Obituaries

Jul 30, 2016

Mr. Anthony W. Mathews, Sr., age 54, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 11:30am until 12 Noon. Funeral service will follow at 12 Noon at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street.

Jul 29, 2016

Arshad Din passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. Prayers and Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery on Saturdiay, July 30, 2016.

Jul 28, 2016

Jul 28, 2016

Mr. James A. Carter, age 51, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 6th from10 am until service time of 11 am at Hovey St. COGIC, 2338 Hovey Street. Interment will be in Sutherland Park Cemetery.

Jul 27, 2016

Ms. Annie Lois Johnson, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 10am until 12 Noon at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. Funeral service will follow at 12 Noon.

Jul 27, 2016

Mr. Harold James Lee Baxter, Jr., age 63 passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 6pm until 7pm at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm.

A Burial was held at Marion Veteran National Cemetery 1700 East 38 Street,...

Jul 27, 2016

Mr. Robert Allen Cork, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Robert was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Eloise Cork, father of Rodney Cork (Suzanne), MIchael Cork (Sherrel). He is also survived by his brother Winford Cork, sister Beverly Smith, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Family and Friends Visitation...

Jul 25, 2016

Mr. Thomas L. Russell, age 65, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016 from 11 am until service time of 12 noon at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals-Faith Chapel, 5811 E. 38th Street.

Jul 23, 2016

Mr. Charles Graham, Jr., age 56, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Charles was born in Chicago, IL to Alice and Charles Graham, Sr. Growing up he attended Irving Elementary School and Proviso East High School. He continued his education at Triton College and Chicago State University to pursue a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration.

Charles had a fulfilling 31...

Jul 23, 2016

Mr. Eric Lamont Johnson, age 49, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Eric was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to George A. 'Boogie' Johnson and Laverna Tolliver. He grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School. After high school, he attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama where he received an Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Post-graduation, Eric began...

Jul 22, 2016

Mrs. Lisa Ladd Brown Woods passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1st from 10am until 12 noon at Grace Apostolic Church, 610 E. 22nd Street. Interment-Crown Hill Cemetery.

Jul 22, 2016

Mr. Mohamed Asif, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Muslim services and prayers will be held at the Alhuda Foundation, 12201 Lantern Rd. in Fishers, IN. Arriving at Mosque at 1:45pm, Prayer at 2:10pm and burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery at 2:30 pm.

Jul 20, 2016

Mr. Timothy T. Smith, 'BC' or 'Black Child' age 44, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Timothy was born in Chicago, IL to Cynthia and Daymond H. Smith. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools and received his GED. He went on to further his career in Auto Mechanics. He accepted Christ at an early age and worked for Thomas and Skinner.

'Black...

Jul 19, 2016

Rev. Carvis Herron, Sr., age 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 .

Carvis was born in Prentiss, Mississippi to James and Mattie (Williams) Herron. He attended Prentiss Institute, Alcorn College and Crossroads Bible College.

Carvis confessed a faith in Jesus Christ as Savior at an early age at Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Prentiss, Mississippi.

On April 16, 1976,...

Jul 19, 2016

Mr. Scottie Roniel Joiner 'Scott', age 51, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Scottie was born in Evansville, Indiana to Alexander and Dorothy Joiner. He attended Central High School in Evansville. At an early age, Scottie professed his faith and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior under the leadership of his Aunt and Pastor, Bettie Gary of Faith Powerhouse...

Jul 18, 2016

Mrs. Doris Mae Stevenson, age 104, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 23rd, from 10 am until funeral service time of 11 am at Light of the World Christian Church, 4646 N. Michigan Rd. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Jul 18, 2016

Mr. Thomas Fred Alexander, age 72, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Thomas was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas L. and Annie Mae Alexander. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School and attended Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky.

Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam and received an Honorable Discharge. He went to work at Jenn...

Jul 18, 2016

Mr. Day'Ron David Lamont Patrick Staten 'Dayter', age 18, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. Day'Ron was born to Evelyn (Staten) Tudor and Darrin Tudor in Indianapolis, IN. He dedicated his life to God and was baptized at New Westside Church. Day'Ron attended Arlington High School and later received his GED.

Day'Ron loved to play basketball ad football. 'Dayter' as...

Jul 16, 2016

Mrs. Louise (Britt) Lavant 'Tudda', passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016.

Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 12 Noon to 12:30 at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. There will be a Graveside service at 1:00 pm at Washington Park North Cemetery.

Jul 15, 2016

Cora Mae Gray, affectionately known as 'Fast Black', age 68, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016.

Cora was born in Forest, Mississippi to the late Reverend Alonzo Wright, Sr. and Missionary Mary Francis Payton-Wright. At an early age she and her family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, here she went to IPS #12 and Harry E. Wood High School. She was...