OBITUARIES
Jean Leonard
Jan 30, 2026
Florence Jean Leonard was born on January 11, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Jean departed this earth after a life that was well-lived and loved.
From her earliest days, Jean was a devoted family girl, especially close to her brother, Bill, with whom she shared an unbreakable bond. She graduated...
Donald L. Shaffer
Jan 30, 2026
Donald L. Shaffer was born in New Albany, Indiana, on June 18, 1954, to Chester Lee Shaffer and Lillian Frances Shaffer. He was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who valued his family and the simple joys of life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Lee Shaffer and Lillian Frances Shaffer, and his sister, Mary Ann Abrams.
Donald is survived...
Dennis Frederick Grabarczyk
Jan 29, 2026
Dennis Frederick Grabarczyk, age 78, born on January 4, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026.
Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army from September 14, 1966, to November 30, 1968. Following his military service, he devoted 30 years of dedicated work to Roach Diagnostics before retiring.
Dennis married the love of his life,...
Michael George Griffey
Jan 29, 2026
Michael George Griffey, (77), of Palin, Escuintla, Guatemala, formerly of Delphi, Indiana, departed this life on January 29th, 2026. Born July 9, 1948, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Darrell and Elsie Louise (Cunningham) Griffey. In 1954, Mike moved with his family to Delphi where he attended the Monroe Street School, graduating from Delphi Community High School in...
Jeffery Todd Rich
Jan 29, 2026
Jeffery Todd Rich, born on March 24, 1963, in Liberty, Kentucky, peacefully passed away in Greenwood, Indiana, on January 29, 2026. He was a cherished member of the community and a dedicated professional, having built a significant career with the Electrical Union IBEW 481.
Jeffery’s academic achievements include an associate degree in math and science, which served as a foundation for...
Terrence Patrick O'Hara
Jan 29, 2026
Terrence “Terry” O’Hara was born on August 8, 1929, to Joseph P. O’Hara and Leila Lee (White) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He passed peacefully on January 29, 2026, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Terry graduated from Glencoe High School in Minnesota, where he served as President of both his junior and senior classes. A gifted athlete, he was an All-State quarterback...
Juliette Marie Goff
Jan 28, 2026
Juliette Marie Goff, 67, of McCordsville, IN, passed away on January 28, 2026, with her husband by her side.
Juliette was born in Temple, TX to Roy Lee Moeller and Ella Sefcik Moeller on September 21, 1958. She and her sister Stephanie were raised on their family’s farm where Juliette learned the meaning of a long day full of hard work....
Deborah Anne Trottier
Jan 28, 2026
Deborah Anne Trottier, born in Neptune, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 66.
She was the best cook anyone knew and always made sure I knew I was loved. She showed up when it mattered most and taught me how to be the strong, independent woman I am today.
She loved music, dancing, cooking, animals,...
Betty Joan McDaniel
Jan 28, 2026
Betty Joan McDaniel, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 28, 2026 with family by her side.
She was born on April 27, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Margaret Himes. She married Roy McDaniel in December 1951. Roy precedes her in death.
Betty lived her life with incredible compassion. She supported Wheeler Mission and adopted a child through Compassion International.
She...
Jerry Lorraine (Simmons) Smith
Jan 27, 2026
Jerry Lorraine (Simmons) Smith was born on January 27, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Kathryn Bobbitt and Benson Bobbitt. At an early age, she relocated with her family to Indianapolis, Indiana, where she was raised and built a life filled with love, strength, and devotion to family.
Jerry was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System and graduated from Ben Davis...
Daniel Clark Cribbs
Jan 27, 2026
Daniel Clark Cribbs, 71, of Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026, in Clayton, Indiana.
Daniel was born in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Della Mae Campbell-Cribbs & Claude Vernon Cribbs on October 27, 1954. He was raised in the Lilbourn, MO area and grew up in the Pentecostal faith.
He served as a Corporal in the U.S....
Rebecca Elizabeth Worrell Franke
Jan 27, 2026
Rebecca Worrell Franke passed away, by accidental death, on January 27, 2026, in Beech Grove, Indiana. She was 42.
My husband, David Worrell, and I first met Rebecca when she was 18 months old and in a foster home. We learned that Rebecca had a tough start in life. She was born prematurely, failed to thrive in her first three months,...
Michaela Elizabeth Long
Jan 27, 2026
With unimaginable heartbreak, we share the passing of our precious warrior Michaela Elizabeth. She succumbed to an epileptic seizure in the early hours of January 27th and went to be home with Jesus.
Michaela fought a brave and beautiful fight for many years. She was strong, resilient, and so deeply loved. Our hearts are broken beyond words, but we take comfort...
William "Bill" Gene Clark
Jan 26, 2026
William "Bill" Gene Clark, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on February 7, 1935, in Bluffton, Indiana, Bill lived a life marked by dedication to his career, family, and various passions.
Bill was a proud graduate of Noblesville High School, class of 1953, and served his...
Clinton J Trowbridge
Jan 25, 2026
Clinton J Trowbridge, 70, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home in Indianapolis, IN.
He was born on November 4,1955 in Beech Grove, Indiana to his proud parents Clifford and Margaret Trowbridge. Clint spent his first five years living in Beech Grove before his family relocated to Greenwood, Indiana where he grew up. He attended Center Grove schools and...
Sylvia Virgona
Jan 25, 2026
Sylvia Roy Virgona, 81, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Sylvia was born on November 17, 1944, in Frenchville, Maine, where she was raised on a family farm and learned the values of hard work, resilience, and caring for others. At just 18 years old, she set out on her...
Larry Wayne Edwards
Jan 25, 2026
Larry Wayne Edwards was born on August 4, 1943, in Bloomington, Indiana. He passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at Southpointe Nursing Home, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication.
Larry dedicated 25 years of his life to the U.S. Army, where he achieved the status of a proud veteran. Upon his retirement from military service, he continued to...
Dorian Monté Worthey
Jan 24, 2026
Dorian Monté Worthey, a devoted father, son, brother, and friend, was born in Davenport, Iowa on July 20, 1993. He was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana until his untimely passing on January 24, 2026. Across every stage of his life, his sense of humor, creativity, and easygoing personality were unmistakable. He grew up in Jackson, Michigan as a kid who...
Connie Jo Shonk
Jan 24, 2026
Connie Jo (Wright) Shonk (73) of Fishers, IN died January 24, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.
Connie was born in Columbus, GA on July 21, 1952 to Richard F Wright and lda Emma Crays. She was raised in Greene County Indiana where she graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1970. Connie was proud to be an Indiana University alumnus. She...
Jacqueline Bradshaw Wilkinson
Jan 23, 2026
Jacqueline B. Wilkinson, MSW, LCSW, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at her residence.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Emma Jean Bradshaw (Triplett) and Theophilus Bradshaw, and graduated from Hughes High School, Class of 1979. Jacqueline later moved to and lived out her life in Indianapolis, where she grew deeper in her faith, education, and...
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