Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Frances M. Evans
May 18, 2026
Frances Dunlap Evans was born on October 26, 1945, to Shed Dunlap Sr. and Ethel Lee Ballard Dunlap in Minter City, Mississippi. As a young girl, her family relocated to Kingsford Heights, Indiana, where she was raised alongside her 11 siblings in a home filled with love, faith, resilience, laughter, and a deep appreciation for family. It was also in...
Dr. Jean A. Carter
May 3, 2026
DR. JEAN AUDREY MARSHALL CARTER was born on March 4, 1935, to the late LeRoy and Frances Marshall in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools #24, #4, and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. She attended the University of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI), and she received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from Martin...
Byron Eugene Vaughn, Jr. "Tuffy"
Apr 28, 2026
Byron Eugene Vaughn, Jr. was born January 14th, 1963. He was the middle child to Byron Eugene Vaughn, Sr. and Norma Jean Vaughn. He graduated from North Central HS and went on to complete training in the U.S. Air Force and completed auto mechanic training- graduating from Lincoln Tech.
Byron, affectionately known as Tuffy, had a larger than life personality and...
Sandra Kay Green
Apr 27, 2026
Sandra Kay Green, daughter of Louie E. and Etta Mae Stokes Green, was born on December 7th, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended P.S. #56 for elementary and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School, class of 1968.
As a lifelong member of Scott United Methodist Church, she served in many capacities including the United Women of Faith, the Chancel Choir and...
Rev. Gregory Lewis Durham
Apr 26, 2026
Rev. Gregory Lewis Durham was born on June 8, 1965, to Joseph Bunion and Mary Evelyn Durham in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gregory attended Indianapolis Public Schools and was a graduate of Northwest High School and received his bachelor’s degree in communications from Martin University. Gregory gave his life to Christ at the age of eight years old and was baptized on August...
Delores Drane
Apr 26, 2026
The Beautiful Mrs. Delores “White” Drane was born in Indianapolis Indiana on March 15th, 1941
To Mr. William & Ethel White.
Mrs. Delores attended IPS school number 12 & Harry Woods High School. After graduation Delorse worked for Indiana Postal Services as a Mail Clerk and Furthering Her Career With retirement from General Motors for over 38 years of being a Seamstress...
Janet L. Smith
Apr 25, 2026
Janet Louise Smith, affectionately called “Jenny”, was born August 4, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Garfield R. and Vera Lee (Burnough) Smith. Jenny received her education at Indianapolis Public School #26 and Crispus Attucks High School.
She professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Bethel Baptist church, but later on joined Greater Morning...
Charisse Y. Davis-Bolden
Apr 21, 2026
Charisse Yvonne Davis-Bolden will be lovingly remembered as an intelligent and compassionate woman whose joyful spirit touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was born on Saturday, December 13, 1958, just twelve days before Christmas, to her devoted parents, the late Arthur Davis and the late Johnnie Mae Davis‐Gilmore. She was affectionately known as “Ree,” “Momma,” and...
Clarence Owens Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Clarence Owens Jr., known lovingly to family and friends as "June" passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 80, in Indianapolis, Indiana, after a courageous battle with chronic illness. A man of quiet grace and gentle spirit, Clarence leaves behind a legacy of warmth, steadiness, and devotion to the people who mattered most to him.
Born on December...