Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Deacon Willie M. Howard
Apr 28, 2023
Willie M. Howard was born on January 3, 1929 in Reidsville, North Carolina to John R. Howard and Catherine Simpson -Howard. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized.
Willie started his education in Reidsville, North Carolina and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He served in the United States Army for four years and...
Karolyn Ann Mitchell
Apr 25, 2023
My Mother’s Style
“My Mother’s style is all her own. Grace, charm, and beauty drapes off one shoulder.
Gaudy, ghetto, and hip drape the other. She is bold and bright with her colors. Dress to always impress. She will catch your eye as she parades right by. To me, she seems like a proud-showy Peacock. Growing lovelier each day.
Femineity...
Elzea Rollins Jr.
Apr 18, 2023
ELZEA ROLLINS JR., the oldest of nine children, was born October 26, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Elzea Rollins Sr. and Elsie Rollins.
Jr. attended several Indianapolis Public Elementary Schools as well as Crispus Attucks High School. He was married to Barbara Howard and then to Anita Rollins for 31 years. Jr. was employed by the hospital...
Ginnette "Ethel" Mcqueen
Apr 16, 2023
Ginnette McQueen was born July 4, 1938, to Catherine “Madea” Hooper Smith who preceded her in death in 2012. She was the eldest of 10 children.
Ethel, as she was lovingly called, spent most of her life as a housewife and had a small business preparing taxes from her home for many years.
Ginnette “Ethel” McQueen departed this life on...
Jeffery L. Bennett
Apr 14, 2023
Jeffrey Lyn Bennett, the 5th child of James and Yvonne Bennett, was born February 9, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He professed his love for Christ at an early age. Jeffrey attended St. Rita Catholic Church where he served as an altar boy and received his confirmation (baptism) at the age of eight by Cardinal Maurice Otunga.
Jeffrey attended St. Rita...
Willie L. Berry "Slick"
Apr 13, 2023
Willie Lee Berry “Slick”, the son of Mamie L. Berry, was born on November 25, 1960 in Anniston, Alabama.
He moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1974 where he attended Coleman Middle School and Arsenal Technical High School. Willie enlisted in the United States Army in 1978 to further his education and received an Honorable discharge.
Willie was baptized at Greater...
Shirley Mae Hayes
Apr 9, 2023
On August 28, 1943; the sun rose on the life of Shirley Mae Hayes, born to Mr. John Robert Hayes Sr. and Mrs. Ockreada Hayes in Indianapolis Indiana.
Shirley was raised in the now historical Haughville community in a strong Christian family. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church. From childhood...
Quartavis L. Jones "Deacon"
Apr 4, 2023
Mr. Quartavis L. “ Deacon” Jones, the only son to Zebedee and Jacqueline Wright, was born February 19, 1984 in Charleston, Mississippi.
Quartavis professed a hope in Christ at a very young age at United Old Bethel Church in Sharkey Road, Mississippi.
He was employed at Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. as a forklift driver until his health failed....
Steven E. Sweatt
Apr 2, 2023
Mr. Steven Ernest Sweatt, the son of John Torrance and Ruth Stella Bollen, was born February 23, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He received his primary education in the Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. He later received his certification in Heating and Cooling from ITT Technical Institute.
Steven was employed at Modern Heating and Cooling...
Ruth Marie Austin
Apr 1, 2023
Ruth Marie Austin born April 14, 1930 to Alvin and Rosa Austin in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended Indiana public schools and was a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School, participating in choirs, ensembles, arts, and theatre. She confessed a love for God at an early age, becoming a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Church along with her mother. She kept...
Margo Denise Johnson
Apr 1, 2023
Margo Denise Johnson was born on May 6, 1967 and transitioned to be with our Heavenly Father on April 1, 2023. Margo was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to her late parents Mary Elizabeth Freeman and Lawrence Henry Freeman Sr. She was one of eleven siblings: preceded in death by sisters Annette Freeman, Phyllis Scott, Hettie Mayes, and brothers Lawrence Henry...
Terry Donald Ingram Sr.
Mar 31, 2023
Terry Donald Ingram Sr. was born June 9, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lauretta Ingram Sims and Walter Lee Ingram.
He received his education in the Indianapolis Public Schools and was a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School.
Terry worked at Western Electric and Methodist Hospital.
He married Rosita Hawkins-Sims in October of 1971 and to their union they...
