Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Lovie Jean Steen
May 30, 2024
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Ms. Lovie Jean Jones-Steen was born on November 4, 1936, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the parents of Thomas Jones and Vannie Wilson.
Lovie attended Indianapolis public schools and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School.
Lovie professed a hope in Jesus Christ and was later baptized at Pleasant Union Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN.
Lovie was employed at...
Nelder Dean Craig "Nell"
May 27, 2024
Nelder Dean Craig “Nell D”, age 65, a loving and caring mother of four, passed away in the early hours of May 27, 2024 after fighting a strong battle with pneumonia. Nell was born Nelder Dean Whitley in Covington, Tennessee on February 16, 1959. Her parents were Resell Whitley (Father), Luedell Taylor (Mother), and a stepfather that treated her like...
James Wesley Carneygee III
May 26, 2024
James Wesley Carneygee, III (lovingly known as Jamie), was born November 9, 1978, in Gary, Indiana to loving parents, James and Denise Carneygee. James truly loved his family and accepted Christ into his life at an early age. He was a 1997 graduate of Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts.
Shortly after completing high school, James enlisted in the...
Herman "Dickey" Yarrell
May 24, 2024
Herman "Dickey" Yarrell, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born on April 15, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Mildred L. Yarrell and Simon "Rick" Yarrell, Jr.
After attending and graduating from public schools in Indianapolis, Herman honorably served in the United States Navy as a radioman in...
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,...
