All Obituaries

Alyssa Adrienne Chapman was born October 2, 1961, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Lincoln and Rosetta (Caldwell) Chapman. She was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 64. As a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Alyssa accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age. She continued her walk with God, later, joining Unity Christian Fellowship church. Alyssa graduated from South Side High School in 1980. Although she was invited to join the Navy’s ...

Celebrating the Life of Mother Virginia Blondell Hall-Tarver Her Beginning Mother Virginia Blondell (Rush) Hall-Tarver was born on Sunday, September 26, 1927, in Charleston, Missouri, to the late Ellis and Louise Rush. From the very beginning, God had His hand upon her life, shaping a woman whose legacy would be marked by faith, service, excellence, and unwavering love. Her Childhood Virginia was reared in a Christian home where faith was the foundation of family life. At an early age, ...

Terry Vern Rainey 61, of Ft Wayne, In. passed away peacefully at Parkview Regional Hospital on June 21, 2026 at 3:28am. He was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on November 1, 1964 to, the late, Thomas Vern Rainey, and, the late, Betty Jean (Shuttleworth) Rainey. He is survived by his six siblings, William Thomas Rainey, Donald Dale Rainey, Michael Jay Rainey, Robert Raymond Rainey, Douglas Alan Rainey, and sister Lori Jean Rainey; his niece, Aleciah Rainey; and his best friend, of 35 years, ...

Hillard Armstrong, Jr., 88, of Fort Wayne, parted this life on June 12, 2026. He was born June 3, 1938 in Uniontown, Alabama to Hillard Armstrong, Sr.  and Lydia (Dickens) Smith. Hillard moved to Fort Wayne in 2007 to begin life  with his new bride, Bessie Edmonds-Armstrong.  As a child, he grew up on an Alabama farm and picked cotton. Not being fond  of that life, he eventually moved to Florida and worked in a nuclear plant for a  while. He later became a ...

Obituary – James Washington, Jr. June 5, 1956 – June 8, 2026 James Washington, Jr was born on June 5th, 1956 and went home to be with our  Lord and Savior on June 8th, 2026 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death  by his mother, Mrs. Clara Jones, father - James Washington, Sr, brother - Roosevelt  Moore, Jr and sister, Luci Denise Jones. Blended family members: Diana Jones,  Theresa Gillum, Jackie Stadford and Lillian Crews. He is survived by his ...

We honor the remarkable journey of Lisa Hughes, a woman whose life was defined by integrity, warmth and an unwavering devotion to her loved ones.  Born on May 13, 1965, Lisa walked through the world with a gentle strength and a spirit that brought light to every room she entered. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was a mother of four and a stay at home mom.  She enjoyed many simple pleasures in life, including singing, cooking and sewing.  Whether she was preparing ...

  September 8, 2001 – June 6, 2026 DaQuon Sincere Reed, affectionately known to all who loved him as "Quon," was called home to the arms of the Lord on June 6, 2026, at the age of 24. Quon’s foundation of faith began early. He was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church, where he accepted Christ into his life at a young age, carrying that faith and the knowledge that he could always turn to God through any of life's challenges.  A 2020 graduate of Southside ...

Brenda Kay (Hamilton) Jones was 68 years young when she passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, while at home in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Brenda was born on March 27, 1958, the seventh child of twelve, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Elisha and Eular Mae Jones. Brenda graduated from Snider High School in 1976. She loved her family more than anything! She was a food critic, very thoughtful, giving, humorous and one of a kind. Brenda leaves behind to honor and cherish her memory, ...

Tommy Easley was born to the late Tommy Sr. and Margaret Easley, Uniontown Alabama; he later left Alabama to join the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country during the Korean War. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy Tommy developed a passion for auto mechanics, as well as acquiring expert skills in home improvement, those were the skills that he enjoyed throughout his life. Tommy loved sports, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. He ...

Laemond Lee Kimbley Sr. was born on Thursday, February 28, 1963 to the late Lynda and Lawrence Ridley.  He was nurtured by Luetta and Floyd Kimbley. From an early age, he exhibited a deep faith, dedicating his life to Christ while attending Bethlehem Lutheran Church and later converting to True Love Baptist Church.  During his teenage years, Laemond showcased his athletic abilities by playing basketball at Southside High School, where he graduated in 1982.  He had a love for ...