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Raymond Lee Bass, Jr.

Raymond Lee Bass, Jr.

Jul 27, 2019

Raymond Lee Bass, Jr. 40, of Indianapolis passed away July 27, 2019.  A native of East Chicago, Indiana, he was a Health Inspector for the Marion County Health Department.  He was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.  An avid fisherman, he also loved playing basketball, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends....

Ivan Keith Brownlow

Ivan Keith Brownlow

Jul 26, 2019

Ivan Keith Brownlow, 63 of Kokomo was called from labor to reward on the evening of July 26, 2019.  A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he retired as a Machinist for Chrysler Corporation.  Ivan served his country in the United States Air Force.  He was an avid movie viewer and loved fresh water fishing and spending time with his grandson Eric....

Freddie Ewing

Freddie Ewing

Jul 21, 2019

Freddie Ewing, 61, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Services are entrusted to Bluitt and Son Funeral Home.   www.bluittandson.com   

Katherine Hayes

Katherine Hayes

Jul 18, 2019

Mother Katherine Hayes, 88 years young, of Greenwood and Indianapolis, Indiana received her Wings to Glory July 18, 2019.  Born in Autaugaville, Alabama, she professed a hope in Christ at an early age.  She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Church where she sang in the Gospel Chorus Choir, a member and past president of the Missionary Society, and...

Gwendolyn Jean Fears

Gwendolyn Jean Fears

Jul 16, 2019

Gwendolyn Jean Fears, 61 of Indianapolis, Indiana was called from labor to reward on the morning of July 16, 2019.  Born in Logansport, Indiana she was a member of the Grace Apostolic Church of Indianapolis, as well as the Cancer Support Center of Central Indiana.     Filled with the Holy Ghost, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter,...

Robert Morris

Robert Morris

Jul 16, 2019

Robert Morris, age 66 passed away July 16, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Services are entrusted to Bluitt and Son Funeral Home. www.bluittandson.com   

Saamir Muhammad

Saamir Muhammad

Jul 11, 2019

Saamir Muhammad, 14, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on July 11, 2019. 

Saamir attended Zion Middlecreek Junior High School, where he was a member of the band. He played drums and the keyboard and he loved teaching people to play the keyboard.

He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Lee Edward Smith, Jr. and...

Saamir Muhammad

Saamir Muhammad

Jul 11, 2019

Saamir Muhammad, 14 of Indianapolis passed away on July 11, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Deacon Earl Thomas Adams

Deacon Earl Thomas Adams

Jul 10, 2019

Deacon Earl Thomas Adams, 49 of Indianapolis, Indiana was called from labor to reward on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Rosewalk Village of Indianapolis.  Earl attended Emrich Manuel High School.  He was a Member and Deacon at Vision For Life Worship Center where he also served on the Culinary Staff.  Being an excellent cook he loved to prepare meals for...

Willis "Beannie" Wright

Willis "Beannie" Wright

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. Willis "Beannie" Wright, 83, of Indianapolis, was called from labor to reward Monday, July 8, 2019.  He was a native of Inverness, Mississippi, born October 22, 1935.  Mr. Willis was retired from G.A.T.K. Contract Carriers.  He had dedicated his life's work to being a semi-truck driver with more than 45 years without ever experiencing an accident.  "Beannie" was an...

Jerry Antwan "Fella" Jones

Jerry Antwan "Fella" Jones

Jul 5, 2019

Mr. Jerry Antwan "Fella" Jones, 40, of Indianapolis, passed away on the afternoon of July 5, 2019.

Fella was a member of Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. He had been a forklift operator. He loved sports, basketball and fishing and loved children.

He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, father, Jerry Jones (Betty); children, Jaaliyah Jones...

Carol Eldridge

Carol Eldridge

Jul 4, 2019

Carol Eldridge, 64, of Indianapolis was called from labor to reward on July 4, 2019.  Services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to Bluitt and Son Funeral Home.   www.bluittandson.com   

Leah Schele' Tribble

Leah Schele' Tribble

Jul 3, 2019

Leah Schele' Tribble, 34, of Indianapolis received her wings to glory on July 3, 2019 at 11:15 am at Community North Hospital.  A Homegoing Celebration for Leah will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 12:00 noon with visitation from 10:00 am until time of services at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 3101 E. 30th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46218.  Burial will...

Herschel Jerome Rhodes

Herschel Jerome Rhodes

Jul 1, 2019

Herschel Jerome Rhodes, 27, of Indianapolis, Indiana received his wings on Monday, July 1, 2019.  Services for Herschel will be Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 12:00 noon with calling from 11:00 am until time of services at Eastside Baptist Church, 2845 N. Baltimore Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46218.  Floral tributes may be delivered to the church beginning one hour prior to...

