Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Wilma Jean (Brown) Lyles
Jan 26, 2021
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Wilma “Jean” Lyles, loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, auntie and friend lost her fight with cancer at the age of 75.
Family and close friends called her by her middle name, Jean. She was born on June 8, 1945 in Canton, MS to Willie (Grant) and Curtis Brown.
Jean chose Christ at an early age...
Sylvester Eric Page Iii
Jan 21, 2021
Sylvester E. Page III was born July 19, 1992 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Sylvester E. Page Jr. and Sharon Campbell.
He received his High School diploma from Warren Central High School. Shortly thereafter, he received his EMT certification and worked in that field for a short while before pursuing a trade in both the Construction and Maintenance fields for 5...
Elizabeth Ann (Helm) Jones
Jan 20, 2021
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Jones, aka “Baby Ann”, the daughter of George Helm and Martha E. Offutt, was born on July 21, 1944 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was raised in a small historical African American community known as “Shakerag”. She attended State Street and High Street School, and was active in the school and church choir, cheerleading squad and willingly...
Erica Larae Evans
Jan 18, 2021
Our beloved Erica departed this life on January 18, 2021. She was funny, outgoing and the life of the party.
Erica loved to make others happy and to ensure they were well taken care of. She loved to cook and even more so she loved to eat. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Our family...
James Edward Doss Jr.
Jan 17, 2021
Deacon James Edward Doss was born December 26,1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Estella Woods and James Edward Doss.
He was a faithful member of Greater Faith House of Prayer for twenty years under the Pastoral guidance of Pastor Joseph Reaves and Assistant Pastor Gail Reaves.
On November 21, 2002, James was united in Holy Matrimony to Brandy N. Doss. This...
George S Oakley
Jan 15, 2021
Mr. George Stanley Oakley better known as “Stan”, was born to George P. Oakley and Dorothy Oakley on April 13, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He accepted Christ as his savior at an early age.
Stan received his education through the Indianapolis Public School system. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1968. Upon completion of high school he...
Joann D Milton
Jan 13, 2021
Joann Milton (Harper) was born in Boise, Idaho on September 5, 1950, the only child of her loving parents, Elizabeth and Joseph Harper. The family later settled in Indianapolis, IN where she received her education and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1969. She worked at RCA but decided to follow her passion and further her education to earn her...
Raleigh Chester Mcelroy Sr.
Jan 13, 2021
Raleigh Chester McElroy, Sr. was born November 8, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to Maxine McElroy and John McElroy, who preceded him in death.
Raleigh married Cheryl Hall White July 10, 1999 in Indianapolis, IN officiated by the late, Honorable Judge Z. Mae Jimison. They were married 21 years, 6 months and 3 days. They had a very unique fun,...
Clara Belle Carter
Jan 13, 2021
Clara Belle Leavelle Carter was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on August 12, 1944. She was the fifth of five children born to the late James Wesley and Berthena Ewing Leavelle.
She received her education in the Burt High School, Clarksville, TN and attended E.H Crump School of Nursing, Memphis TN. In July 1966 after graduation, she relocated to Indianapolis,...
Marzella (Jones) Grimes
Jan 11, 2021
Marzella (Jones) Grimes was born September 24, 1938 in Hiwannee, Mississippi. She was the oldest of 14 children born to Earlean and IC Jones. A couple of years after graduating from Waynesboro Vocational High School, she moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Marzella was a trailblazer and the 1st of her brothers and sisters to move to Indianapolis. After she got a...
James Deloney "Man" Jr.
Jan 10, 2021
James Deloney Jr., the youngest son of Margaret Marie Deloney and James Deloney Sr., was born July 6, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“Man”, as he was affectionately called, received his education in the Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School.
He worked various jobs in his younger years. James later became an auto mechanic for 38 years...
Robert Shirley English Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
On February 4, 1956, in Louisville Kentucky, ROBERT SHIRLEY ENGLISH JR., was born as a “GIFT FROM GOD” to the proud parents, Wanda and Robert Shirley English Sr. While living in Louisville, Kentucky, ROBERT JR. attended both public elementary and high school.
At very early age ROBERT JR. accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Oh, what a joy...
Georgia Ruth (Owens) Muhammad
Jan 9, 2021
Georgia Ruth (Owens) Muhammad was born August 20, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Clifton Owens and Marguerite (Bradshaw) Owens.
Georgia received her education in the Indianapolis Public Schools and graduate from Crispus Attucks High School in 1959.
She was a member of Muhammad’s Mosque #74. Georgia loved to dance, sing and care for her family.
Georgia Ruth Muhammad departed this...