Obituaries

Anna D. Yarbough

May 10, 2018

Anna D. Yarbough, 44, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on May 10, 2018. She attended True Vine Missionary Baptist Church and had been in Administration at Eskenazi Health. She was a member of the Indiana MS Society, an officer with the And Capital Punishment Motorcycle Club, a member of Dem Girls and a former member Bulldogs Motorcycle Club and...

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Michael Arsenio Walton

May 8, 2018

Mr. Michael Arsenio Walton, 30, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 8, 2018. Michael leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, parents Rev. Derek Sr. & Lorna Walton; siblings: Derek Walton, Jr. (Yolanda), Amanda Walton and Affrekkah Walton; grandmother, Dortha Wesley; aunts: Twanna Adams (George), Joann Watson and Mary Wright; uncle, Henry Charles Walton (Dell); niece, Aiyanna Walton;...

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Beatrice Marie Hooks

May 7, 2018

Beatrice Marie Hooks, 95, of Kokomo, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on May 7, 2018. She was a member of Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, where she previously sang in the choir, was part of the ladies auxiliary. She was in the Order of the Eastern Star, the Red Hat Society, the American Legion and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Beatrice...

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Tyrone Brown

May 5, 2018

Mr. Tyrone Brown, 61, of Kokomo, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of May 5, 2018. He was a member of City of Refuge C.O.G.I.C.Tyrone leaves to cherish his memory, children: Tyrone C. Brown, Sr. (Amber) and Raven K. Beard (Aaron); siblings: Rufus H. Brown (Loretta Balentine), Julius L. Brown, Billie J. Darden (Will), Bobbie J. Wilson (Glenn),...

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Larry Dean Imus

May 3, 2018

Mr. Larry Dean Imus, 62, of Kokomo, passed away on May 3, 2018. Larry leaves to cherish his memory, companion, Christine Pouncy; brothers, David E. Imus and Willie Ray Imus; niece, Jacklynn Gillard and a host of extended family and friends. His services are private.

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Henrietta Maxine Andrews

May 1, 2018

Ms. Henrietta Maxine Andrews, 79, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on May 1, 2018.She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She had been a Cook for many years for the Indianapolis Public School System and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Henrietta leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, children: Sidney Andrews, Alfred K. Andrews, Edward Charles...

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Mr. Aaron Vincent McKinnie

Apr 29, 2018

Mr. Aaron Vincent McKinnie, 48, Kokomo, passed away on April 29, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Lil K. Davis-Winston (Willie) of Michigan City, Mississippi; children: Alston Andrews, Aaron Beard, Ahmad McKinnie, Ashad McKinnie, Nyja Holland, Astia Patton and Autumn Patton; siblings: Herman McKinnie, Jr. (Tereasa), Tyrone Winston (Laura), Danny Lewis (Pam) of Byhalia, Mississippi, Rev. Ronnie Franklin...

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Margaret Elaine Wooten

Apr 27, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Elaine Wooten, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 27, 2018. She was a member of Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Planned Parenthood of Central Indiana. Margaret leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Rev. Steven Wooten, Sr.; children: Curtis King, III (Sylvia), Jeffrey King (Christa), Roger Smith, Jr., Jacqueline Powell (Manolito) and Nyree Wooten;...

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Stanley Augustus Jones

Apr 27, 2018

Mr. Stanley Augustus Jones, 57, Indianapolis, passed away on April 27, 2018. He was a member of Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He had also worked in Culinary for the Marriott Corporation.Stanley leaves to cherish his memory, siblings: Harold Jones, David A. Jones, Vernon L. Wells (Donna), Wayne Patterson, Cheryl Patton, LaTania Jones-Harrington, LaToya Jones, Yvonne Jones and Connie Spells,...

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Peggy Dean Nicholas-Hester

Apr 23, 2018

Mrs. Peggy Dean Nicholas - Hester, 81, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of April 23, 2018. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. She was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary and retired as a Counselor with Indianapolis Head Start. She leaves to cherish her memory, loving children: Robert...

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Virginia Mae Draper

Apr 21, 2018

Mrs. Virginia Mae Draper, 90, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the night of April 21, 2018. She was a member of Greater Macedonia Church. Mrs. Draper had a Masters Degree in Theology from Williams Bible Institution. She also is a General Motors retiree.Mrs. Draper leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, children: Gerald Steven Draper of...

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Willa Mae Jones

Apr 19, 2018

Mrs. Willa Mae Jones, 87, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of April 19, 2018. She was a member of Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church where she served on Usher Board 1 for over 50 years.Mrs. Jones leaves to cherish her memory, son, Darryl Jones; brother Robert Carroll (Thalia); granddaughter, Kellee Harney; great grandchildren, Jameson Harney and Kellsee...

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Bernell Anna Clarke

Apr 17, 2018

Mrs. Bernell Anna Clarke, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 17, 2018. She was a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher and a member of the choir. She also participated with the Indianapolis Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. Mrs. Clarke leaves to cherish her memory, children: Charles Davis and Sheila Brown (William);...

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Graden Eugene Studdard, Sr.

Apr 15, 2018

Mr. Graden Eugene Studdard, Sr., 81, of Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on the morning of April 15, 2018. He was a member of Harvest Prayer Center. Mr. Studdard retired from Wonder Bread and was a part of the Retirement Club.He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife, Marion Studdard; children: Pastor G. E. Studdard, Jr. (Renee), Donald Studdard (Lynn),...

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Patsy Ann Hogan

Apr 14, 2018

Mrs. Patsy Ann Hogan, 82, of Kokomo, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on April 14, 2018. She was a member of New Bethel and had been a Union Representative at General Motors. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Eugene Rice and Madge Fern Rice; siblings: Dolly Smith, David Rice and Joyce Cloud and great, great granddaughter, Ja'Nyiah Cannon....

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Darwin Trent Barton

Apr 8, 2018

Mr. Darwin Trent Barton, 57, of Muncie, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on the evening of April 8, 2018.Darwin had been a Respiratory Therapist for Ball Memorial Hospital. Darwin was also a musician par excellence. He was a Minister of Music or musician for several churches and for the Gospel Music Workshop of America.He leaves to cherish his memory...

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Gairy Buckner Laurie, II

Apr 5, 2018

Mr. Gairy Buckner Laurie, II, 48, of Port Richey, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2018. He lived in Florida but was a member of Kingsley Terrace Church of Christ and was a part of the church Men's fraternity. He was the CEO of Founder of Buckner & West. Gairy leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, children: Arianna Nicol...

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Charles Edward Smith

Apr 3, 2018

Mr. Charles Edward Smith, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward on April 3, 2018. Lieutenant Charles E. Smith began his career with the IFD on October 18, 1951 making him the last surviving African American Firefighter that joined a segregated IFD. Let that sink in for a moment…. Lt. Smith came on to a fire department that most...

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Vernita Rochelle Manning

Apr 2, 2018

Vernita Rochelle Manning, 50, Indianapolis, transitioned from labor to reward on April 2, 2018. Vernita was a member of Universal Ministries Worldwide, where she was the praise and worship leader. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, shopping and especially spending time with her family.She leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, children: Anthony T. Sharpe, Jasmine Manning and Cheyenne Manning;...

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Ethel Lee Polk

Apr 1, 2018

Ethel Lee Polk, 78, of Kokomo, Indiana, transitioned from labor to reward at 9:29am, Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Aperion Care, Kokomo, Indiana. She was born on August 28, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Eddie and Bernice Wright. Ethel attended Kokomo High School. Prior to becoming medically disabled, she worked at Delco Electronics and Chrysler Transmission. She was a member of...

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