Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Charles D. Burke
Sep 9, 2025
Charles David Burke was born on Sunday, October 13, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Susie and Elroy Burke Sr. Charles (affectionately known as “Chuck”) was a beacon of love, kindness, and generosity. He grew up in Indianapolis, attended Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), and graduated from Shortridge High School. After studying at IUPUI, he began his career at Ford Motor Company,...
Mikealangelo Fitzgerald Youghbor
Sep 7, 2025
Mikealangelo Fitzgerald Youghbor, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 26.
Born on January 8,1999, at Holy Cross hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland to the parents of Angelo and Maureen Youghbor. Mikealangelo lived a life defined by kindness, creativity and an unwavering spirit. From a young age he displayed a unique blend of humor,...
Pastor Orelia P. Sarver
Sep 3, 2025
Pastor Orelia Pat Sarver was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 24, 1948 to Cleveland and Athea Fields.
She received her education in the Indianapolis Public Schools and received her high school diploma from Crispus Attucks High School.
She attended Indiana Vocational Technical College where she received her Small Business Operation Management Degree as well as an Accounting Technology certificate. She also...
Dorothy M. Akers
Aug 30, 2025
Dorothy Merle Akers
August 10, 1927 – August 30, 2025
Dorothy Merle Akers was born on August 10, 1927, in Bridgeport, Indiana, to John Astor Warren and Agnes Holiday Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents and five beloved siblings.
Dorothy confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the...
Larry W. Bass
Aug 26, 2025
LARRY W. BASS was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on the 14th of February 1958 A.D. to Laverta M. (Cheetam) Bass and Harry N. Bass.
If you knew Larry, you understood his love for life and for the Lord. He had a passion for mechanics and motorcycles. He could build anything once he set his mind to it.
Larry found joy in using...
Hilmer L. Laland
Aug 23, 2025
HILMER LENOH LALAND was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 13, 1956. He attended Indianapolis Public School #36, where his warm and friendly spirit began to shine in the lives of those around him. He later graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1974. Hilmer attended Harrison College where he earned a degree in Business Management.
Hilmer dedicated more...
Elvlyn R. Raines
Aug 19, 2025
Our beloved Elvlyn Ruth Raines affectionately known as “Aunt Ruth” was born on October 26, 1927, in Macon, Georgia to Booker T. George Washington Chapman and Eugenia Carswell Chapman. She was a cherished daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend, whose life reflected grace, faith, and devotion to serving God.
Elvlyn began her early education in the Dansville public school system, however,...
Mary V. Burton
Aug 18, 2025
Mrs. Mary Virginia Richardson Hamilton Burton, the daughter of the late Basil T. Richardson and Jennie Ora Maxey Richardson was born July 14, 1947 in Glasgow, Kentucky.
She professed her life to Christ at an early age at the Church of the First-Born Saints in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.
“Momma” or “Nanna,” as she was affectionately known by nearly every child she encountered—whether family...
David M. Gilbert
Aug 8, 2025
David M. Gilbert was born in Nashville, TN, on October 8, 1952, to proud parents Eugene and Florence Gilbert, who preceded him in death. He had one son, Thomas L. Gilbert. David confessed his love for Christ at an early age. He was a deacon at St. Mary Spiritual Temple #19, and his grandmother, the late Pastor Elizabeth Beasley-Gilbert-Nelson, made...
Annie Ward
Aug 3, 2025
ANNIE JEAN WARD was born to the union of Callie and Irvin Walters (who preceded her in death) in Pelahatchie, Mississippi on December 7, 1930. She was the youngest of 4 siblings.
Annie was baptized at a young age, accepting the LORD at Evergreen Methodist Church in Brandon, Mississippi.
She received her education at McCall Elementary School in Pelahatchie, Mississippi.
Annie was united...
