Payne Funeral Home

Obituaries

6/4/1956 - 4/27/2025
Sylvia L. Hobbs, age 68, of East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born on June 4, 1956, to Charles and Mary Willis, Sylvia lived a life filled with compassion, dedication, and love. She graduated…
11/1/1933 - 4/16/2025
Lura Williams was born in Salitllo, TN November 1, 1933. She was one of 10 children born to the union Robert Lowery and Malisse Lowery Adell. Lura diligently served many years at places of employment such as…
11/26/1992 - 3/22/2025
Ladajua Averitte was born November 26, 1992. She was affectionately known as "Buns" or "Bun Bun" to close family and friends. Ladajua graduated from Lawrence Central High School and went on to attend Indiana Southern…
11/7/1938 - 3/12/2025
Richard Marshall Standing on the 19TH Hole Richard "RICO" Marshall was born on November 7, 1938, to the late Exie Hamilton Marshall and LloydMarshall Sr. in Thomson, Georgia. As the eldest of his parents' three…
6/14/1951 - 2/7/2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Dena A. Hampton, affectionately known as Big Mama by her beloved grandchildren, family, and close loved ones. Soft-spoken yet…
4/20/1960 - 12/26/2024
FREDERICK "FREDDY" KEMP, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 26th at the age of 64. Born on April 20, 1960, to George Sr. andEunice Kemp, Freddy grew up in Indianapolis and attended…
4/5/1955 - 11/27/2024
Orame Harris Jr. son of Orame Harris, Sr. , and Robertha Harris Jones, was born on April 5, 1955, in Money, Mississippi. Orame moved from Greenwood, Mississippi, to Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1966. Orame attended…
5/6/1957 - 9/23/2024
Life and Legacy of Pastor Jerry T. Vaughn, Sr. Jerry T. Vaughn, Sr. was born on May 6, 1957, to Zephyr E. Rogers and Thomas E. Vaughn in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jerry was the youngest of five (5) children. He was…
3/8/1955 - 7/28/2024
Arthur Dean Wilson Jr. , the eldest child of Arthur Dean and Arnelia (Oneal) Wilson, was born on March 8, 1955, in Mound City, Illinois. Arthur accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Missionary…
4/25/1934 - 5/23/2024
Mrs. Ruth Earlean Rucker Brewer was born on April 25, 1934, in Pennsylvania to the late Richard and Lula Mae Rucker and was one of eight children. Ruth, known as “Chi-Chi” by family and friends, was saved at an early…
11/10/1939 - 5/27/2024
Edd Lee Bell Sr. was born on November 10th, 1939, in Pembroke, Kentucky to John Lee Bell and Mary Elizabeth Bell (Welch). His parents preceded him in death. Edd attended school in Pembroke, Kentucky. He had a love for…
3/27/1845 - 4/30/2024
Celesta Evans Hunt, affectionately known as “Celeste,” was born on March 27, 1945, to A. Q. and Myrtle B. Evans in Newton, Mississippi. She was eldest of seven children. Celeste attended School #56 in Indianapolis,…
1/12/1934 - 4/18/2024
VIVIAN WILLIAMSON, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at community East hospital; surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 12th,1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Ethel and Charlie Brown. She was a proud…
6/29/1933 - 4/18/2024
Charles Ronald Taylor, affectionately known as “Dad,” was born on June 29, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the fifth of six children born to the union of Albert Taylor and Margaret (Barlow) Taylor. Charles…
Ryan Michael Clark was born February 17th, 1994, to Reginald Clark, Sr. and Charlotte Marie Green. He went home to be with the Lord on March 20th, 2024. Ryan professed a hope in Christ at a young age and was baptized…
12/30/1932 - 2/3/2024
Ralph Edward Morse was born on December 30, 1932, to the union of Aubrey Morse and Bessie Mae Morse in Evansville, Indiana. Ralph accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age, and was baptized at Missionary…
6/17/1929 - 2/1/2024
Catherine Laverne Smith, beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, surrounded by her cherished family. Catherine was born on June 17, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA. She dedicated her life to spreading joy…
9/21/1967 - 11/16/2023
Thomas Earl White, age 56, of the city of Indianapolis, passed from time unto eternity, November 16, 2023. He was born September 21, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Herbert Hester, Sr. and Willa Mae White. Thomas…
2/15/1928 - 11/16/2023
Dorethea Anderson (Bell) was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Nathaniel and Winniebee Bell. She attended McKinley High School. She was married to Clarence Andersonand six children were born to this union. She…
11/19/1924 - 10/31/2023
CARRIE SPURLIN RANSOM w a s b o r n N o v e m b e r 19, 1924 in Lexington, Mississippi. She was the 2nd of 9 children born to the late Henrva n d Mattie Anderson Spurlin. CarrIE professed her hope in Christ at an…
8/8/1968 - 10/5/2023
Aaron Dewayne Sanders, son of Melvin T. Sanders and Carrie Faye Westmorland, was born August 8, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Brenda Dixon, Charlene Westmorland,…
6/12/1946 - 10/6/2023
Wanda Ellen Lash Borchers, the daughter of William Robert Lash and Juanita Jackson Pierce was born on June 12, 1946. Wanda came to Indianapolis, IN with her parents in 1947 where she resided. Wanda confessed a hope in…
4/25/1941 - 9/10/2023
Mrs. Gloria Jean Bacon, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 10, 2023, she was bornon the west side of Indianapolis, IN, to Mr. Richard Hutchison and Mrs. Margaret Bender Hutchison. Gloria was one of…