OBITUARIES
Michael Elwood Hargraves
May 18, 2026
Michael Elwood Hargraves, born December 23, 1946, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. A dedicated U.S. Army veteran and respected member of his community, Michael served his country with honor during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. Following his military service, he committed many years working as a crane operator at General Motors, where his skill and diligence...
Willie Pearl Bradford
May 17, 2026
Willie Pearl Bradford, lovingly known to all as Pearl, was born on September 22, 1936, in Humboldt, Tennessee, to the late Reverend Ben Bradford and Lillie Mae Bradford (Patterson). She was one of sixteen children born to this blessed and devoted union.
Pearl’s radiant smile, gentle spirit, and generous heart became her signature throughout her life. She professed her faith in...
William Wright Kysar
May 17, 2026
William Wright Kysar, 70, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away May 17, 2026.
Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 pm at Coffee Creek Cemetery, 2970 W County Rd 990 S, Paris Crossing, IN 47270.
More information to appear when available.
Joseph Wayne Stamper
May 17, 2026
Joseph Wayne Stamper, born September 6, 1964, in Cook County, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of Howard Glenn and Connie Jo Stamper, a brother to Pete, Dick, Bruce, David, Gina, and Jimmy; and a father to Brandy, Chrissy, Kristen, Lisa, and Dylan. Throughout his life, Joseph dedicated himself to a...
Edward V. Busby
May 17, 2026
Edward V. Busby (“Ed”), 88, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at 7:15 a.m. while residing at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers.
Ed was born on December 25, 1937, in Kokomo to Frank and Elsie Busby. He graduated from Indiana University, where he met the love of his life, Reta Dickerson. The two were married on December 25, 1960,...
Charlotte Ann Hall
May 16, 2026
Charlotte Ann Bassett was born on April 29, 1948 to Robert Sherman Bassett and Mary Catherine Elizabeth Bassett. She was the youngest child of nine siblings who grew up on a farm that was a part of the historic Roberts Settlement. While growing up on the farm, Charlotte spent a lot of her time in the playhouse that her father...
Kimmy Jo Ford
May 16, 2026
Kimmy Ford, age 67, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 28, 1959, to Bobby Joe Rose and Betty June Rose.
Kimmy was preceded in death by her mother, Betty June Rose.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Ernest Ford; her devoted son, Shawn Richard Ford; her two brothers,...
Donald Garriott
May 16, 2026
Donald Leon Garriott, 75, of Laurel, Indiana, passed away on May 16th, 2026. He was born to Delmar Garriott and Geraldine (Willard) Gaskill on August 3rd, 1950, in Shelbyville, Indiana. Donald enjoyed nature, often spending time mushroom hunting, fishing, and mudding. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, quad, and side by side with his friends and family. When he wasn’t...
Jana Marie Sapp
May 16, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our precious mother, Jana Marie Sapp, who left this earth on May 16, 2026, at the age of 71.
Jana was born on October 7, 1954, in Columbus, Indiana, to the late Herman “Sam” Sprague and Evie Marie Havron.
Jana possessed a rare and beautiful gift for making everyone feel seen,...
Pamela Jill Martin
May 15, 2026
Pamela Jill Martin, age 68, passed on May 15, 2026. Born July 15, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on July 15, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leland and Carlene Roller.
Visitation will be held at Indiana Funeral Care West, 5791 Rockville Road, Indianapolis, on June 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by the Funeral Service at...
John T. Mediger
May 15, 2026
John T. Mediger, 57, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026.
John was born in Indianapolis on September 16, 1968, to Coral A. Mediger. He attended Washington Township schools, including Nora Elementary School and Northview Junior High School, before graduating from North Central High School.
Throughout his career, John was known for his strong work ethic and adaptability. He spent...
Joanie Jaggers
May 15, 2026
Joanie Jaggers, known to most simply as JJ, departed this world on May 15, 2026, stubbornly refusing to go quietly, just as she had lived. Born June 17, 1982, she was a force of nature: never predictable, always driven by a good heart, and with a spirit as fierce as any spitfire. To say JJ was “always herself” barely scratches...
Geraldine (Willard) (Garriott) Gaskill
May 15, 2026
Geraldine (Willard) (Garriott) Gaskill a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her home in New Palestine, Indiana on May 15, 2026. She had a wonderful life reaching the age of 95. Gerry was born on July 13, 1930 in Fountaintown, Indiana, the daughter of Cortland and Grace (Snider) Willard. She graduated from Morristown High School....
Ruth M. Schroeder
May 15, 2026
Ruth Schroeder passed away on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a long and full life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and fierce independence.
Ruth was born in Manilla, Iowa, on July 15, 1925, to Herman and Rebecca Jochimsen. As a small child, she moved to a farm outside of Flandreau, South Dakota, where...
Theresa Ann Austin
May 14, 2026
Theresa Ann Austin, born on November 2, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Greenwood, Indiana, following a brief illness. Her final days were tenderly supported by beloved friends and family, reflecting the deep bonds she nurtured throughout her life.
Theresa cherished the many years she spent at her home on Sweetwater Lake, a place that...
Christopher J. Privett
May 14, 2026
Christopher J. Privett, 57, was born on January 8, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to William Jr. and Georgia Privett. He passed on May 14, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by his family.
Christopher graduated from Perry Meridian High School and went on to build a steady, hardworking life in the trades, working as a plumber for Schuler Plumbing in Noblesville, Indiana....
Nancy Elaine McKinney
May 14, 2026
Nancy Elaine McKinney, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1955, to Dale and Sue Wolcott.
Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Mark McKinney; her sister, Leah Fayette; her granddaughter, Emily Franklin; her nieces, April Shin (James), Katie Kunkler, and Audrey Curtis (T.J.); her nephew Dale Wolcott III (Emily); her...
Louise Castleberry Newton
May 13, 2026
“We’re all just passing time and occupy our chair very briefly.”
- John Hurt
Louise Marjorie Castleberry Newton, born Louise Marjorie Johnson on September 18, 1936, in Sycamore, Illinois, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by love in Whiteland, Indiana.
In 1981, Louise moved to Texas, where she spent 34 meaningful years before...
Marti Ina Martin
May 13, 2026
Hold onto your hats, folks, because we’ve got a firecracker to celebrate – the one and only Marti Ina Martin, née Coe, sashayed off this mortal stage on May 13, 2026, but honey, trust me when I say her spirit is still belting out karaoke tunes somewhere divine. Born on May 29, 1954, Marti was not your average sweet old...
Kathleen Joan Price
May 13, 2026
Kathleen J. Price, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 13, 2026.
No services are planned for this time.
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