All Obituaries

TERRANCE JOHNSON SR., 51, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, from  natural causes. He was born on July 9, 1970. He attended Northrop High School and followed his dreams of becoming a welder. He leaves behind nine children and 10 grandchildren. "He will be truly missed!" Funeral is from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Community Funeral Care, with viewing from 2 to 3 p.m. For those who would like to send flowers, send to Community Funeral Care before funeral...

VERNELL ODESSA LIMBRA NELSON, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish her beautiful, sweet spirit and loving memories: three sons, John Nelson and Stevie Nelson, both of Fort Wayne, and Ricky (Jacqueline) Nelson of Douglasville, Ga.; four daughters, Minister Bernice (Willie) Jones of Harrison, Tenn., Regina (Welton) Moore and Sandra (Darrell) Davie, both of Fort Wayne, and Minister Carol (Rev. Jerry) Bolton of Birmingham, Ala.; three...

Gwendolyn Patricia Northington was born Tuesday, July 18, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Robert Bose McHaney, Sr., and Ruth Ellen McHaney. Gwen graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and later attended Ivy Tech where she received an associate degree in accounting. Prior to obtaining her degree, she worked both at ITT and as a talented seamstress making suits and other clothing for anyone who asked. She then worked for North American Van lines from 1978-1996...

Ethel Lee (Talley) King was born on May 21, 1932, in Selma, Alabama to the late Annie Ford Talley and Wille Talley.   Ethel relocated from Selma, Alabama to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1954. In that same year, Ethel began working at Fort Wayne State Developmental Center where she was promoted to a supervisor. She retired in 1994 after 40 years of service. Ethel was baptized and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a devout member of Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership...

PATRICIA ANN POWERS, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at The OSU  Medical Center,  in  Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by two daughters, one son, and 10 grandchildren. Service is 12 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Community Funeral Care, Carmichael Chapel, with viewing one hour prior to service.

Rosalie Ford was born on September 6th, 1955, to her parents Wayne Williams and Pearlie Morrison in Fort Wayne, IN. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022., at the age of 66. Rose leaves to cherish her memory three beautiful daughters. Danielle (Cleophus) Jones Jr., Kimishia (Theodore) Simmons, and Julianna (Que'juan) Tell, (also known as Bink, Tee, and La); eleven grandchildren, JerMichael Williams, JerMaine Williams, JaMisha Williams, Alonzo (Marissa) Haney, William...

A Silent Tear   Just close your eyes and you will see All the memories that you have of me Just sit and relax and you will find I’m really still there inside your mind   Don’t cry for me now I’m gone For I am in the land of song There is no pain, there is no fear So dry away that silent tear   Don’t think of me in the dark and cold For here I am, no longer old I’m in that place that’s filled with love Known to you all, as...

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.”  Isaiah 40:31KJV Annette Ann Lockett was born as the middle child of three on December 28, 1954, to the late James Sr. and Adeline (Martin) Irby. She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June. 1, 2022. She graduated in 1973 from Snider High School and went on to earn a business degree from Indiana...