Obituaries

Mar 2, 2016

Mr. Donald Lee ‘Pig’, ‘Too Tall’ Jones, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation will be held Friday, March 18th from 10am until service time of 11 am at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 E. 38th Street. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.

Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Tommie Lee Conley, age 71, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016.Tommie attended and graduated from Parrish High School in Copiah County, Mississippi.Tommie married his lifelong love and friend, Vivian Ann Sims in 1967. Once married they relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana where they began to build a life together. Tommie worked various jobs over the years. However, he was...

Feb 28, 2016

Rita Ann Jackson-Owens, age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016.Rita was the first child born in Frankfort, Kentucky to Naomi M. Ennis Mays and Louis Jackson.She moved to Indianapolis where she met her husband, James Owens. They were united in holy matrimony on August 4, 1975. To this union three children were born...Paula, Naomi and Victor.Rita loved to...

Feb 26, 2016

Marcia Lorraine Ratcliff, age 50, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016.Marcia was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Mr. James (Jimmy) H. Ratcliff and Corsetta (Maria) Ratcliff. Marcia received her formal education attending the Indianapolis Public Schools at Warren Central High School. She continued her studies at Ivy Tech Community College. She was employed as a bus driver for IPS.Marcia...

Feb 26, 2016

Mrs. Maxine L. Evans, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2016.She was born in Cairo, Illinois to Orville and Geneva Buckner. She was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System, schools #26 and Crispus Attucks High School.Maxine was employed at Glendale, 'The Patio Cafeteria'. She enjoyed traveling, going to seafood restaurants and spending time with family.She confessed a...

Feb 26, 2016

Mrs. Margie Ann Bragg- Poole, affectionately known as 'Wee-Baby', passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016.Margie was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert and Della Bragg. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School.Margie was united in holy matrimony in 1965 to Phillip Poole, Sr., who preceded her in death. To this union, four...

Feb 25, 2016

Mr. Gene D. 'De De' Wright age 52, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Gene 'De De' was born in Indianapolis to Gene H. Wright and Josephine Sims-Wright.He resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended John Marshall High School prior to moving back to Indianapolis with family. 'De De' as many called him, professed his faith in Christ at an...

Feb 24, 2016

Katie Louise West, age 94 passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1st from 10am until service time of 12 noon at 25th Street Baptist Church, 525 W, 25th Street. Interment will be in New Crown Cemetery.

Feb 23, 2016

Feb 22, 2016

Ms. Marvin Jean Scott, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016.Marvin Jean 'Bird' was born to Julius and Ira Lee Pittman Scott in Jericho, AK.She accepted Christ at an early age and was member of New Hope MBC in Springfield, IL.Marvin 'Bird' loved dancing and listening to music. She enjoyed sitting outside on a summer day and playing...

Feb 22, 2016

Muslim washing and Ship Out to the Ivory Coast.

Feb 19, 2016

Services will be held in St. Louis, Missouri with burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Edward Norris, age 89 passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016.Edward was raised in Chattanooga, TN with his 10 brothers and sisters. In 1959 he left Tennessee to live and work in Indianapolis. He worked and retired from Citizens Gas and Coke where he was the first black mechanic. He was a proud World War II Navy Veteran where...

Feb 17, 2016

Mr. R.T. Crutcher 'The Cymbals Man', age 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.R.T. was born in Olive Branch, Mississippi. He accepted Christ as his Lord and personal Savior, uniting with New Day Pentecostal Church. He was employed with and retired from Perry Meridian High School as a lead custodian. He offered his custodial services to the Greenwood Bowl...

Feb 15, 2016

George Green, age 91 passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation only will be held on Saturday, February 20th from 10am until 3pm in the Chapel of Faith at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals, 5811 East 38th Street.Burial will be in Canton, Mississippi.

Feb 14, 2016

Christine B. (Martin) Swanigan, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016.She was born in Indianapolis to the late Bud and Isadore Martin. Christine graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in 1955. Throughout her life she had various career opportunities which included Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Lane Bryant. Christine was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Herbert Swanigan...

Feb 14, 2016

Services are pending

Feb 13, 2016

Mrs. Velois Brown, age 74, passed away on Saturday, February13, 2016.She is the loving mother of Jennifer (Ferguson) Mayfield; also survived by 4 grandchildren; 4 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.Velois was employed by 7-11 Supermarkets of Indianapolis for 34 years. She was married to her longtime partner of 24 years, John Henry Brown on December 20,...

Feb 11, 2016

Maxine Chandler Byrdsong, age 87 passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016.Maxine graduated from Crispus Attucks High School and retired with a career of 30 years at Indiana Bell and AT&T as a telephone operator and in a supervisory position. She was preceded in death by her parents, Deacon William J. and Ora Lee Harris. Her husband, Rev. William S....

Feb 11, 2016

Gloria Lea Brown, age 69 passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016.Family and Friends Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 10am until 12 Noon at Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals 5811 E. 38th Street. Funeral service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment will be in Sutherland Park Cemetery.