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Dorothea Louise Bailey

Dorothea Louise Bailey

Apr 12, 2026

Dorothea L. Bailey, of Rushville, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1931, to Verl and Flora (Clevenger) Warfield.

Dorothea married James R. Bailey Sr. on October 24, 1950. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2001.

She had been a homemaker during her married life. Later, she became a librarian at Rushville Public Library, was...

Russell D. Cable

Russell D. Cable

Apr 12, 2026

Russell D. Cable was born in Astoria, IL. He was one of six children. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers: Raymond and David. He is survived by 3 wonderful sisters: Ruth Hatton, Mary Wolf and Anita (Dale) Brubaker. Also survived by 2 children: Brad (Kim) Cable and Bonita (Steve) Husted, and 4 grandchildren: Megan Husted, Ryan (Jonni)...

Cheryl Baker

Cheryl Baker

Apr 11, 2026

Cheryl K. Baker, age 77, passed away April 11, 2026 in her home in Cumberland, Indiana surrounded with her family.

Cheryl was born in Indianapolis to Ruth and James Carson on August 24, 1948.

She went to Arlington High School, in Indianapolis, IN. She married Clifford( Les) Baker on May 5, 1973 in Cumberland, IN. She worked for Community Hospital in Administration...

Rosalyn Mary Hugus

Rosalyn Mary Hugus

Apr 11, 2026

Rosalyn Mary Tempero-Hugus, 88, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Rosalyn was born on December 2, 1937, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to Anthony and Mabel Tempero. She attended school in Greensburg and later graduated from Mercy School of Nursing with her nursing license in Pittsburgh. She received her bachelor’s degree from Saint Francis in Joliet, Illinois,...

Robert James Mercer

Robert James Mercer

Apr 11, 2026

Robert James Mercer, age 81, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a longtime resident of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a man whose presence filled every room he entered. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fonnie and Theda Mercer, and his brother, Wayne...

Dolores Elise Hoffman

Dolores Elise Hoffman

Apr 9, 2026

Dolores Elise Hoffman, born March 22, 1929, in the Bronx, New York, and a longtime resident of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on the 9th of April 2026, surrounded by the enduring love of those whose lives she touched so deeply.

Dolores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert W. Hoffman Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of devotion...

Cari Renee Buis

Cari Renee Buis

Apr 9, 2026

Cari Renee Buis, born Cari Renee Ficklin on June 8, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Plainfield, Indiana. She went to be with the Lord on this day, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.

Cari was married to Matthew David Buis in 1995. Together, they shared 31 years of marriage, filled with many...

Nancy Louise Crosby

Nancy Louise Crosby

Apr 8, 2026

Nancy Louise Crosby - a woman of remarkable courage and strength, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend – died peacefully at her home on April 8, 2026, surrounded by her children and her family. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana and lived much of her life in the Hoosier State, with brief adventures living in Jupiter, Florida and Seattle,...

John Sam Evans

John Sam Evans

Apr 8, 2026

John Sam Evans, 70, of Huntington Beach California entered the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on April 8th, 2026.

John was born on October 5th, 1955, to Robert and Maxine Evans. He grew up in Gwynneville, Indiana and graduated from Morristown High School before earning a degree in music from Ball State University.

John owned a private music studio in Huntington...

Mary Lou Pritt

Mary Lou Pritt

Apr 8, 2026

Mary was the sunshine that bonded her family together, illuminating their lives with love, laughter and unwavering presence. Mary faced significant medical and physical challenges throughout her life, yet she consistently defied doctors’ expectations—not through force, but through quiet strength, resilience, and a spirit that refused to be limited by circumstance.

From the very beginning, she defied doctors’ expectations – not...

Veretta Ann Price

Veretta Ann Price

Apr 8, 2026

Veretta Ann Price, beloved mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother, passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 24, 1936, Veretta was the second oldest of nine children. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Texie Legg.

Veretta is survived by her three daughters, who were the center of her world: Rhonda Savage (Steve),...

Perry Scott Baxter, Sr.

Perry Scott Baxter, Sr.

Apr 7, 2026

Perry Scott Baxter, Sr., 62, was born on May 30, 1963, and passed away on April 7, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Scott worked for many years as a construction worker and was a proud member of the Bricklayers Union Local 120. Also know as "Batman" around the job site! He was known for his strong work ethic and the pride...

Patsy Jane McCluggage

Patsy Jane McCluggage

Apr 6, 2026

Patsy Jane (Davis) McCluggage, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 5, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Patsy lived a life distinguished by devotion, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her family and faith. She was a cherished Christian, caregiver, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life’s true joy was her family,...

Kenneth Errol DeHart

Kenneth Errol DeHart

Apr 5, 2026

Kenneth Errol DeHart, fondly known as Kenny, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Shelbyville, Indiana. Born on August 20, 1940, in Beech Grove, Indiana, Kenneth lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an enduring commitment to family and community.

Kenneth proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, demonstrating the discipline and honor...

Charlene Jane (Bates) Mundy

Charlene Jane (Bates) Mundy

Apr 4, 2026

Charlene (Bates) Mundy, 96, of Avon, IN passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at Avon Health and Rehabilitation. She was born July 28, 1929, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Cecil Bates and Opal (Laymon) Bates.

After completing her education, Charlene met and married her husband, Paul Warren Mundy, he preceded her in passing in 2004.

Charlene was a loving wife,...

Ronald Lee Lovelace Sr.

Ronald Lee Lovelace Sr.

Apr 4, 2026

Ronald Lee Lovelace Sr., born on June 14, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 4, 2026, in his hometown of Indianapolis. He was a dedicated man who served his country in the U.S. Army and later devoted 30 years of his life working as a night shift Supervisor at C.T.P., from where he retired.

Ronald was a loving family...

Michael G. Ludlow

Michael G. Ludlow

Apr 4, 2026

Michael (Mike) Ludlow passed away on April 4th, 2026 at the age of 75 leaving behind a family that meant everything to him. He spent his final days in the loving care of his oldest daughter and her husband, having tickle-fights with his beloved grandchildren, enjoying his favorite songs, and surrounded by love and support from his friends and family.He...

Margaret Roach

Margaret Roach

Apr 4, 2026

Margaret Roach, cherished mother, grannie and great-grannie, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on September 13, 1954, in Lee County, Kentucky.

Margaret is survived by her children, Lori Sue Coy (James), Jimmy Lee Capps Jr. (Joy), Cindy Lynn Davis (Matt), and Jennifer Faye Amburn (Bobby). Her pride extended warmly to her grandchildren: Bryce Huddleston,...

Sharon Lee Neal

Sharon Lee Neal

Apr 3, 2026

Sharon Lee (Oberlie) Neal passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 3, 2026. Born on July 11, 1942, in Lafayette, Indiana, Sharon was the cherished daughter of Charles and Virginia Oberlie. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister-in-law, Marcia Marker; her brother-in-law, Thomas Marker; her sister-in-law, Frances Oberlie; and her brother-in-law, David Army.

On September 23, 1961,...

Kenneth William Nierman

Kenneth William Nierman

Apr 3, 2026

Kenneth W. Nierman, 82, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Born to William and Elisabeth Nierman, Ken was a proud graduate of Southport High School. He continued his education at Ball State University, earning both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees, and later obtained his Educational Specialist (EdS) degree from Indiana University.

Ken dedicated his life to education, serving...