Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Anthony E. Scott
Feb 21, 2023
Mr. Anthony Edward Scott, the son of Robert and Cathrean (Washington) Scott, was born March 1, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan.
At a young age, Anthony professed a hope in Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He attended and was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
Anthony, affectionately known as “Tony”, attended primary school at Francis W. Parker School...
Lessie Mae (Jefferson) Tardy
Feb 21, 2023
Lessie Mae (Jefferson) Tardy, the daughter of Cobie Jefferson Sr. and Willia Mae (Strong) Jefferson, was born July 4, 1931 in West Point, Mississippi. “Mae” was the name her family and friends affectionately called her, along with other names such as Aunt Mae and Auntie Les.
Lessie worked at a local dry-cleaning business in Indianapolis until she became a homemaker...
Charles L. Duval
Feb 10, 2023
Charles Lattimore Duval, age 87 years old of Manhattan, NY, retired to Indianapolis, IN on November 1, 2022, and died on February 10th, 2023, peacefully at home with his wife Zelda by his side. Charles was born on July 26, 1935, in Harlem hospital (Manhattan NY). His mother Lorraine brought into the world two sons – Charles and his brother...
Donald C. Wood Jr.
Feb 9, 2023
Donald Clifford Wood Jr., affectionally known as “Casper” and “Bookie”, was born January 3, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Donald C. Wood Sr. and Rebecca A. Taylor.
He received his education at Indianapolis Public School #41 and he attended Northwest High School.
Donald gave his life to Christ, was baptized, and joined Abounding Grace Church of God at the age...
Hugh Don Brown
Feb 7, 2023
Hugh Don Brown was born May 17, 1928 in Rome, Georgia to John Henry Brown and Ethel (Orr) Brown.
Hugh enlisted in the United States Army on March 4, 1943 at Fort Benning, Georgia. While in the service he traveled the European continent. He was the recipient of the European African Middle East Service Bronze Medal Award. Hugh also received...
Ralph Clinton King
Feb 6, 2023
Ralph Clinton King departed this life on February 6, 2023, at 4:50pm at the age of 89. Ralph was the fifth child born to Thomas Green and Hazel Adams-King on October 23, 1933, in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Ralph enlisted in the US Army on June 2, 1952, at the age of 17. He served in the Korea War with...
Sam Eddie Brown
Feb 5, 2023
Sam Eddie Brown was born July 28, 1939, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to Louis and Rosie (Washington) Brown. He attended Public School “Warm Springs.” Sam came to Indianapolis at the age of 15 years old. He went to Broad Ripple High School, where he graduated from.
Sam was employed at the Athletic Club. He later was employed at Car Bobs...
David Alex Woodruff
Feb 2, 2023
DAVID ALEX WOODRUFF, was born September 25, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ollie “Buck” Woodruff and Grace M. (Howard) Palmer.
He received his elementary and middle school education through Holy Angels Catholic School in Indianapolis, IN. David attended Gibault School for Boys Military School in Terre Haute, IN. In 1969 he joined the United States Army and obtained a rank...
Major Lee "Skipper" Hughley
Jan 24, 2023
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Major “Skipper” Lee Hughley passed away January 24th, 2023, at the age of 81 surrounded by loved ones. He was a patriot of the Hughley family.
Major was born March 19, 1941, in Indianapolis to Lee Hughley and Helen Weaver. He attended Crispus Attucks High School and shortly after began his career with the Carrier Corporation...
Joseph C. "Joe" Freeman
Jan 15, 2023
Joseph C. Freeman (Joey) was born May 8th, 1963, to Shirley Ann and William Freeman. Shirley later married Lafayette (Buck) Whitney.
Joseph, known as Joey by friends and loved ones, attended Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, Indiana where he obtained his High School Diploma in 1981. As a teenager, Joey and his friends called themselves “The Now Later Gang”....
