All Obituaries

James Williams age 71 passed away September 15, 2018 at his home.   Surviving are his wife, Mary P. Williams; children, Joseph Phillips, Maggie Kizer, Linda Lee Phillips, Antonio Phillips, Anthony Walker, Angela Walker-Cassell  and Denise Walker; sisters, Mattie Williams and Pearlie Taylor; 31 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren along with numerous other relatives and friends.

  John Lee Morton was born on October 16, 1942 in Sprott, Alabama, to the late Rozell and Rosie Lee (Rutledge) Morton. On September 11, 2018, God came and gently took him home to rest on His wings of love from this life at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. John attended Lincoln High School in Marion, Alabama.  During this time, he met Annie Helen Jones by association of his brother-in-law Pastor and friend Charles Jemison.  They later married on July 3,...

  Joe Ernest Daugherty, Sr. passed peacefully  on August 31,  2018 at Lutheran Hospital with loved ones near. Joe was born on December 9, 1961 to the late Glenna and Joe Ernest Daugherty, Sr. He was a Licensed Minister and worked for Davis Wholesale Supply as a Truck Driver. "Joe loved life and would do anything for anyone."   He will be remembered for his control of the remote to anyone's television, his passion for cooking and his many...

Hana Lee Stith, native of Fort Wayne, Indiana was 90 when she passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Mount Carmel East Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio after a short illness. Stith was among the first African-American teachers to be hired by Fort Wayne Community Schools. Stith was an iconic community activist and civil rights leader. She was a lifelong member of Turner Chapel AME Church. Hana was the founder and curator of the Fort Wayne African African American Historical Society and...

Robert Lee Pullum was born on June 13, 1917 in Parkins, Arkansas.  He was the son of Leroy and Leona Pullum.  At the age of 101 he passed away on  August 29, 2018 at Parkview Hospital. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army-Air Force serving during World War II. He received his honorable discharged on March 12, 1946. He later relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana from Detroit, Michigan. Upon his arrival he attended Pilgrim Baptist Church with his mother. He began...

Catherine "KIt Kat" Easterly was born September 4, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was the daughter of the late William and Rosetta Scott. On March 3, 1973, she accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at the Progressive Baptist Church by the late Pastor Jesse White. In 1975, she graduated with South Side High School where was a member of the Varsity Cheerleading Team.  She later continued her education and pursued a Associate of Science degree in Accounting...

Sherman Griggs, Sr. was born on May 25, 1941 to Rebecca (Davis) and Hosey Griggs in Clarkedale, Arkansas. After moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana he attended and graduated from Central High School Class of 1959. While in school, he ran track and played basketball. He entered into the United States Army on January 10, 1962 and was honorably discharged on May 6, 1965. While there he learned boxing. Sherman worked many years at American Van Lines and Phelps Dodge. He was a member of the Charles C....

  Ellis Terrell, Sr.   was 90 years of age when he passed peacefully on Sunday, September 2,  2018 while at home with family at his side.   He was born June 30, 1928 in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Johnson and Daisy B. (Waltha) Terrell. He attended Perry County Training School in Uniontown.  At the age of 18, he gained employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad where he worked for nine years in the Airbrake Shop.  After moving to Fort Wayne he found...

John Thomas "Chongo" Houston was born on April 30, 1934 in Florence, Alabama.  He was the son of the late Dan and Martha Houston.  He departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Parkview Hospital. He accepted Christ at an early age and baptized before leaving Florence, Alabama.  After relocating to Fort Wayne, Indiana, he began working as a construction worker with the Laborer's Union #213.  He was a longtime member of Good Hope Baptist...