OBITUARIES
Quentin Dreyfus Matthews
Oct 6, 2026
Quentin Dreyfus Matthews, 38, passed away on October 6, 2026. Born December 26, 1987, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Quentin carried with him a spirit that drew people close—steady in kindness, warmly remembered, and marked by a quiet courage and curiosity that shaped the way he moved through the world. Though life asked much of him, he met it with...
Randall M. Victory Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
Randall M Victory, Jr., 93, passed away on October 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Carol G Victory, son and daughter-in-law Eric and Susan Victory, daughter and son-in-law Jennifer Victory and Michael Newberg and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Michael Bennett and sister-in-law Marilyn Victory.
In lieu of flowers...
James Wesley Reynolds
Oct 5, 2026
James Wesley Reynolds of Indianapolis passed away October 5, 2026. He was born in Fishers on August 11, 1932.
Jim was married to his Lawrence Central High School sweetheart, June Perry Reynolds for 70 years before she passed away in 2022. They were blessed with 3 children, Christie (Tom) Morales, Steven (Ann) Reynolds and Holly (Rob) Page; and 13 grandchildren and...
William "Bill" Lewis Barker
Oct 5, 2026
William Lewis Barker (Bill), age 77, died at his home in Westfield, IN on October 5, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1949 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was one of six children. He attended South Side High School and participated in track as a pole vaulter. It was at South Side High School that he met his future...
Jody Ann Bridges
Oct 5, 2026
Jody Ann Bridges passed from this life surrounded by family at 4:31am on October 5, 2026 after a year long battle with cancer.
Jody lit up every room she walked into and she never met a stranger. She was quick to become one of your very best friends. She was always able to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Jody was...
Nannette Frances Tunget
Oct 5, 2026
Nannette Frances Tunget, née Tyrrell, died on October 5, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on January 8, 1938 to Thomas and Frances (Allen) Tyrrell.
Nannette lived a life of service, learning, and generous involvement in her community. She graduated from Rosary Hill College with a Bachelor of Science degree, a foundation that reflected her intelligence and commitment to growth....
James Armour Schill
Oct 4, 2026
James' “Jay” Armour Schill, 73, of Indianapolis, died on October 4th, 2026. Jay was born on March 7th, 1953, to the late Jerry Schill and late Mary Ellen McCarty Schill in Indianapolis, IN.
Jay grew up in Indianapolis and enjoyed many adventures riding bikes with his best friend, Bill Stephens, and running errands for his beloved Mother, His dedication and service...
Penny Angelita Baker
Oct 4, 2026
Penny Angelita York-Baker, 59 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026 in Columbus, Indiana at Our Hospice.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 29, 1967, she was the daughter of James York and Penny Titara.
She didn’t really attend school but made sure her niece went faithfully and she worked as a homemaker for most of her life. She...
Michael Jean Hurt
Oct 3, 2026
Michael Jean Hurt was a truly one-of-a-kind person whose upbeat spirit, kindness, and goofy sense of humor touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. A natural people person, Michael had a way of making friends everywhere he went. He never met a stranger and had a gift for making people feel welcome, loved, and at home.
Michael loved to dance, even...
Jerrold "Jerry" Lewis Lyman
Oct 3, 2026
Jerrold “Jerry” Lyman, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 61. He was born on July 2, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Joseph and Mary Louise Slagle Lyman.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Louise Slagle Lyman, and his brother, James “Jimmy” Lyman.
He is survived by his beloved wife,...
Kenneth Paul Hoffman
Oct 2, 2026
Kenneth P. “Kenny” Hoffman, 83, of Sharpsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026.
Kenny was born on March 31, 1943, in Northwest Indiana, to Balthazar and Aileen Hoffman. He graduated from Liberty Township High School, where he enjoyed participating in basketball, baseball, and track. His love of sports and his competitive spirit remained an important part of who he...
Russell Shipley
Oct 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Russell Shipley, who passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 75. Russell was born on February 2, 1951, in Scottsville, Kentucky, to Louise Lawson and Kenneth Shipley.
Russell worked as a truck driver for many years. He was dependable and hardworking and a man...
Lois Corrine Beatty
Oct 2, 2026
Lois Corrine Beatty, 94, passed away on October 2, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1932, in Washington, Indiana.
Lois was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and devoted her life to her family as a homemaker. She was beautiful, kind, and loving, and her family meant everything to her. One of the great joys and proudest moments of...
David Roy Blacklidge
Oct 2, 2026
David Roy Blacklidge of Indianapolis, Indiana passed October 2, 2026. He was 90 years old. David was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 13, 1936, to Mark M. and Mabel (McCormack) Blacklidge. David spent his early years in Spencer, Indiana on the family farm. He graduated from Owen Valley High School and later moved to Indianapolis to pursue a career...
Jeannette A. Bankert
Oct 1, 2026
Jeannette A. Bankert, lovingly known as Jan, passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on December 10, 1935, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her church, and the many communities she served with quiet dedication and warmth.
Jan attended grade school at St. Peter Lutheran Church...
Cory Moncell Monger
Oct 1, 2026
Cory Moncell Monger, 57, was born to James Elmer Monger, Sr. and Saundra Rae (Burrell) Monger on August 7, 1969, in Indianapolis, IN. He transitioned to his eternal home on October 1, 2026. After receiving his high school diploma, graduating from Broad Ripple High School in 1987, he went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Cory...
Joseph Spencer Wright Jr.
Oct 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts to announce that Joseph Spencer Wright Jr., age 78, of Indianapolis, has passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. Born in Lewes, Delaware on March 7, 1948 to Joseph Spencer Wright Sr. and Sarah Jane L Robertson,
He is survived by his wife, Marieann Helen Wright; children,Theresa Milligan, Terra (Rodney) Anthony, Joseph Wright III, and Heather...
Michael James McDonald
Sep 30, 2026
Michael James McDonald of Indianapolis, IN passed peacefully from this life on September 30, 2026.
Mike married his High School sweetheart, Cynthia McDonald, in 1969. They were married for 57 years. Mike and Cindy had 2 sons and 4 grandchildren, 2 boys and a girl.
Mike was an underwriter for commercial lines insurance for 50 years. He retired from Hastings Mutual Insurance...
Ruth Ann Merrifield
Sep 29, 2026
Ruth Ann Merrifield, born December 12, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 84.Ruth Ann was the beloved daughter of Howard and Ruth Merrifield and one of 16 children. As a sister to 15 brothers and sisters, she was part of a large and loving family that grew to span many generations.She was...
Fred Allen Hollyfield
Sep 29, 2026
Fred Allen Hollyfield, 74, passed away peacefully at Elwood Health and Living on September 29, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1952, in Abingdon, VA, to the late Edgar Ashby Hollyfield, Sr. and Ruth (Gilliam) Hollyfield. He continued his education while proudly serving in the United States Army, where he became an x-ray technician. After being honorably discharged in...
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