All Obituaries

Julius C. Parish (Parrish) was born August 2, 1957 and accepted his heavenly reward on February 25, 2021. Julius “Cee” was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Lucious and Susan M. Parish. Julius was a loving husband to Toni Parish and a “one of a kind” father to Julius C. Parish Jr. as well as six step children; Regenia (Edward) Frison-Jones, Joe Frison, Teresa Frison, Shameka Frison, Cleophus Frison and Eulunda Frison. Julius had a strong work ethic. He retired from...

Doris Jean Davis was born on June 1, 1941 to the late Carl and Ester Mae Rogers Howard in Birmingham, Alabama. Doris was the oldest of 12 children. This arrangement enabled Doris to quickly establish skills in human relations as well as dealing with multiple personalities and keeping things in order. With Doris’ skills and experience in managing her siblings (when needed) she was now prepared for a lifelong journey of interacting with individuals on a number of different levels....

Gernard Rydell Payton was born to the late Samuel and Frances Payton on October 30, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He departed this earthly life peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Grace Temple Church of God under the pastorate of Reverend James Hall.  He attended Paul Harding High School and completed an Associates Degree from Indiana Tech in Criminal Justice. He took pride in successfully completing college and this was one of his...

Remembering Anderson ‘Andy’   Anderson Retic Chinn was born on March 3, 2001 at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana to Brenda Retic and Renaldo Chinn III.  He later relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana.  There he attended Memorial Park Middle School and South Side High School.  Anderson was known to family and friends as ‘Andy.’ Andy was a beautiful child, with a loving heart & gentle spirit.  He grew up to be a handsome young man.  He...

Reba Lorraine Nelson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born in Greenville, Michigan on April 12, 1930, she was the youngest of five children born to Doris Irene McGee and T.J. McGee. She came to know the Lord early in age and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Greenville, Michigan. Reba and Forrest met the summer of 1953. Brought together by God, the couple married a year later on November 13, 1954 in Greenville, Michigan. Having been married over...

Virginia Wilson, affectionally known as "Gin," was blessed to be born to her loving parents, Lee and Pinkie Wilson, on April 18, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee. Virginia completed her earthly journey and was called to rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021 Virginia graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1971. She was employed with General Electric and later retired from there after many years of dedicated service. Virginia was also employed by several nonprofit...

Floydia Mae Goree was born on December 21, 1935 in Marion, Alabama to the late Annie Lee Hatch and Ruben Hatch.  She transitioned to heaven on February 7, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Floydia accepted Christ at a young age and joined the Healing Spring Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama.  After she moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana she united with the New Bethel Baptist Church which later became Zion Bethel Baptist Church.  Years later Mother Floydia moved...

Lanja had a quiet spirit and was very kind. She had such a beautiful heart. She loved the Lord and spent so much time reading His word staying in relationship with Him. When she had time, you’d see her heading to the library or a coffee shop with a book bag full of books.  Or maybe she’d be headed to see the latest movie that had just come out. She loved Korean Dramas; falling down that rabbit hole, (LOL), watching one right after the other, analyzing scenes as she...

Brad Clark Fair, Sr., 62, was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 14, 1958 to James and Ada Martin-Fair. Brad attended Northrop High School and attended Kingdom Door Christian Worship Center. He retired from Indiana Laborers Union Local #213. Brad's hobbies and interests included, travelling, fishing going to the casino, gambling, attending concerts and spending time at the horse racetrack. Brad loved his ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brad...

Mary Wilson peacefully transitioned on February 1, 2021 at Summit Rehabilitation Center. With everlasting gratitude for her life, and a loyalty to her family and friends, with a smile. Her laugh, and compassion gave her willingness to do anything for anybody. Mary M. Wilson was the daughter of John and Cornelia Johnson. She was born on July 25, 1925 in Florence, Alabama. She went home to be with her parents and the rest that have passed on. She left Florence, Alabama to move to Chicago,...