Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
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...
Barbara Jean (Cross) Mcneal
Jan 5, 2021
Barbara Jean Muir-McNeal was born July 26, 1935 as an only child. She attended Crispus Attucks High School. Afterwards she moved to Dayton, Ohio where she started a family.
In the early 70’s she moved her family back to Indianapolis, to be closer to her mom.
She retired in 2005 due to a injury and pursued her love for the...
Leon Lane "Shot Gun"
Dec 28, 2020
Leon Lane, the son of Jessie Paul Williams and Dorothy Louise (Lane) Person, was born on December 24, 1935, in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Leon confessed his hope in Christ under the guidance of his grandmother, Betty (Dowlen) Lane; and recently rededicated his life to Christ. He attended public school in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Leon loved sports and played sports as a...
James L. Johnson Jr.
Dec 23, 2020
James L. Johnson Jr., affectionately known by family and friends, as “June”, was born on July 18, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana. James was the first of five children born to the union of James L. Johnson Sr. and Jenetta Johnson (Williams). James loved his family dearly. He shared a very special bond with his mother and often joked with his...
Ernest Gilliam Sr
Dec 21, 2020
Ernest Gilliam, “Boot” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born on June 6, 1946 in West Point Ga.(New Harmony). He was the sixth of eight children born to Mr. Jim Gilliam Sr. and Bessie Hunter Gilliam. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Harmony CME Church, West Point...