Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Soumaley Marie-Madeleine Adouko
May 27, 2026
Born on May 10, 1939, into a family of four girls and three boys, Soumaley Marie-Madeleine ADOUKO was the second oldest child of Ehoulan Bernard ADOUKO and Atchingolié Marie-Thérèse ADJEGOUA from Bonoua, Côte d’Ivoire. “Marie-Madeleine”, her favored middle name when she is asked to state it, was also affectionately called “N’Gnin Èklè,” meaning “sister Èklè”, a show of respect and...
Javon D. English "Jay"
May 23, 2026
JAVON DEANDRE ENGLISH was born October 7, 1992, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a cherished son, family member, and friend whose presence brought joy to everyone who knew him.
At a young age, Javon was baptized at Faith Temple Baptist Church, where he began his spiritual journey and developed the faith that would remain a part of his life. At the...
Marion Elizabeth Pryor
May 20, 2026
Marion Elizabeth Green Pryor was born October 4, 1936, in Memphis Tennessee. The only child of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Jones, later they moved to Indianapolis Indiana. She was educated and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1955. A few years later on May 15,1959 she was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Charles Pryor Sr. Four children, Michele, Mark,...
Frances M. Evans
May 18, 2026
Frances Dunlap Evans was born on October 26, 1945, to Shed Dunlap Sr. and Ethel Lee Ballard Dunlap in Minter City, Mississippi. As a young girl, her family relocated to Kingsford Heights, Indiana, where she was raised alongside her 11 siblings in a home filled with love, faith, resilience, laughter, and a deep appreciation for family. It was also in...
Larry Allen Benns
May 10, 2026
LARRY ALLEN BENNS was born March 8, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Bernard Benns and Hattie M. Reedus. Larry was the lone son surrounded by four sisters. LARRY grew up on the near northeast side of Indy and attended Indianapolis Public Schools - IPS #26; IPS #110 and Arsenal Technical High School. He received his diploma from Day...