Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Jacqueline Lavonne Alexander "Ms. Bobbi"
May 25, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we celebrate the life of Jacqueline L. Hall Smith Alexander, also known as Ms. Bobbi. She passed away on May 25,2025 at the age of 90. This beloved daughter was born on July 7, 1934, in Indianapolis, IN to Helen and Robert Pruitt. She attended Crispus Attucks High School and throughout her life she...
Lottie B. Anderson
May 22, 2025
Lottie B. (Cole-Jones) Anderson, the eldest daughter of Lonnie Cole and Bessie (Hart) Jones was born August 4, 1941, in Osceola, Arkansas. She was also raised by her adoptive father, the late James Jones.
She grew up in Morocco and Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where she was educated and later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in the early 1960s with her husband and...
Sharon Louise King
May 21, 2025
Sharon Louise King was a native of the Haughville area, lastly residing on the far Westside. She departed her earthly dwelling on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, age 68 years with the love of her family surrounding her. Sharon L. King was born on September 26, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the youngest child born to her parents, Edna B....
Fred Wendell Taylor
May 19, 2025
Fred Wendell Taylor (everybody calls him Wendell) was born on July 23,1957, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Robert L. Taylor and Francenia Taylor.
Wendell graduated from Fort Knox High School in 1976. He went into the Army, and served three years of active duty at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He left the regular Army in 1979, but before leaving the Army, he...
Smail Setka
May 18, 2025
Smail Setka was born on September 7, 1964 in the town of Stolac in what is now Bosnia and Herzegovina (former Yugoslavia). He died peacefully at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 18, 2025. He was 60 years old.
In his childhood and young adulthood, Smail grew up working on his family’s farm- growing peaches, apricots, and cherries (the best...
Saundra Elaine O'Bannon-Thomas
May 9, 2025
Mrs. Saundra O’Bannon Thomas, the daughter of Nora B. O’Bannon and Norman O’Bannon was born on Oct 26,1966 in Indianapolis IN where she received her primary education. Saundra graduated Decatur Central high School where she ran track and sung in the choir. Saundra went on to further her education at Vincennes University.
At an early age Saundra professed a belief in...
Annie Mae Jones
May 5, 2025
Annie Mae Jones, 84, the beloved matriarch of the Jones family was born May 4, 1941, in Holly Springs, MS to the late Augustus Tuggles and Ressie ‘Maw’ Tuggles. Ms. Annie or ‘Annie Mae’ as she was known, maintained her kindness, grace compassion appreciation of beauty and the love of her friends and family. Ms. Annie was employed by White...
Kenneth A. Moss
May 3, 2025
Kenneth A. Moss, the son of Will A. Moss and Ella Mae Bronaugh, was born August 4, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kenny attended grade school and high school in Indianapolis. He was employed as a custodian at Warren Central High School until he retired.
Mr. Moss was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Croney on June 14,1997. They were married for twenty-six...
Edith Marie Bailey
May 1, 2025
Edith Marie Bailey was born on May 17, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to William Harrison and Robbie Lee Barlow. Affectionately known as "Susie" by her family, a nickname given by her beloved aunt the late Louise Cheatham Butler, Edith was the eldest daughter and fourth of eight children born into a close-knit and loving household.
Edith was an affectionate and loving...
Tyler Lance Clayton
Apr 27, 2025
Tyler Lance Clayton brought light and joy into the world on May 1, 1989, when he was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his proud parents James Clayton III and Tomie Louise Dabney. Tyler loved the Lord and accepted Christ as his Lord and savior at Zion Hope Baptist Church at a young age.
Tyler was an amazing young man. He was...
Deborah Ann Williams-Etheridge
Apr 23, 2025
Deborah Ann Williams-Etheridge, “Debbie,” was born June 10th, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Acie J. Williams, Sr., and the late Dorothy Williams. She attended and graduated from Northwest High School in 1983 as an accomplished student. Methodist Hospital employed Debbie for 18 years; she also worked temporary jobs before working at Ameripath until her death. She married the love of...
Tyricka E. Keeylen
Apr 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Tyricka Evonn Keeylen, a vibrant and loving soul who touched the lives of many. Tyricka was born on March 24, 1982 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was educated through the Indianapolis Public School system and attended Arlington High School.
Tyricka dedicated several years to healthcare, working as a home health aide, where she provided...