All Obituaries

Kathleen Hill Kelly   Kathleen Carlisle Hill Kelly was born August 7, 1950 and returned to her heavenly home on July 20, 2021. She was born and raised by her mothers, Beryl Hill and Edna Mae Hellen and her fathers, Pastor Jesse Hill and Dave Hellen.   Kathleen attended Harmar Elementary, Central Jr. High, and was an adored member of the Central High School Class of 1968 before continuing her studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.   Kathleen was...

   Addie Lee Hatcher, 104, of Fort Wayne IN, passed away, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Columbia, Maryland.   She retired from the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center.   Surviving are her children, Jerry Moore Jr., Bernice Deshay and Robert D. Hatcher;  Brother, Robert Sewell; sister-in-law, Ernestine Starnes; a special friend and devoted caregiver, Sandra Parker, nine grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren and a...

Earnestine R. Stevenson-Thomas age 86, was born on May 14, 1935 in Marion, Alabama to the parents of the late Will Smith Sr. and Inez Bennett-Cole. Earnestine received her call to eternal rest on July 21, 2021 at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne.   Earnestine accepted Christ at an early age and graduated from Lincoln High School in Marion, Alabama.   Earnestine loved God first and her beautiful family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going out to eat, listening to...

Calvin L. Williams was born June 26, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Shirley Williams and the late John Williams, Sr. He departed this life at the age of 57 on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Homestead Hospice Care. He will truly be missed by everyone that knew him.  He confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Greater Liberty Baptist Church and continued his faith journey while commuting to Fort Wayne, IN. Calvin worked for Premier Hydraulic where he was a welder. He took...

 TARRAN L. KIRK, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.   He was born April 14, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was the son of Connie Jordan and Nolan Reed Kirk. Surviving are his mother, Connie Jordan; daughter, Tieanna Debacher; sister, Tierre Jordan; along with a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Reed Kirk; and grandparents, James and Frances Kirk, Ellen Edwards and Louis McNeal. 

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of  Bernard Summerville 

Allen Ward Dobine was born January 4, 1966 to the late Susie Ann Dobine and Joseph Griffin, in Marion, Alabama. He departed this life on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Allen moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1968 with his mother Susie, where he was raised by his mother and W T Chapman. Allen accepted Christ at an early age and was a 1984 graduate of Elmhurst High School. Allen worked in management throughout his...

FLEMING D. STEPHENS, age 47, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. Surviving are his mother, Linda Stephens; sister, Avory Stephens-Suggs; a daughter of love, Shaniquea Nutter; along with a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Mother Ernestine McCowan “Ma Dear” fought the good fight and went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Known for style and grace she was 92 years old and planted an astonishing legacy of love and giving. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Elayne Weathersby of Chicago Illinois; sons, Marshall (Nancy) Woodard of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Anthony (Kimberly) Simmons of Indianapolis, Indiana, Cornealius (Jean) Simmons of...

Eugene L. King Sr., age 88, went home to glory July 2, 2021. He was born in Marion, Alabama on May 2, 1933 to Willie Percy and Jennie Marie King. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean conflict and served from 1952-1954. He retired from B. F. Goodrich after 34 years of service in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 62 years, Ella Mae; two daughters, Maggie Wright and Norma Brown; four siblings, William King, Albert King, Mary Bennett...