Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Gertrina (Byrdsong) Ellerson
Jun 29, 2021
MAGGIE GERTRINA BYRDSONG ELLERSON Maggie Gertrina Byrdsong, the 13th of 16 children of Ashley and Elsie Byrdsong was born January 15, 1925 in Sparta, Georgia. Early on the Maggie in her name was nixed in favor of the more unique and exotic Gertrina. While still a pre-schooler, Gertrina relocated to Indianapolis, IN along with her large and ever-growing family. She...
Steven L. Wilson
Jun 28, 2021
Steven “Steve” Laineer Wilson (affectionately known as “S.L.” by his family and friends in Texas) was born April 25, 1934 to Justice James and Lula Roberson Wilson in Palestine, Texas; he was the 10th of 11 children. Steve graduated from Lincoln High School in Palestine, and following his graduation worked for the Atlanta Life Insurance Company in Palestine. He relocated...
Jennifer J Taylor Hogan
Jun 28, 2021
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Jennifer Joanne Taylor Hogan, the second daughter of the late Dorothy Mae Strong Taylor and the late Harold Earnest Taylor, was born December 18, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She attended Indianapolis Public School #76 and #60 and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1976. She graduated from Martin University with a degree in Business...
Armond White
Jun 23, 2021
Armond White, son of Ellis and Eloise White, was born January 11, 1957 in Meridian, Mississippi. He attended school in Mississippi, Japan and Indianapolis Public Schools. He graduated from Washington High School in 1975. Armond was an outstanding athlete in basketball and football. He was all-state in football, all-sectional and all-regional in basketball. His football team won the state championship...
William "Bill" Brinkley
Jun 21, 2021
WILLIAM BRINKLEY was born on May 22, 1930 to Hurley and Mattie Brinkley in Indianapolis, Indiana. William entered eternal peace on June 21, 2021.
William accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Eastern Star Church located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was not uncommon to enter William’s household and hear him singing some of his favorite songs from...
Eva C Sands
Jun 20, 2021
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Eva C. Knox Berry Sands was born November 22, 1941, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Willie Herbert Knox Sr. and the late Hettie Jean Knox. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church.She served faithfully and with distinction playing and singing for the church choir.
After receiving her early education at...
Johnny Morris Hope
Jun 16, 2021
JOHNNY MORRIS HOPE, age 81, the oldest of three children, was born February 23, 1940 in Marion, AL. He was the son of Tommie Hope, Jr., and Pinkie L. (Atkins) Hope. He passed into the Kingdom of the Lord on June 16, 2021, in his home with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.
Johnny attended Lincoln High School...
Melvin L. Byers
Jun 10, 2021
Melvin Lee Byers, was called home to our Lord on June 10, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN.
Melvin was the youngest of fourteen children born on December 28, 1947, in Marshall County, Mississippi to James B. Byers and Florence Boothe-Byers who preceded him in death.
He attended Byhalia High School in Mississippi, and later attended Ivy Tech Community College where he...