All Obituaries

Bettie M. Harden was born January 17, 1931 to Martha (Fields) and Johnny McAlpine in Boligee, Alabama. She departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's residence. Bettie accepted Christ at an early age at Springhill Baptist Church in Boligee, Alabama, under the leadership of Rev. Charlie Jennies. She employed by Fort Wayne State Developmental Center and retired after twenty-five years of dedicated service.. She leaves to...

Nichole Yvette Paschall was given life on January 19, 1971 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the beloved daughter of Sarah Paschall and Eric Freeman. Nichole accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and joined Joshua Temple, under the leadership of Prophet Cedric L. Walker, Sr., where she served faithfully. Our Nichole was a remarkable woman whose love of life was an inspiration. She loved and cherished her family, and her friends with unbounded passion and empathy. She was our...

Emma Virginia Causey was born June 17, 1933 to Mattie (Tate) and Floyd Topps in Little Rock, Arkansas. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was a bus driver for CANI and retired after many years of dedicated service. She enjoyed cooking and fishing her favorites were blue gills, crappies and catfish. Emma leaves to cherish her loving memories her sons, Douglas Jones, John A. (Emma) Causey III, Tyrone Causey and Vincent "Marty" Causey; daughters,...

Sheryl Ann Hairston was born on March 17, 1964 to the late Priscilla Ann Parker and James Odell Hairston in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sheryl received Christ at the age of ten at Gomez Temple under the leadership of Rev. Naomi Phillips and was later Baptized by Pastor David Moore at Victory Worship Center. She was a member of Kingdom Door Christian Worship Center under the leadership of Harold Johnson.  She graduated from Northrop High School and went on to become a Certified Nurses...

Catherine Dorothy Cecil was born to the late William and Anna Jane Cecil on September 30, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She departed this life on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at home. Catherine was the type of person that knew no stranger. She was kind and friendly to all. She loved laughing and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also loved doing word puzzles. She was loved and cherished by many. Catherine went to Central High School and attended New Covenant Worship Center in...

Sylvester "Boody" Golden, Jr. was born October 7, 1967 to Delores Elaine (Jackson) Essix and Sylvester Golden, Sr. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He departed this life on Saturday, August 22, 2020  at 8:45 a.m. "Boody" as he was affectionately called by family and friends was an alumni of Paul Harding High School class of 1987. Boody was a star basketball player, who dressed for varsity as a Sophomore.  He helped his school in winning several state championships in...

Sue Ellen Reiter was born December 13, 1947 to Phyllis A. (Ludwig) and Charles W. Sroufe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Sue dedicated her life to raising her five children. She was a great mother that provided for her family and was always there to support them. Up until the end Sue was always fighting for what she believed in.  She was strong willed, persistent and steadfast in her beliefs.  Sue was a “one of a kind person” who,...