OBITUARIES

Angela Denise Walker

Angela Denise Walker

Aug 10, 2025

Angela Denise Walker, a cherished mother, daughter, nana, aunt, niece and friend, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2025, at Methodist Hospital. She was born on July 1st, 1963, to Betty Walker and the late Mayfield Walker.

Angela graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1981. She worked for the IU School of Dentistry for over 30 years and was an...

Teddy Verl Chapple

Teddy Verl Chapple

Aug 10, 2025

Teddy Verl Chapple, born on October 8, 1992, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was a cherished son, devoted father, loving companion, and a respected business owner who touched the lives of many before he left us at the age of 32 on August 10, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a co-owner and leader at 1 and Done Tree Service, where his...

James Penrose

James Penrose

Aug 9, 2025

James "Jimmy" Penrose, 34, passed away August 9, 2025, at his home in Indianapolis. Jimmy was born January 17, 1991, in Danville, Indiana to James Penrose and Rachel Lovins. He was raised in Thorntown, Indiana along with his sisters Lashae and Sierra Penrose.

Jimmy was a family man who loved his family dearly. He loved playing video games. He liked to...

Josephine Richey

Josephine Richey

Aug 9, 2025

Josie Richey, 85, passed on 9 August 2025, at the Water's in New Castle.

She was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Stearns. She graduated from New Castle High School and went on to marry her late husband Lynn Richey.

She enjoyed helping others, including: assisting the Christian Love Center, teaching vacation bible school, and driving the van for her...

Thomas Lee Dietz

Thomas Lee Dietz

Aug 9, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Lee Dietz, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 9, 2025. Born December 9, 1953, to Fred “Bud” and Evelyn (Huth) Dietz. Tom was a graduate of Emmerich Manual High School. In his early years, Tom worked for Bright Equipment and Mayflower Transit and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tom was always up for a party and we will...

Holly Ann Hayes

Holly Ann Hayes

Aug 9, 2025

Holly Ann Hayes, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 9, 2025, at her home in Indianapolis. She was born November 12, 1961 to the late Evelyn and Russell Hayes.

Holly found joy in collecting Raggedy Ann dolls and classic Americana antiques. She was always happy to stop by any garage sale and sweet corn...

Gloria Jean Sanders

Gloria Jean Sanders

Aug 9, 2025

Gloria Jean Sanders, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on February 18, 1960, Gloria dedicated over a decade of her life as a Healthcare Housekeeper at Wishard Hospital, where she not only cared for the environment but also touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion.

Gloria...

Joseph Mark Adams

Joseph Mark Adams

Aug 9, 2025

Joseph M. Adams passed away at The Waters of Middletown on the 9th of August, 2025. Born in Harrisonville, Missouri, in 1951, he graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1973 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and received a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman in 1978 after returning on a General Motors fellowship. 

After working for General Motors...

Charles Russell McGuire

Charles Russell McGuire

Aug 9, 2025

Charles Russell McGuire, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 86 at Beech Grove Meadows, Beech Grove, IN. He was born in Nashville, Indiana on January 12, 1939.

A proud Navy veteran, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Russ lived his life loving the outdoors and his family.

Russ is preceded in death by the...

Wayne Jackson Linville

Wayne Jackson Linville

Aug 8, 2025

Wayne Jackson Linville, “Jack,” born on March 16, 1954, embarked on his heavenly homecoming on August 8, 2025. Jack was a 1972 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and later studied electronic engineering at ITT Technical Institute. He would study to become a highly skilled licensed electrician and, later, a licensed preventative maintenance electrical engineer. Jack’s first big job was...

Jeffery Jacobs

Jeffery Jacobs

Aug 8, 2025

Jeffrey Jacobs, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 8, 2025, at the age of 79. A man of deep love, quiet strength, and enduring faith, Jeffrey touched the lives of all who knew him with his warm smile, generous spirit, and unshakable devotion to his family. 

Jeffrey was born on December 9, 1945,...

Linda Lou Shaffer

Linda Lou Shaffer

Aug 8, 2025

Linda Lou (Osborne) Shaffer, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at her home.

She was born April 21, 1946 in Indianapolis to the the late Leland Jerry and Opal Naomi (Chastain) Osborne.

Linda married the love of her life, George Shaffer on July 25, 1964, and together they spent the next 46 years together until his passing in...

Stewart "Doug" Douglas Van Dyke

Stewart "Doug" Douglas Van Dyke

Aug 8, 2025

Stewart Douglas Van Dyke II (Doug), age 38, of Carmel, Indiana, unexpectedly passed away Friday evening, August 8, 2025 peacefully relaxing in his bed at his residence. He was born November 9, 1986, in Dayton, Ohio, a beloved and undeniably favorite son of Stewart Douglas Van Dyke and Donna Sue Cecil Van Dyke.

Doug is survived by his biggest fan club,...

David E. Young

David E. Young

Aug 8, 2025

David E. Young, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born on October 28, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Thomas and Margaret Young. David's journey through life was marked by his unwavering spirit, dedication to fitness, and deep love for his family.

A proud graduate of Broad Ripple High...

Bradley Jay Barnett

Bradley Jay Barnett

Aug 8, 2025

Bradley J. Barnett went to be with the Lord on August 8th, 2025.

He was born on September 4th, 1957, to Roscoe Barnett Jr. and Mary Ann (Bockert) Frontine. Mary Ann Frontine married Don Frontine and raised Brad and his sisters. Brad was a loving husband and father.

He married his wife, Sue Ellen (Sims) Barnett on November 27th, 1982. They have...

Vanessa Marie Stassen

Vanessa Marie Stassen

Aug 7, 2025

Vanessa Marie Stassen was born on June 7, 1988, in Torrance, California, and succumbed to the chronic illness of alcoholism on August 7, 2025, at home in Indianapolis.

She is survived by parents, Mark and Nancy; brother, Greg and his wife Louise; sister, Erica; nephew, Brandon; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Vanessa had many passions: growing plants, caring for animals (especially her...

Robert Dean Burdine

Robert Dean Burdine

Aug 7, 2025

Robert Dean Burdine, 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Majestic Care of Southport in Indianapolis.

He was born on August 4, 1959, in Pompano Beach, Florida to the late George Edward and Bernita Opal (Conrad) Burdine. He attended Manuel High School in Indianapolis. He was a painter with Local 47 Painter’s Union during his career.

He is...

Charles Leon Whitlock

Charles Leon Whitlock

Aug 7, 2025

In loving memory of Brigadier General, Charles Leon Whitlock, born to the late Glenn Everett and Ruth (Dasher) Whitlock on June 20, 1937, in Fargo, North Dakota.

He leaves behind a loving daughter, Jennifer Klein; son-in-law, Matthew; grandchildren, Casey and Ryan; great-granddaughter, Amelia; a niece, and two nephews. And lastly, he leaves behind his devoted and grateful wife of 44 years,...

Patricia Ann Martin

Patricia Ann Martin

Aug 6, 2025

Patricia Ann Martin (Trish), age 90, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital.

She was born on July 1, 1935, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to the late Joseph Elmer Chalk and Lena (McLaughlin) Chalk. After completing her education, Patricia worked in various roles throughout her life, including a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Company, a...

Patrick "Pat" Marvin Gray

Patrick "Pat" Marvin Gray

Aug 6, 2025

Patrick “Pat” Marvin Gray, 79 of Indianapolis, IN peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, August 6th, 2025. Pat was born to Marvin and Myra Gray on January 21, 1946.

Pat served in the Unites States Navy. After his service in the military, he went on to work for Union Carbide Corporation for 25 years. He also worked with L-tec Corporation located...