Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Lucy Bell Hawkins
Jul 19, 2020
Mrs. Lucy Bell Hawkins was born on October 31, 1955 in Pine Hill, AL to parents Nettie Ann and Charlie Powell.
“Bell’ as she was affectionately called by her family and close friends received her education through the FS Ervin Elementary School and Annie Maine High School.
As a child Lucy attended Mount Gillard Baptist Church in Yellow...
Annie Bell Perkins Watts
Jul 16, 2020
Annie Bell Perkins-Watts age 84 was born December 17, 1935 in Tchula, Mississippi, daughter of Freddie and Geneva Wallace. She later was adopted by Mary Elizabeth Brown. Annie Bell when peacefully home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2020.
Annie Bell attended grade school in Mississippi. She was employed at various hotels in Indianapolis, Methodist Hospital and retired...
Lola Mae (Sewell) Rush
Jul 9, 2020
Lola Mae (Sewell) Rush was born on February 25, 1935 in Montgomery, Alabama, the only child to Bessie Rutledge and Cleave Benson. Lola was a long-standing resident of Haughville, USA in Indianapolis, IN. This is where she spent years maintaining the family home until her transfer to an assisted living facility in later years.
Lola professed her faith in Christ...
Bessie Mae (Jackson) Miles
Jul 8, 2020
“In 1918, a new influenza virus emerged, (The Spanish Flu). During this same time period World War I was taking place. The conditions of World War I (overcrowding and global troop movement) helped the 1918 flu spread. The vulnerability of healthy young adults and the lack of vaccines and treatments created a major public health crisis, causing at least 50...
Vicky Lynn Minor
Jul 6, 2020
Vicky Lynn Minor, age 67, died in her home on Monday, July 6, 2020, amongst her loving family. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 20, 1953, at General Hospital, to the late Huron Morris and Beatrice T. Morris.
Vicky attended Washington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. She...
Ethel Marie (Wade) Radford
Jul 5, 2020
Ethel Marie Radford entered into Heavenly rest July 5, 2020. Affectionately known as “Maw Maw”, she was born October 30, 1930 in Indianapolis to James and Allie R. Wade. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Carl E. Radford, Sr. along with her parents and eight of her nine siblings. Mourning her passing are...
Janet Ilene (Butler) Mcqueen
Jun 30, 2020
Janet I. McQueen was born May 1, 1929 to Carl and Virginia Butler in Indianapolis, Indiana. Janet was the only child. She attended Indianapolis Public School #37, Crispus Attucks High School, and Tuskegee University where she received her Associates Degree. Janet had been employed with the US Finance Center, Western Electric and retired from Gov. Highway. On February 29, 1948,...
Ronald Christopher Morris
Jun 27, 2020
Ronald Christopher Morris, (affectionately known as “Chris”), was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 18, 1974. He is the son of Donald L. Morris Sr. and Luvenia (Allen) Hudson.
Chris attended Warren Township Schools during his school age years, graduating from Warren Central High School in May 1993. He also held a certificate in Basic Culinary skills and Basic Culinary...
Taylor Cothern "Duck"
Jun 26, 2020
Taylor “Duck” Cothern, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away comfortably on June 26, 2020 after a short battle with Covid 19 and other ailments.
“Pops” was born on August 26, 1940 to Verna Cothern a loving Mother and Grandmother in Carrollton, Mississippi. After High School he went on to marry Lillie P. Moore who preceded him in death in 2008....
