OBITUARIES

Melvin L. McSwine I

Melvin L. McSwine I

Jan 29, 2023

Pastor Melvin LaVerne McSwine I, Son of Sammie D. McSwine II & Ida Mae Frazier McSwine, was born April 25, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nick named “ Mickey” He began his life in Christ at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.

He attended Elder W. Diggs School 42 Melvin loved to play basketball and joined the 42...

Hector Agraz

Hector Agraz

Jan 29, 2023

Hector Agraz completed his journey of life in this world and passed on to eternity January 29, 2023.

He was born September 20, 1951 in Los Angeles to Paula and Alfonso Agraz.

He leaves behind Patty, his beloved wife of 43 years; six children: Lori Murray, Annette Rodriguez (Sam), Andrea Wheatley (James), Jason Ogle, Ann Rodriguez (Juan) and Jordon Agraz...

Ricky L Beckley

Ricky L Beckley

Jan 29, 2023

 

 

Ricky Lee Beckley Sr. 53, of Greenfield, passed away on January 29, 2023, unexpectedly, while spending time with his family. He was born on August 31, 1969 in Greenfield, IN.  

 

Rick worked many years as a tile setter. As his health declined,  he began to work at Stanfield Auto; helping out where ever he was needed, until...

Samuel N. Woods

Samuel N. Woods

Jan 29, 2023

 

Samuel Neal Woods was born August 15, 1936 in Monroe, Louisiana to the union Leon and Gladys Woods. He was educated in the Monroe school system. 

Upon his move to Indianapolis, Sam worked for 23 years at Fairmount Glass Company until it closed down in the 80’s.  After retiring, he managed State Discount Liquor at 25th and Delaware.  

Sam Woods was...

Bernice M. Stewart

Bernice M. Stewart

Jan 29, 2023

Bernice was born on July 18, 1960. She was the beloved daughter of Willie C. Stewart and Mary E. Stewart.

 Bernice grew up in Indianapolis and got her education in the IPS School System graduating from Crispus Attucks High School in 1978. She also attended ABC Beauty College and became a licensed nail tech.

Bernice worked a variety of jobs....

Cynthia Hillard

Cynthia Hillard

Jan 29, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Hillard, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 29th, 2023. She was born to Billy Kehrt and Marilyn Bayne on June 8th, 1951.

Cindy will be remembered for her beautiful smile and compassion towards everyone she met.  She loved her large family and was always willing to help anyone in need if she could.  She was a forgiving...

Rolf Juergen Mielke

Rolf Juergen Mielke

Jan 28, 2023

Indianapolis - Rolf Juergen Mielke, 80, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born September 22, 1942 in Koblenz, Germany to the late Karl and Leeza Lota Mielke. He served in the German Army. Rolf moved to Chicago in 1961 when he was just nineteen years old. He taught himself to speak English by watching TV and listening to...

Kerano Kay Scott

Kerano Kay Scott

Jan 28, 2023

 

KERANO K. SANDERS SCOTT, 60 of Carmel, Indiana passed away on January 28, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Paul and Ann Sanders (Picket Wilham) on April 25, 1962. She graduated from Carmel High School in 1980, and went on to graduate with a Telecommunications degree from Indiana University where she was a Tri Delta. She moved...

Anthony McCane

Anthony McCane

Jan 27, 2023

Anthony Eugene McCane was born July 15, 1964 to Gwendolyn Miller Boddie and Thomas McCane Sr. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Anthony attended school at Grandview Elementary, Westlane Middle School, and North Central High School.

   On January 27, 2023 Anthony passed away.

   Grandparents Nelson (Pete) and Ada Miller played a big role in his entire life as well as his...

Ollie Sue Foust

Ollie Sue Foust

Jan 27, 2023

Ollie Sue Clontz-Foust, age 70 of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. She was born to the late William and Roxie R. (Phelps) Clontz in London, Kentucky on May 1, 1952. Sue loved people and built a long list of clients and friends during her twenty five years as a beautician and...

