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Georgia Belle Peoples

Georgia Belle Peoples

Aug 30, 2018

Mrs. Georgia Belle Peoples, 62, of Kokomo, passed away on August 30, 2018 at 6:29pm at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on March 6, 1956- the daughter of George W. and Octavia E. Elliott (Fort). Georgia was a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, where she was very active throughout her life. Her caring spirit extended...

Zavontas Tamon Hunter

Zavontas Tamon Hunter

Aug 28, 2018

Zavontas "Rodey" T. Hunter, 21, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the afternoon of August 28, 2018.He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Sharale Hunter and Clifford Cox; children: Tamon Lockett and Se'Rinty Lockett; siblings: Cortez Cox, Xzavion Holland and Essence Harris; grandmother, Pinky Phillips; great grandparents: Robert & Ruth Anthony, Janet Cole and...

Evan Keith Brownlow

Evan Keith Brownlow

Aug 27, 2018

Evan K. Brownlow, 35, Bloomington, Indiana, departed this life on August 27, 2018.

Evan was born to Ivan and Rosann Brownlow (Grady) on June 9th, 1983 in Chattanooga, TN. He grew up attending Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church where he was Baptized at an early age. He was a graduate of Kokomo High School, Class of 2001. He went to...

Ronald E. Campbell

Ronald E. Campbell

Aug 26, 2018

Ronald E. Campbell, 50, passed on Sunday, August 26, 2018.Ronald was born March 5, 1968, in Kokomo, Indiana – the son of Clarance and Marcia Campbell. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1986. He accepted Christ in his life as a teenager. He worked many years pursuing his passion in landscaping and culinary arts. He enjoyed traveling, singing &...

Darryl J. Goodwin

Darryl J. Goodwin

Aug 22, 2018

Darryl J. Goodwin, 30, of Muncie, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Darryl leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Mary Serf and Ricardo Goodwin, Sr., grandmother, Catherine Serf; siblings: Derrick Goodwin, Derrin Goodwin, Demetrius Serf and Andrea Serf and a host of extended family and friends.Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00am...

James Otis Westbrook

James Otis Westbrook

Aug 21, 2018

Mr. James Otis Westbrook, 80, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the afternoon of August 21, 2018. James was born January 7, 1938 to Mike Westbrook and Charlie Mae Pernell in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was a member of New Zion Tabernacle. James was a Mechanic at Motor Fleet Services for over 26 years.James leaves to cherish his memory,...

Rose B. Hill

Rose B. Hill

Aug 21, 2018

Rose B. Hill, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 21, 2018.She attended the Forest Manor Congregation of Jehovah's Witness. Rose retired from Western Electric as an Assembly Worker. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dora Dobbins Harwell; siblings: Clark Harwell, David Harwell, Moses Harwell, Ida Rowe Timberlake, Ella M. Green and Magdalene Langford.Left to cherish...

Brayden L. Winfield

Brayden L. Winfield

Aug 19, 2018

Master Brayden L. Winfield, 5 years old, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on August 19, 2018.Brayden leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Brittany Winfield; grandparents, uncles, aunts and a host of extended family and friends.His visitation is Friday, August 31, 2018, 10am - 12pm, with the service at 12pm at Paraclete of Life at Arlington Heights Missionary Baptist...

Kenneth S. Nix, Jr.

Kenneth S. Nix, Jr.

Aug 17, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Steven Nix, Jr., 26, of Kokomo, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on the night of August 17, 2018.Kenneth was born September 30, 1991, in Kokomo, Indiana – the son of Kenneth Steven Nix Sr. and Michelle Wimsatt Mallory.He enjoyed listening to music, reading the bible, and being with his family. He attended Crossroads Church and Temple of...

Ola Mae Sweeney

Ola Mae Sweeney

Aug 15, 2018

Ola Mae Sweeney, aged 78, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 at Bridgewater Healthcare in Carmel, Indiana. Ola was born February 17, 1940, in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of Charles and Annie Blair. Ola thoroughly enjoyed family time, working in the church and shopping. On August 19, 1960, Ola married the love of her life, the late Roy...

