All Obituaries

Harold S. Brown, Jr., the 2nd oldest child of Harold S. Brown, Sr. and Betty Jayne (Palmer) Brown, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 30, 1946. He had seven brothers and one sister. Harold graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis. He was the first in his family to graduate from college, attaining a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana Central College, as well as Master of Arts Degree in Human Relations at New York University in...

Wendy S. Hunt, 59, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 12, 1964, in Indianapolis, to Charles Lewis and Carolyn (Ellis) Gray.  Wendy married the love of her life, Darrell E. Hunt, on August 29, 2009; he survives.  Wendy graduated from Indianapolis Baptist High School, class of 1983.  She drove a bus for many years for Miller Transportation and she loved the children on her bus, often stopping the bus to sing...

Mary Lou Spearing passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 30th.  Mary Lou will be remembered for her generous spirit, love of sports, feeding others, slot machines, horse racing and most of all her family.  Anyone that knew Mary Lou felt her generosity and appreciated her sense of humor.  She enjoyed serving others and did so throughout her life by working with the mentally handicapped at the Southside Work Center, managing the kitchen and...

James ("Bruce") Haskel Brown, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024.  He was born on October 31, 1956, in Monticello, Kentucky, to James F. and Ada Christeen (Lowe) Brown.  He was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, class of 1975.  James was the owner of J & J Brown Upholstery and a devoted and loving husband, father and papaw.  He enjoyed playing games, puzzles, fishing and camping but nothing brought him greater joy than...

Justin Vincent Jenkins, 38, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2024.  He was born on April 2, 1985, in Indianapolis, to Tina Louise (Ballard) Jenkins and Jace Vincent Jenkins. Justin battled diabetes for several years and was a loving son and devoted brother and uncle.  He was known for his strong work ethic and was in the trades as a concrete finisher.  Survivors include his parents, Tina L. Jenkins and Jace V. Jenkins; brother, Casey J....

Isabella Maguire (Coutts) Dugan, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  She was born on October 20, 1936, in Lochwinnoch Renfrewshire, Scotland, to the late Rennie Donald and Elizabeth (Kilpatrick) Coutts.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James Robert Dugan.  Survivors include daughters, Kathryn (David) Teachout, Karen (Douglas) Dugan-Gunther and Patti (Craig) Sutton; son, James E. (Beth) Dugan; grandchildren, Andrea Waterbury, Steven Waterbury,...

Kimberly Sue Satterfield, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 17th at her place of residence in Indianapolis Indiana. She was born on January 16th, 1967, in Indianapolis Indiana.  She was preceded in death by her father and is survived by her Mother Angie Satterfield, children; Kollin, Nicole, Travis, Joshua and Kimbell, sisters; Donna and Laura, brothers; Kevin and Robert (Robbie) grandchildren; Kyler and Carson Satterfield and many beloved nieces...

Shirley Hall Judkins, who enriched the Indianapolis community with jazz piano, inventive teaching and a generous sense of humor, died peacefully on March 15, 2024. She was 90. A woman of myriad enthusiasms, Shirley formed connections not just through professional and civic life, but also through photography and painting, golf and tennis, birdwatching and boating – and spontaneous conversations with strangers. She said she was “wealthy with friendships” and once listed in...

Willie Ray Martin, was born on January 29, 1940 in Harperville, Mississippi. He was the eldest of three children born to Willie & Eula C. Martin. In 1948, Willie Ray and his family relocated to Indianapolis, IN, where he professed a faith, hope, and love in Jesus Christ. Willie, affectionately known as ‘Bookie’ by his family, was an avid scholar and gifted athlete. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools #23, #60, and Shortridge High School, graduating in 1958. He then earned...

William Edward Eckstein, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1943 to the late Herman W. and Delene O. (Hyatt) Eckstein in Batesville, Indiana.  William was a graduate of New Marion High School in Ripley County, class of 1961 and retired from Yellow Freight Systems. Survivors include his children, Kevin Eckstein and Kim Morrow (Aaron); former daughter-in-law, Allison Eckstein; and grandchildren, Jack, Elise and Griffin Eckstein and A.J....