Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Wilma C Kidd
Feb 15, 2021
Wilima Carolyn Kidd was born January 15th 1942 to the late Rev. AC and Bernice Rawls in Wetumke.AL, where she met her loving husband William Kidd.
They were united in holy matrimony and relocated to Indianapolis, IN. and thru this union they were blessed with (5) five beautiful children.
Wilma received her High School diploma from Carver Sr. High in...
Esther Jean (Morse) Johnson
Feb 14, 2021
Esther Jean Johnson, the daughter of Richard Morse and Ellis Morse, began her life journey on April 4, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana.
She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 where she was a member of the school band. After graduating from high school, Esther attended nursing school and received a degree in nursing. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse...
Robert "Sonny" Rutland
Feb 12, 2021
Robert (Sonny) Rutland was born February 13, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to Frank Wills and Carrie Rutland. He departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021 at home surrounded by family.
Sonny attended Indianapolis public schools and worked at Ford Motor company retiring after 30 years. After retiring Sonny begin doing the things he enjoyed like golfing and traveling with...
Edward Darren Bobbitt
Feb 10, 2021
Edward Darren Bobbitt, son of Edward and Maggie Bobbitt, was born on February 5,1968 in Indianapolis. Indiana.
Edward received his education in the Washington Township School System and graduated from North Central High School. He enjoyed sports and played football for the North Central Panthers. Edward also attended Triton Junior College in Illinois.
Edward departed this life on...
Betty Ann Haddix
Feb 6, 2021
Betty Ann Haddix, daughter of the late Elmer Haddix Sr. and Margaret Bell Haddix, was born June 21, 1937 in Indianapolis Indiana. Betty received her education at Indianapolis Public School #26 and Crispus Attucks High School.
At an early age, Betty professed her faith in Christ with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, later becoming a member of Trinity Baptist Church...
Celia Ellen Greene-Purvis "Cookie"
Feb 5, 2021
Celia Ellen Greene-Purvis “Cookie” was born on September 16, 1949 in the Bronx, NY to the late Warren Greene, Sr. and Odessa Lee (Wilson) Greene. Additionally, eight other siblings, Warren Green (Garla), Norma Fagans (James), Melvin Greene (Dissiree), Gerald Greene (Debera), Thelma Brown, Sharon Greene (Walter Truxler), Mitzi Greene and William Greene celebrated her life journey. She received her education...
Mrs. Neely Lowayne (Leslie) O'Kelley
Feb 1, 2021
Neely Lowayne Leslie O’Kelley, the daughter of Helner White and Andrew White, was born on February 27, 1939 in Ardmore, Alabama.
She attended grade school in Ardmore, Tennessee and high school at Crispus Attucks in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lowayne worked as a nurse’s aide at General Hospital/ Wishard Hospital for many years until her retirement.
She became the widower of James...
Cherry Yvonne Jones
Jan 28, 2021
Ms. Cherry Yvonne Jones was born November 10,1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William E. and Leniece Jones. Her parents preceded her in death.
She had worked at Western Union as a manager and at Charles Schwab. When Cherry had to go on disability, she was employed at The Care Group as Administrative Support.
Cherry accepted Christ at an early age...
Wilma Jean (Brown) Lyles
Jan 26, 2021
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Wilma “Jean” Lyles, loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, auntie and friend lost her fight with cancer at the age of 75.
Family and close friends called her by her middle name, Jean. She was born on June 8, 1945 in Canton, MS to Willie (Grant) and Curtis Brown.
Jean chose Christ at an early age...
Sylvester Eric Page Iii
Jan 21, 2021
Sylvester E. Page III was born July 19, 1992 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Sylvester E. Page Jr. and Sharon Campbell.
He received his High School diploma from Warren Central High School. Shortly thereafter, he received his EMT certification and worked in that field for a short while before pursuing a trade in both the Construction and Maintenance fields for 5...
Elizabeth Ann (Helm) Jones
Jan 20, 2021
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Jones, aka “Baby Ann”, the daughter of George Helm and Martha E. Offutt, was born on July 21, 1944 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was raised in a small historical African American community known as “Shakerag”. She attended State Street and High Street School, and was active in the school and church choir, cheerleading squad and willingly...
Erica Larae Evans
Jan 18, 2021
Our beloved Erica departed this life on January 18, 2021. She was funny, outgoing and the life of the party.
Erica loved to make others happy and to ensure they were well taken care of. She loved to cook and even more so she loved to eat. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Our family...
James Edward Doss Jr.
Jan 17, 2021
Deacon James Edward Doss was born December 26,1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Estella Woods and James Edward Doss.
He was a faithful member of Greater Faith House of Prayer for twenty years under the Pastoral guidance of Pastor Joseph Reaves and Assistant Pastor Gail Reaves.
On November 21, 2002, James was united in Holy Matrimony to Brandy N. Doss. This...