Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Charlotte Jean Haywood
Jul 9, 2021
Charlotte Jean Haywood was born March 9, 1952 to Patricia Haywood and Richard Winston aka “Dickey”, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1969.
She professed a love for Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greater St. James Baptist Church. Her unwavering faith led her to become a member...
Fredia Jean (Willis) Matthews
Jul 7, 2021
Fredia Jean Willis was the eldest of eight children born to the union of Essie Lee Jr. and Johnnie Louise Willis. She was delivered November 16,1948 at Hillcrest Hospital Annex in Waco, Texas.
The Willis family relocated to Indianapolis when Fredia was a young girl. She completed all levels of school here, graduating from Crispus Attucks High School. She worked...
Daniel Paxton Shields
Jul 7, 2021
Daniel Paxton Shields was the youngest child born into the loving care of David and Laura Shields on April 24th, 2001. He was treasured by his six siblings and extended family of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, then pastored by his grandfather Rev. S.R. Shields; he had a strong faith in God.
Paxton was educated in Lawrence at Brook Park Elementary,...
Gertrina (Byrdsong) Ellerson
Jun 29, 2021
MAGGIE GERTRINA BYRDSONG ELLERSON Maggie Gertrina Byrdsong, the 13th of 16 children of Ashley and Elsie Byrdsong was born January 15, 1925 in Sparta, Georgia. Early on the Maggie in her name was nixed in favor of the more unique and exotic Gertrina. While still a pre-schooler, Gertrina relocated to Indianapolis, IN along with her large and ever-growing family. She...
Steven L. Wilson
Jun 28, 2021
Steven “Steve” Laineer Wilson (affectionately known as “S.L.” by his family and friends in Texas) was born April 25, 1934 to Justice James and Lula Roberson Wilson in Palestine, Texas; he was the 10th of 11 children. Steve graduated from Lincoln High School in Palestine, and following his graduation worked for the Atlanta Life Insurance Company in Palestine. He relocated...
Jennifer J Taylor Hogan
Jun 28, 2021
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Jennifer Joanne Taylor Hogan, the second daughter of the late Dorothy Mae Strong Taylor and the late Harold Earnest Taylor, was born December 18, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She attended Indianapolis Public School #76 and #60 and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1976. She graduated from Martin University with a degree in Business...
Armond White
Jun 23, 2021
Armond White, son of Ellis and Eloise White, was born January 11, 1957 in Meridian, Mississippi. He attended school in Mississippi, Japan and Indianapolis Public Schools. He graduated from Washington High School in 1975. Armond was an outstanding athlete in basketball and football. He was all-state in football, all-sectional and all-regional in basketball. His football team won the state championship...
William "Bill" Brinkley
Jun 21, 2021
WILLIAM BRINKLEY was born on May 22, 1930 to Hurley and Mattie Brinkley in Indianapolis, Indiana. William entered eternal peace on June 21, 2021.
William accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Eastern Star Church located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was not uncommon to enter William’s household and hear him singing some of his favorite songs from...
Eva C Sands
Jun 20, 2021
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Eva C. Knox Berry Sands was born November 22, 1941, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Willie Herbert Knox Sr. and the late Hettie Jean Knox. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church.She served faithfully and with distinction playing and singing for the church choir.
After receiving her early education at...