All Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Carpenter (Hendrix) affectionately called "Lizz" was born Oct 1, 1959, to Willie Mae Brown and Junior Hendrix in Saginaw,  Michigan. She departed this life peacefully Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Celebrate Senior Living Nursing Home. Lizz attended Grade school at Potter Elementary, Arthur Eddy Junior High Graduating from Saginaw High School in 1977 Lizz dedicated her life to sharing and receiving  Love, knowledge, wisdom, and understanding as well as her...

Robert Eugene Kersey was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was an honorably discharged Veteran.  Robert- As the World turns, I was a loving person, an easy spirit, who loved life and family. I was the life of the party, music was my thang, I enjoyed family gatherings, and keeping smiles on people's faces, and let’s not forget I loved watching my western movies and eating my seafood. As I always say, As the World turns continue to live. Robert Eugene Kersey was preceded...

Barbara Jean Jordan was born on May 15, 1941, in Paulding, Ohio to Earl and Alice Cain. Barbara departed this life on August 29, 2022, at the age of 81. Barbara was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved being around family. Barbara retired from Parkview Hospital. She loved to bake. Barbara was a member of Crusaders for Christ Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Alice Cain, sister; Lola Cain, brothers; Richard and Levi Cain. Barbara leaves to cherish her...

Carlton Dewitt Starks, Sr., was born July 5, 1960, to Georgia Mae Conwell and Elliott Wyatt in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 62, Carlton departed this Earthly journey. He was at home surrounded by his family. Carlton obtained his GED in 1979 and later received his electrician’s license. Carlton was employed at Swanson as an electrician. Carlton was a loving and easy spirit who loved life and his family. He enjoyed playing cards, playing BINGO, and...

Jaquan Dejour “JD” King Sr. was born on August 4, 1995, to his parents; Ouida King and Quentin Snowden. He departed his life on August 27, 2022, at 6:54 a.m. Jaquan accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  JD attended Snider High School. He enjoyed making everyone laugh, and was often called the “Life of the Party”. JD always kept a smile, He loved his children, and absolutely loved being a father. Whenever u saw JD you seen his babies. JD also...

Le'Brishia Hobbs was born on March 19, 2006, to her parents; Delores Mosley and Leemond Hobbs. She departed her life on August 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Bri-Bri attended Southside High School. She loved getting her hair done or doing it herself. She loved to dress and also her tennis shoes. Most of all, she had goals to be better and wanted something out of life. After graduating, she wanted to become a pediatrician so that she could work with and help...

Mattie Will Knight was born on March 10, 1945, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Juanita and James Ivey. She went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2022. She spent much of her childhood in Columbus, Mississippi until the family moved to Gary, Indiana. It was here where she would later marry and begin a family. Although she was a devoted and loving housewife and mother, she was only married for a few short years. She moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1972. As a single...

Lettie Mae Jackson was born on April 16, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Buford Jackson and Juanita Nesehe. She was the eldest of 14 children. She joined Faith Missionary Baptist Church in 1990 under the leadership of Pastor Jimmie Ed Fincher. While there she was a faithful member. She loved her church and her church family. She was a God-fearing woman. Church family remember…her pig feet, her spaghetti salad, her dressing, her cornbread? Lettie Mae departed this life to meet...

LaDonna Alain (Yates) Robertson passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2022. LaDonna had 4 sisters: Melvina Yates, Tracy Yates, Tomorrow Yates, and Candace Yates. Along with 2 brothers; Clinton Kurt Yates and Raymond Chris Yates Sr. LaDonna attended East St. Louis Senior High School and was an Honor Roll student all through Elementary to High school.  She was married to Reginald Robertson on June 6, 1988 (34 years). LaDonna had 8 kids and loved each and every one of them...

Tommy Lamar Richarson. 38. passed away on Tuesday, August 9. 2022.