Lavenia and Summers Home for Funerals

03/13/2026

Marcus Depriest Winbush Sr.

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03/13/2026

Randy A. Cheshier

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03/13/2026

Dawn Wanda Holcomb

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03/12/2026

Bobby E. Davis

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03/12/2026

Happy Social Worker Appreciation Month!
Thank you to our incredible social workers for your compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication to those we serve. We appreciate all you do—today and every day.

03/11/2026

Alexander William Blackmon

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03/11/2026

Debra Ann Sowell

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03/11/2026

Reverend George Thomas Johnson

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03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director’s Day, and we want to shine a light on the incredible people who walk beside families during some of their hardest days.

Funeral Directors provide comfort, guidance, and compassion when it’s needed most. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make is felt forever.

To all Funeral Directors: thank you for your kindness, your professionalism, and the care you bring to every family you serve. We appreciate you—today and every day.

03/10/2026

Towanna "Tuna" McBeath

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03/06/2026

James A. Patton Jr.

James Arthur Patton Jr. was born November 27, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Reverend James A. Patton Sr. and Otharene (Perkins) Patton.

He professed a hope in Christ at an early age. James was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. He was baptized by his father, Reverend Patton.

James was a loving father, brother, and uncle. He loved cooking and having back yard barbecues with friends and family. He was known for his ability to cook good barbecue and fried chicken, and he was very good at doing both. When not in the kitchen James loved watching sports, professional and college level football and basketball. He also loved spending quiet time listening to old school music. It was common to hear the sounds of the Temptations, Earth, Wind & Fire, and all the Motown legends being played in the house.

James A. Patton Jr. departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 76. His parents, Reverend James Sr. and Otharene Patton; brothers, Durwood Patton and John A. Patton; and sister, Densie Mason, all preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish the love of his life of 35 years, Donna Hicks; daughters, Tonya Byrd (Gary) and Annette Patton; stepson, Deacon Roosevelt James; six sisters: Eva Wilson (Marian), Wartha Calvert, Ruth Rogers (Henry), Ruthie Patton, Nadine Patton, and Patricia Morris; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, loving family and friends,

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03/04/2026

Lloyd William Gee Jr.

Lloyd William Gee, Jr. (Junnie) was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 7, 1957, to the late Lloyd Gee, Sr. and Josphine Cole-Smith. Lloyd was the tenth of fourteen children. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools and Thomas Howe High School. He accepted Christ as His Lord and Savior at an early age. Lloyd held many professional positions over the years. the most notable being a chef at Meridian Hills Country Club, Dock work at Poppin' Fresh Pies and a Bus Driver for IndyGo which he retired from in 2024 after nearly 25 years. Lloyd was an active and loving father to his three sons, who remembers him as a balance of discipline and lots of fun. On May 28, 2004, Lloyd began building a beautiful life with Brian Littlejohn. For 22 years they shared an unbreakable bond filled with mutual respect and unwavering love and support. Lloyd (Junnie) was an absolute mountain dew enthusiast who showed interests in old time cars, collecting Papa Smurf memorabilia and other race items. He enjoyed carpentry projects, traveling, casinos, bingo, music, cooking, working on cars and hosting friends and family for cards and barbecues. There were always laughs to be had. Lloyd was dependable, always willing and eager to help a friend or loved ones in need. His laid-back demeanor and quick comedic wit made his presence instantly felt and absolutely missed. On February 23, 2026, Lloyd peacefully departed this life surrounded by loved ones at the age of 68 years. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd Sr and Josphine, his brothers, Lee Smith, Sr, Tony and Johnny Gee. His sisters; Carrie Stevenson, Alice Woods, and Pam and Rose Gee. He leaves to cherish his memory; his life partner; Brian Littlejohn, three sons; Lloyd Gee III (Adrienna), Andre Gee and Chris Gee, five grandchildren; Krystopher, Mashia, Aiyona, Azaria and Donaven. Three brothers; George Smith, Jr., James Smith, and DeWayne Gee. Three sisters; Mary Figueroa, Brenda Chisolm, and Joyce Griffin and a host of other Family and Friends who will Forever hold him in their hearts.

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