OBITUARIES

Steven Tucker Sr.

Steven Tucker Sr.

Mar 8, 2026

Steven Tucker Sr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 71, surrounded by his beloved wife, Teresa Tucker, and his cherished children and grandchildren. Born on March 24, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to Esther Moman and Claybon Tucker.  Steven dedicated over 20 years of his life working as a construction worker with Local...

William Richard Groeneveld

William Richard Groeneveld

Mar 7, 2026

Bill was born in Muskegon, Michigan. Jan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. So, how does a boy from Michigan meet and marry a girl from Wisconsin? Because God deemed it so.

Bill and Jan at met at her parents’ home when Jan was a senior in high school and Bill was a freshman at Milwaukee Bible College (MBC) staying in the...

Roger Lee Sanders

Roger Lee Sanders

Mar 7, 2026

Roger Lee Sanders, a cherished member of the Indianapolis and Greenwood communities and a dedicated union worker, passed away on March 7, 2026. Born on June 7, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Roger lived a life marked by service, humor, and a deep love for his family and friends.

Roger graduated from Lawrence Central in 1974 before pursuing higher education at Ivy...

Rev. Matthew G. Geerdes

Rev. Matthew G. Geerdes

Mar 6, 2026

Rev. Matthew G. Geerdes, beloved by many, died peacefully at home, Friday, March 6th, 2026 at the age of 49 years and 1 month. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 6, 1977 and raised by parents Karen and George where they lived in Germantown and in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Matt attended and graduated from Houston High School (HHS) with...

Patricia Joan Scranton

Patricia Joan Scranton

Mar 6, 2026

Patricia “Patty” Joan Scranton, 74 of Indianapolis, passed away on March 6, 2026 peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born June 30, 1951 in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Shafer and Joan (Callahan) Shafer. On June 11th, 1983, she married the love of her life - Richard Alan Scranton, who still survives....

Rev. Garth Cedric Hulin

Rev. Garth Cedric Hulin

Mar 5, 2026

Rev. Garth Cedric Hulin, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 5, 2026. He was born in New York on November 8, 1942. He and his late wife were Missionaries for many years in Sudan (1984-2003) and Ghana (2004-2008). He was a member of the Capital City Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Garth was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline...

John Truman Cottrell

John Truman Cottrell

Mar 4, 2026

John Truman Cottrell, 85, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after a blessed and long life. He was born November 13, 1940, in Ramsey, West Virginia, the eldest of four children of the late Ronzel Lawrence and Irene Elizabeth Cottrell.

Although a native of wild, wonderful West Virginia, John and his beloved wife,...

Michael Franklin Wolf

Michael Franklin Wolf

Mar 3, 2026

Michael Franklin Wolf, born November 16, 1967, in Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He dedicated his career to working as a security officer. Michael was also a member of the Eagle Riders Chapter in Beech Grove where he held the position of chaplain.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Wolf, and...

Randy D Powell

Randy D Powell

Mar 3, 2026

Randy Powell, 72, of Westfield, Indiana, fell asleep on March 3, 2026 and is awaiting the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Born on March 11, 1953, in Connersville, Indiana, to Robert D. Powell and Pauline Wilson Powell, Randy spent 36 years making Westfield his home and filling it with faith, love, and laughter.

Randy was a dedicated public servant who...

Iole Elvia Lovisa Di Bortolo

Iole Elvia Lovisa Di Bortolo

Mar 3, 2026

Iole Di Bortolo, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, strength, and love.

Iole was born in 1931 in Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, to her parents Irma and Giovanni Lovisa. She spent her early years in the beautiful Friuli region, where she developed the strong family values and resilience...

Belinda Maxie

Belinda Maxie

Mar 3, 2026

Belinda Maxie passed on March 3, 2026 in Brownstown, Indiana after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. Belinda was born on July 31, 1965 in Flemingburg, KY. She graduated from Ripley High School in 1983. She earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Miami University in 1987. She later earned a Masters in Education from Indiana Wesleyan in 2008....

Beth Ann Bartlett

Beth Ann Bartlett

Mar 3, 2026

It is with sad hearts we announce that Beth Ann Bartlett passed on March 3, 2026. 

Beth was born to Gaynell and C. Tom Bartlett on May 15, 1964. 

As Beth grew, everyone knew she was different and special. 

Through her too-short life she participated in the Special Olympics a few times, and even medaled in the softball throw one year! 

When she lived...

Larry Freeman Marshall

Larry Freeman Marshall

Mar 2, 2026

Larry F. Marshall, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday March 2, 2026 in Indianapolis.

Larry F. Marshall was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Freeman Marshall and Marilyn Gough on November 17, 1952. He graduated from Wood High School in Indianapolis. He married Gail Lucas on September 22, 1985 in Indianapolis. He worked as a painter for Indianapolis Public Schools for...

Harold R. Gillespie II

Harold R. Gillespie II

Mar 2, 2026

Harold R. Gillespie II, known as "Butch" to his family went to be with the love of his life on March 2, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1955. This is right to the point just like he was. "Oh Well", "Que Sera". 

Your family will forever love and miss you. 

Memorial visitation is Friday, March 20, 2026, 11:00 am until...

Samuel Lewis Yerian

Samuel Lewis Yerian

Mar 2, 2026

Samuel Lewis Yerian, age 81, passed away on March 2, 2026, in the company of cherished loved ones. Born on January 2, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, Samuel grew up on a dairy farm in London, Ohio, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for nature. He graduated from London High School, laying the groundwork for a...

Richard S Smith, III

Richard S Smith, III

Mar 1, 2026

Richard “Dick” Sherwood Smith, 84, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital after a very short illness.

Dick was born on September 5, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to Eleanor W and Richard S Smith Jr. He was the eldest of four children and grew up in a family that meant a great deal to him.

Dick dedicated his...

Barbara Jane Kilmer

Barbara Jane Kilmer

Mar 1, 2026

Barbara J. Kilmer, of Indianapolis, IN, passed into Glory on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born to Henry and Elta (Rohrer) Kilmer on August 21, 1945, in Wadsworth, OH. Barb grew up in a large, joyful Christian family, one of nine children—seven girls and two boys. She is survived by three siblings, Mervin Kilmer, Donna Andrews, and Phyllis Horner,...

Daniel Camacho

Daniel Camacho

Mar 1, 2026

Daniel “Danny” Camacho, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 1, 2026, at Eskenazi Hospital following a four-year battle with liver cancer.

Danny was born on April 5, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Fred Camacho and the late Patricia Walsh.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Walsh, and his daughter, Rebecca Rose Camacho.

Danny is survived by his father, Fred...

Wilma June Bewley

Wilma June Bewley

Mar 1, 2026

Wilma June (Garloch) Bewley, 95, born on June 6, 1930, in Brown County, Indiana, passed away on March 1, 2026. She loved the Lord, her family, her church and her friends and was loved by all.

June is now reunited with Bill Bewley, her husband of 68 years, and her grandson, James Dale Bewley, Jr. Survived by June are her children:...

Barbara B. Connell

Barbara B. Connell

Feb 28, 2026

Barbara June Connell (Blanchard), 75, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Born on August 19, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Barbara lived a life marked by faith, compassion, and service to others.

Barbara pursued her education at John Brown University before transferring to Indiana University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Her career reflected...