Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Roderick C. Townsend
Jan 11, 2022
Roderick Cole Townsend was born April 13, 1963 to Isaiah Washington and Annie L. Davis in Oxford, Mississippi. Some years later, he and his mother moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. They then extended their family when John Davis married Annie L. Davis and adopted Roderick. Roderick attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School.
He worked at Summerville...
Carl E. Childress Jr.
Jan 5, 2022
Carl Edward Childress Jr. fell asleep in death peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Elaine Smith; father, Carl Childress Sr.; son, Carl Edward Childress III and stepfather, Andrew ‘Sonny’ Smith.
Carl was married to Benneatha Palmore on September 25, 1981, recently...
Amanda Willa (Stewart) Carney
Jan 2, 2022
Reflections of our Queen
Amanda Willa Carney
A precious gift to this world came through John Preston and Odell Woodson Stewart on June 3, 1934, in Port Royal, Tennessee. Both parents preceded her in death. She was affectionately called “Willa”, “Momma Willa” or “Willa Dean” by family or friends. Willa received her education through Montgomery County Public Schools.
She married...
Jenkins Taylor Jr.
Dec 29, 2021
Jenkins Taylor Jr. was born to Evergreen and Jenkins Taylor Sr. on June 8, 1942 in Tuskegee, Alabama.
He was educated in the public schools in Macon County, Tuskegee, Alabama. Jenkins Jr. attended Tuskegee Institute High School. He accepted Christ in 1952 at Friendship Baptist Church in Tuskegee, Alabama.
He moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1961. Jenkins Jr. was united...
Barbara Jean "Bj" Spearman
Dec 26, 2021
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Evangelist Bertha L. Hughes
Dec 25, 2021
Evangelist Bertha L. Hughes was born October 11, 1952 in Gholson, MS to the union of Leslie Harrison and Daisy Lee Harrison of Anderson, IN.
In 2014, she received her degree in Psychology after attending online college.
She received Christ and was Baptized in the name of Jesus. Bertha became a Woman of Wisdom and a Prayer Warrior. As she...
Charles David Janzen
Dec 22, 2021
Charles David (Known as Charlie to his family) Janzen, age 58, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 22, 2021, in his home.
Charles was known for his hard work ethic, humor, and compassion. He held many jobs throughout his life, but his primary profession in carpentry allowed him to express his talent and passion for woodworking. He was a...
Deacon Fred L. Mckinney
Dec 19, 2021
Fred McKinney was born in Tallahassee, Florida and came to Indianapolis, Indiana as a very young man. Fred was a hard worker and retired with the Indiana State Police.
He was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he made his decision to follow Christ and faithfully served in several capacities as Deacon, an Usher, part of the...
William "Billy" Edwards
Dec 18, 2021
Mr. William Dawson Edwards, the oldest son of William and Frances Edwards, was born March 31, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
William attended Indianapolis Public Schools and he was a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School.
William, who was affectionately known as Billy, worked for Kroger grocery store for 17 years where he was loved by all. He was a reliable...