Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Cora Mae 'Fast Black' Gray
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...
Infant Mariyah Dickerson
Jul 14, 2016
Infant Mariyah Dickerson, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Services, Thursday, July 21st at 12 noon at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.
Matthew S. Brown
Jul 14, 2016
Mr. Matthew S. Brown, age 65, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Matthew, 'Sonny' by some and 'Donny' to his sisters , was born September 26, 1950 to Ulysses and Mildred (Spivey) Brown in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. He and his family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana when he was young. He attended IPS Schools and graduated in 1969.
Matthew worked at...
Mr. Jerry J. 'J.C.' Clay Sr.
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Jerry J. Clay, Sr. 'J.C.', age 48, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.
Jerry Jerone Clay, Sr. 'J.C.' was born n Indianapolis, IN to the late Bishop Arbie and Mary Clay. Jerry confessed a hope in Christ at an early age under the leadership of his father, Bishop Arbie Clay. He attended Thomas Carr Howe High School and graduated...
Gregory Roger Swanigan Jr.
Jul 11, 2016
Mr. Gregory Roger Swanigan, Jr., 'Goo', age 43, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016.
Gregory, the son of Gregory R. Swanigan, Sr. and Augustine Swanigan, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 22, 1972. He attended Perry Meridian High School.
Greg confessed his faith in Christ and grew up at Grace Apostolic Church under Bishop Morris E. Golder. Greg had been...
Ms. Lee Ethel Nickleson-Johnson
Jul 7, 2016
Mrs. Lee Ethel Nickleson-Johnson, age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born to Charlie Nickleson and Virginia Wesley Nickleson in Rosedale, Mississippi. She was the youngest of 9 children, at which she was affectionately known as 'Baby Sister'.
Lee attended and received her education in Rosedale, Mississippi. She professed an early love for Christ and was...
Rose J. Gee
Jul 6, 2016
Ms. Rose J. Gee, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 from 10am until 11am at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. Funeral service will follow at 11am. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.
Lee Roy Banyon
Jul 6, 2016
Mr. Lee Roy Banyon, age 49 passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Monday, July 18, 2016 from 12 Noon until 1pm at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals - Chapel of Faith, 5811 E. 38th Street.. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.
Tequila Chyonne 'Ke Ke' Bailey-Brown
Jul 6, 2016
Ms. TeQuila Chyonne Bailey- Brown, known by most as 'Ke Ke', age 33, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016.
TeQuila graduated from Ben Davis High School. She was married to Jimmy Brown on Februay 14, 2011. TeQuila was a very hard worker and loved what she did. She was a member of Living Water Fellowship Church.
TeQuila's greatest joy was serving...
Gwendolyne Evans
Jul 6, 2016
Mrs. Gwendolyne Evans, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Gwendolyne Brinkley was born August 19, 1938 to the late Herley and Mattie Brinkley in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a homemaker during her lifetime and she was loved by her family and many friends.
On July 6, 2016, Mrs. Gwendolyne Brinkley Evans departed this life. She was preceded in...
Lula Bkelley
Jul 5, 2016
Mrs.Lula B. Kelley, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 9am to 11am at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 1060 West 30th Street. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Leroy Hill, Sr
Jul 4, 2016
Mr. Leroy Hill, Sr., age 75, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016. Leroy was born to Edward and Lucille Hill. He graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. He was married to Earlene Hill, who preceded him in death. He worked at Chrysler Foundry for over 30 years where he later retired. He liked to spend his free time playing...
Betty M. Turentine
Jul 3, 2016
Mrs. Betty M. Turentine, age 78, of Columbia, Tennessee was born to the late Mildred S. Thomas and Charlie P. Thomas. She was married to Holy Matrimony to John W. Turentine for 25 years, and in this union there were three children.
Betty was a former member of Saint Paul AME of Columbia, Tennessee. Upon moving to Indianapolis, she became a...
Deacon Raplh Parson, Jr
Jul 3, 2016
Deacon Ralph Parson, Jr. was born in Coldwater, MS. He was the 6th child of 10 children born to Curtis Parson, Sr. and Zeonia Hill Parson. Upon moving to Indianapolis, Ralph attended and graduated from local schools.
After settling in Indianapolis, the family joined Community Baptist Church where Ralph first met his wife and constant companion of more than 50...
Jeremy Alexander Culp Jr.
Jul 2, 2016
Infant Jeremy Alexander Culp, Jr. was born and passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals (Chapel of Love), 5811 E. 38th Street.
Mary Brady
Jul 1, 2016
Mary Brady, age 65, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. Services are private.
Keithon D. Rivers
Jun 30, 2016
Mr. Keithon D. Rivers, age 39, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 10 until 11am at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals - LBJ Chapel, 5811 E. 38th Street. Funeral service will follow at 11am. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.
Mohammed Irean Haque
Jun 29, 2016
Mr. Mohammed Irean Haque passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Muslim services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Alhaqq Foundation Mosque located at 5554 Georgetown Rd. at 2pm. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Roy Lee Nunley
Jun 28, 2016
Mr. Roy Lee Nunley passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Family and Friends Visitation only will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 11 am until 12 Noon at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals-Faith Chapel, 5811 E. 38th Street.
Netria Tatiana Charisse Lyons
Jun 28, 2016
Miss Netria Tatiana Charisse Lyons, affectionately known as 'Wuba' and 'Neche', passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 10am until 11am at New Direction Christian Church, 5330 E. 38th Street. A Memorial Service will follow at 11am.