Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Donald C. Brown
Sep 16, 2024
Donald Clark Brown was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 21, 1960. He was the oldest of three children born to Donald Austin Brown (Deceased) and Helen White. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was baptized at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church by the late Dr. F. Benjamin Davis. Later, he joined Galilee Missionary Baptist...
Nancy Marie Blackwell
Sep 12, 2024
Nancy Marie (Hall) Blackwell, affectionately called “Nan” and “Mamaw”, was born October 25, 1948 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Shep and Marie Hall.
She was united in marriage to Charles Blackwell on November 14, 1981. Together they shared 35 years until Charles’ passing on August 28, 2020.
Nancy was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother and Mamaw. She enjoyed being outdoors where...
Debbie R. White
Sep 11, 2024
Debbie Renee White was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world suddenly on September 11, 2024, at age 59. She was born on August 28, 1965, to Lincoln White Jr. and Ruth White. She grew up in the Indianapolis area and attended North Central High School.
Debbie confessed her love in Christ at an early age...
John L. Watkins Sr.
Sep 10, 2024
John Lynn Watkins, Sr. better known to his friends and family as “Jackie” or “Jack” was born May 3, 1955 in Franklin, Indiana to the union of Sam and Mary Watkins. He professed hope in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age.
John was joined in marriage to his beloved “Kathy” October 22, 1988. They enjoyed 35...
Michael Lamont Fletcher "Big Mike"
Sep 8, 2024
Michael Lamont Fletcher was born March 3, 1976 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Anna Fletcher and Casey Jones. He received his education in the Indianapolis Public Schools.
He worked in the lawncare business and took great pride in his landscaping. Mike also worked in construction for many years.
Big Mike, as he was affectionately called, was a very loving and kind person. He...
Edwina Joyce Moore
Sep 8, 2024
A Renaissance woman defined as a Christian, self-taught artist, writer, community activist and advocate of the arts, E. Joyce Moore, whose artistic name is JEMI, held a passion for the arts since childhood. Edwina Joyce Moore was born January 15, 1952, to William and Florence Moore in Franklin, Tennessee. She was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana from a young age, where...
Clifford Raymond King Sr.
Sep 2, 2024
Mr. Clifford Raymond King Sr was born a handsome baby boy on October 31, 1951, to Mr. Curtis Raymond King Sr and Mrs. Gertrude King in Chicago, IL. He later moved to Indianapolis, IN with his family. Clifford attended IPS and Arsenal Technical High School with his sister Deborah Ann King and Curtis King Jr.
Big Cliff had a pure heart...
Theresa Mae Stevenson
Aug 31, 2024
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Theresa May Lyles Stevenson was born April 18, 1929, to John and Lennie Lyles. She was raised in West Indianapolis, a neighborhood where everyone knew your name and looked out for each other. She accepted Christ at an early age and was active in her church. She learned the piano at age 8 and would...
David J. Walker, Sr.
Aug 22, 2024
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David Joseph Walker Sr., was born on August 17, 1951, to Alexander and Ella Nora Walker in Indianapolis, IN.
David received his education in the IPS school district where he attended Arsenal Technical High School.
David was united in holy matrimony to Diane Coffee Walker, where this union was blessed with two daughters, Cherie Walker and Terri...
Chadwell Terry III "Snaffy"
Aug 20, 2024
Chadwell Terry III was born in Gary, Indiana on July 21, 1949 the oldest of four children of Emma (Neal) Terry and Chadwell Terry Jr. Chadwell was baptized at Delaney Methodist Church in Gary and was active in Sunday School, the youth choir, and MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship). In St. Louis he was affiliated with Renewed Minds Baptist Church under...
Marcia Diane Golder Bennett
Aug 19, 2024
Born Monday, August 22, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Doris Ruth (Tanner) Wilson Golder Fields Laswell and Richard Earl Wilson, Jr. Third born and eldest daughter to a total of ten children, Marcia has always shown strength, resilience and motherly love.
Graduating Shortridge High School class of 1968; and furthering her education with the degree from Butler University. Marcia, always...
Tiersa A. Greene
Aug 18, 2024
Tiersa Antonette Greene was born to Samuel Hayes & Lynda Greene in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 27, 1965. Tiersa was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1984 with honors. She went on to be a Certified Dental Assistant with expanded duties. Tiersa was baptized at an early age and was a...
Annie R. Tate
Aug 18, 2024
A life well lived, and a woman well loved, Annie R. Tate passed away on Sunday August 18, 2024. Annie was born July 24, 1964 in Greenville, Mississippi to the union of Mary and Elvin Blair. She became a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Indiana where she graduated from Arsenal Technical High School.
Annie gave her life to Christ at an early...
Michelle "Shorty" Gates
Aug 18, 2024
Michelle Melissa Gates was born May 27, 1969 to Juanita Hawkins-Cobb & Adolphus Hawkins in Birmingham Alabama.
Michelle gave her life to Christ at an early age of her youth. She Attended Allen Chapel AME Church early on, and became a member of Eastern Star church for 20 years. Michelle attended IPS School 110, 28 and Tech High School. She later...
Cora Mae Sanders
Aug 17, 2024
Cora M. Robinson was born the second oldest of 11 children in Mississippi on Tuesday, March 1, 1938, to Ilet Gavin and Ollie Robinson, who both preceded her in death. The middle initial “M” had many meanings- matriarch, mother-to-all, Mae, but she was most affectionately known as, "Ma."
Coming from a large family, Cora had 10 siblings, five of which preceded...