Obituaries

Mar 13, 2016

Raymond Udell Allen, III. age 44, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Raymond, affectionately know as 'Big Man', was born in Indianapolis, IN. He was nurtured in a Christian home and joined the fellowship of believers at an early age.Raymond began his education at St. Andrews Catholic School in Indianapolis, and later attended Tri-City High School in Atlanta, GA.Raymond...

Mar 9, 2016

Alma Jean Richardson, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10:30 - 12 Noon at Life Community AME Church 4602 N. College Ave. Memorial service will follow at 12 Noon.

Mar 7, 2016

Mr. Martin Brooks, Jr., age 83, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016.He is the loving father of Effie Gibson (Charlie), Teresa Williams (Fred), Shelia Clark, Deborah Jones (Robert, Sr.). He is also survived by a host of grand, great, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Saturday March 12th, from 10am until service...

Mar 5, 2016

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Phillips Minter, age 97, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016.Nancy, or Elizabeth, as she was known by many, was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She was blessed with the recognition of the importance of education and was very well educated, having received several degrees. Nancy loved school and learning, and she loved being able to give self-worth...

Mar 5, 2016

Patricia Mae Williams 'Little', age 65, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016.She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late John and Thelma Shields. She attended IPS system elementary schools, and also Arsenal Technical High School. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ. Mrs. Williams loved to cook, listen to music and spent quality time...

Mar 5, 2016

Mary Helen Lane, age 76, passed away at home in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 5, 2016.She was a loving, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Willis Lane, Jr. in 2002, and her devoted daughter, Patricia Adams in 2003. Mary was a longtime member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist...

Mar 3, 2016

Betty Jean Thomas, age 78, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016.Betty Jean, affectionately known as 'Lil' Bit', was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama the third of three siblings. She attended Tuscaloosa High School. In 1962 Betty met and married Howard Thomas. Betty worked many years at Stokely VanCamp and Indianapolis Public Schools as a crossing guard.Betty had several hobbies. She...

Mar 2, 2016

Mr. Donald Lee ‘Pig’, ‘Too Tall’ Jones, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation will be held Friday, March 18th from 10am until service time of 11 am at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.

Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Tommie Lee Conley, age 71, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016.Tommie attended and graduated from Parrish High School in Copiah County, Mississippi.Tommie married his lifelong love and friend, Vivian Ann Sims in 1967. Once married they relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana where they began to build a life together. Tommie worked various jobs over the years. However, he was...

Feb 28, 2016

Rita Ann Jackson-Owens, age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016.Rita was the first child born in Frankfort, Kentucky to Naomi M. Ennis Mays and Louis Jackson.She moved to Indianapolis where she met her husband, James Owens. They were united in holy matrimony on August 4, 1975. To this union three children were born...Paula, Naomi and Victor.Rita loved to...

Feb 26, 2016

Marcia Lorraine Ratcliff, age 50, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016.Marcia was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Mr. James (Jimmy) H. Ratcliff and Corsetta (Maria) Ratcliff. Marcia received her formal education attending the Indianapolis Public Schools at Warren Central High School. She continued her studies at Ivy Tech Community College. She was employed as a bus driver for IPS.Marcia...

Feb 26, 2016

Mrs. Maxine L. Evans, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2016.She was born in Cairo, Illinois to Orville and Geneva Buckner. She was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System, schools #26 and Crispus Attucks High School.Maxine was employed at Glendale, 'The Patio Cafeteria'. She enjoyed traveling, going to seafood restaurants and spending time with family.She confessed a...

Feb 26, 2016

Mrs. Margie Ann Bragg- Poole, affectionately known as 'Wee-Baby', passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016.Margie was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert and Della Bragg. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School.Margie was united in holy matrimony in 1965 to Phillip Poole, Sr., who preceded her in death. To this union, four...

Feb 25, 2016

Mr. Gene D. 'De De' Wright age 52, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Gene 'De De' was born in Indianapolis to Gene H. Wright and Josephine Sims-Wright.He resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended John Marshall High School prior to moving back to Indianapolis with family. 'De De' as many called him, professed his faith in Christ at an...

Feb 24, 2016

Katie Louise West, age 94 passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1st from 10am until service time of 12 noon at 25th Street Baptist Church, 525 W, 25th Street. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.

Feb 23, 2016

Feb 22, 2016

Ms. Marvin Jean Scott, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016.Marvin Jean 'Bird' was born to Julius and Ira Lee Pittman Scott in Jericho, AK.She accepted Christ at an early age and was member of New Hope MBC in Springfield, IL.Marvin 'Bird' loved dancing and listening to music. She enjoyed sitting outside on a summer day and playing...

Feb 22, 2016

Muslim washing and Ship Out to the Ivory Coast.

Feb 19, 2016

Services will be held in St. Louis, Missouri with burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Edward Norris, age 89 passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016.Edward was raised in Chattanooga, TN with his 10 brothers and sisters. In 1959 he left Tennessee to live and work in Indianapolis. He worked and retired from Citizens Gas and Coke where he was the first black mechanic. He was a proud World War II Navy Veteran where...