Edward Eugene Wilson, Jr.

Edward Eugene Wilson, Jr.

Jun 30, 2019

Mr. Edward Eugene Wilson, Jr., 58, of Indianapolis, passed away June 30, 2019.  Services for Edward will be Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am with calling from 10:00 am until time of services at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, 519 E. 23rd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205.  Floral tributes may be delivered to the church beginning one hour prior to...

Charles Edwin Greer, Jr.

Charles Edwin Greer, Jr.

Jun 29, 2019

Charles Edwin "Tex" Greer, Jr. was born September 21, 1943 to the late Charles Edwin Greer, Sr. and Martha Greer in Kokomo, IN. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1961. He was a self-employed Master Mechanic and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an avid fisherman, Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed Westerns and spending time with family. He passed away...

Keshawn Stewart

Keshawn Stewart

Jun 29, 2019

Ke'Shawn Stewart, 18 of Indianapolis passed away June 29, 2019.  Services for Ke'Shawn will be Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00 am with calling from 9:00 am until time of services at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1301 N. Goodlet Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.  Burial will be in New Crown Cemetery.  Floral tributes may be delivered to the church beginning one...

Rosetta Bodiford

Rosetta Bodiford

Jun 29, 2019

Rosetta Bodiford, 87, a lifelong resident of Elyria, Ohio received her wings on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Rose was born on November 3, 1931 in Wheelright, Kentucky to parents Leon Mosby Sr. and Annie B. Mosby (Mims). Rose was married to the love of her life Earl Bodiford until his death in 1999. They had five children together and lived...

Julius LaRosa Brown

Julius LaRosa Brown

Jun 17, 2019

Julius LaRosa Brown was born to Edna Mae and Rufus Brown on Nov. 14, 1952, in Kokomo. He received his formal education in the Kokomo school system. He married Elzie Brown of Atlanta, Texas. He was owner of a moving company, a truck driver and a carpenter. He passed away June 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his...

Harvey L Davis

Harvey L Davis

Jun 15, 2019

Harvey L. Davis, 62, passed away June 15, 2019. He was born to James W. Davis and Beatrice McMorris on Dec. 10, 1956, in Racine, Wisconsin. Harvey owned Davis Catering and enjoyed barbecuing for his family. He was a devout outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He also was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Raymond Lee Bass, Jr.

Raymond Lee Bass, Jr.

Jul 27, 2019

Raymond Lee Bass, Jr. 40, of Indianapolis passed away July 27, 2019.  A native of East Chicago, Indiana, he was a Health Inspector for the Marion County Health Department.  He was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.  An avid fisherman, he also loved playing basketball, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends....

Ivan Keith Brownlow

Ivan Keith Brownlow

Jul 26, 2019

Ivan Keith Brownlow, 63 of Kokomo was called from labor to reward on the evening of July 26, 2019.  A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he retired as a Machinist for Chrysler Corporation.  Ivan served his country in the United States Air Force.  He was an avid movie viewer and loved fresh water fishing and spending time with his grandson Eric....

Freddie Ewing

Freddie Ewing

Jul 21, 2019

Freddie Ewing, 61, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Services are entrusted to Bluitt and Son Funeral Home.   www.bluittandson.com   

Katherine Hayes

Katherine Hayes

Jul 18, 2019

Mother Katherine Hayes, 88 years young, of Greenwood and Indianapolis, Indiana received her Wings to Glory July 18, 2019.  Born in Autaugaville, Alabama, she professed a hope in Christ at an early age.  She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Church where she sang in the Gospel Chorus Choir, a member and past president of the Missionary Society, and...

Gwendolyn Jean Fears

Gwendolyn Jean Fears

Jul 16, 2019

Gwendolyn Jean Fears, 61 of Indianapolis, Indiana was called from labor to reward on the morning of July 16, 2019.  Born in Logansport, Indiana she was a member of the Grace Apostolic Church of Indianapolis, as well as the Cancer Support Center of Central Indiana.     Filled with the Holy Ghost, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter,...

Robert Morris

Robert Morris

Jul 16, 2019

Robert Morris, age 66 passed away July 16, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Services are entrusted to Bluitt and Son Funeral Home. www.bluittandson.com   

Saamir Muhammad

Saamir Muhammad

Jul 11, 2019

Saamir Muhammad, 14, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on July 11, 2019. 

Saamir attended Zion Middlecreek Junior High School, where he was a member of the band. He played drums and the keyboard and he loved teaching people to play the keyboard.

He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Lee Edward Smith, Jr. and...

