All Obituaries

Carla Diane (Howard) Hides, 72, of Marion, Ind., was called home to be with the Lord April 9, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1951 in Marion to the late James Howard and Francis (Howard) Burt. T Services will be 4-6pm, Sunday, April 14 at Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E Lewis St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. 

Johnny J. King was born August 20, 1937 in Marion, Alabama and went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN.  Johnny was born and raised by his late parents, John King and Sulina Phillips-King. Johnny accepted Christ at an early age at Eagle Groove Church in Alabama.  Johnny was hardworking and a family man.  Johnny moved to Fort Wayne with his family in 1966.  He gave many years to Collins Oldsmobile before retiring from Zollner.  Johnny loved to bowl...

Willie Charles Walker was born on September 12, 1958, to James W. Walker and Jessie Lee Walker in Joiner, Arkansas. After attending Rivercrest High School, a few years later Willie decided to venture to Madison, Wisconsin. While in Madison he became a maintenance supervisor for the Marriot Corporation. In his spare time, he loved fishing, grilling, and watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys! To cherish his memory, he leaves behind his companion, Jacqueline Howard; three...

Leo Underwood was born December 6, 1945, in Montgomery, Alabama to Octavia and Felton Underwood, Sr.  He departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Celebrate Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, IN at the age of 78.  Leo was a Bible student of Jehovah’s Witnesses.   Leo’s family moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1952.  Leo loved listening to B.B. King, The Temptations, and Bobby Blue Bland as he “tried” to sing along.  He was a maintenance...

Myrtle Marie Thompson passed to her heavenly home into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on March 16, 2024. She was born in Memphis, TN on June 13, 1946 to the late Fincher, Sr and Alice Louisa Mitchell and was the baby of seven siblings. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Union Valley Baptist Church in Memphis. Myrtle was a songbird from a young age and sang in the high school Glee Club at Hamilton High School where she graduated in 1965. She moved to Fort Wayne...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ms. Costella (Swafford) Mack of Lima, OH, age 71, passed away on March 13, 2024.   She is survived by her daughters: Camille Curry, Avirl Curry and Dae Jackson (Rodney) ; her son: Derek Curry II;  her brothers:  Rozelle Foster Sr., Alphonso Foster Sr., James Foster, Crawford Foster, Craig Jones, Trent Jones and Kelsey Stowers; her sisters: Jeneva Stapleton, Earlene Foster, Cheryl Jones, Karen Jones, Chandra Burke and Lea...

Roland Boyd King was born on January 15, 1965, to the late Eugene Sr. and Ella King. He was the 10th child out of 13 children; 5 boys and 8 girls. Roland graduated from Northrop High School and attended Vincennes College, studying to be a T.V. Cameraman. Roland never married or had children of his own, but he certainly loved his nieces and nephews and everyone else's children. Roland was one of the best cooks at Big Eyed Fish and was a bartender at several bars around the city. He was...

Born August 23rd, 1939 in Marion Alabama to Rosie and Clemon Hawkins Sr., Joe moved to Fort Wayne, IN during the 1960’s where he later met his wife, Angela Hawkins(Bassett) of Fort Wayne, IN. He worked at Dalton Manufacturing as a press operator for 35 years, where he later retired from. He was also a member of the Pilgrim Baptist Church male chorus. He loved fishing, gardening and spending time with family Joe has 4 children: Marcellious Tyrone Hawkins, Salonda Nicole Hawkins, Lavon...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carrie M. Turange . She was preceded in death by her husband, Prentis Turange; her parents, Ethel (Oakes) Dobynes & Willie Dobynes and her brother, Joseph Dobynes. She is survived by her sons: Prentis Turange {Raquel} & Michael Turange {Gwen}; her daughter, Veronica Turange; 3 grand children and 10 great grand children; her sisters: Hattie (Dobynes) Gorman {Ceasar Gorman Sr.} and Betty (Dobynes) Thomas {Marvin...

Byron Keith Curry Sr.,  affectionately called “Boobie”, was born January 1, 1976, to his loving parents Byron Keith Cade and Bonita Jean Curry. He departed this life on March 7, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bonita Jean Curry, his brother, Eshon Curry, and his step-mother,  LaVonne Cade.  He leaves behind his children: Briandre Howard and Byron Keith Curry Jr., and his stepchildren : Calias Jackson and Ja’Nice Jackson; his wife, LaTasha Curry;...