Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Valarie A. Craig
May 14, 2024
Ms. Valarie Alane Craig, affectionately called “Varrie” by her siblings and “Big Val” when trying to distinguish between the mother and daughter, was born on August 27, 1951, to Almyra Fossett and Thomas J. Watkins in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Valarie graduated from Washington High School in 1969. She continued her educational pursuits at IUPUI where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political...
Paris DeWayne Vaughn
May 14, 2024
Paris DeWayne Vaughn was born on June 13, 1981, to the union of Michael A. and Rena P. Vaughn in Indianapolis, Indiana. Paris transitioned to his new home on May 14, 2024, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
Paris received his formal education in the Indianapolis school system. He played offensive and defensive football at Arlington High School and was...
Jeanetta Pearl Cole
May 4, 2024
Jeanetta Pearl Twyman Cole was born on September 2, 1934 in Barren County, Kentucky to the union of Clara Bell and John Allen Twyman. She was one of eight siblings.
‘Pearl’, as she was affectionately called, attended school in Glasgow, Kentucky; she accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.
Pearl later moved to Dayton, Ohio where she resided for 50 years. She then joined...
Chaunshay "Shay" Anderson
Apr 25, 2024
Chaunshay L. Anderson, daughter of Stevena K. Pippin-Anderson and Chauncey L. Anderson, Jr. was born August 29, 1996, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was known by most as “Shay”.
Shay was a joy and a pleasure to be around. As a baby, Shay had the biggest smile. As a toddler, Shay was a very energetic and adventurous. At a very young age,...
Marcus Ramon Robinson
Apr 22, 2024
Marcus Ramon Robinson was born on November 29, 1993, in Indianapolis, IN, to Meredith Renae Shirley and Mark Robinson. He completed his education at Franklin Central High School in 2012 and earned his Associates of Science in Criminal Justice from Ivy Technical Community College. Marcus dedicated his professional life to his role as a Machinist at 3M, where he exhibited unwavering...
Solomon Jordan Shirley
Apr 22, 2024
Solomon Jordan Shirley entered this world on April 13, 2002, in Indianapolis, IN, to Shirley Ann Shirley and Willie "Sonny" Johnson. Affectionately known as "Nu-Nu" by his family, Solomon graduated from Indypendence Job Corp/Penn Foster High School in 2019. He was baptized at a young age, finding solace and spiritual guidance in his faith.Solomon's magnetic personality and infectious laughter endeared him...
Camielle Rachelle Martin "Mille"
Apr 11, 2024
Ms. Camielle “Mille” Rachelle Martin, born on March 20, 1992, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Andrea Lynn Payne and Christopher Martin. Camielle, the cherished only child of her mother, was a beacon of love, humility, and kindness throughout her life. From the moment of her birth, her magnetic personality and kind-hearted nature touched the lives of everyone she met. She had...
Darna "Shell" Walker
Apr 9, 2024
Darna Reshell Walker ObituaryDarna Reshell Walker was born on April 08, 1953 in Pembroke, Kentucky. She relocated with her family to Indianapolis at an early age. She was a member of Little Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She was called home to be with the Lord on April 09, 2024.At an early age, Darna was baptized, accepting Christ as Lord and...
John Albert Gee Sr.
Apr 7, 2024
John A. "Johnny" Gee was born on October 15,1958, to Prince Chisolm and Josephine Cole Smith, Johnny was the eleventh of fourteen children.
John: Life was a testament to love perseverance. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools and Thomas Howe High School. On January 1,1983 he married his beloved wife, Bertha Washington and together they raised three wonderful children and 12 grandchildren. For...
Thomas "Mike" Woods
Apr 6, 2024
Thomas Michael Woods, affectionately known as Mike, passed away at midnight on April 5, 2024. Mike was born to Charles and Arletta Woods on May 24, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana where he lived his entire 67 years.
Mike was a 1974 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. He developed a love of music and quickly learned to play guitar which he...