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11/08/2025

Celebrating the Life of
Erhelda “Janie” Vincent
Barnes University Methodist Church
12:00pm

10/18/2025

Celebrating the Life of
Elder Lasonia Moore
Kingdom Apostolic Ministries
11:00am
Pastor Patricia A. Germany, Eulogist
Elder Joyce Rowe, Officiant

10/17/2025

Celebrating the Life of Tony O. Moore
Eastern Star Church

10/17/2025

Celebrating the Life of Tony O. Moore
Eastern Star Church
October 17, 2025
11:00am

Lasonia Marie Moore, daughter of the late Eugene and Esther Moore was born on August 2, 1967, at St. Margaret Hospital i...
10/17/2025

Lasonia Marie Moore, daughter of the late Eugene and Esther Moore was born on August 2, 1967, at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, IN. She attended Maywood Elementary School, Eggers Middle School, and Hammond High School. She also attended cosmetology school.

She accepted Christ at a young age. She was baptized in the Name of Jesus and received theprecious gift of the Holy Ghost at the tender age of 9, at Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church under the leadership of the late Suffragan Bishop Charles H. Taliefero.

She later moved to Indianapolis and joined Mt. Zion Apostolic Church in 2011 under the leadership of Bishop Lambert Gates, Sr., where she served faithfully.

Lasonia worked at Premiere Candy Company for many years as well as King Gyros.

All those who knew Lasonia would agree that she loved God, her family, praying, fashion, cooking, and singing. Prayer was her connection to God. She was a strong prayer warrior and was loved by many people for her genuine warmth and caring spirit.

In her younger years, her sister Bettie began calling her “Twiggy” after the well-known fashion model, and the name stuck. Everyone began affectionally calling her “Twiggy Moe”, too. She loved her family and friends wholeheartedly. Even in her final moments, she maintained her faith and praise, believing God.

On Friday October 3, 2025, the Lord came and rewarded His faithful servant, Lasonia MarieMoore, with eternal rest. Lasonia was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Esther Moore, brother, Durand Moore Sr., sister, Bettie Moore, and son, Tyrone Otis Leggett Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her two daughters, Chakoa Moore and Clydia Luckett, nieces Jelaya (Christopher), Nakeshia (Joe-L, Sr), Alexandria, and Lytera; nephews, Durand Jr., and Jaquon; great-nieces, Ajia, Ziyah, Misalia, and Noelle; great nephews, Jamarius, Lamarion, and Missiah; sister-in-law, Debra; aunt, Pearl Rutledge of Hammond, IN and a host of relatives and friends, and her Church family at Kingdom Apostolic Ministries will remember her as well.

Celebration of Life services will be held for Lasonia on October 18, 2025 at 11 AM at Kingdom Apostolic ministries, 4900 E. 38th St., with visitation there from 9 AM until until serbice time. Burial will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12 PM in Fern Oak Cemetery in Griffith, Indiana.

Mr. Tony O. Moore was born on June 13, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Josiah Rogers Sr. and Eloise Duerson. He was l...
10/17/2025

Mr. Tony O. Moore was born on June 13, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Josiah Rogers Sr. and Eloise Duerson. He was lovingly raised by his maternal grandmother, Susie Jones and Hardin Patton (Gramps). A proud “Rocket” he graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1974.

After high school, Tony served in the Marines until 1975 and was honorably discharged as an E‑4 Corporal. Back in civilian life, he built a 20‑year career at Lilly Industries before retiring. Always needing to be active, he then worked for the United States Postal Service as a Truck Driver, eventually retiring after over 20 years as a Dispatch Clerk.

Tony accepted Christ at an early age at Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church. Later, he joined Eastern Star Church, where he faithfully served on the Usher Board.

He married Nikki Perdue on July 17, 2021, and they shared four adventurous years together. They loved traveling, tasting new “spicy” cuisine, going to the movies, and just spending quality time together. They had never been to New York, and that was their next planned trip.

He was a social spirit, playing softball for the “Sting” team. He had a passion for loud, flashy motorcycles and belonged to the “Nasty Riders Motorcycle Club” and “Phat Boys Motorcycle Club.” A dedicated Freemason, he was a member of C.R. Richardson Lodge No. 69 and served as a Past Master. His other hobbies included bowling, poker, and golfing. He loved sports—especially the Los Angeles Lakers, San Francisco 49ers, and University of Michigan. He also was a season ticket holder for the Pacers. He cherished family gatherings and never missed a chance to support his grandchildren.

