All Obituaries

  It is with profound Sorrow we announce the passing of Sarah Lee Mudd A Loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend

Verdell (Wright) Morrison was called to rest on Thursday, February 6, 2020.  Born on November 3, 1932 to late parents Bennie and Henrietta Wright in Walls, MS, she was the youngest of five children. Verdell, affectionately known as "Auntie," "Aunt Verd," or "Mrs. V" will be missed by many as she had a joyful, loving spirit and the biggest heart.  The joy and love she shared was so infectious she'd brighten anyone's day.  Throughout her...

James Everett Beachum, 58, was born to the late James H. and Lottie E. Beachum on March 10, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was raised by Erma Beachum after the death of his mother. James carried many names from childhood: BaeBruh, Eric, Ed-rett, Aaron, and into adulthood, carrying the name JB, the one and only. Eric worked many jobs throughout is life. Eric was loved by many and was always willing to lend a helping hand to all. “Eric” enjoyed spending time with family and...

It is with profound Sorrow   we announce the passing of Reginald E. Culpher   A Loving Father, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin and Friend

  Rosie L. Dies was 70 years of age when she passed on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Hayti, Missouri.  She retired from ITT.  Rosie loved traveling, working in her yard and decorating homes.  She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.   Surviving are her daughter, Ursula Fowlkes; sons, Jerome, Cornell and James Fowlkes; as a son, Cordney (Jaquetta) Glaspie; sisters, Mary Glaspie, Allie (Jesse) Collins,...

Joseph Lee Williams A Loving Husband, Father,  Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend   Joseph Lee Williams was born July 29, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the union of James Williams Sr. and Hattie Lucille Williams.  He departed this earthly life Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital.    At the age of 12, he accepted Christ and was baptized at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church by the late Rev. P. H. Love, where he sang in several...

  William Royce Nance, Jr.  son of Royce Nance and Bernice (Reeder) Nance was born on March 1, 1950 to in Florence, Alabama. He was called home on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 and entered his eternal rest at 10:51 AM at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   William also known as “Soonie” was brought up in a good Christian home as a child.  As an adult he rededicated his life to Christ.  Soonie was an employee of Norfolk and Southern Railroad for many...

 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mother Gassie M. Green Gassie M. Green, age 89, passed away on January 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on June 13, 1930 in Uniontown, Alabama to William and Mary (Dittley) Tinker Sr. She was a licensed cosmetologist and retired from the Fort Wayne State Development Center after more than 40 years of service. Mother Gassie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John C. Green Sr., a son, Edward...

Freddy L. Bolton, age 89, passed away on  Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from General Electric Co. with over 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carlee "Pat" Edwards and a son, Philip Todd Edmonds. Surviving are his soulmate, Viola Edmonds; sons, Keith (Allison) Edmonds and Brian (Shenita) Bolton; daughter, LaVonya Cleveland; daughter-in-law, Dawn Edmonds, 13 grandchildren along with a host of...

  Sharon Rose McDonald When you think of Sharon Rose McDonald, only one word comes to mind, “Queen”.  Sharon was a loving daughter, devoted mother, sassy grandmother and great grandmother, beloved auntie and true friend.   Sharon Rose was born on July 10, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Elijah McDonald and Bertha McDonald.   She was baptized at an early age and attended South Side High School.   She was a devoted and active member of...