All Obituaries

Thomas W. Davis, 62, of Muncie, Indiana passed away on May 13, 2023, he was born November 2, 1960 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Eddie E. Davis and Eula Mae Miller Brown Davis.  Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 28, 2023 at 6pm at McColloch Park in Muncie. 

Jaden Lee Garrett, age 16, went to see Jesus on Saturday, May 20, 2023.  Jaden was born on May 1, 2007, to Douglas Sr. and Krista Garrett, in Muncie, IN.  He is a faithful member of Deliverance Temple where he was baptized on July 22, 2018, by his Pastor and Uncle Andre Mitchell as well as Jaden’s Daddy.  Jaden insisted on learning everything there was to know about working the church’s sound system.  He eventually became a member of the audio-visual...

Geneva Harrell Billingsley, referred to as Neet, Gypsy, and Bay, was born on April 10, 1938, in Marion Junction, Alabama to John and Inez Harrell. She was the last of 12 children. Geneva accepted Christ at an early age while on The Mourning Bench. After graduating from high school, she met her future husband, Odell Billingsley, through mutual relatives. On August 9, 1959, Geneva married Odell Billingsley in Marion Junction, Alabama and soon after she moved to Fort Wayne, IN with new husband...

 Jeremiah leaves to cherish his parents: Zyara Dixie and Antonio Miller, his grandparents: Latricia Griggs, Bernice Miller, and Jamal Dixie, his Godparents: Tiyona Griggs and Tamara Griggs. And a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Patrick Edward Hicks was born March 17, 1942 in Acmar, Alabama to the union of the late Charlie and Louise Hicks. He was the fifth of seven children. Charles, Lewellyn, Leotis, Dorothy, Stella and Christina whom preceded him in death. Patrick moved to Detroit, Michigan at an early age. He was educated in the Detroit Public School system before moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana where he attended Central High. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior. Pat met and married Shirley Brookshire...

Emeritus Pastor Charles Everett Coatie, 94, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.  Charles Coatie was born April 14, 1929, in Mounds City, IL to his loving parents, Bishop Dixon Coatie and Hazel Henry Coatie.  Charles attended Love Joy School.  Charles volunteered in the US Army and became a staff sergeant and a communication chief in the Korean War.  In 1953, Charles was united...

Stacy Ann Parker was born on August 2, 1974 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana that same year. She attended Northrop High School, graduating in 1992. She worked as a call center representative, CNA, and home heath aid. Stacy enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts, and cooking different recipes, but most of all, she loved being surrounded by family and friends. Stacy will forever be remembered by her joyful laugh and the way her smile lit up the room. Stacy was a loving...

Terry Gatson (Fudge) was born on May 22, 1953 to the union of the late Thomas Gatson Sr. and Roberta (Noel) Gatson in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He departed this earth at the age of 69 on Friday April 21, 2023. He accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church. He graduated from South Side High School on June 19, 1971. He attended Vincennes University and majored in Engineering. He was previously employed with ITT as a Draftsman Engineer and worked part time as a...