OBITUARIES
Robert "Bob" Edward Decker
Mar 18, 2026
Robert "Bob" Edward Decker, a devoted family man and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on October 7, 1935, in Indianapolis, Bob lived a life characterized by quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering love for those close to him.
Bob was married to his beloved wife Sylvia for 63 years, a partnership...
Judith Johnson Zinn
Mar 16, 2026
Judy was born January 13,1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Alice Johnson. She died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was 90 years old.
Judy graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1953 and Indiana University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She passed the state licensing test and became a Registered Nurse....
Donald Dwight Miller
Mar 16, 2026
Donald Dwight Miller was born on November 19, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Leon and Claressa Miller. He departed this life on March 16, 2026, at the age of 64.
Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who deeply valued his family. At an early age, he accepted Christ into his life, and his faith remained an important part of...
Mary Mae Zinkan
Mar 16, 2026
Mary Mae (Stamper) Zinkan, 99, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 16, at the Forum at the Crossing. We are grateful to the staff for their great care and comfort.
Mary leaves behind a legacy of family, faith, love, and joyful energy. She was small but mighty!
Mary was born July 14, 1926, in a small house in Indianapolis to Samuel...
Jackie Gunn
Mar 16, 2026
Jackie Gunn, a dedicated welder whose skilled hands contributed to Two Processing for many years, passed away on March 16, 2026, in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on February 27, 1950, in Indianapolis, Jackie lived a life marked by both strength and a distinct spiritedness that those close to her lovingly described as “spicy.”
Jackie's journey began in Indianapolis, where...
Joy Lynn Tucker
Mar 16, 2026
Joy Lynn (Sutton) Tucker, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joy was born on October 31, 1956, in Batesville, Indiana, to George L. and Sara E. (Farrow) Sutton. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1974 and married Jim Tucker on March 22, 1975. They were married for fifty years.
She is...
Lynn Howard Smith
Mar 15, 2026
Lynn Howard Smith was born on March 9, 1936, at home in Harlan, Indiana, to Lester and Catherine Smith. He passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026.
Lynn graduated from Harlan High School in 1954 and went on to earn an associates degree in mechanical engineering. He dedicated ten years of his career to International Harvester, where one of his proudest...
Sharron Darlene Simpson
Mar 15, 2026
Sharron Darlene Simpson (Lucas), age 74, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Sharron was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 15, 1951, to Stephen and Joyce Lucas, who preceded her in death, along with her youngest brother, Lloyd Lucas. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Mack Simpson, whose steadfast partnership was a cornerstone of...
Larry Dean Morgan
Mar 15, 2026
Larry Dean Morgan, fondly known to many as the "Toothman," passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Camby, Indiana. Born on October 16, 1956, in Hyden, Kentucky, Larry dedicated over five decades of his life to his profession as a dental lab technician, commencing his career at the young age of 17. His expertise and dedication earned him a...
Eldyne Margaret Richardson
Mar 15, 2026
With deep faith in God’s promises, the family of Eldyne Margaret Richardson of Carmel, Indiana, announces that she has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on March 15, 2026, at the age of 97.
Her family takes comfort in the words of Jesus in John 14:2–3 which held...
Bobby Deckard
Mar 15, 2026
Bobby Darrol Deckard, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Martinsville, Indiana, on March 15, 2026.
Bob was born on October 16, 1942, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Lawrence and Arlie Deckard.
He worked for 42 years at Capital Machine Company, where his amazing mechanical skills earned him great respect. Bob could understand, fix, or build almost anything, making him a...
Dawn Dolores Ludlow
Mar 15, 2026
Dawn Dolores Ludlow, née Huff, passed away on March 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by her profound kindness and unwavering love. Born on October 13, 1970, Dawn graced this world with a personality as vibrant and unforgettable as the woman herself. She was known for her selfless nature, quick wit, and stubborn strength, all wrapped in a grace...
William Brad Dunbar
Mar 15, 2026
William Brad Dunbar, 48, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026 surrounded by close family. Brad was a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family.
Brad married his high school sweetheart, Wendy, and together they shared over 30 years of love and memories. Alex, their amazing son is almost...
Tahirah AbuBakr
Mar 14, 2026
Tahirah AbuBakr (nee River Lee Adams) transitions at 86.
Tahirah AbuBakr, beloved mother, community organizer, spiritual teacher, and natural food healer returned to the ancestors triumphantly on Saturday, March, 14, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN.
Born River Lee Adams, Tahirah landed earthside in late March 1939, in Pocahontas, MS, the eldest of seven children.
Tahirah’s life was dedicated to the pursuit of Truth, the...
James Douglas Jansen
Mar 14, 2026
James Douglas Jansen, 82, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at Woodbridge in Carmel IN. He was born on March 13, 1944, the son of the late Nicolas and Alma (Ulrich) Jansen. He graduated from Gannon College in Erie, PA and proudly served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Texas and attained the rank of...
Jacob Nathaniel Adams
Mar 14, 2026
Jacob Nathaniel Adams, beloved son of Aleah Adams and Corey Kirkpatrick, was born on August 30, 2025, at 9:29 p.m. and passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 12:08 a.m. at Riley Children’s Hospital, surrounded by love.
Jacob spent his life in the NICU, where he showed incredible strength and bravery every day. During his six and a half...
Mosiezell Owens
Mar 14, 2026
Mosiezell Owens, born July 15, 1952, in Forest, Mississippi, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mosiezell is survived by his loving daughters Sherece Owens, Shalonda Owens, Sharale (Starr) Owens, and Shenice Fultz; grandchildren, Devon (Stacha) Sarver, Jayvon Owens, Johnece Owens, Kevin Skaggs Jr., Rakeem Williams, Maniah Thurman, and Clint Harris Jr; great-grandchildren Devon Sarver Jr., De-Vorah Sarver, and...
Sandra Mae Payne
Mar 14, 2026
Sandy Payne, born on July 4, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. As the daughter of Staff Sergeant Richard Payne of the United States Air Force, Sandy’s childhood was marked by numerous relocations across the United States and abroad, including a significant period in Turkey during the Korean War.
She pursued higher education at the...
Dr. R. Joe Noble
Mar 14, 2026
Dr. R. Joe Noble, 87, of Carmel, Indiana was born August 17, 1938, to Mina Minerva (Waymire) Noble and Mark Harlan Noble in Elwood, Indiana. He passed away on March 14, 2026, in his home.
Joe’s life was based on his love of God, family and medicine. As with every discipline in life, Joe studied the reality of God vs. evolution,...
Ronald Scott Locke
Mar 14, 2026
Ronald “Scott” Locke, passed away on March 14, 2026. Born June 11, 1964, in Portland, Oregon, Scott’s life was marked by dedication, skill, and a deep love for both family and the passions that enriched his days.
Scott spent the majority of his working years as a commercial painter, a trade in which he took much pride. He often recounted how...
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