All Obituaries

Kenneth Ray Bright was born November 5, 1975 to Darcel L. Bright and Dennis Ray Freeman, Sr. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He departed this earthly life on Monday, May 25, 2020 “Ray Ray” as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a loving, father, son, brother, papa and friend. He grew up in Fort Wayne and attended Fort Wayne Community Schools. He was employed at several factories. He enjoyed detailing cars, cracking jokes and spending time with his family and friends....

Jaden Diaz Lee Nelson was born January 28, 2001 to Jennifer Lee (Boyd) and James H. Nelson at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana during halftime Superbowl Sunday. Just as things brightened at the grand entrance into his life, Jaden continued to illuminate every room he stepped foot into. He loved to sing and dance since he was a little boy and his joy and laughter was contagious. As a young man, he changed his life for the better learning he was expecting a baby girl....

Willie Earl Floyd was born May 29, 1953 to Maggie Floyd and Willard Johnson in Tupelo, Mississippi. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 10, 2020. At the age of fifteen his family relocated to Beloit, Wisconsin. Willie graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1972. On February 12, 1973, he was employed with General Motors. He retired in January 2007 after 33 years of service at the age of 55. In 1980, he met a twenty-year-old girl also from Tupelo, Mississippi name Judy Ann...

“But we remember now in love, your life from start to end, and we’re just glad we knew you, As Mother, and as Friend.”   In Marion, Alabama on a warm beautiful spring day, April 24, 1934 Robert and Annie Belle Russell gave birth to a lovely baby girl.  She was the first daughter; the third of six children.    She was named Dorothy Louise Russell and has affectionately been called” Dot”. Dorothy was raised by her parents, and was a...

Ada Ruth (Patton) Davis was born January 2, 1941 to Estella (Gist) and Amos Patton in Indianapolis, Indiana. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her residence in Greenwood, Indiana. Ada was employed by Magnavox and retired after many years of dedicated service. She loved playing spades, bingo and being the bonanza queen. Ada would light up when she got to see her great-granddaughter Nautica who could do no wrong in Ada eyes. Ada was a loving feisty woman who spoke...

 Simone Ashley Dufor was born April 7, 1999 to Rikki Bear and Courtney Dufor in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Simone was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a high school graduate who was currently deciding between going to college or the United States Airforce. She wanted to spend her time helping people and that is why she was currently becoming a Big Sister for Big Sister and Big Brother program. Simone will be missed by...

Bessie Mae Parker was a passionate spirited woman. She was born in a time where a southern black woman's possibilities were limited;  But she didn't let any of that stop her.  Mrs Parker progressed from Day Work in Alabama and New York to so much more in Indiana.  Indiana was the start of a new life for Mrs Parker, her mother Beulah,  and sister Josephine.  In 1970 she married Simon Parker Jr and welcomed her nice Kim into the world.  With the support...