Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Anthony Trent Sommerville
Nov 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anthony T. Sommerville, age 19, of Fort Wayne, IN. Anthony was born in Naperville, IL on March 29, 2006. Anthony was the beloved son of Antonette McCaster, Indianapolis, IN; brother to Danielle Strickland of Fort Wayne, IN; grandson of Earl (Emma) McCaster, Elkhart, IN, Essie McCaster, Indianapolis, IN and...
Micah Rose N'dѐye Kouadio
Oct 30, 2025
MICAH ROSE N’DÈYE KOUADIO
Micah Rose N’Dèye Kouadio, a much-loved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 19. Born on July 18, 2006, Micah’s life was a beautiful reflection of love, faith, and service.
She deeply cherished her family. She was the adored daughter of her mother, Ms. Françoise Dakri, and her father, Marc Kouadio....
Alberta Weems
Oct 27, 2025
Alberta Weems, affectionately known as “Berta”, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Indianapolis at the age of 82. She was born on February 8,1943 to Albert and Hattie Arnold.
Alberta attended St. Rita Catholic School (Indianapolis’ first African-American Catholic Parish) during her primary years and then went to Crispus Attucks High School. While in high school, Alberta became pregnant...
Mattie Davenport
Oct 25, 2025
MATTIE DOUGLAS DAVIS DAVENPORT was born on September 24, 1938 in Christian County Hopkinsville, Kentucky to Robert Davis and Bennie L. Burrus.
She professed a hope in Christ at the age of eleven and joined the Edgefield Baptist Church in Pembroke, Kentucky. After coming to Indianapolis, Indiana she later joined Elan Baptist Church under the pastorship of Richard Burris and was...
Nathan Lee Rice
Oct 19, 2025
Mr. Nathan Lee Rice affectionately known as “Nate" was born on May 25,1958 to Charles George Washington Rice and Mamie Dee Rice in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Nathan confessed his life to Christ at an early age, where he attended Corinthian Baptist Church.
Nate received his primary and secondary education in the Indianapolis Public School system where he excelled and thrived in his studies....
Jerry Lee Johnson
Oct 15, 2025
Jerry L. Johnson was born on August 7, 1950, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Roosevelt Johnson Sr. and Bernet McDowell Johnson. Raised in a loving, faith-centered family, Jerry accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age at Mercy Seat Baptist Church on Caffin Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana under the pastoral leadership...
Jean Marie Jones
Oct 15, 2025
JEAN MARIE JONES, was born September 15, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee to Estella Woods. Jean Jones departed this life peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Jean attended Indianapolis Public School #26 and received her GED. She was employed at RCA, from where she retired, for 30 years.
She enjoyed writing poems, bowling, fishing, gardening, and cooking, but most...
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...