Stephen M. Whitinger III

Stephen M. Whitinger III

Jan 27, 2023

Stephen M. Whitinger III, 23 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.

He was born on Monday, April 26, 1999 to Mike Whitinger and Rebekah Bland in Greencastle, Indiana.

Stephen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana and graduated from Brownsburg High School. He studied plumbing at Mechanical Skills and obtained his plumbing contractors license. Stephen worked for Memo Ortega...

Terry C. Allen

Terry C. Allen

Jan 27, 2023

Terry C Allen, 67, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home.

Visitation is Friday, February 3, 2023, 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel.

Funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Indiana Funeral Care towards funeral cost.

 

Larry Truesdale

Larry Truesdale

Jan 26, 2023

Larry G. Truesdale, 73, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away January 26, 2023. He was born October 5, 1949 in Greencastle, Indiana to the late Harold and Jessy (Gentry) Truesdale.

He graduated Greencastle High School in 1967 and loved to travel the country. For several years Larry was an OTR driver. His favorite was the mountains.

He had a constant companion...

Kimberly Lynn Thompson

Kimberly Lynn Thompson

Jan 25, 2023

Kimberly Lynn (Coe)Thompson, 55, of Indianapolis, departed this earthly life peacefully on January 25, 2023. Kimberly was born on October 6, 1967.

 Kimberly was adopted at an early age by her grandparents and raised in Indianapolis, she was a student at Warren Central HS as a teenager. She was a long time employee with the Kroger company and was often...

Jose L. Rodriguez

Jose L. Rodriguez

Jan 25, 2023

Jose Luis "Pepe" Rodriguez, age 67 of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1955 in Brownsville, Texas the son of Ignacio R. and Aurelia C. (Corpus) Rodriguez. Pepe worked for many years as a carpenter. He married Peggy Hurley in 1990 in Plymouth, Indiana. Pepe had one main hobby...

Sharon Y. Chisolm

Sharon Y. Chisolm

Jan 24, 2023

 

Sharon met and married Richard Edwards Jr. from their union a daughter Dawn Rene’ and a son Richard “Ricky” were born.

Sharon was employed at the Indiana State Fairgrounds where she was able to use her joyful voice and her radiant attitude.

Sharon confessed her love for Jesus Christ at an early age. She became a member of Bethel...

Cornelius Dwayne Coleman

Cornelius Dwayne Coleman

Jan 24, 2023

In Loving MemoryMr. Cornelius Dwayne ColemanAugust 24, 1972 – January 24, 2023Cornelius Dwayne Coleman, age 50 of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Indianapolis. He was born August 24, 1972 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the union of Joseph and Ollie Bell Coleman. Dwayne attended and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. He gave his life to...

Donald Lee Meade Jr.

Donald Lee Meade Jr.

Jan 24, 2023

 

Donald Lee Meade Jr., a.k.a. Sunny D, 50, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Eskanzi Health Hospital. Donald was born on November 26, 1972 to Donald Lee Meade Sr. “Sunny,” and Patricia (Pfisterer) Meade “Phil.”

Don went to Arsenal Tech High School. He later met Lois Marie Meade, and together they had four children. Donald...

Thelma Stelzner

Thelma Stelzner

Jan 24, 2023

Thelma Louise Stelzner, 83, passed away on January 23, 2023. She was born in Hazelwood, Indiana on August 22, 1939 to Clarence and Effie (Trent) White. She was an excellent seamstress and her homemade cooking will be terribly missed.  She loved to play upwords with her husband and playing crazy eights with her grandchildren. She would also love it when...

David P. Stingle

David P. Stingle

Jan 24, 2023

David Paul Stingle, 79, of Indianapolis, IN, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born in Lafayette, IN, on June 1, 1943, to the late Paul and Margaret Stingle. He grew up in Pine Village, IN, and graduated from high school there in 1961.   Dave proudly served his country in...