All Obituaries

Anthony “Tony” DeWayne Crews, age 56 passed away at his home on March 30, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.    Anthony Crews was born October 6, 1964 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Fred Jackson Sr. and Margaret E. Crews.   He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Jackson, Sr. and half brother, Fred Jackson, Jr.    He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Margaret E. (Crews) Tinker; brothers, Kenneth (Vanessa) Crews of Warren, MI...

Doris Marie Sims, age 74, passed away on March 31, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1947 to Charity Grant and George Sims in New Madrid, MO.   She resided in Fort Wayne, IN and retired from National City Bank and Lutheran Life Villages. She worked in Housekeeping over the span of 30 years. Doris was a member of Oakridge COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Elisha Harris. Preceding her in death were her father, George Sims,...

Joe James Harmon, age 82, passed away on March 24, 2021 at his home. As a native of Birmingham, AL, he served 13 years in the U.S. Army and he retired from Lincoln Food Service. Surviving are his son, Danny (Denise) Harmon; sisters, Bertha McLemore, Mary Henighan, Patricia (Michael) Conley; brothers, Larry (Sheila) Harmon and Leroy (Carol) Harmon, four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

Celebrating the Life of John A. “Benji” Peterson     John A. “Benji” Peterson, was born on September 6, 2001 inFort Wayne, Indiana to loving parents, Herman and R. Elizabeth Peterson. He was a kind, gentle humble, always willing to help, a good sense of human, athletic and an awesome gift from God.     He was a faithful and active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In addition to volunteering...

The Life and Legacy of Limuel Coats Jr. Limuel “C”  “Lim” Coats was born February 11, 1942 in Lexington, Mississippi to the late Limuel and Amanda (Noel) Coats. The family moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1947 where he later attended and graduated from Central High School.  Lim was employed with International Harvester, and through their apprentice program he became a Journeyman Millwright.   After providing...

Ruth L Jordan, age 88, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Born on July 24,1932 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi to Stiner and Allene Bennett Lee, she was the youngest of seven children. Ruth graduated high school at the early age of 14, and later moved to Chicago, IL where she met and married her H. Smith and to that union there was a son, Harold Smith. Later, Ruth migrated to Fort Wayne,...

Theodore R. Haywood was born on August 15, 1939 to William and Betty (Turner) Haywood in Fort  Wayne, Indiana.  He departed this life on March 16, 2021. He graduated from Central High School in January 1958 and enrolled in the U.S. Army.   He served his country from  1958-1964. He married Earnestine Beard on December 3, 1965, she preceded him in death. In 1998, he retired from International Harvester after 34 1/2 years of service. He leaves...

Life Reflections of  Spencer Scott III   Spencer Scott III was born to Spencer Scott Sr. and Willie Norfleet-Scott on February 19, 1944 in Marion, Alabama.  He attended Hopewell grade school and continued his education at Lincoln High School. He was one of twelve children.     Spencer was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer Scott Sr. and Willie Norfleet-Scott, and two of his siblings, Diane Scott and Eugene Scott....

MARGARET GRUNDY JOHNSON, of Fort Wayne and Rehoboth Beach, Del.,living in the District of Columbia, peacefully transitioned this earth on Friday, March 12, 2021, 2:40 p.m., in Lewes Beach, Del. Born April 8, 1928, in Springfield, Ky., she was a daughter of James and Eliza Grundy, and a proud mother of two, William Maurice Lee and Judith Elaine Johnson. Margaret, the Matriarch of the Grundy/Johnson families, oversaw six generations of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and...

  Terry Williams    passed away Friday March 19, 2021 at Parkview Randallia at the age of 54.   He was formerly employed by Parkview Hospital for several years.   He was a faithful member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church.   Left to cherish his memory are his longtime companion, Glinda Byrd; daughter, Amnesty Byrd; grandson, Haden Grand; brothers, Donald, Levon “Cuda” (Cynthia), Emmett (Glenda), Willie B. and Wilburn (Mary)...