Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Vernon Ray Compton
Aug 24, 2026
Our beloved Vernon Ray Compton, son of Bobby Ray Posey and Gladys Elizabeth Compton Perkins, was born June 23, 1955, in Henderson, Kentucky. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Pleasant Union United Missionary Baptist Church.
Vernon was a devoted member of the Martindale-Brightwood community, where he served as Board President for two...
Beth Ann Scott
Aug 20, 2026
Beth Ann Scott was born November 25, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the third child and only daughter born to William J. Scott Sr. and Alberta Cruse Scott.
Beth accepted Christ at an early age and continued her Christian walk as a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where she served in the Nurses’ Ministry.
Beth was educated in the Indianapolis...
Michael Terell Thomas "Bubba"
Aug 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael Thomas September 4, 1980 – August 20, 2026
Michael Thomas, affectionately known as Bubba, was born on September 4, 1980, to the proud parents Clyde Thomas Jr. and Donna J. Thomas-Robertson. On August 20, 2026, Michael peacefully gained his wings and entered eternal rest.
Michael was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought...
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...