Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
James J. Carson
Oct 11, 2025
James Joseph Carson was born March 8, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Chief and Lena Mae Carson.
He graduated from Otter Creek High School in 1957.
James worked at National Starch Company, Wonder Bread Bakery, the Sheriff’s Department and Stalnaker Security Services.
He loved gardening and working on cars.
His parents and siblings: Paul, Chandler and Stephen Carson, all preceded him in death.
He...
Penny Ann Lewis
Oct 9, 2025
Penny Ann Lewis was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on June 18, 1958, to Faye Willard and Mary Ann Lewis. Penny, age 67, died at home in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 9, 2025. Penny is survived by her daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter: Chassity, Karsyn, and Kataleya Mahaska; her grandsons: Lucas, Evan, Isaac, and Silas Lewis; her brother, Dean Lewis, and...
Jewel Spearman, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Mr. Jewel Spearman Jr. was born on December 26, 1942, to the late Jewel Spearman Sr. and Hattie Mae Hopewell Cavanaugh in Greenwood, Mississippi.
Jewel later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he worked as an assembler for Bryant Heating & Cooling for over 27 years before retiring. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized before relocating to Indianapolis.
Jewel...
Avery Devon Neal
Oct 4, 2025
Avery Devon Neal was born in Fort Wayne,IN on January 27,1993 and sweetly embraced as “Suga Av”. He was raised in Indianapolis,IN. Avery graduated high school in 2011, and completed 3 years of college at Marion University. Avery had a fierce love for running and participated in the Turkey Dash run every year since 2009. He loved family, friends, joking...
Patricia Ann Smith
Sep 27, 2025
Patricia Ann Smith (affectionately known as Pat) was born on March 19,1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to L.B. and Nora Lee Smith. She was their only child.
Pat professed a belief in Christ at an early age. She attended St John Missionary Baptist Church. In later years she attended Fellowship of True Believers Church.
Pat was educated in the Indianapolis Public School system....
Alton David Shields Sr.
Sep 26, 2025
Alton David Shields Sr., affectionately known as David or Frank, was born on August 4, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Alma T. and Buster T. Shields. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by love and family.
David was preceded in death by his father, Buster T. Shields; mother, Alma T. Taylor; and stepfather, George Taylor, a devoted...
Correne Patricia Hawkins
Sep 25, 2025
Correne Patricia (Carter) Hawkins was born February 27, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Cyril Earl Carter Sr. and Lurene (Cooksey) Carter.
Correne attended Indianapolis Public Schools #26 and Arsenal Technical High School.
In 1961 Correne and Fred Hawkins were wedded in Holy Matrimony.
She was employed at RCA and the United States Postal Service, from where she retired after 35 years, with 25...
Brian Duane Mitchell
Sep 23, 2025
Was born on September 20,1961 to Sandra Bishop and Donald Mitchell in Indianapolis IN. He is the oldest out of three. A gentle “hat wearing” giant, usually quiet and passive in nature, often agreeable to whatever the majority wanted, but he had no problem standing his ground when the line was crossed. He graduated from Pike High School in 1979...
Isaac R. Sykes Sr.
Sep 19, 2025
Isaac Roosevelt Sykes Sr. was born on October 10, 1972, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Dorothy (Cousion) Sykes and Henry Williams.
He received his education in the Indianapolis Public Schools; Elementary School #27, Middle School #47 and was a graduate of Emmerich Manual High School.
Issac’s last place of employment was at CW Recycling Renascent as a painter, which he loved. He also...
Catherine Conn
Sep 18, 2025
Catherine Conn, the fourth child of Miles and Joella (Morton) Samuels, was born October 20, 1923 in Trenton, Kentucky.
She also was preceded in death by siblings James Edwards, Alberta Wilson, Amy Burrus, Miles Samuels, George Samuels, Charles Samuels, John (Billy) Samuels, Dorothy Gaines.
Catherine attended and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1946 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
In 1948, Catherine met Foster...
Darryle Anthony Toles
Sep 17, 2025
Darryle Anthony Toles, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 16, 1960, to George Toles and Margaret (Murray) Redic.
Darryle received his education in the Indianapolis Public Schools, receiving his GED prior to attending Big Bend College in Moses Lake, Washington.
Darryle was a jack of all trades and spent many years working in construction and as an automotive technician both independently...
Jerry Louis Coe
Sep 15, 2025
JERRY LOUIS COE was born on Saturday, February 1, 1997, to Gerald Louis Coe and Diane Shorter in Indianapolis, IN. Jerry was the youngest of eight and a blessing to the family.
Jerry grew up in Rodney Terrace Apartments attending Indianapolis Public Schools until he graduated from Broad Ripple High School on June 8, 2016. Jerry went on to receive an...
Robert Cornelius Sangster
Sep 13, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound love, we celebrate the life of Robert C. Sangster, affectionately known as "Bobby," who peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born on February 20, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, Robert was the beloved son of the late Irma Dell and Thomas Sangster. He was the fourth of eight...
Charles D. Burke
Sep 9, 2025
Charles David Burke was born on Sunday, October 13, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Susie and Elroy Burke Sr. Charles (affectionately known as “Chuck”) was a beacon of love, kindness, and generosity. He grew up in Indianapolis, attended Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), and graduated from Shortridge High School. After studying at IUPUI, he began his career at Ford Motor Company,...