Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
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...
Geneva McClyde
Dec 17, 2023
Geneva Dorane McClyde was born Monday, April 30, 1945 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Chriss Sr. and Charlotte Scurry Robinson. Geneva accepted Christ at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Tallahassee Florida in 1963.
On September 18, 1963 she married the late Lester McClyde Jr., and together they had three...