Saamir Muhammad

Saamir Muhammad

Jul 11, 2019

Saamir Muhammad, 14 of Indianapolis passed away on July 11, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Deacon Earl Thomas Adams

Deacon Earl Thomas Adams

Jul 10, 2019

Deacon Earl Thomas Adams, 49 of Indianapolis, Indiana was called from labor to reward on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Rosewalk Village of Indianapolis.  Earl attended Emrich Manuel High School.  He was a Member and Deacon at Vision For Life Worship Center where he also served on the Culinary Staff.  Being an excellent cook he loved to prepare meals for...

Willis "Beannie" Wright

Willis "Beannie" Wright

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. Willis "Beannie" Wright, 83, of Indianapolis, was called from labor to reward Monday, July 8, 2019.  He was a native of Inverness, Mississippi, born October 22, 1935.  Mr. Willis was retired from G.A.T.K. Contract Carriers.  He had dedicated his life's work to being a semi-truck driver with more than 45 years without ever experiencing an accident.  "Beannie" was an...

Jerry Antwan "Fella" Jones

Jerry Antwan "Fella" Jones

Jul 5, 2019

Mr. Jerry Antwan "Fella" Jones, 40, of Indianapolis, passed away on the afternoon of July 5, 2019.

Fella was a member of Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. He had been a forklift operator. He loved sports, basketball and fishing and loved children.

He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, father, Jerry Jones (Betty); children, Jaaliyah Jones...

Carol Eldridge

Carol Eldridge

Jul 4, 2019

Carol Eldridge, 64, of Indianapolis was called from labor to reward on July 4, 2019.  Services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to Bluitt and Son Funeral Home.   www.bluittandson.com   

Leah Schele' Tribble

Leah Schele' Tribble

Jul 3, 2019

Leah Schele' Tribble, 34, of Indianapolis received her wings to glory on July 3, 2019 at 11:15 am at Community North Hospital.  A Homegoing Celebration for Leah will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 12:00 noon with visitation from 10:00 am until time of services at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 3101 E. 30th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46218.  Burial will...

Herschel Jerome Rhodes

Herschel Jerome Rhodes

Jul 1, 2019

Herschel Jerome Rhodes, 27, of Indianapolis, Indiana received his wings on Monday, July 1, 2019.  Services for Herschel will be Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 12:00 noon with calling from 11:00 am until time of services at Eastside Baptist Church, 2845 N. Baltimore Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46218.  Floral tributes may be delivered to the church beginning one hour prior to...

Edward Eugene Wilson, Jr.

Edward Eugene Wilson, Jr.

Jun 30, 2019

Mr. Edward Eugene Wilson, Jr., 58, of Indianapolis, passed away June 30, 2019.  Services for Edward will be Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am with calling from 10:00 am until time of services at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, 519 E. 23rd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205.  Floral tributes may be delivered to the church beginning one hour prior to...

Charles Edwin Greer, Jr.

Charles Edwin Greer, Jr.

Jun 29, 2019

Charles Edwin "Tex" Greer, Jr. was born September 21, 1943 to the late Charles Edwin Greer, Sr. and Martha Greer in Kokomo, IN. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1961. He was a self-employed Master Mechanic and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an avid fisherman, Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed Westerns and spending time with family. He passed away...

Keshawn Stewart

Keshawn Stewart

Jun 29, 2019

Ke'Shawn Stewart, 18 of Indianapolis passed away June 29, 2019.  Services for Ke'Shawn will be Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00 am with calling from 9:00 am until time of services at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1301 N. Goodlet Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.  Burial will be in New Crown Cemetery.  Floral tributes may be delivered to the church beginning one...

Rosetta Bodiford

Rosetta Bodiford

Jun 29, 2019

Rosetta Bodiford, 87, a lifelong resident of Elyria, Ohio received her wings on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Rose was born on November 3, 1931 in Wheelright, Kentucky to parents Leon Mosby Sr. and Annie B. Mosby (Mims). Rose was married to the love of her life Earl Bodiford until his death in 1999. They had five children together and lived...

Julius LaRosa Brown

Julius LaRosa Brown

Jun 17, 2019

Julius LaRosa Brown was born to Edna Mae and Rufus Brown on Nov. 14, 1952, in Kokomo. He received his formal education in the Kokomo school system. He married Elzie Brown of Atlanta, Texas. He was owner of a moving company, a truck driver and a carpenter. He passed away June 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his...

Harvey L Davis

Harvey L Davis

Jun 15, 2019

Harvey L. Davis, 62, passed away June 15, 2019. He was born to James W. Davis and Beatrice McMorris on Dec. 10, 1956, in Racine, Wisconsin. Harvey owned Davis Catering and enjoyed barbecuing for his family. He was a devout outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He also was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

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