Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Martha Louise Haynes
Nov 21, 2025
Martha Louise Haynes was born on June 18, 1927, to Earl and Julia Hopson. The family lived on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, in a home at 16th and Columbia Avenue. At the age of five, Martha began her education at Indianapolis Public School No. 40. She later graduated from Crispus Attucks High School, where she proudly participated in...
Deacon Alex E. Hoskins
Nov 16, 2025
Alex “El-Dog” Hoskins was born March 10, 1944 in Indianola, Mississippi to Henry Hoskins, Sr., and Mary Dillards Hoskins. He later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ellis, as he was affectionately called, received his education at Harry E. Wood Elementary and George Washington High School. He loved bowling, fishing, and doing James Brown impersonations in his younger days. You could often hear...
Mia S. Wallace-Wilson
Nov 11, 2025
Mia was born on September 10, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Josephine and Walter Wallace II. She attended IPS schools and became a certified nursing assistant in 1993. She then became an entrepreneur and owned her own home healthcare and transportation business for many years.
Mia departed this earth on November 11, 2025, at the age of only 55 years old....
Joyce Marie Oliver
Nov 10, 2025
Joyce Marie Oliver (known as Geech to her family) was born January 2, 1949, in Independence, Louisiana to Illinois, Sr. and Elsie Sam. From this union, five children were conceived, she was number four. As a child she had love for music, singing and dancing. Joyce joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where she was re-baptized and served as a...
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...