Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Gloria J. Reynolds Watson
Aug 14, 2026
Gloria Jean Reynolds Watson was born in Sturgis, Kentucky, to Lurlene and Olga Robert Reynolds Sr. The third of eight children, she moved with her family to Indianapolis, Indiana, at a young age. Gloria attended John Hope School No. 26 and Arsenal Technical High School, graduating in 1958. She loved school and she had a special aptitude for mathematics.
Gloria was...
LaSha LaTrice Jennings
Aug 12, 2026
LaSha LaTrice Jennings was born on November 1, 1985, at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to Charles Jennings and Kelly Beamon-Phillips.
She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School June 2,2004. Afterwards she took on many jobs to support herself, sometimes 2-3 jobs at a time. She was definitely a hard worker. LaSha set the tone for the...
Jaylan T. Fowler
Aug 11, 2026
Jaylan T. Fowler
December 9, 1996 – August 11, 2026
Jaylan T. Fowler was born on December 9, 1996, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised on the Far East Side of Indianapolis and was the oldest child and oldest grandchild in his family—a role he carried with a unique presence that could never be replaced.
Jaylan was baptized at Greater St. Mark Baptist...
Dorothy "Dotty" Cooper
Aug 7, 2026
May 29, 1943 – August 7, 2026
Dorothy Mae Cooper was born on May 29, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Lilly Mae Lewis and A.J. Smith Sr. Dorothy was raised and grew up in Greenville, Mississippi, where she spent her formative years and graduated from Coleman High School. On August 28, 1963, Dorothy married Samuel Cooper Sr. Together,...
Desmond Lamar Jackson
Aug 6, 2026
On August 6, 2026, Desmond Lamar Jackson passed away at the age of 36 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Desmond was born on May 18, 1990, in Muncie, Indiana to Leroy and Blanche Jackson.
He and his family moved to Indianapolis in 2000 where he grew up surrounded by friends and family he loved. Desmond would always reminisce about the neighborhood he grew...
Collin Lewis Moore
Aug 2, 2026
With heavy hearts, but with faith in God and the promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of Collin Lewis Moore, age 65, of Indianapolis, Indiana, who departed this earthly life on August 2, 2026.
Collin was born on December 15, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James C. Moore and Henrietta (Jackson) Watson. He was one of seven children. Collin...
Brenda J. McCloud
Aug 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda JoyceAnn McCloud, who left this world peacefully at her home on August 2, 2026. Born on July 10, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Brenda was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert E....
George E. Brown Sr.
Aug 2, 2026
George Edward Brown Sr. was born April 30, 1940, in Money, Mississippi to Andrew Phillip Brown and Ida Mae (Frazier) Brown McSwine. He was raised by his mother and bonus father, Sammy D. McSwine. George moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1946 where he grew up on the south side. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools #26 and #53; school #19 for...
Clara Belle Trumbo
Aug 1, 2026
Clara Belle Trumbo was born in Kentucky, (Fleming County) July 24, 1932. She departed her life August 01, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Charles Russell Trumbo and Mary Ellen Burns-Trumbo. She dedicated her life to Christ at age 9 at the First Baptist Church of Nepton, Ky. She was a graduate of Central High School in Louisville,...
Daryl Lamont Chandler "Scooby"
Jul 30, 2026
Daryl Lamont Chandler lived a life filled with laughter, big smiles, and unforgettable moments. Born on July 1, 1971, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Willie and Mayme Chandler, Daryl brought a unique warmth and lighthearted energy into the world from day one.
Daryl grew up in Indianapolis, attending Lewis W. Gilfoy Indianapolis Public School #113 and T.C. & Steele School #98 before...
Winfield Eugene Covington
Jul 26, 2026
Winfield Eugene Covington, son of the late Cressie Covington and William Covington Sr., was born on October 10,1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Winfield received his education at Indianapolis Public Schools. Winfield joined the Military early on in life where he fought in the Vietnam War and later retired from the Military with a Purple Star.
Winfield worked at the Post Office for...
Walter Van Franklin Morrow III
Jul 26, 2026
WALTER VAN FRANKLIN MORROW III, was born on December 9, 1948 in Keysburg, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Walter Jr. and Julia Mae Morrow. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Ricardo. The family moved to Indianapolis in May of 1957 where he attended elementary school and Arsenal Technical High School. At an early age,...
Anna May Davenport
Jul 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Anna May Davenport
Anna May Davenport, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Born on June 28, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Anna was the beloved daughter of Chester and Lucretia Smith and one of ten children.
Anna attended Manuel High School and was married to her husband, Robert Davenport, for 44 years. Together, they...
Billy Earl Jones
Jul 20, 2026
Mr. Billy Earl Jones (Bill) born July 6, 1957 in Columbus, Mississippi to John Henry Jones and Sylvia Lee Jones. He departed this life on July 20, 2026. He was united in holy matrimony to Terri Lynn on August 5, 1988 and they shared 39 years together. To their union 3 children. Bill pursued a career in truck driving, for...
Mattie Gayle Patterson
Jul 18, 2026
Mattie Gayle Patterson 65, transitioned Saturday, July 18 2026 in Indianapolis IN surrounded by her family. Mattie was born in Los Angeles, California January 3, 1961. She is preceded in passing by her birth mother Bernice Pettigrew. Mattie was raised by Ruby and Jim McDonald whom she called mother and father. They both also survive her.
Mattie is also survived by...