Patricia Lynn Phillips

Patricia Lynn Phillips

Aug 11, 2018

Patricia Lynn Phillips, 60, of Indianapolis, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on August 11, 2018. She was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. She had been a Cook for many years and loved cooking, children and family gatherings. Patricia leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Sadie Phillips; sons: James McGraw (Bernita), Lawrence Allen, Jr. and Randy Allen; siblings: Joe Phillips,...

Doris A. Rutland

Doris A. Rutland

Aug 10, 2018

Mrs. Doris A. Harris Rutland, 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on August 10, 2018.Doris was a member of Resurrection Community Church. She previously had been in Catering and Cosmetology. Doris loved to sing, cook and especially loved her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Harris; husband, Herschel Rutland; brother, Roger Lee Harris and...

William "Tommy" Stevenson

William "Tommy" Stevenson

Aug 4, 2018

Mr. William "Tommy" Stevenson was born in Williamson County, Tennessee on November 28, 1936, the son of the late Reverend Robert Samuel Stevenson and Mamie Bryant Solomon.Prior to moving to Kokomo, he served in the United States Army, In 1962 he married the love of his life, Dorothy M. Stevenson. William accepted Christ at an early age. He was an...

Maggie Lee Brown

Maggie Lee Brown

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Maggie Lee Brown, 90, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on August 3, 2018.She was a member of Murchison Temple C.M.E. Church. She and her husband, the now late, Pastor Lovie Brown, were the co-founders of Murchison Temple C.M.E. Church. Mrs. Brown was a part of the Ministers Wives Alliance, the Missionary Board, a Vacation Bible School Teacher...

Taurean "T.R." Dill, Sr.

Taurean "T.R." Dill, Sr.

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Taurean "T.R." Dill, Sr., 35, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 3, 2018. T.R. leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, loving mother, Rena Jefferson; children: Tony McElwain, Terberz Brown, Taurean Dill, Jr., Taylor McElwain and Tarean Dill; significant other, Shannon Page; sisters, Iesha Murry and Jessica Dill and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and...

Cora Lee England

Cora Lee England

Aug 1, 2018

Cora Lee England, 92, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of August 1, 2018. She was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church, where she previously served on the Culinary Ministry, Mother's Board and the Choir. Cora had been in Housekeeping and a Surgical Tech at Methodist Hospital. Cora was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and...

Zearl Taylor

Zearl Taylor

Jul 31, 2018

Mr. Zearl Taylor, 49, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on July 31, 2018. Zearl leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Zearl Mitchem and Willa B. Taylor; wife, Terri Taylor; children: Darnell McDaniel, Zearl Taylor, Zachery Taylor, Terry Scott, Tiffany Ford, Zariah Taylor, Zahaylah Scott, Hayden Scott, Mackenzie Scott, Charlii Scott, Nelsona Beckley, Tie'Von Scott, Blaki...

Dorian L. Davis

Dorian L. Davis

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Dorian L. Davis, 29, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 28, 2018.He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Tina Davis; father, Dorian Smith; siblings: Ciara Moss, Chantelle Davis, Brittany Sease-Palmer, Kiara Smith, Dorian Joseph Smith, Dorianne Smith, Myesha Smith, Malik Smith and a host of extended family and friends.The visitation is Friday, August 3, 2018, 11am - 12pm, with...

Julian "Tony" White

Julian "Tony" White

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Julian A. “Tony” White, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 28, 2018.He leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Brandon (Krystal) White and Christopher (Annakay) White; sister, Azalia Hayes and a host of extended family and friends.The visitation is Saturday, August 4, 2018, 11am - 12pm, with the service immediately following at 12pm at Jerusalem Temple Apostolic , 2125...

Elizabeth Merriweather

Elizabeth Merriweather

Jul 25, 2018

Elizabeth Ward Merriweather, 83, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of July 25, 2018.She was a member of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church and had previously been a Nursing Assistant for the V. A. Hospital.Left to cherish her memory and celebrate her life are, children: Kenneth Ward (Etta), Beacher Ward (Donna), Marcus Ward, Cheryl Ward, Adair Ward...

