Norma Ann Murrell
Sep 29, 2023
Norma Patricia Ann Murrell (1933-2023)
Norma was born to the late James and Edna Griffin on December 29, 1933, in Columbus, OH, in the all–Black community, of Pointdexter Village. Norma attended East High School before studying music at Capitol University.
She moved to Indianapolis with her best friend Carole Shank (Finger) in the 1950s and worked for...
Robert "Bob" Brown
Sep 29, 2023
Robert Lewis Brown, 82, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on September 29, 2023. He was born on February 11, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Everett Brown and Elizabeth (Ryan) Brown.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet Brown; sons, Gary (Ginny) Brown and Scott (Salli) Brown; granddaughters, Meghan Brown and Brooke Brown; and brother,...
Patsy Jean Moore
Sep 29, 2023
Indianapolis, Indiana – Patsy Jean Moore passed away after being comforted by her husband on September 29, 2023. Pat was born to Roy Hale and Dealie Adams in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on May 15, 1943. She was 80 years old.
Pat worked for RCA and Roselyn Bakery for many years but most important to her was her family. She married A.D....
Susan Fox
Sep 29, 2023
Susan (Susie) Fox of Indianapolis went home to her Lord early on Friday afternoon, September 29th, 2023. She was 81 years old, having just celebrated her birthday on July 7th. Susie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018, although she experienced symptoms for many years prior. Susie was placed on hospice care in October 2022. Her and Ernie, the love...
Belinda Kay Sauer-Williamson
Sep 29, 2023
Belinda Kay Sauer-Williamson, also known as Bo, passed away at the age of 63. She passed peacefully at her sister’s home in Greensburg, Indiana, on September 29, 2023. She was surrounded by love.
She was born on January 26, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Leo and Mildred Sauer.
She was a 1978 graduate of George...
Delphia Howard
Sep 29, 2023
Delphia Howard
87 of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on September 29, 2023. Delphia was born on July 17, 1936, in Hazard, Kentucky to the late George and Leaner White. She was retired from ITT Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Howard, Sr.; children, David Howard, Clarence Howard, Jr. and Juanita Stevens and her parents. ...
Mary Ann Land
Sep 29, 2023
Mary Ann Land, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family September 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. She was born February 15, 1949, in Indianapolis to James Frank & Nannie Willard (William) Grider.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter Stacey (Charles) Blake, grandson Charles William Blake III, granddaughter Jacqulyn Blake, great-grandson Ryker Lee Blake, and her sisters Phyllis (Lloyd)...
Kathryn Pence Roberts
Sep 28, 2023
Remembering Kathryn Pence Roberts
May 5, 1936 - September 28, 2023
We celebrate the life of Kathryn Pence Roberts - teacher, animal lover, volunteer, mother, and friend.
Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Juanita and Joe Pence, Kathryn graduated with honors from Indiana University. She married Keith Roberts and helped support him through dental school. Together for...
Jared Harrison George
Sep 28, 2023
Fishers, Indiana - Jared Harrison George (23), a beloved son, brother and friend passed away in his home on September 28th, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis to Michael Stephen George and Elizabeth Ann (Harrison) George. Jared graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 2019. He graduated from Ball State University on the Deans List in May of 2023. During...
Edna H. Sims
Sep 28, 2023
Edna (Johnson) Sims
1955-2023
The bell doth toll, and God reaches down to pluck another from the garden of love. It is time for the transplanting to the beautiful portal above.
Edna Johnson Sims was born February 14, 1955, accompanied by her twin brother Emerson in Shelbyville, Indiana to her birth parents Era Leigh Senour Johnson and Emerson L Johnson...
William "Bill" Joseph Cooper
Sep 28, 2023
William “Bill” Joseph Cooper, 75, of Indianapolis passed away September 28th, 2023. He was born in Indy May 12th, 1948, to parents Charles and Patricia LaFollette.
Bill grew up in Indy and graduated from Ben Davis High School.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam, where he was stationed in Korea.
On...
Bonnie Lee Cairns
Sep 28, 2023
Bonnie Lee Cairns, 82 of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023. Bonnie was born April 7, 1941 in Monroe, WI to the late Ernest and Margaret Grenz. She was a graduate of Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL. She continued her education at Willamette University, where she graduated in 1961.
Bonnie wanted most in life to be a...
Walter Clarence Cooper Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
Walter Clarence Cooper Jr., affectionately known as Junior, passed away on September 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was born on June 14, 1945, in Barren County, Kentucky. His passing occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana, the place he called home.
Junior was a man who embraced life fully and had an unwavering strength...
Dermetta R. Jones
Sep 28, 2023
Dermetta Roseborough Jones, affectionately known as “Met,” was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on September 23, 1939. She was the sixth of seven children born to the late John and Beulah MacMillan Roseborough. She married Oscar Calvin Jones on June 19, 1965. To this union, three sons were born: Michael (August 1, 1966), and twins Gregory and Jeffrey (December 16,...
David A. Wilson
Sep 28, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved David Wilson, who departed from this world September 28, 2023, at the age of 71. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever be etched in our hearts.
David was born on September 27, 1952, in Indianapolis,...
Ruth Brewer
Sep 27, 2023
Ruth Irene Brewer, 94, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on September 27, 2023. She was born in Fountaintown, Indiana on March 13, 1929 to Charles and Zella Myrl Ross. She was the youngest of four children. Ruth grew up during the Great Depression, and she learned to make do with very little from a young age. Her family relied on...
Charlene P. Smith
Sep 27, 2023
In memory of Charlene P. Smith. She was born on October 8th, 1933 and left us all for her new journey on September 27th, 2023.
She is preceded in death by one daughter, one son, her parents, nine siblings, two husbands, and one granddaughter.
She is survived by four children, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, one sister, 11 grandchildren,...
Kent Boyd West
Sep 27, 2023
Kent Boyd West, born on February 4, 1937, peacefully passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana, on
September 27, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that exemplifies a life well-lived.
Kent was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was a young entrepreneur- the local
paperboy. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School, and then eagerly pursued higher
education, earning...
Merna Mosel Ruby
Sep 27, 2023
Merna Mosel Ruby of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 27, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1938 to Francile and Harold Mosel from Monroeville, Indiana. She graduated from Southside High School in Fort Wayne, Ball State Teacher’s College, and Ball State University, where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority.
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Harold Stanley
Sep 27, 2023
Harold Richard Stanley (Dick) passed away on September 27, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 19, 1933, to Madonna (Fulton) and Harry Stanley.
Dick joined the Air Force after graduating from Howe High School and later joined the Indianapolis Police Department as a police officer for 20 years. He continued working as a security guard for...