Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Gladys Marie (Hammonds) Jackson
Jun 10, 2022
Gladys Marie Jackson, the daughter of Rosie Lee Cox and George Hammonds, was born August 26, 1947 in Moody, Texas.
Gladys moved to Muncie, Indiana when she was 18 years old and attended Ball State University.
She confessed a hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and rededicated her life to Him later in life. Gladys was a member...
Augusta L Jones Mcanulty
Jun 6, 2022
Augusta Louise (Jones) McAnulty
Every life is a journey, the life journey for Augusta Louise Jones began on July 16, 1932. Her early years were spent on the southside of Indianapolis near Garfield Park. She lived with her mother, Viola Jones; grandparents, Isaiah and Susie Jones; Aunt Beulah, and Uncle Curtis.
As a child, she attended Indianapolis Public School #34...
Marshelle "Mickey" Lashay (Porter) Simon
Jun 4, 2022
Marshelle Lashay Simon, the third of four children, was born on January 10, 1961 to Ira Michael Miller and Mary Francis Johnson in Gary, Indiana.
Marshelle, affectionately known to family and friends as “Mickey,” attended Locke Elementary School, Tolleston Middle School and she graduated from Westside High School in 1980.
She attended Zion Temple COGIC, under the leadership of...
Catherine George Adaway
Jun 1, 2022
Was born June 14, 1948, to Deacon John David George and Elder Irene George in Butler County Alabama. She was raised in Evergreen, AL and attended China Elementary School, and graduated from Conecuh County Training School.
Catherine was a member of The House of God Church Inc., Keith Dominion in Evergreen, AL.
In 1963, she moved to Pensacola, Florida where...
Elisha "Moochie" Safford
May 26, 2022
Elisha Safford was born April 1st, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN to Sadie Mae Hopkins.
Elisha worked out of Local 532 and at a lot of well-known concrete companies.
Elisha departed this life on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sadie Mae Hopkins; son, Wayne Safford; brother, Saul James; sister,...
Calvin "Cal" O'Gwin
May 21, 2022
Calvin was born June 2, 1951, to L.D. and Maggie O’Gwin of Indianapolis, IN. Calvin was also known by “Cal” and “Cowboy”.
Calvin received his education through Indianapolis Public Schools graduating from Manual High School in 1969.
Calvin loved to fish, travel, and work on cars. He took pride in providing for his family and dedicated himself to Inland Paperboard,...
Gwendolyn W. Winters
May 16, 2022
Gwendolyn Willene Winters, the daughter of William and Frances Edwards, was born October 20, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gwendolyn attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Northwest High School.
Gwendolyn’s fulltime ministry (NOT job) was being both wife and mother and she fully devoted herself to raising her children in the admonition of the Lord. She poured herself into her...
Richard Lee Grady Sr.
May 11, 2022
Richard “Dickie” Lee Grady, Sr. was born on June 12, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents, Howard W. and Naomi I. (Gibson) Grady.
He was a 1957 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. Soon after graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served 8 for years. Richard retired from The United States Postal Service after several years...
Larry Allen
May 7, 2022
Larry Allen, the son of Raymond U. Allen Sr. and Betty J. (Caldwell) Allen, was born January 22, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He received his education through Indianapolis Public Schools #44 for grade school and was a graduate of Northwest High School.
Larry worked many years as a Foreman at United Finishing before switching careers and working for his sister’s...
Jerome Theodore Powell Sr.
May 7, 2022
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JEROME THEODORE POWELL SR, was born the son of Otho Robert Powell and Izola Powell-Crosswright on May 30, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up in Odessa, Texas and Hobbs, New Mexico. Growing up, he was a quiet child and liked doing the normal things...
Lena F. (Whittaker) Wagner
May 6, 2022
Ms. Lena Frances Wagner entered this life on January 14th, 1935, as the third child of the late Joseph Lee and Jennie Frances Whittaker in Castalian Springs, TN. Upon the family’s move to Indianapolis, IN, she attended IPS #42 and later Crispus Attucks High School. By 1952, Lena had married Robert Willis Parham and would welcome their baby girl, Judith...