Larry W. Walker
Jun 7, 2026
Larry W. Walker
84, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2026. Larry was born in Charleston, IL to his parents Dale and Kate McClellan on May 13th, 1942. He and his family, including his four younger siblings, moved to Indianapolis when Larry was 12 years old. During his time working at Chet’s Drive-In, Larry met the love of his...
Trey Edward Burtsfield
Jun 4, 2026
Trey Edward Burtsfield
43, of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly on June 4th, 2026. Trey was born in Beaver, Oklahoma to his parents Thomas and Connie (Beaty) Burtsfield on July 13th, 1982. Throughout his professional career, Trey worked as a respected electrician for many different businesses. Outside of his work, he was known by friends and family as an avid baseball fan.
He...
Paul R. Morrison
Jun 2, 2026
Paul R. Morrison
81, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2026. Paul was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents Elmer and Barbara Morrison on May 7th, 1945. He was a proud military veteran, serving in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1969. Throughout his service, Paul was stationed on the USS King. Paul then went on to...
Rene Marie Hallal
May 21, 2026
René Marie Hallal
68, of Indianapolis, Indiana died in her home on May 21, 2026. She attended Cardinal Ritter High School and Indiana University. After college graduation, René packed everything she owned into her Chevy Nova, popped Gino Vannelli into the 8-track, and headed to New York City. She went on her own and didn’t have a job lined up yet,...
James Lee Yaryan
May 31, 2026
James Lee Yaryan
87, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2026. James was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents Lee Kenneth and Dorothy Margaret (Clements) Yaryan on August 29th, 1938. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961, where he spent time stationed on the USS Lexington. Later, James worked many different positions with...
Kelly Jean Dawes
May 26, 2026
Kelly Jean Dawes
63, of Danville, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2026. Kelly was a lab tech for IU Health. She is survived by her husband: Eric Dawes; children: Eric Dawes, Megan (Wesley) Hamilton, Erin (Lee) Baker; Sisters: Kimberly (Dwight) Baker and Karen (Sheldon) Arndt; Grandchild: Wyatt Hamilton. She is preceded in death by her parents: Richard and Maria Miller.
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Larry Lee Utterback
May 26, 2026
Larry Lee Utterback
81, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2026. Larry was born in Akron, OH to his parents Lester and Helen (Caplinger) Utterback on August 9th, 1944. Larry graduated in 1962 from Pike High School where he was a wrestler and cross country runner. His love of painting, antique tractors, cars and trucks was exceeded only by...
Stephen A. Ballard
May 20, 2026
Stephen A. Ballard
72, Brownsburg, passed away May 20, 2026. He worked as a welder and pipefitter for Local 440 prior to working for Ford Motor Company where he retired in 2005 after over 18 years. He loved vintage cars and his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Known to be a witty jokester, he also loved pets and fixing up old bicycles. Stephen...
Ernest E. Tunny
May 14, 2026
Ernest E. Tunny
79, of Danville, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2026. Ernest was born in Batesville, Indiana to his parents Thomas Tunny and Mary Tunny (Herbert) on October 7th, 1946. Following high school graduation, he went on to proudly serve in the United States Army for multiple years. Ernest then led a lengthy, respected career in construction as a...
Joseph M. Mucha
May 13, 2026
Joseph “Joe” M. Mucha
93, Pittsboro, was born August 26, 1932 in Freeland, PA to Mary and Rudolph Mucha. They had four children and Joe was the youngest to his three sisters, Josephine, Margaret and Mary, who all preceded him in death. Joe graduated from MMI in 1950 and went on to attend Villanova University and graduated to go into the...
Roy E. Watkins Sr.
May 12, 2026
Roy E. Watkins Sr., 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born August 30, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana to John T. and Anna D. Ross Watkins, Roy lived a life marked by hard work and a deep love for the people who meant the most to him.
Roy was preceded in death by his...
Sharon Sue Dodson
May 12, 2026
Sharon Sue Dodson
82, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2026. Sue was born in rural Knox County Indiana to her parents John Raymond and Flora Ellen Odom on October 22nd, 1943. She led a life of service; Sue was an organized and loving homemaker who often babysat for many other kids in the community. Sue and her husband...
Cayman W. Warner
May 9, 2026
Cayman W. Warner
20, Brownsburg and Danville, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2026. Cayman worked as a Shop Technician at Accurate Cutting Technologies for over a year. He also earned certifications in Basic Powerboat Cruising, Inshore Powerboat Cruising, and Night Operations Endorsement at Trawlers Great Lakes School in Traverse City, Michigan. He was the youngest (at 19) to complete and...
Gary J. Cornett
May 9, 2026
Gary J. Cornett
61, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2026. Gary was born in Danville to his parents James and Betty (Garner) Cornett on October 29th, 1964. After high school, he went on to earn his Associate’s degree. Gary then led a dedicated career as a CAD Engineer for Firestone for many years.
He was preceded in death by...
Stephanie M. Baker
May 8, 2026
Stephanie M. Baker
56, of Brownsburg, passed away on May 8th, 2026. Stephanie was born in Indianapolis to her beloved mother Clemmie Mae Redmond on December 23rd, 1969. In her early career, she proudly served in the United States Army from 1989 to 1991, being primarily stationed in North Carolina. After her military service, Stephanie worked as a respected corrections officer...
Lawrence J. Sutton
May 8, 2026
Lawrence J. Sutton
91, of Avon, passed away on May 8th, 2026. Lawrence was born in Indianapolis to his parents George and Theresa (Rejko) Sutton on May 30th, 1934. After high school, he went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Park College at the University of St. Louis. Lawrence led a 39 year career as a respected aeronautical engineer with...
Richard Rae Lentz
May 8, 2026
Richard "Dick" Lentz of Brownsburg, Indiana
Richard "Dick" Lentz, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on May 8, 2026. He will be remembered for his steady presence, generous heart, and the deep care he showed to those around him.
Dick was first and foremost a family man. He is survived by the love of his life,...
Alice Jeane Galloway
May 7, 2026
Alice Jeane Galloway
86, of Brownsburg, passed away on May 7th, 2026. Jeane was born in Jacksonville, FL to her parents Clyde and Nola (Morris) Bentley on December 16th, 1939. Throughout her professional career, she held multiple titles, most notably Executive Secretary at American Art Clay. Jeane led a life of service, dedicating much of her time as a dispatcher for...
Florence M. Collins
May 4, 2026
Florence M. Collins
79, of Avon, passed away on May 4th, 2026. Florence was born in Indianapolis to her parents James and Lissie English on June 2nd, 1946. After graduating from Arsenal Tech High School, she went on to lead a nearly 40 year career at Sears where she held many different positions. In her early years, Florence spent her free...
Donald Eugene Portwood
May 2, 2026
Donald E. Portwood
88, Brownsburg, passed away on May 2, 2026. Employed in the mid 50’s by Union Carbide Corporation, Don retired from the same company then known as Praxair in the late 90’s. With an eye for how things work, he was called upon to fix, improve, repair, create, etc. There weren’t many mechanical tasks that he couldn’t do including...