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05/28/2026

Henry Lewis Birdsong, Jr.

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05/26/2026

Michael Donnell Reed

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05/25/2026

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05/25/2026

Herman Franklin Washington Sr.

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05/20/2026

Frances M. Evans

Frances Dunlap Evans was born on October 26, 1945, to Shed Dunlap Sr. and Ethel Lee Ballard Dunlap in Minter City, Mississippi. As a young girl, her family relocated to Kingsford Heights, Indiana, where she was raised alongside her 11 siblings in a home filled with love, faith, resilience, laughter, and a deep appreciation for family. It was also in Kingsford Heights where Frances met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Calvin “Babe” Evans. Frances and Calvin were married in the summer of 1966 and remained inseparable until his passing in 2021. Together they built a beautiful life grounded in the values they learned from their upbringing in their small community — faith, commitment, hard work, and family. Their loving union was blessed with two children, Robyn Evans-Long (Kevin) of Fishers, Indiana, and Rodney Evans (Tamea) of Louisville, Kentucky.Throughout her life, Frances was known for her warmth, strength, generosity, and vibrant spirit. In the early 1980s, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming an entrepreneur by completing cosmetology school and opening her own salon, The Hair Wizard. As the proud owner and sole proprietor, Frances built a successful business and maintained a loyal clientele for more than 30 years. Her beauty shop became more than a place for hair care — it was a gathering place filled with conversation, laughter, encouragement, and community. Frances never met a stranger and had a special gift for making people feel welcomed and cared for. She also expressed her love through food, fellowship, and family gatherings, becoming known for the meals and desserts that brought everyone together around the table. Whether at the card table, attending family reunions, or simply surrounded by loved ones, Frances brought joy, wisdom, humor, and unforgettable energy wherever she went.Her faith remained an important part of her life. She accepted Christ at an early age and worshipped faithfully throughout the years at First Baptist Church of Kingsford Heights, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Michigan City, and later Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church after relocating to Indianapolis to be closer to family.On Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 80, Frances answered the Master’s call and entered eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Calvin Evans; her loving parents; sister Alfredia Dabney (Lee); brothers Shed Dunlap Jr. (Jean); Roger Dunlap; William Garrett; Herman Earl Dunlap; Eric Scott Dunlap; and Mitchell Flynn Dunlap.Among those left to cherish her beautiful legacy are her daughter, Robyn Evans-Long (Kevin) of Fishers, Indiana; her son, Rodney (Tamea) Evans of Louisville, Kentucky; siblings Alma “Raye” Bynum (Lester), Larry Dunlap (Jenice), Cheryl Boiser, and Orlando “Lamar” Dunlap (Joy); one sister in love - Sharon Dunlap; six grandchildren — Raven Cash (Lorenzo), Syandene Evans, Nigel Long, Danielle Long, Raechel Long, and Calvin Evans; six treasured great-grandchildren — Nyla Cash, Jamison Long, Denver Cash, Khari Cooley, Yara Cash, and Cassius Morgan; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, dear friends, and all whose lives were touched by her love, kindness, wisdom, and unforgettable spirit.Frances will forever be remembered for her strength, her laughter, her honesty, her style, her faith, and the unconditional love she poured into her family and community. Her legacy will continue to live on in every life she touched.

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05/19/2026

Georgia L. Stewart

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05/19/2026

Mattie L. Hackney

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05/18/2026

Virgie L. Sanders Bartlett Burris

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05/18/2026

Isaiah Petty

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05/18/2026

Reverend Alice Ann Smith

Reverend Alice Ann (Thomas) Smith was born October 19, 1944, in Troy, Alabama to Mary Alice (Clark) Pina and Kidd Thomas. She was educated in the Alabama Public School system and graduated from high school before attending Alabama State University, where she majored in Early Education and minored in English.

Throughout her life, Alice embraced many roles with grace and dedication. She worked as a model, served as a trainer for early in-home education programs, supported new parents through her work at Mapleton Fall Creek, and devoted time to being a homemaker. Her faith was central in her life. As an ordained minister in the Church of the Living God (Jewel Dominion), she served faithfully and was appointed assistant bookkeeper and receptionist at the National HQ in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Reverend Alice Smith entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Smith; brother, Anthony Pina, Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Phillips and Dorecier Pina; and nephew, Samuel Phillips, Jr.

Alice leaves to cherish her memory her son, Howard Smith; daughters, Nichole Renee Smith and Keisha LaVette Smith; grandsons, Sean Patrick William Smith and Donovan Braylen Smith; sisters: Alma Greene, Rosemary Bragg, Palmira Shelton, Maxine Pina, and Linda Pina-Morris; brothers Samuel Phillips, Lawrence Phillips, Frank Pina and Arthur Pina; aunt, Yvonne Kelly; uncle, Calvin “Bubba” Clark, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins loved ones, and friends.

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05/15/2026

Dr. Jean A. Carter

DR. JEAN AUDREY MARSHALL CARTER was born on March 4, 1935, to the late LeRoy and Frances Marshall in Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools #24, #4, and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. She attended the University of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI), and she received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from Martin University in Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She received her Ph.D. in Professional Psychology from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she was inducted into the Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, as a lifetime member.

Jean professed a hope in Christ at eleven years of age, was baptized at New Baptist Church in Indianapolis, and was an active member there all her life. Her great-grandmother, Elisha Washington, an escaped slave; along with her daughter, Ella Washington Allen, were among the founding members of New Baptist Church. Jean ushered, sang in the Young People's Choir and the Sanctuary Choir, taught Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, and worked on various financial committees at the church.

Jean was married and had twin daughters and a son in the marriages. Each husband preceded her in death. She worked at Union Planters Bank in Indianapolis, as a branch manager until she retired in December 1998. Before working at the bank, Jean tutored and taught at Indianapolis Public Schools for ten years. While working at the bank, Jean was offered a position at a local television station, as one of their talk show hostesses. She did not accept the position. However, after retiring from the bank, and while working on her Ph.D., she was a substitute teacher in the Indianapolis Public School System for a number of years.

Jean wrote four published books of love poetry, did public speaking and motivational speaking and was active for many years at the Indiana Black Expo. She prided herself in offering "Special Friendships" to anyone who needed to talk, and to be listened to. She had traveled around the world and was a catalyst, who had the ability to make others want to move forward, and work to improve themselves. Jean conducted several self-esteem workshops for young people. She also worked with and counseled at­ risk children in several groups throughout Indianapolis. Jean loved children and for all children "Momma Jean", as she was lovingly called, was always available for a HUG.

DR. JEAN AUDREY MARSHALL CARTER took flight to her heavenly home and eternal rest on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 91 years, 1 month and 29 days. Along with her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, LeRoy Joseph Marshall Jr. and James “Don” Corydon Marshall; and daughter, Meredith Patrice Wilson.

She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Terrilynn Tralece Stuckey; and a son, Anton “T-Bone” Carter (Marilyn). She also leaves three granddaughters; a grandson; five great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving family and friends.

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