Georgia Belle Peoples

Georgia Belle Peoples

Aug 30, 2018

Mrs. Georgia Belle Peoples, 62, of Kokomo, passed away on August 30, 2018 at 6:29pm at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on March 6, 1956- the daughter of George W. and Octavia E. Elliott (Fort). Georgia was a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, where she was very active throughout her life. Her caring spirit extended...

Zavontas Tamon Hunter

Zavontas Tamon Hunter

Aug 28, 2018

Zavontas "Rodey" T. Hunter, 21, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the afternoon of August 28, 2018.He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Sharale Hunter and Clifford Cox; children: Tamon Lockett and Se'Rinty Lockett; siblings: Cortez Cox, Xzavion Holland and Essence Harris; grandmother, Pinky Phillips; great grandparents: Robert & Ruth Anthony, Janet Cole and...

Evan Keith Brownlow

Evan Keith Brownlow

Aug 27, 2018

Evan K. Brownlow, 35, Bloomington, Indiana, departed this life on August 27, 2018.

Evan was born to Ivan and Rosann Brownlow (Grady) on June 9th, 1983 in Chattanooga, TN. He grew up attending Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church where he was Baptized at an early age. He was a graduate of Kokomo High School, Class of 2001. He went to...

Ronald E. Campbell

Ronald E. Campbell

Aug 26, 2018

Ronald E. Campbell, 50, passed on Sunday, August 26, 2018.Ronald was born March 5, 1968, in Kokomo, Indiana – the son of Clarance and Marcia Campbell. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1986. He accepted Christ in his life as a teenager. He worked many years pursuing his passion in landscaping and culinary arts. He enjoyed traveling, singing &...

Darryl J. Goodwin

Darryl J. Goodwin

Aug 22, 2018

Darryl J. Goodwin, 30, of Muncie, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Darryl leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Mary Serf and Ricardo Goodwin, Sr., grandmother, Catherine Serf; siblings: Derrick Goodwin, Derrin Goodwin, Demetrius Serf and Andrea Serf and a host of extended family and friends.Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00am...

James Otis Westbrook

James Otis Westbrook

Aug 21, 2018

Mr. James Otis Westbrook, 80, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the afternoon of August 21, 2018. James was born January 7, 1938 to Mike Westbrook and Charlie Mae Pernell in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was a member of New Zion Tabernacle. James was a Mechanic at Motor Fleet Services for over 26 years.James leaves to cherish his memory,...

Rose B. Hill

Rose B. Hill

Aug 21, 2018

Rose B. Hill, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 21, 2018.She attended the Forest Manor Congregation of Jehovah's Witness. Rose retired from Western Electric as an Assembly Worker. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dora Dobbins Harwell; siblings: Clark Harwell, David Harwell, Moses Harwell, Ida Rowe Timberlake, Ella M. Green and Magdalene Langford.Left to cherish...

Brayden L. Winfield

Brayden L. Winfield

Aug 19, 2018

Master Brayden L. Winfield, 5 years old, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on August 19, 2018.Brayden leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Brittany Winfield; grandparents, uncles, aunts and a host of extended family and friends.His visitation is Friday, August 31, 2018, 10am - 12pm, with the service at 12pm at Paraclete of Life at Arlington Heights Missionary Baptist...

Kenneth S. Nix, Jr.

Kenneth S. Nix, Jr.

Aug 17, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Steven Nix, Jr., 26, of Kokomo, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on the night of August 17, 2018.Kenneth was born September 30, 1991, in Kokomo, Indiana – the son of Kenneth Steven Nix Sr. and Michelle Wimsatt Mallory.He enjoyed listening to music, reading the bible, and being with his family. He attended Crossroads Church and Temple of...

Ola Mae Sweeney

Ola Mae Sweeney

Aug 15, 2018

Ola Mae Sweeney, aged 78, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 at Bridgewater Healthcare in Carmel, Indiana. Ola was born February 17, 1940, in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of Charles and Annie Blair. Ola thoroughly enjoyed family time, working in the church and shopping. On August 19, 1960, Ola married the love of her life, the late Roy...

