indianapolis, Bob lived a life characterized by quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering love for those close to him.

Bob was married to his beloved wife Sylvia for 63 years, a partnership...

Donald Dwight Miller

Donald Dwight Miller

Mar 16, 2026

Donald Dwight Miller was born on November 19, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Leon and Claressa Miller. He departed this life on March 16, 2026, at the age of 64.

Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who deeply valued his family. At an early age, he accepted Christ into his life, and his faith remained an important part of...

Mary Mae Zinkan

Mary Mae Zinkan

Mar 16, 2026

Mary Mae (Stamper) Zinkan, 99, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 16, at the Forum at the Crossing. We are grateful to the staff for their great care and comfort.

Mary leaves behind a legacy of family, faith, love, and joyful energy. She was small but mighty!

Mary was born July 14, 1926, in a small house in Indianapolis to Samuel...

Joy Lynn Tucker

Joy Lynn Tucker

Mar 16, 2026

Joy Lynn (Sutton) Tucker, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joy was born on October 31, 1956, in Batesville, Indiana, to George L. and Sara E. (Farrow) Sutton. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1974 and married Jim Tucker on March 22, 1975. They were married for fifty years.

She is...

Sharron Darlene Simpson

Sharron Darlene Simpson

Mar 15, 2026

Sharron Darlene Simpson (Lucas), age 74, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on March 15, 2026.

Sharron was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 15, 1951, to Stephen and Joyce Lucas, who preceded her in death, along with her youngest brother, Lloyd Lucas. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Mack Simpson, whose steadfast partnership was a cornerstone of...

Larry Dean Morgan

Larry Dean Morgan

Mar 15, 2026

Larry Dean Morgan, fondly known to many as the "Toothman," passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Camby, Indiana. Born on October 16, 1956, in Hyden, Kentucky, Larry dedicated over five decades of his life to his profession as a dental lab technician, commencing his career at the young age of 17. His expertise and dedication earned him a...

Eldyne Margaret Richardson

Eldyne Margaret Richardson

Mar 15, 2026

With deep faith in God’s promises, the family of Eldyne Margaret Richardson of Carmel, Indiana, announces that she has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on March 15, 2026, at the age of 97.

Her family takes comfort in the words of Jesus in John 14:2–3 which held...

Bobby Deckard

Bobby Deckard

Mar 15, 2026

Bobby Darrol Deckard, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Martinsville, Indiana, on March 15, 2026.

Bob was born on October 16, 1942, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Lawrence and Arlie Deckard. 

He worked for 42 years at Capital Machine Company, where his amazing mechanical skills earned him great respect. Bob could understand, fix, or build almost anything, making him a...

William Brad Dunbar

William Brad Dunbar

Mar 15, 2026

William Brad Dunbar, 48, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026 surrounded by close family. Brad was a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family.

Brad married his high school sweetheart, Wendy, and together they shared over 30 years of love and memories. Alex, their amazing son is almost...

Jacob Nathaniel Adams

Jacob Nathaniel Adams

Mar 14, 2026

Jacob Nathaniel Adams, beloved son of Aleah Adams and Corey Kirkpatrick, was born on August 30, 2025, at 9:29 p.m. and passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 12:08 a.m. at Riley Children’s Hospital, surrounded by love.



Jacob spent his life in the NICU, where he showed incredible strength and bravery every day. During his six and a half...

Mosiezell Owens

Mosiezell Owens

Mar 14, 2026

Mosiezell Owens, born July 15, 1952, in Forest, Mississippi, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mosiezell is survived by his loving daughters Sherece Owens, Shalonda Owens, Sharale (Starr) Owens, and Shenice Fultz; grandchildren, Devon (Stacha) Sarver, Jayvon Owens, Johnece Owens, Kevin Skaggs Jr., Rakeem Williams, Maniah Thurman, and Clint Harris Jr; great-grandchildren Devon Sarver Jr., De-Vorah Sarver, and...

Sandra Mae Payne

Sandra Mae Payne

Mar 14, 2026

Sandy Payne, born on July 4, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. As the daughter of Staff Sergeant Richard Payne of the United States Air Force, Sandy’s childhood was marked by numerous relocations across the United States and abroad, including a significant period in Turkey during the Korean War.

She pursued higher education at the...

Dr. R. Joe Noble

Dr. R. Joe Noble

Mar 14, 2026

Dr. R. Joe Noble, 87, of Carmel, Indiana was born August 17, 1938, to Mina Minerva (Waymire) Noble and Mark Harlan Noble in Elwood, Indiana. He passed away on March 14, 2026, in his home.

Joe’s life was based on his love of God, family and medicine. As with every discipline in life, Joe studied the reality of God vs. evolution,...

Ronald Scott Locke

Ronald Scott Locke

Mar 14, 2026

Ronald “Scott” Locke, passed away on March 14, 2026. Born June 11, 1964, in Portland, Oregon, Scott’s life was marked by dedication, skill, and a deep love for both family and the passions that enriched his days.

Scott spent the majority of his working years as a commercial painter, a trade in which he took much pride. He often recounted how...

Elizabeth R. Garrison

Elizabeth R. Garrison

Mar 14, 2026

Elizabeth R. (McKenna) Garrison, 72, of Indianapolis passed away March 14, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Frank and Margaret (Rice) McKenna.

She is survived by her daughter, Bridget M. McDaniel, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betsy is also survived by her sisters, Josie (McKenna) McCulley and Margi (McKenna) Wittman, and many nieces, nephews, and...