Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Gwendolyn E. Brasher
Jun 22, 2025
Gwendolyn Brasher was born on February 19, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Addie and Reverend James McGavock. She grew up in Indianapolis Indiana where she attended Crispus Attucks High School and went on to pursue her career in Nursing.
Gwendolyn worked for many years at the former Winona Memorial hospital and retired from her career at Westview Nursing Home. She was...
Vincent Paul Stanley
Jun 21, 2025
Vincent Paul Stanley, affectionately known as “Papa,” was born on May 16, 1956 to the late Paul and Joan Stanley. He was the oldest of six siblings and a natural protector from the very beginning.
Vincent attended Highland High School in North Highland, California, where he proudly played football as a free safety and third-string quarterback. He also had a love...
Ida Jean Johnson
Jun 18, 2025
“TO KNOW HER WAS TO BE LOVED BY HER”
IDA JEAN JOHNSON, affectionately known as Ida or Ida Jean, was born on November 27, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Coella Howard (Ralston) and William Howard. She peacefully transitioned from this life on June 18, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ida grew up in Indianapolis,...
Jenette LaToya Ezell "Baby"
Jun 14, 2025
Her Life Journey
Jenette Ezell “Baby” was born July 15, 1951 the 3rd of 9 children born too late Rev John Walter Ezell and Geneva Glenn Ezell in Cleveland Ohio. At the age of 4, the family relocated to Indianapolis Ind. Where the family resides today.
The family joined Freewill Missionary Baptist church under ship of late pastor Cecil Hall where Jenette...
Cheryl Nicole Sparks
Jun 14, 2025
Cheryl Nicole Sparks was born on February 27, 1979, in Ft. Hood Texas, and sadly departed from us on June 14, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend as well as a dedicated U.S. Army officer. Cheryl lived a life rich in service, honor and adventure. Her commitment to her country was evident from an early...
Mrs. Laurine Hillman
Jun 14, 2025
Mrs. Laurine Hillman was born June11,1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard Stowe and Cozetta Warfield.
“Buck”, as she was lovingly called by those closest to her, received her education in the Indianapolis Public Schools.
Laurine was a believer in Christ Jesus, and the power of prayer. She attended several local Churches before her health began to fail. She was a giver at...
Betty M. Robey
Jun 13, 2025
Betty Margaret (McCarty) Robey was born March 5, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents.
After moving to Indianapolis, Betty attended Indiana Public Schools, graduating from Shortridge High School in 1967.
Betty was a long-term employee of Indiana Bell/ Ameritech until her retirement.
Betty was first married to the late Abie Dean Robinson Jr. and together they were...
Alice K. Key
Jun 9, 2025
Alice Katherine (Queen) Key was the first daughter born to the union of Miller & Alice (Higgins) Queen on June 15th, 1952, in Maysville, Ky. Alice along with her family moved to Marion, In, when she was 14 years old. Alice graduated from Marion High School in 1969. While in high school she obtained her high school diploma and cosmetology...
Betty Jo Stewart-Kaniewski
Jun 8, 2025
Betty Jo Stewart-Kaniewski , Born December 27, 1938, in Greenville, Kentucky, to the late Willie Young and Alice Martin Williams, Betty Jo was the middle child of five siblings. She moved to Indianapolis at the age of ten, where her remarkable journey in faith, education, and service to others began.
A proud graduate of Crispus Attucks High School, Betty Jo pursued...
William "Bill" Coffey, Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
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William Pearson Coffey Sr. was born May 4, 1940 in Somerset, Kentucky. He was the oldest of seven children to the late Carl Pearson and Lillie Mae Cunningham Coffey. He departed this life at the age of 85 on June 8, 2025 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
William began his education at Dunbar Elementary...
Cleo James Miller III
Jun 6, 2025
Cleo James Miller III, affectionately known as “Duke,” was born on September 30, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Cleo James Miller Jr. and Mary Lee Miller. He attended and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1969.
At the age of 18, Cleo began working at Carrier Corporation, where he dedicated 48 years of faithful service before retiring.
In 1973, Cleo gave...
