Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Josie Faye Ingram
Feb 22, 2021
Josie Faye Ingram was born March 6, 1936 in Georgiana, Alabama to Dave and Amy George. Faye was a beautiful, bold, feisty, yet sweet-spirited women.
She moved to Indianapolis at a young age with her ten children. She loved the Lord and enjoyed reading her Bible, going to church, singing, playing the piano and spending time with her children...
Thelma Johnson
Feb 18, 2021
Thelma Johnson, the only child of her beloved mother, Marguerite Bickham Butts and Archie Martin, was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on December 29, 1925. Raised by Marguerite and step-father, Reeves Smith, Thelma attended the public schools of Bogalusa. As an only child, much of Thelma’s youth was spent with her younger first cousins in the Bickham and Peters families; they...
Leonard Wilson Moody
Feb 17, 2021
Leonard Wilson Moody, the son of Clarence Leonard Moody and Kate Katherine Moody, was born August 11, 1945 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.
He confessed his faith and gave his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Church of Christ.
Leonard was employed at Richardson Rubber Company for many years and after retirement, he worked part time...
Mrs. Wiltha R. Winfrey
Feb 15, 2021
Wiltha Ree Winfrey was born unto Rev. Clarence McGee and Freddie Mae Tyler-McGee on August 6, 1939 in Ruleville, Mississippi. Wiltha was the oldest out of her ten beautiful siblings. She spoke highly of she loved her parents. She loved her family with all her heart, enjoyed spending time with them and worked on the farm and cotton fields in...
Wilma C Kidd
Feb 15, 2021
Wilima Carolyn Kidd was born January 15th 1942 to the late Rev. AC and Bernice Rawls in Wetumke.AL, where she met her loving husband William Kidd.
They were united in holy matrimony and relocated to Indianapolis, IN. and thru this union they were blessed with (5) five beautiful children.
Wilma received her High School diploma from Carver Sr. High in...
Esther Jean (Morse) Johnson
Feb 14, 2021
Esther Jean Johnson, the daughter of Richard Morse and Ellis Morse, began her life journey on April 4, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana.
She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 where she was a member of the school band. After graduating from high school, Esther attended nursing school and received a degree in nursing. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse...
Robert "Sonny" Rutland
Feb 12, 2021
Robert (Sonny) Rutland was born February 13, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to Frank Wills and Carrie Rutland. He departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021 at home surrounded by family.
Sonny attended Indianapolis public schools and worked at Ford Motor company retiring after 30 years. After retiring Sonny begin doing the things he enjoyed like golfing and traveling with...
Edward Darren Bobbitt
Feb 10, 2021
Edward Darren Bobbitt, son of Edward and Maggie Bobbitt, was born on February 5,1968 in Indianapolis. Indiana.
Edward received his education in the Washington Township School System and graduated from North Central High School. He enjoyed sports and played football for the North Central Panthers. Edward also attended Triton Junior College in Illinois.
Edward departed this life on...
Betty Ann Haddix
Feb 6, 2021
Betty Ann Haddix, daughter of the late Elmer Haddix Sr. and Margaret Bell Haddix, was born June 21, 1937 in Indianapolis Indiana. Betty received her education at Indianapolis Public School #26 and Crispus Attucks High School.
At an early age, Betty professed her faith in Christ with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, later becoming a member of Trinity Baptist Church...
Celia Ellen Greene-Purvis "Cookie"
Feb 5, 2021
Celia Ellen Greene-Purvis “Cookie” was born on September 16, 1949 in the Bronx, NY to the late Warren Greene, Sr. and Odessa Lee (Wilson) Greene. Additionally, eight other siblings, Warren Green (Garla), Norma Fagans (James), Melvin Greene (Dissiree), Gerald Greene (Debera), Thelma Brown, Sharon Greene (Walter Truxler), Mitzi Greene and William Greene celebrated her life journey. She received her education...
Mrs. Neely Lowayne (Leslie) O'Kelley
Feb 1, 2021
Neely Lowayne Leslie O’Kelley, the daughter of Helner White and Andrew White, was born on February 27, 1939 in Ardmore, Alabama.
She attended grade school in Ardmore, Tennessee and high school at Crispus Attucks in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lowayne worked as a nurse’s aide at General Hospital/ Wishard Hospital for many years until her retirement.
She became the widower of James...
Cherry Yvonne Jones
Jan 28, 2021
Ms. Cherry Yvonne Jones was born November 10,1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William E. and Leniece Jones. Her parents preceded her in death.
She had worked at Western Union as a manager and at Charles Schwab. When Cherry had to go on disability, she was employed at The Care Group as Administrative Support.
Cherry accepted Christ at an early age...