Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Marshelle "Mickey" Lashay (Porter) Simon
Jun 4, 2022
Marshelle Lashay Simon, the third of four children, was born on January 10, 1961 to Ira Michael Miller and Mary Francis Johnson in Gary, Indiana.
Marshelle, affectionately known to family and friends as “Mickey,” attended Locke Elementary School, Tolleston Middle School and she graduated from Westside High School in 1980.
She attended Zion Temple COGIC, under the leadership of...
Catherine George Adaway
Jun 1, 2022
Was born June 14, 1948, to Deacon John David George and Elder Irene George in Butler County Alabama. She was raised in Evergreen, AL and attended China Elementary School, and graduated from Conecuh County Training School.
Catherine was a member of The House of God Church Inc., Keith Dominion in Evergreen, AL.
In 1963, she moved to Pensacola, Florida where...
Elisha "Moochie" Safford
May 26, 2022
Elisha Safford was born April 1st, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN to Sadie Mae Hopkins.
Elisha worked out of Local 532 and at a lot of well-known concrete companies.
Elisha departed this life on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sadie Mae Hopkins; son, Wayne Safford; brother, Saul James; sister,...
Calvin "Cal" O'Gwin
May 21, 2022
Calvin was born June 2, 1951, to L.D. and Maggie O’Gwin of Indianapolis, IN. Calvin was also known by “Cal” and “Cowboy”.
Calvin received his education through Indianapolis Public Schools graduating from Manual High School in 1969.
Calvin loved to fish, travel, and work on cars. He took pride in providing for his family and dedicated himself to Inland Paperboard,...
Gwendolyn W. Winters
May 16, 2022
Gwendolyn Willene Winters, the daughter of William and Frances Edwards, was born October 20, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gwendolyn attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Northwest High School.
Gwendolyn’s fulltime ministry (NOT job) was being both wife and mother and she fully devoted herself to raising her children in the admonition of the Lord. She poured herself into her...
Richard Lee Grady Sr.
May 11, 2022
Richard “Dickie” Lee Grady, Sr. was born on June 12, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to his parents, Howard W. and Naomi I. (Gibson) Grady.
He was a 1957 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. Soon after graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served 8 for years. Richard retired from The United States Postal Service after several years...
Larry Allen
May 7, 2022
Larry Allen, the son of Raymond U. Allen Sr. and Betty J. (Caldwell) Allen, was born January 22, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He received his education through Indianapolis Public Schools #44 for grade school and was a graduate of Northwest High School.
Larry worked many years as a Foreman at United Finishing before switching careers and working for his sister’s...
Jerome Theodore Powell Sr.
May 7, 2022
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JEROME THEODORE POWELL SR, was born the son of Otho Robert Powell and Izola Powell-Crosswright on May 30, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up in Odessa, Texas and Hobbs, New Mexico. Growing up, he was a quiet child and liked doing the normal things...
Lena F. (Whittaker) Wagner
May 6, 2022
Ms. Lena Frances Wagner entered this life on January 14th, 1935, as the third child of the late Joseph Lee and Jennie Frances Whittaker in Castalian Springs, TN. Upon the family’s move to Indianapolis, IN, she attended IPS #42 and later Crispus Attucks High School. By 1952, Lena had married Robert Willis Parham and would welcome their baby girl, Judith...
Juanita Lillian English
May 4, 2022
Ms. Juanita Lillian (Anderson) English, age 87, peacefully departed this world and joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Wednesday May 4, 2022.
Juanita was born on April 25, 1935 to Alma (Harris) and Alfred Anderson in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended St. Bridget’s Catholic School and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School.
She was united in matrimony to Robert...
Joseph W. Lewis
May 2, 2022
Mr. Joseph W. Lewis was born on July 21, 1946 in Cleveland, Mississippi to Harry Sr. and Rosetta Young Lewis.
He moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1956 and received his education through the Indianapolis Public School System.
Joseph worked various jobs, retiring from Walmart in 2014, working in the maintenance department after 5 years of service.
He enjoyed spending time...
Ms. Alberta Robinson
Apr 26, 2022
ALBERTA ROBINSON was born April 25, 1943, in Brookhaven, Mississippi to her loving parents Cornelius Neal Jones and Ida Mae Jones. She was raised in Detroit, Michigan by her Aunt Alberta B. Campbell (Other Mama)
ALBERTA graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. She furthered her education by attending and graduating from Clark Community College.
ALBERTA retired from IU Health University...
Dollie June (Phillips) Starkes
Apr 23, 2022
Dollie June (Phillips) Starkes was born August 12, 1944, to John and Lenora (Perkins) Phillips in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dollie confessed her faith and accepted Christ at an early age.
She received her education in the Indianapolis Public Schools and attended Crispus Attucks High School.
Dollie worked every year at the Indiana State Fair, 500 Speedway and for Kelly Services.
She...
Reginald Duane Johnson Sr
Apr 23, 2022
Mr. Reginald Duane Johnson Sr. was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 18, 1962 to Irvin Johnson and Regina Robinson.
Early in life “Reggie” also known as “Big Reg”, developed a passion for drawing and working on cars. Reggie received his High School diploma from North Central High School on June 2, 1982. He also attended Ivy Tech Community College...
