Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Bobby E. Davis
Feb 21, 2026
BOBBY E. DAVIS, a man of faith, impeccable style, and a heart large enough to encompass a vast village of family and friends, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, February 21, 2026. Surrounded by the family he loved so dearly, Bobby concluded a courageous battle with health challenges, leaving behind a legacy of grace and compassion.
Born on May 16, 1949,...
Sharon E. Jenkins
Feb 21, 2026
Today we celebrate the beautiful life of one of our beloved family members. Sharon Elaine Jenkins was born in Selma Alabama on June 22, 1951, to Charles and RichardTine Barber. She attended Indianapolis Public School #56 and is a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. Sharon loved children and after school went on to become a preschool teacher at the...
Mary Beatrice Russell
Feb 17, 2026
Our beloved, Mary Russell (Williams, Brooks), was born in Indianapolis on July 12,1941 to Jesse and Viola Brooks. She grew up in a loving home surrounded by nine brothers and sisters. It was always a strong sense of pride to Mary that she grew up in a home built by her father with his own two hands using skills obtained...
Marilyna Renee Johnson
Feb 13, 2026
Marilyna, better known as "Marl Or MJ" to family and friends was born in Indianapolis, IN on Sunday August 2nd, 1981, to Barbara Day and Willie Johnson and raised by Wayne Day Sr. Marl was 44yrs young at the time of her heavenly transition. Marl accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and remained steadfast throughout...
Nadine Zapata Bobbitt
Feb 10, 2026
Nadine Zapata Bobbitt was born on August 23, 1957 in Dolores Abra, Philippines. She was the first of five children born to Cresencio and Elisa Negranza. Nadine became a citizen of the United States in 1965 at 8 years old.
Her father was a CPO in the U.S. Navy, so Nadine and her family moved around to several places from San...
Lauman R. Smith "Lep"
Feb 9, 2026
THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME
The Life Journey of Lauman "Lep" Smith
A FOUNDATION IN INDY
Lauman Smith, affectionately known as "Lep," began his journey on November 8, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the fourth child born to the union of George P. and Lizzie Smith. Lep was a product of the Indianapolis Public School system, attending IPS #38 and later Arsenal...
Luther Clayton Mitchell
Feb 2, 2026
Luther Clayton Mitchell was born on January 31, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Clarice Wright. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and he received his foundational education at Southeastern High School, graduating with the Class of 1972. Seeking to further his horizons, Luther attended Wayne State University. Even in those early years, it was clear that a deep internal compass...
Dorothy M. Howard
Feb 1, 2026
Dorthy M. Howard, daughter of the late Zonia Mae and Curtis Parson, was born on October 25, 1941, in Cold Water, Mississippi. The family remained in Mississippi; her father was a farmer and later in life they moved to Indianapolis, IN.
Dorthy attended grade school and high school in Indianapolis. She graduated from Short Ridge High School.
Dorthy was a member at...
Samantha A. Knox
Jan 31, 2026
SAMANTHA ANN KNOX was born December 24, 1984 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joyce Knox and Andrew Lee Talbert who she loved with all her heart.
Samantha was a person that loved to travel, especially to the south part of the United States where she ate different types of food everywhere they went. Samantha was willing to do a lot...
Clarence Albert Jackson
Jan 29, 2026
Clarence "C.J." Jackson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 11, 1944, to Beatrice and Ollie Jackson. He was the youngest of 11 children. The Jackson family moved to Saginaw, MI when Clarence was 9 years old. C.J. graduated from Saginaw High School in 1962. He was a member of the Trojans 1962 state championship basketball team. After graduating,...
James L. Sandee "Jim"
Jan 29, 2026
James L. Sandee, affectionately called Jim, was born January 16, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana to Floyd C. Sandee and Sylvia (Ziegler) Sandee.
Jim was a member of the United States Army for 7 years 7 months and 27 days (SP4). He proudly served his country by fighting in the Vietnam war. Jim received an Honorable discharge from his service in...
Charles Lee Byers
Jan 28, 2026
CHARLES LEE BYERS was born on February 13, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Thomas Charles Byers and Corein Byers. He was the second of seven children. At an early age, Charles accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and united with Corinthian Baptist Church, now known as Nu Corinthian Church.
Charles received his education in Indianapolis, attending IPS #74 and #38,...