OBITUARIES
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...
Myra Ann Stemnock
Feb 12, 2026
Myra Ann Stemnock aka Granny and Gma, 95 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Myra was born on August 27, 1930 in South Bend, IN to Willis and Olive Roberts.
Myra went to school at John Adams High School in South Bend, IN and Western Michigan. She worked for Indiana Bell. Myra married her husband Louis Stemnock...
Rex Alan Whelchel
Feb 12, 2026
Rex Alan Whelchel, 78, of Tipton, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1947, in Elwood, IN, to Thomas Luallen and Bertha Louise (John) Whelchel.
He graduated from Tipton High School in 1965, and later that same year became employed at Delco. In 1966, he enlisted in the United States...
Karl John Krause
Feb 12, 2026
Karl John Krause 05/12/1964, age 61 of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on 02/12/2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital on 86th street in Indianapolis with his loving wife Lisa Krause by his side.
Karl is survived by his wife of 30 years Lisa Krause and his children Nikolas Krause (Michele), Sara Whited, Taylor Smith (Michael) and Jonathan Krause and his grandchildren that...
Guna Anita Asons
Feb 11, 2026
Guna A. Asons, 91, of Fishers, passed away February 11, 2026. Guna was born in Matisi, Latvia. Her family fled the Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1944, lived in a displaced persons’ camp in Germany, and arrived in the USA in 1949. In 1956 Guna married Ernests Asons. She worked at Western Electric in accounts payable, retiring after nearly 25...
Timothy "Timmy" Alan Striby
Feb 11, 2026
Timothy (Timmy) Alan Striby was born on December 9, 1956 to Joe and Pat Striby in Indianapolis, Indiana. Due to problems during his mom's pregnancy, Timmy was born with severe brain damage which left him handicapped. Timmy never spoke a word or took one step. At the time, Timmy was not expected to live very long. But he beat the...
David Davidson
Feb 11, 2026
David Lee Davidson, 87, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on February 11, 2026, after a valiant battle with leukemia.
David grew up in Louisville, where he enjoyed playing baseball with neighborhood friends and spending time with the cocker spaniels bred by his parents—sparking a lifelong love of man’s best friend.
David was called to service in the United States Army in 1961....
Rhonda Townsend
Feb 11, 2026
Rhonda Townsend, a devoted woman of faith, family, and service, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 at the age of 65.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 19, 1961 to the late Ralph and Geraldine Townsend and beloved sister to the late Ralph Townsend Jr and Rodney (Sharon) Townsend. Rhonda’s faith was the cornerstone of who she was – dedication...
Donald Ford Hayre Sr.
Feb 11, 2026
Donald Ford Hayre Sr., born on December 23, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, passed peacefully at home in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2026. He was a cherished individual, known for his kind-hearted nature that left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.
For 23 wonderful years, Donald shared his life with his beloved wife, Kimberly Ann...
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