Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
John (Johnathan) Wesley Tyson
Jan 6, 2024
John W. Tyson Jr. was born on February 15, 1955, at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana to John W. Tyson Sr. and Dessie L. Tyson. He was the second child born to this union. He departed this life suddenly on January 6, 2024, at the age of sixty-eight years and eleven months in his peaceful home.
John attended Indianapolis Public...
Stephanie Louise Flynn
Jan 2, 2024
Stephanie L. Jones Flynn (G-Mom) - was born May 24, 1948 to the late Lewis Jones and Barbara I. Davis. She attended Wood grade school and graduated from Shortridge High. Stephanie accepted Christ at an early age at Trinity CME Church. She was active in Sunday school, the Christian Youth Fellowship, The Youth Choir, Food Pantry, and she was a...
Beecham Lockhart, Jr.
Jan 2, 2024
Honoring Army Staff Sergeant Beecham Lockhart Jr.
Mr. Beecham Lockhart Jr, the third of five children, was born on September 5,1930 in Logan County, Kentucky to the late Beecham and Cassie Offutt Lockhart.
Beecham attended Public School in Kentucky, after his mother passed away in 1935 Beecham lived with a host of relatives in Franklins, Kentucky.
Beecham volunteered...
Joyce Renee' Taylor
Dec 31, 2023
On October 14th, 1978, Joyce married the love of her life, Fred Taylor. Their marriage was a testament to love, commitment, and unwavering support. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. With this union they had three children, Sharyka, Frederick, and Dominique.
Joyce's greatest joy in life was her family. She...
Timothy D. Jelks Sr.
Dec 29, 2023
Lieutenant Deputy Constable Timothy D. Jelks Sr. was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama, to Theotis Jelks Sr. and Joann (Chatman) Jelks on November 11, 1963.
The Jelks family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Tim attended Indianapolis Public Schools #41, #42 and he was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, Ripple Rocket for life.
Tim accepted Christ at a young age and...
Shelia D. Burnette
Dec 28, 2023
A Celebration of Life for:
Ms. Shelia Denise Burnette 63, daughter the late Thomas (Sonny) Burnette, Jr. and the late Minnie Lee Harris was born December 25, 1959.
As a young child Shelia joined The Church of Jesus and professed her life to Christ where she remained a dedicated member. Shelia quietly departed this life and received...
Mary L. Jackson
Dec 27, 2023
Obituary Mary Lorena Jackson was born in Mound City Illinois May 9th 1936 to Otis Allen and Lucille Moss-Allen. She was the 3rd child of their union. Mary was saved at early, loved Sunday School, and singing in the Choir. Mary loved learning and graduated from high school and went on to take college courses in accounting & worked in...
Jane Allen Jones
Dec 26, 2023
MS. JANE ALLEN JONES was born May 14, 1940, to Ewing and Thelma (Patterson) Williams in Portland, TN. Her parents moved to Indianapolis, IN before her first birthday. She was one of eight children.
She loved family gatherings. Jane was a loving, generous, sweet, and kind- hearted sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
JANE met and fell in love...
Tommie Lee Echols "Tom Cat"
Dec 20, 2023
TOMMIE LEE ECHOLS, the eldest of four children, was born October 4, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Eugene Echols and Willa B. Rollins Somerville.
He attended Indianapolis Public School #37 and Arsenal Technical High School.
Tommie furthered his education by training as a laborer for Somerville Construction. Due to health issues, he retired early and later received...
