All Obituaries

James Edward Hall, 35, was born May 5, 1984 to Patricia Hall and the late Donald Hall. James went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019. He graduated from Oscada High School, in Oscoda, Michigan, in 2002 and from ITT in 2007. He worked at Aptera in Fort Wayne, Indiana. James married the love of his life, Erin in 2007. He was a loving husband and devoted father. James enjoyed gaming and he was VERY good at it! He especially loved Pokémon and Nintendo. He...

John Edward "Art" Freeman, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2019. John leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Debra, his children: three sons: John Fitzgerald (Renita) Freeman, Frederick Freeman, and Ryan Freeman all from Fort Wayne, Indiana one daughter: Latasha Freeman of Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Two daughters he inherited from Debra: Tawanda Church of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Dr. Cozette Gaston of Houston, Texas Grandkids: Kanisha, Nekeya, Ja’Miah, Shania,...

Franklin D. Ellis, 75, was born Wednesday, January 19, 1944 in Dallas County, Alabama. He passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Heritage Park Nursing Home surrounded by several of his loved ones. Service will be Friday, May 10, 2019 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3404 Chestnut Street, at 6:00 P.M. with calling one hour prior. Care entrusted to Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc. 

Carla J. Bass, 63 of Niles, Michigan died Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born on June 20, 1955 in Truman, Arkansas and was preceded in death by her mother Irmalene (Bass) Prowell, brother J. W. Bass, and sister Doris (Angel) Prowell. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons; Richard LeDale Bass & Quincy Gene (Teresa) Bass both of Fort Wayne, IN and Roger Whittaker "James" Bass of South Bend, IN as well as brothers James B. (Diane) Bass of Niles, MI &...

Marsha Rochelle Brewer-Thomas, 55, was born May 29, 1963 to Garfield M. Brewer, II and Minnie L. Benjamin in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Marsha worked at Frontier Communications, previously known as Verizon, for twenty-six years. She loved her daughter Shaquil and her grandchildren; they were her world! She loved being around her family and friends. Marsha would go anywhere with you as long as you were driving! She also enjoyed being at home and watching old shows. “The Golden Girls”...

Nichole Shambra Henderson, 46, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Alden Park Strathmoor in Rockford, Illinois. Service is Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Kingdom door Christian Worship Center, 1004 East Pontiac Street, at 12:00 Noon with calling one hour prior. Care entrusted to Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc.

Ja’Shawn Ray Dahlberg was born on December 4, 2018 to his loving parents, Davi’Ana Allen and Jason Dahlberg. Ja’Shawn was loved by any and every one that came in his life. He spent the first three months of his life in the Lutheran Hospital NICU until he was stable enough to be discharged on March 29, 2019. He loved interacting with his family. Especially his uncles and cousins. Ja’Shawn gained his wings on April 7, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. Despite his short time here with...

Anthony “Tony” L. Williams, 26, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Anthony attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Anthony was loved by everyone, and had a special spirit. Anthony loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Rockets basketball team. He also loved music, dining in new restaurants, working out, and traveling. Anthony has been to the Grand Canyon, and all over the United States. All those left to cherish...

Edward Parnell Johnson was born on Saturday, January 24, 1953 in fort Wayne, Indiana to Parnell and Bernice Johnson who preceded him in death. Edward passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 surrounded by his family, friends , and loved ones. Edward was self-employed and he performed many manual labor jobs within the lawn care service he provided for his customers. Edward took great pride in being able to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to assist in the clean-up effort when...

Regenia Watson was born April 24, 1938 and departed this earthly life on March 28, 2019. She was born to James F. Burton and Mary M. Eldridge-Burton in Fort Wayne, IN. She was the youngest of three girls. She graduated from Central High School and was employed at General Electric until her retirement. Regenia accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Christ Temple Apostle Church under the leadership of Elder Henry Jones and she also served under Bishop E.C. Haywood and...