Patricia Lynn Phillips

Patricia Lynn Phillips

Aug 11, 2018

Patricia Lynn Phillips, 60, of Indianapolis, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on August 11, 2018. She was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. She had been a Cook for many years and loved cooking, children and family gatherings. Patricia leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Sadie Phillips; sons: James McGraw (Bernita), Lawrence Allen, Jr. and Randy Allen; siblings: Joe Phillips,...

Doris A. Rutland

Doris A. Rutland

Aug 10, 2018

Mrs. Doris A. Harris Rutland, 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on August 10, 2018.Doris was a member of Resurrection Community Church. She previously had been in Catering and Cosmetology. Doris loved to sing, cook and especially loved her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Harris; husband, Herschel Rutland; brother, Roger Lee Harris and...

William "Tommy" Stevenson

William "Tommy" Stevenson

Aug 4, 2018

Mr. William "Tommy" Stevenson was born in Williamson County, Tennessee on November 28, 1936, the son of the late Reverend Robert Samuel Stevenson and Mamie Bryant Solomon.Prior to moving to Kokomo, he served in the United States Army, In 1962 he married the love of his life, Dorothy M. Stevenson. William accepted Christ at an early age. He was an...

Maggie Lee Brown

Maggie Lee Brown

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Maggie Lee Brown, 90, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on August 3, 2018.She was a member of Murchison Temple C.M.E. Church. She and her husband, the now late, Pastor Lovie Brown, were the co-founders of Murchison Temple C.M.E. Church. Mrs. Brown was a part of the Ministers Wives Alliance, the Missionary Board, a Vacation Bible School Teacher...

Taurean "T.R." Dill, Sr.

Taurean "T.R." Dill, Sr.

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Taurean "T.R." Dill, Sr., 35, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 3, 2018. T.R. leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, loving mother, Rena Jefferson; children: Tony McElwain, Terberz Brown, Taurean Dill, Jr., Taylor McElwain and Tarean Dill; significant other, Shannon Page; sisters, Iesha Murry and Jessica Dill and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and...

Cora Lee England

Cora Lee England

Aug 1, 2018

Cora Lee England, 92, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of August 1, 2018. She was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church, where she previously served on the Culinary Ministry, Mother's Board and the Choir. Cora had been in Housekeeping and a Surgical Tech at Methodist Hospital. Cora was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and...

Zearl Taylor

Zearl Taylor

Jul 31, 2018

Mr. Zearl Taylor, 49, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on July 31, 2018. Zearl leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents, Zearl Mitchem and Willa B. Taylor; wife, Terri Taylor; children: Darnell McDaniel, Zearl Taylor, Zachery Taylor, Terry Scott, Tiffany Ford, Zariah Taylor, Zahaylah Scott, Hayden Scott, Mackenzie Scott, Charlii Scott, Nelsona Beckley, Tie'Von Scott, Blaki...

Dorian L. Davis

Dorian L. Davis

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Dorian L. Davis, 29, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 28, 2018.He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Tina Davis; father, Dorian Smith; siblings: Ciara Moss, Chantelle Davis, Brittany Sease-Palmer, Kiara Smith, Dorian Joseph Smith, Dorianne Smith, Myesha Smith, Malik Smith and a host of extended family and friends.The visitation is Friday, August 3, 2018, 11am - 12pm, with...

Julian "Tony" White

Julian "Tony" White

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Julian A. “Tony” White, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 28, 2018.He leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Brandon (Krystal) White and Christopher (Annakay) White; sister, Azalia Hayes and a host of extended family and friends.The visitation is Saturday, August 4, 2018, 11am - 12pm, with the service immediately following at 12pm at Jerusalem Temple Apostolic , 2125...

Elizabeth Merriweather

Elizabeth Merriweather

Jul 25, 2018

Elizabeth Ward Merriweather, 83, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of July 25, 2018.She was a member of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church and had previously been a Nursing Assistant for the V. A. Hospital.Left to cherish her memory and celebrate her life are, children: Kenneth Ward (Etta), Beacher Ward (Donna), Marcus Ward, Cheryl Ward, Adair Ward...

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