All Obituaries

" So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." John 16:22 Yvonne Blanche (Oliver) Williams was born on Tuesday June 6, 1939 in Garrett, Indiana to the late Marcellus and Eva (Burt) Oliver Sr. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior August 8, 2020 at Kingston Care Center. Yvonne worked at the State Developmental Center here in Fort Wayne in her younger years. She was manager at Adam and...

Cherish & Loved   Myasia Gardner

Marine Ware Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt & Friend Marine (Jones) Ware was born November 21, 1941 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was born to the union of John Henry Jones and Leaner (Blackmon) Jones. She made her earthly departure on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center after a long, strong, and courageous fight. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. Caldwell, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church....

Willie Virginia Thomas 96 of Fort Wayne, Indiana formally of Benton Harbor, Michigan., passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Miller Merry Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 7, 1923 in Marion, Arkansas to the late John and Bertha (Williamson) Siddell. She believed in God and was baptized and was a member of True Love Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Willie V. married Walter Thomas in West Memphis, Arkansas. He...

LARRY DONELL STAPLETON, SR was born on March 16, 1957 in Lima, Ohio. He was the son of Elnathan Stapleton and Madgie Alcene Stapleton. He passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the age of 63. He was an extremely hard worker and forklift driver at various factories for over 20 years. His absence will be a void for many, he was truly loved. He leaves behind his children, LaQuisha (Jason) Woodson, Larry Stapleton, Jr, Kneisha Stapleton; sister, Marilyn Stapleton-Hill; father, Elnathan...

Patricia "Pat" Davis was born on February 24, 1955 and departed this life on July 20, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   Pat had a strong belief in God, accepted Christ at an early age and was a long time member of True Love Missionary Baptist Church.   She worked for CANI and St. Anne Nursing Home for several years.    Pat enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She loved shopping with her daughter and spending...

Lee Chapman, age 82, passed away on Saturday, July 18,2020 at his home.   In 2019, he retired from Omni Source after 49 years of service.   Surviving are his wife, Zandra Chapman; children, Lori, Charles and Brenda Chapman; stepchildren, Tamika (Brent) Wright and Bri'on Hagler; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; 20 siblings, a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves his trusted K-9, Sassy.   He was preceded in death by his parents,...

   ALLEN L. RUFFIN, 31, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Surviving are his mother, Nichelle Lamb (Corey) Freeman;  daughter, Allora N. Ruffin-Windom; sisters, Ashley Collins Lamb and Aleya Burkes; brothers, Albert J. Pippins and Tajuan Henderson; along with a host of other family members and friends. Service is noon Friday, July 31, 2020, at New Covenant Worship Center, 3420 Paulding Road, with walk-through visitation one hour before service. Burial in Covington Memorial...