All Obituaries

KERRY L. ELLIS, 78, of Fort Wayne, departed this life on Monday, July 19, 2021. Surviving are her children, Barbara Hayes, Sandralan Smith, Vincent Ellis, and Birrel Ellis; sisters, Lizzie Church, Nellie Hicks, Oddie Bowley, Johnnie Smith, and Minnie Gates; 13 grandchildren, and 11 great- grandchildren.

Question: What was Tabryn’s beginning? Tabryn Le’Royce Armour was born at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 26, 2001 to parents Trinell Armour and Christopher Baker. Tabryn transitioned from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Question: What is the meaning of one of his names?  Trinell has personally named him “Prince Tabryn Love Le’Royce”. The meaning of “Royce” is son of the king.  Question: What was...

Sidney Chandler was born on November 21,1956 in Kansas City, KS. He died on June 20th, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sidney was the fourth of five siblings born to Jim and Annie Mae Chandler.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Chandler; mother Annie Mae Chandler; sister Lueviner “Lue” Chandler, brothers Hendu and Arthur Chandler. He attended Kansas City, KS Public Schools obtaining his GED in 1977. He later went on to attend truck driving...

The Life’s Journey Of Larry James Cobb was born on March 5, 1956, to Dorothy M. (Rouse) Hughes and James T. Cobb in Macon, Georgia. He was a graduate of Fort Wayne Community Schools and served his county in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Larry also worked at Omni Source for 14 years as a skilled machine operator. Larry loved the Lord. His faith never wavered. He tried to live by being an example of showing love to others. Larry always was open to share his wisdom and...

The Life of Beatrice Woods For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believe in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Mother Beatrice Smith-Woods was born September 30, 1934 in Pine City Arkansas to the late Robert and Magnolia Mayo, she was the fifth child out of ten. She accepted Christ at an early age. She met and married the love of her life Lawyer B Smith Sr. which lasted over fifty years until Lawyers death. To this union was...

Jeffrey Lynn Roberson was born October 21, 1960 to Julia Mae (Taylor) and Fred Z. Roberson, Sr. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. “Jeff” or “Uncle Jeffrey” as he was affectionately called by his family and friends attended Fort Wayne Community Schools and graduated from Northside High School in 1979. He was employed with Waste Management. He also worked...

Prenola Rita (Calvin) Flowers was born January 8, 1949 to Eddie Lee Calvin and Willie C. Wyatt in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Nathaniel Flowers, Christopher Calvin and Levi Calvin; and a host of other relatives and friends.