Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Stephen Timothy Jones
Mar 16, 2016
Stephen Timothy Jones, age 65 passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Stephen was the youngest of thirteen children born to Johnny and Maize Jones of Lynch Kentucky.He attended East Main High School in Lynch, and proudly served in the US Army in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was employed as an orderly at Martin Luther King Hospital in Los Angeles,...
James Thomas Allen
Mar 16, 2016
James Thomas Allen, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Friday, March 25th from 3 to 4pm at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals 5811 East 38th Street. Funeral service will follow at 4pm.
Ramona Jean Walton
Mar 15, 2016
Ms. Ramona Jean Walton, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.Devoted and loving mother of Erica Walton. Sister of Cheryl Cody (Sherman), Linda Sanders, Rene'a Bogan (Vernon), Michael Gaddie (Paula), James Sanders, Gregory Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, Christopher Anderson (Marie), Donald Sanders (Jeanette) & Jack Sanders. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Jerome & Ciyden; nieces, nephews,...
Ardelia (Canady) Wilson
Mar 15, 2016
Mrs. Ardelia (Canady) Wilson, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd 10 am until service time of 12 noon at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.
Edith Mae (Powell) Vance Jones
Mar 14, 2016
Mrs. Edith Mae (Powell) Vance Jones, age 92, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016.She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late James and Bessie Powell. She received her education through Indianapolis Public School System, and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1941. Edith continued her education at IUPUI. She accepted Christ and at the age of 13...
Aseel Tarrabain
Mar 13, 2016
Aseel Tarrabain was born and passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016.Direct Muslim Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Raymond Udell Allen
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...
Alma Jean Richardson
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.
Martin Brooks
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...
Nancy Elizabeth Phillips Minter
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...
Patricia Mae 'Little' Williams
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...
Mary Helen Lane
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...
Betty Jean Thomas
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...
Donald Lee 'Pig' 'Too Tall' Jones
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.
Tommie Lee Conley
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...
Rita Ann Jackson-Owens
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...
Marcia Lorraine Ratcliff
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...
Maxine L. Evans
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...
Margie Ann Bragg-Poole
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...
Gene De De' Wright
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...