Ellis Mortuary, Inc

12/03/2025

De’Mier Lamar Kinds, age 5, of Indianapolis, Indiana, gained his heavenly wings on November 13, 2025, one day before his sixth birthday. He was born on November 14, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and in his short but beautiful life, he touched every heart blessed to know him.

De’Mier was such a joyful kid! whose spirit shined brightly in every moment. A kindergarten student at Chapelwood Elementary eager to learn and spread his joy amongst everyone. His passion and joy for life were evident in everything he did.

De’Mier loved all sports but had learned boxing and basketball.
De’Mier’s joyful personality lit up every room he entered. He loved Sonic the Hedgehog, bright colors, laughter, hugs, and playful adventures. His smile brought light to every moment, and his loving spirit will continue to live on in everyone who knew him. Though his time on earth was brief, the love he shared was immeasurable and everlasting.

De’mier is survived by his mother, Ranijae Kinds and his dad, Rakeem Berry who adored him beyond measure. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Deandre Jacks. He was the only child of his mother and was cherished deeply by his maternal grandparents, Tonja Sanders (Edwin Douglas) and the late Ricky Lamar Kinds Sr, and by his paternal grandparents, Deborah and Ronald Berry; great grandmother, Ruby Kinds.

He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, DeAndre Jr, A’Nila , Zayn, and Prince a special favorite aunt, Shanequa Wilford; his uncles, Daviare , Rickel, Tre, Deon, Raquon, Aaron, Elliott and Ronald Jr. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Ricky Jr. De’Mier also leaves a host of cousins, great uncles, aunts, and bonus grandparents and extended family who will forever carry him in their hearts.

A celebration of De’mier’s life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Kingdom Apostolic Ministries, 4900 E 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN. Viewing will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by the Homegoing Service at 12:00 PM.

12/03/2025

Marlene “Mals” “MP” Mary Preddie was a beloved mother, loving sister, caring auntie, fun cousin, and an amazing person. A proud Trinidad and Tobago native, born on October 2, 1942, she migrated to the United States in June 1995. Marlene, better known as “Mals or MP” was the eldest of nine children to the late Aldwin and Mathilda Preddie.

Marlene attended Nelson Street Girls, R.C. and went onto Ideal High School in Port-Of-Spain.
She lived in New York then settled in Indianapolis, Indiana.

MP was a sister-mom to her siblings and other family members, as she stayed busy working, and ensured you were fed, cleaned, and felt loved (always a giver), and known to be a peacemaker.

Marlene rededicated her life to Christ during her adult years in the United States. She will be forever remembered as a trusted confidant to many. Mals was the true embodiment of a person when entrusted with a secret she took it to the grave. We know this to be true based on current conversations.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents Aldwin & Mathilda Preddie, her brothers and sisters: Adrian Preddie, Anthony Preddie, Aloysius Preddie, and Allison Preddie.

She leaves her love to her daughters: Denise Preddie-Pascall (Corey Pascall) Trinidad & Tobago, Keitha Preddie of Indianapolis, IN, and LeShanna “Shannie” Pierre-Prezzy (Keith Sr) of Avon, IN. Mals was a loving grandmother that cherished joy from her grandchildren: Jónelle Gurley-Potter, Jaedyn Pascall, Khalaiyah Preddie, Keith Jr. and Kayden Prezzy. In addition, MP leaves her love for her sisters and brothers: Jacqueline Preddie (Adrian deceased), Lorraine Preddie (Anthony deceased), Antoinette Preddie Rouse (Phillip), Ann Marie Preddie-Ali (Cedric), Ainsley Preddie (Shannon deceased), and Andrew Preddie (Kathleen), and Anita Franklin Preddie (Aloysius deceased); Great sister-friend & confidant “Auntie” Chris Ashby; Ride or Die Steven Strayhorn, and longtime friend Robbie Epharaem Robinson as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

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.

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.

10/10/2025

James Ollie Agnew was born to George Agnew and Roberta Payne Agnew in Roberts, Kentucky on October 5, 1930.

