Obituaries in Gary, IN

Deacon Aaron Leon Groce Sr. was born on November 14 1949 in Gary Indiana to the late Bennie and Nancy Groce. He was called to be with the Lord on Friday January 9 2026 at Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus in Merrillville Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents daughter Theresa Ellis two ...

Annie Collins84 of Gary IN passed away on Thursday January 15 2026 after a brief illness. She was the 5th child of 6 children. Born to Cleve and Sallie Crump in Baldwin Mississippi. Annie had a nurturing spirit she guided her children and grandchildren through faith with the love of Jesus and servin...

Stuart A. Moore Sr. b.k.a Sam was born on November 24 1962 giving the family so much more to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. His parents Karen and Arthur Moore Sr. have preceded him in death and surely have welcomed their baby boy back into their arms. His siblings Arthur Moore Jr. children Alex Pa...

Johnnie Frances Washington age 84 was born on March 3 1941 to Fletcher and Anna Thurman in Goodman MS the fourth daughter of eleven children. In 1957 Frances married Henry C. Washington and seven children were born to this union. They were happily married for 64 years. Frances was a vibrant outgoing...

Luther Spears Jr. affectionately known to many as Luke was born on April 7 1938 in Jacks Creek Tennessee. He was the first of eleven children born to the late Luther Spears Sr. and Robbie Lou Spears. Luther peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on Monday January 12 2026 in Hobart Indiana surrounde...

He married his high school sweetheart Charlotte Daniels Sims and to this union one son was born Anthony Sims and one daughter Shannan Sims. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte DanielsSims son Anthony Sims father Clyde Sims. He leaves to cherish his only daughter Shannah Sims two sons D...

Lamont Moore Sr. Moe age 75 years of Gary Indiana departed this earthly life on January 13 2026 surrounded by his lovely family. Lamont was born to Amanda and John L. Moore in Youngstown Ohio on April 26 1950 and reared at home by Amanda and Theodore Pappachristor. Lamont attended Lincoln Elementary...

Christine Jernigan ne Hickman age 97 peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on January 5 2026 at The Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville Indiana. Christine was born on February 15 1928 in Louisville Mississippi and spent the majority of her life rooted in the closeknit community of Noxapater Missis...

Johnnie Lee Key born July 26 1951 in Livingston Alabama was the secondborn of twelve children to Annie and Mathew Key. After moving to Gary Indiana in 1952 Johnnie built a life rooted in strong faith lasting friendships and love for family. In 1962 when Johnnie was 11 years of age his family began s...

Luella Thomas a beloved mother grandmother greatgrandmother sister and friend passed away on January 17 2026 at the age of 79. Born on May 10 1946 Luella spent most of her life in Gary Indiana and travelled avidly. She built a legacy of love faith and joy that will live on through generations. Luell...

Donita Lynette Smith affectionately known as Donnie was born November 19 1959 to her loving parents Willie and Catherine Smith. She was the eighth of nine children. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Baptized May 3 1970 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church under the leadersh...

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