Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Joyce Rita Griffin
Jan 22, 2024
Sunrise
Joyce Rita Griffin, was born December 16, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Delores Blakemore-Campbell. Joyce was the eldest of seven children. Joyce was known for her nickname “Chicken” she was given because she LOVED her some CHICKEN.
Reflections of Moments in her Life
Joyce was educated in the IPS school system attending School #42 and graduated from Shortridge High School where she was...
LaDawn Felice Micou
Jan 21, 2024
LaDawn Felice Avington Micou was born on October 30, 1955, in East Chicago, IN; to Arthur Avington, Jr. and Forestine Williams Avington. Donna, as she was affectionately called; was the fourth of eight children.
The Avington Clan was a lively, active, fun, driven, scholastically talented and spiritual bunch. LaDawn loved her siblings immensely and considered them her very best friends.
Donna accepted...
Daisy Mae Young
Jan 14, 2024
Daisy Mae (Cannon) Young was born on January 13, 1957 in Inverness, Mississippi to Alcine and Harry Cannon Sr. Daisy graduated from Gentry High School in 1976.
In 1977 she relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana with Roger Young. On September 18, 1981, Daisy and Roger were joined in Holy Matrimony.
Daisy worked in the hotel industry for over 20 years. She also worked for 20...
Eva L. Moody
Jan 11, 2024
Eva L. Moody was born December 1, 1940, to the union of Andrew Thomas Benberry and Mary Frances Haley in Grand Rivers, Kentucky.
She attended Lincoln Ridge high School and graduated top of her class. She moved to Indianapolis in the early 60’s where she married Billy C. Moody which preceded her in death. They were married for over 50 years....
John (Johnathan) Wesley Tyson
Jan 6, 2024
John W. Tyson Jr. was born on February 15, 1955, at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana to John W. Tyson Sr. and Dessie L. Tyson. He was the second child born to this union. He departed this life suddenly on January 6, 2024, at the age of sixty-eight years and eleven months in his peaceful home.
John attended Indianapolis Public...
Stephanie Louise Flynn
Jan 2, 2024
Stephanie L. Jones Flynn (G-Mom) - was born May 24, 1948 to the late Lewis Jones and Barbara I. Davis. She attended Wood grade school and graduated from Shortridge High. Stephanie accepted Christ at an early age at Trinity CME Church. She was active in Sunday school, the Christian Youth Fellowship, The Youth Choir, Food Pantry, and she was a...
Beecham Lockhart, Jr.
Jan 2, 2024
Honoring Army Staff Sergeant Beecham Lockhart Jr.
Mr. Beecham Lockhart Jr, the third of five children, was born on September 5,1930 in Logan County, Kentucky to the late Beecham and Cassie Offutt Lockhart.
Beecham attended Public School in Kentucky, after his mother passed away in 1935 Beecham lived with a host of relatives in Franklins, Kentucky.
Beecham volunteered...
Joyce Renee' Taylor
Dec 31, 2023
On October 14th, 1978, Joyce married the love of her life, Fred Taylor. Their marriage was a testament to love, commitment, and unwavering support. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. With this union they had three children, Sharyka, Frederick, and Dominique.
Joyce's greatest joy in life was her family. She...
Timothy D. Jelks Sr.
Dec 29, 2023
Lieutenant Deputy Constable Timothy D. Jelks Sr. was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama, to Theotis Jelks Sr. and Joann (Chatman) Jelks on November 11, 1963.
The Jelks family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, where Tim attended Indianapolis Public Schools #41, #42 and he was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, Ripple Rocket for life.
Tim accepted Christ at a young age and...
Shelia D. Burnette
Dec 28, 2023
A Celebration of Life for:
Ms. Shelia Denise Burnette 63, daughter the late Thomas (Sonny) Burnette, Jr. and the late Minnie Lee Harris was born December 25, 1959.
As a young child Shelia joined The Church of Jesus and professed her life to Christ where she remained a dedicated member. Shelia quietly departed this life and received...
Mary L. Jackson
Dec 27, 2023
Obituary Mary Lorena Jackson was born in Mound City Illinois May 9th 1936 to Otis Allen and Lucille Moss-Allen. She was the 3rd child of their union. Mary was saved at early, loved Sunday School, and singing in the Choir. Mary loved learning and graduated from high school and went on to take college courses in accounting & worked in...