James attended elementary school and went on to Douglas High School in Kentucky. After attending school, James enlisted in the military and joined the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge. He was the youngest soldier in World War II at the age of 15 years old.

He then found employment as a pharmacy tech at the Majors Drug store in Evanston, Illinois that was near Chicago, Illinois. Everyone loved it when they were assisted by him because of his love for assisting his customers.

James was united in Holy Matrimony to Letha C. Agnew where they enjoyed over 64 years of marriage, travelling and spending countless times together with their loving family and friends.

He lived an extraordinary life and there was never a person that he encountered that never became his friend. James loved bowling and received several certificates from the National Bowling Association in 1973.

James O. Agnew passed away on September 27, 2025, at the tender age of 94 years old. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Letha C. Agnew; sisters, Mary L. Subbs, Larsetta Cannon, Rosetta Hazelwood, Lecretia G. Young, Lucille Woodlock; brothers, William O. Agnew and George J. Agnew Jr. and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00pm at Ellis Mortuary with Memorial visitation there from 11:00 until service time. Military honors will follow the service

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

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.

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

08/20/2025

Cassi Jean Lamphear
June 21, 1990~August 5, 2025

Our beloved Cassi was tragically taken from us in a motor vehicle accident Aug 5, 2025.
Cassi’s life dedication and whole existence revolved around her son, Luka, the absolute love of her life.
Cassi’s beautiful heart and soul touched every person that knew her. The love she had for family, friends, the arts, music, and especially her son, Luka, was immeasurable. Cassi will live on forever within all of us.

Cassi will be forever missed, loved, forever remembered and cherished by her son, Luka Adams, mother, Patti Jones (NY), father, Terry Lamphear (PA), siblings Drew Jennings (PA), Jesse Jennings (PA), Bradley Jones (NY), Jessa Lamphear (NY), Aaron Lamphear (NC), Mia Lamphear (NC), grandparents Beverly Jones (NY), Frank Jones (PA). Several uncles, aunts, cousins, family friends that are family, will miss our little sunshine. Honorable Mentions: Kody & Demi Adams, Sierra (Davis) Sallee and Ronnie Szakel. “Our love will last forever”.

Memorial gathering will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm at Ellis Mortuary Chapel, 4445 N. Shadeland Ave

08/16/2025

08/14/2025

Iola Sanders, daughter of the late Lucius and Minnie McLeary was born August 30th, 1922, in the city of Indianapolis, In. She attended public School 26 and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University in 1945.

She worked for the Indianapolis Recorder and later worked for the Indiana Employment Security Division, Indianapolis Public School Office and Flanner House. She was office manager for twelve years at Horning’s Inc. from which she retired in 1988

She was united in marriage to Henry E. Sanders on August 27, 1950, and out of this union they had one daughter, Beverly Diane.

They were also a part of a Social Club called the Black Cats. Mother Sanders was very social in the community. Prayer was her connection with God. Praying for others was her joy and she was a strong Prayer Warrior. She was loved by so many people for her genuine warmth and caring spirit.

Mother was known for her feisty, sassy, and funny ways which allowed her to connect with those around her. In her later years she loved and collected brooches which she wore everySunday. When Mother came in the room, you knew she was there even with her soft and low voice.

Mother Sanders loved Scott United Methodist Church and Barnes United Methodist where she had previous membership. She later joined Life Restoration Church where she remained faithful as the mother of the church and a dedicated member until her time of Heavenly transition.

In the serene early hours of Friday, August 8th 2025, God honored Iola’s prayer to peacefully transition in her sleep from earth to her heavenly home.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Beverly Diane Hayes (Richard Hayes), stepson Henry E. (Pete) Sanders (Toria), nephew Michael Eric Hubbard (Frieda) niece, MarieMcGuire, great-niece Terri McGuire, second cousins Roxanne Tolliver, John Hutching (Debra) Goddaughter Lynette Gilbert,honorary great granddaughter Akiylah “P” Prosser, and a host of cousins, family and a host of friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12:00pm at Scotts United Methodist Church, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave, with visitation there from 10:00-12:00pm. Burial will take place in Crown Hill Cemetery.