Tony O. Moore departed this life on Friday, October 3, 2025, he was surrounded by his wife and two of his daughters after a hard-fought three-month hospital stay, with Nikki by his side daily. He was preceded in death by his father, Josiah Rogers Sr.; mother, Eloise Duerson; grandmother, Susie Jones; Hardin Patton (Gramps); and his brother, Josiah Rogers Jr.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Nikki; daughters Donielle (Andre) Neal, Monnikca (Paul) Bell, LaToeie (Paul) Battles, and Ayriauna Daniels; brothers, David Duerson (Melika), Tony Rogers, Spencer Rogers and Teko Rogers; sisters, Sheila Merriweather, Shaun Radford, Patricia Henderson, and Jennifer Farris; his “brother from another mother,” Larry Majors; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, Ocober 17, 2025 at 11:00am at Eastern Star Church, 5750 E. 30th St., with visitation there from 9:30-11:00am until service time. Burial will take place at Washington Park North Cenetery.

Charlene Eugenia Lewis Johnson, daughter of the late James Eugene and Lucille Murphy Lewis was born on June 21, 1929, in...
09/18/2025

Charlene Eugenia Lewis Johnson, daughter of the late James Eugene and Lucille Murphy Lewis was born on June 21, 1929, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended public school #56 and #26 and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School.

At the tender age of nine years old Charlene was baptized into the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church by the Pastor, Rev. George Baltimore. She remained a faithful member for 80 plus years.

Charlene E. Johnson went to sleep in Jesus on August 28, 2025, at the tender age of 96 and was preceded in death by her husband, Russell W. Johnson; daughters, Anna Marie Smith, Mary Frances Rhodes and Judith Johnson-Bean.

Left to cherish her loving memory are her daughters, Sylvia L. (Jesse) Robinson, Constance Brewer; son, Buford E. (Lisa) Johnson; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00pm at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1535 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave, with visitation there from 10:00-12:00pm.

09/13/2025

Military Honors for
Mr. Alfred W. Mapp, Sr

09/13/2025

Celebrating the Life of
Mr. Alfred W. Mapp, Sr

Alfred Winston Mapp, Sr., 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He wa...
09/13/2025

Alfred Winston Mapp, Sr., 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was born in Curepe, Trinidad on September 27, 1936, to the late Wilfred and Neila Mapp (Cummings). He was the youngest of four children. Growing up, he loved sports and played soccer and cricket. He also became an apprentice, working in the oil fields in Trinidad.

He emigrated to the United States and joined the United States Air Force in 1961. He earned a bachelor’s degree in historyfrom the Inter American University of Puerto Rico and a master’s degree in management from Webster University. He served 24 years in the Air Force and began a second career at Stellantis (formerly Chrysler).

After retiring from Stellantis, he enjoyed many hobbies, such as cooking, traveling, watching soccer and cricket matches on sports channels and working on numerous projects around his home. He could fix anything. He also loved watching the news and Westerns.

Alfred lived life to the fullest and was a wise, giving and loving man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mae Helen Mapp, son Alfred Mapp, Jr., and grandson Alfred Mapp III.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his siblings, Ada Mapp and Edna Mapp; his children Gia Mapp and Alan Mapp; his grandchildren Alexandria Mapp, Christopher Mapp, and Jasmine Andersonand his daughter-in-law Robin Mapp, as well as a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1;:00pm at Ellis Mortuary, 4445 N. Shadeland Ave, with visitation there from 12:00-1:00pm. Burial will take place in Oaklawn Memory Gardens with Military honors.

Brenita Earnestine Malone was born February 24, 1952, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was one of eight children born to Wil...
08/27/2025

Brenita Earnestine Malone was born February 24, 1952, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was one of eight children born to Willie Dean Thruston and Mary Emily Taylor Thruston. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mount Calvary Church in Owensboro, KY.

Brenita conntinued her elementary education through the Indianapolis Public School system, school #56 and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in June 1970.

Brenita joined Greater Galilee Institutional Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. S. W. Williams, where she sang in the Mass Choir and served as Youth Director. Brenita later united with Emmanual Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Darryl K. Webster.

Brenita worked in management at Family Dollar, she worked for many years at BMG, and finally, she retired from CVS Warehouse.

Brenita peacefully entered eternal rest on August 20, 2025.

Brenita leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Nichelle M. (Roger) Horne; her brother Charles C. Thruston Sr.; six grandsons: Domonique L. Thruston, James M. Chinn III, Jeremy M. Chinn, Donte L. Thruston, Kevon T. Sanders, and Kendric T. Sanders; two granddaughters: Jenesis A. Wheeler, Dionna L. Sanders; bonus granddaughter Tyler Dawson; two great-grandsons: Jayden D. Thruston, Jayion D. Thruston; great-granddaughter Janila D. Thruston; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00am in Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church, 1831 Bellefontaine St., with visitation there from 9:00-11:00am. Burial will take place following the services

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