All Obituaries

Ernest Lee Griffin, Jr. 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, October 27, 1961 to Ernest Lee Levi Griffin, Sr. and Loretta Yvonne Masterson (Scott). He is survived by his wife Nakina Griffin (Moore) and several other relatives and friends. Ernest was employed at General Motors. 

  Minnie May Johnson was born to Oscar Sr. and Minnie Rogan on December 13, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She departed this life on September 5, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband; LC Johnson, her parents; Oscar Sr. and Minnie (Alsup)  Rogan, a brother; Oscar Rogan, Jr., four daughters; Diane Johnson, Dorothy Rogan, JoAnne Book, and Shirley Brown, and a son; Ernest Williams. Minnie leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters;...

Yolanda Renee Moore, 40, sunrise was November 22, 1979 and her sunset was September 10, 2020. Yolanda gave her life to Christ at an early age. She graduated from Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Yolanda had a heart of gold!! She loved children, food, and family. Yolanda lived and enjoyed her life to the fullest. Yolanda fought a good fight, but; cancer was just too strong. Yolanda was blessed and fortunate to know the love of two mothers. She was preceded in death by both of her...

Justin Cedric Dawson was born on March 13, 1995 and left us on August 28, 2020. Justin was born to Christina Hogue and Seabron "Reggie" Dock with a bonus father Joseph Hogue. Justin is survived by his brothers; Jordan Sonier, Jacob Meekin, Joseph Chaney, Jayden Hogue, Devin Hogue, and Ryan Prowse all from Fort Wayne, Indiana, two sisters which he was fiercely protective of; Janea Jones and Kiersten Buchanan both from Fort Wayne, Indiana, grandparents; John and Margaret...

Janice Maston was born November 26, 1961 to Hattie Norfleet and the late Willie Anderson in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Wayne High School. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Samuel Walker. Janice worked for Lutheran Hospital for many years before moving to St. Louis, MO. Where she worked at Cardinal Glennon Children’s hospital and Crowne Plaza hotel.  She lived in St. Louis for many years...

Odie John Malone was born July 7, 1941 in Waterford, Mississippi to the late Will C. Malone and Millie Mae Booth Malone. He accepted Christ at an early age. Odie was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and he was on the prayer board. He attended school at Hamilton Chapel in Mississippi. He quit to go to work at an early age. He migrated to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1961 where he met Margaret Spencer and they united in holy matrimony in 1966.  Odie worked various...

Deborah Kay Kelly was born November 4, 1955 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Nathaniel and Esther Giddens. She departed this life to be with the Lord on August 27, 2020. She accepted Christ in her life at a young age. She attended Elmhurst High School. She was a faithful member of Wings of Deliverance THC; where she was a greeter and an usher. She worked in health care for many years. Deborah was a lady of many talents but the one she excelled at was caring for others and her children. She was...

Our loving son, brother and uncle peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2020. James "Skeet" Underwood was born March 27, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Jesse Underwood and Rosie Underwood-Walker.  James better known as "Skeet" attended Southside High School and later received his GED. He accepted Christ at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church. He rededicated his life in 2020 at Kingdom Door Christian Worship Center. Skeet...

John Bridges was born July 26, 1954 to Minnie (Fowlkes) and Jerry Bridges in Sprott, Alabama. He was the youngest of 13 children. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. John was always thinking of ways to get everyone together. He loved “chillaxing” with his family and friends. John loved to barbecue, play spades, listening to music and having a good time. He will be remembered most for his love for his family. He leaves to...