All Obituaries

Rose Andrea (Parhm) Houston received her wings on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Harvey, Illinois to the union of Dorothea King and Earl B. Parhm on September 26, 1961. Rose graduated Southside High School in 1979, and later earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Indiana University at the Fort Wayne campus. She accepted Christ into her life and was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Rose worked as a...

Alfred Gale was born to Estelle and Onnie Gale in a small town in Tunica Mississippi, April 29, 1937. As a child he often would help his father on their rural farm herding animals, plowing fields, hunting and various other duties to support the family. Alfred and his siblings would often play out in the breathtaking sun and rolling hills until their mother would call them back for supper. His remarkable childhood and adolescence did not come without problems due to the era of...

Wilbert Hill was born September 29, 1941 to Sylvester Hill and Lucy (Caldwell) Hill in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He departed this life Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the age of 78. As a child he accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized by the late Rev. John Dixie of Pilgrim Baptist Church; where he was a member for many years. After Returning to Fort Wayne he joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and has been a member there for over 20 years. He graduated from Central High School. Wilbert fathered...

 Lenise R. Henderson was born on January 13, 1982 to Joyce Henderson and Ronald “Roland” Reynolds in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Natoyia departed this life on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital at a young age of 37 with her family and friends at her bedside. Natoyia confessed Christ seven years ago. She joined Mount Carmel MIssionary Baptist on June 30, 2013 in Fort Wayne, Indiana; under the leadership of Pastor Willie J. Ward.  Natoyia loved and...

William Clarence Balfour Sr. was born on April 17, 1949, to the late William Balfour and Paralee (Bonner) Balfour, in Muncie, IN at the passing of his parents he was raised and loved by Hattie Mae Buley Davidson. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.   William graduated from Central High School and then began a career with General Motors. He retired after 33 years of service. William spent his retirement being closely involved in the lives of his children, grandchildren...

Arbie Lee Parker, Sr. was born February 13, 1941 to Mollie Parker in Opelika, Alabama. He departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2019. He graduated high school and college, after graduating college he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 29, 1960. He received an honorable discharge on February 25, 1965. After leaving the Navy he relocated to Gary, Indiana. He gained employment with US Steel and retired after 35 years of dedicated service. Arbie relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana and...

Lynette Florene Johnson was born on Wednesday, August 31, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Isaac Thomas and Charlene Jacqueline (Culpher) Johnson. Lynette accepted Christ, and was baptized by Rev. Sam Shade, Jr. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Sunday school, Young Adult Choir, and participated in many other Ministries and actives. She graduated from Northrup High School, class of 1978, and enrolled in the School of Nursing at IPFW in the fall of 1979. She...

Johnnie Lee Gray aka “Bro” was given life on September 9, 1947 in Marion, Alabama. He was the second child born to the late Effie Mae Johnson and reared by she and the late Curley Hoss Johnson. We gather to reflect and celebrate his life and work. Johnnie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Healing Springs MIssionary Baptist Church in Marion Alabama. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Perry County and completed a welding program in...