OBITUARIES
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, Breanne and Zachary, sister Martha (Marty)...
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....
Kathleen Theresa Porter-Knutson
Feb 18, 2026
KATHLEEN (KATE) THERESA PORTER-KNUTSON Born Blackburn-Darwen, Lancashire, England Passed away peacefully at home on Ash Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 aged 61 years.
The dearly loved wife of Eric Knutson and mother of Caoímhe Knutson.
A cherished daughter of the late William and Anne Porter of Donegal, Eire. Sadly missed sister of Marie, Liam and Patrick, as well as a beloved aunt to...
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
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
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...
Rodger Coulter Bell
Feb 16, 2026
Born John Charles Noah on June 25, 1953, Rodger (Rod) Coulter Bell was adopted shortly thereafter by Harold, a US Army WWII veteran, and Mary Bell, a middle school English teacher, joining his older sister Helen. Rod grew up on the east side of Bakersfield, California. His early middle-class upbringing included water skiing Lake Ming and trips to see Sandy...
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
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...
Cynthia Yvonne Gaither
Feb 15, 2026
Cynthia Yvonne Gaither passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Pensacola Florida on November 26 1952.
She lived a life of several types of jobs until finding her calling at the desk in the ER helping people.
She enjoyed fishing, cooking and being with family and friends.
Cynthia is survived by her children, Sean Packer and Kimberly Gaither; grandchildren, Jalen...
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
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
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
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...
Jeffrey Shane Autry
Feb 13, 2026
Jeffery Shane Autry, lovingly known as “Shane,” passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 33.
Born and raised on the Westside of Indianapolis, Shane was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, Class of 2011, where he played baseball and football and graduated with honors. He carried his Westside pride with him throughout his life.
Shane was the beloved...
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
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...
Sharon Kay Lowry
Feb 12, 2026
Sharon Kay Lowry 81, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Sharon was born on August 21, 1944, to Josephine and Virgil Day.
Sharon worked for the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center for 32 years and for Hindle Bowl for 5 years.
Sharon is survived by her children; John E Lowry, Josephine K Lowry, Jacqueline S (Jason E) Heim,...
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
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...
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