Ellis Mortuary, Inc

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

Celebrating the Life of
Mother Helen E. Rogers
New Wineskin Ministries
March 14, 2026
12:00pm

03/12/2026

Celebration of Life services for Helen E. Rogers will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm at New Wineskin Ministries, 4501 W. 38th St., with visitation there from 10:00-12:00pm. Burial will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mary Jane Johnson, and brothers William F. Rogers and Jesse J. Rogers Jr, her nephews Michael Shaw, Larry Johnson II, William Rogers Jr, Keith Rogers, Phillip Rogers, and Adam Burke Jr.

Helen leaves to cherish her memory, her children LeAnn Henderson (Francis), Matthew C. Rogers, Jason K. Rogers, her siblings Carolyn J. Shaw, Samuel C. Rogers (Bettie), John P. Rogers (Vanessa), and Harold D. Rogers (Rita), her grandchildren Bryce Greene (Kathleen), Awnye Rogers, and Amiya Rogers, and her great-grandchildren, Elijah Greene, Isabella O’Hare, Soleia O’Hare, and Zora O’Hare, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

03/12/2026

Celebration of life services for Jacqueline L. Ellis will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm at Ellis Mortuary Chapel, 4445 N. Shadeland Ave, with visitation there from 11:00-12:00pm

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, John Turner Jr., Kevin Turner Sr., Reginald Turner Sr., Ryan Turner, Andrea Turner, Sandee Turner, Angel Turner, and Audrey Turner; and her beloved grandchildren: Kevin Carter Turner Jr., Damond Harris, Reginald Turner Jr, Imani Turner, Jayana Turner, Kalem Moore, Kaiden Moore, Kaysan Byrd, Cameron Byrd, Kya Byrd, Caliyah Byrd, and Kayla Byrd. She is also survived by a host of great-grandchildren, siblings, Sharon Walton-Manns, Gwendolyn Ellis, Gerald Ellis, Timothy Ellis, Anthony Ellis, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members, and many friends.

02/21/2026

Celebrating the Life of
Dannie Eugene Holland
Solid Rock C.O.G.I.C
6345 Massachusetts Ave
12:00pm

01/16/2026

William Haywood Turientine, Jr. departed this earthly life on December 26, 2025 at the tender age of 82, with his family by his side.

William was a supervisor with the janitorial services at the Indianapolis Star and was a dock worker with Roadway Expressway until he retired.

Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm at Jerusalem Temple Apostolic Church, 2125 E. 54th St., with visitation there from 10:00-12:00pm.

William was preceded in death by his son, Anthony D. Turientine and is survived by his loving wife, Donna I. Brewer-Turientine; sons, Brandon Turientine, Billie Turientine; daughters, Kathy Turientine, Carmen Turientine, Brittanye Turientine, Carole Vandever, Angela Blane-Vaughn, Lynell Jackson, Natalie Fields and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Ellis Mortuary.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm at Jerusalem Temple Apostolic Church, 2125 E. 54th St. with visitation there from 10:00-12:00pm

01/07/2026

Annie Ruth Harris Randolph was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, to James “Nun” Harris and Annie Mae (Neal) Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents and two half-siblings.

Annie later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where she attended School #4 (Mary Cable Building) and Crispus Attucks High School. Her faith blossomed at Greater Elim Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the Olivet Youth Choir. After high school, she was accepted to the University of Alabama but chose instead to embrace marriage and family. On May 13, 1963, she married Isaac Randolph, Sr., and together they were blessed with ten children.

Her spiritual journey deepened at Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church, where she received the Holy Ghost after hearing the sermon “A One-Winged Bird Can’t Fly,” emphasizing the necessity of both water and Spirit baptism. Under the leadership of District Elder E. H. Vaughn, Annie faithfully served in various ministries.

After experiencing the devastating loss of her youngest child, Gregory E. Randolph, Annie transformed grief into service. She worked with the March of Dimes, Salvation Army, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Nora Elementary School PTO, sponsored a child internationally, and founded G.E.R. Enterprise, a humanitarian outreach rooted in compassion.

Her professional life included work as a legal clerk, at the Indiana Girls School, Saint Monica Catholic Church’s After School Program, and as an independent Avon representative.

Though independent in thought, Annie remained deeply committed to biblical order. She supported her husband during hospital visits and later joined him in transferring church membership to Zion Tabernacle Apostolic under Suffragan Bishop Joseph D. Farris. She walked alongside him as he established and pastored True Life Apostolic Church.

Throughout her life, Annie testified to God’s faithfulness, believing worship carried deeper meaning because of its cost. Though her name may not appear in history books, she found peace in knowing God knew her name.

Annie was preceded in death by her beloved youngest son, Gregory E. Randolph. Annie leaves to cherish her legacy her devoted husband, Isaac Randolph, Sr.; her sons Ike Randolph, Jr. (Regina), Steve, Gary, and Vincent (Christine); her daughters Ailene (Jerry) House, Alethia (Malcolm) Watson, Wandola, Syreese (Shabazz) Branson, and Vivian (Shad) Morgan; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her half-brother James Harris; those who lovingly called her “Mom”; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm at Kingdom Apostolic Ministries, 4900 E. 38th St., with visitation there from 11:00-12:00pm. Entombment will be at Washington Park North Cemetery

12/16/2025

Gertrud Anita (Bock) Littrell, 91, formerly of Munich, Germany, died November 29, 2025, at Westminster Village North of Indianapolis.

Born on December 26, 1933, in Brand, Czechoslovakia, daughter of Franz and Emile (Armann) Bock. Gertrud’s family survived the German invasion during World War II and the subsequent Russian occupation after the war. Her family was refugees following the end of the war, as 3 million German-speaking Czechoslovakians were expelled from the country to Germany.

The family was refugees a second time as they escaped Communist East Germany into free West Germany, settling in Munich, Germany.

In 1964, Gertrud married an American soldier, JD Littrell, a widower with three sons, at Camp Dachau outside Munich, and immigrated to the U.S. upon his retirement from the U.S. Army. She retired from the Post Exchange at Fort Harrison following her husband’s death in 1995.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother, Helmutt, and two stepsons, Troy and Richard Littrell. She is survived by her stepson, Glenn Littrell; her daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Littrell; her granddaughter, Kelly A. Diamond, and Kelly’s husband, Sean Diamond and her nephews in Germany.

Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Ellis Mortuary, 4445 N. Shadeland Ave, with visitation from 1:00-3:00pm. Burial will take place in East Prairie, Missouri.

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.