All Obituaries

Orlando “Lannie” Fitsgerald Page was born October 27, 1963 to Charles Williams and Ida Page in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lannie departed this life November 9, 2020, peacefully at home. Lanie accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John Dixie, Sr. Lannie graduated from North Side High School. He was most recently employed as a driver at Green Recycling Solutions for the last two years. Lannie had a love for cars,...

Willie J. Hill was born August 25, 1948 in Uniontown, Alabama to the union of Asbury and Bertha Mae (Sullivan) Hill. He received his wings on November 7, 2020. Willie accepted Christ at an early age. Willie retired from National Magnesium Foundry after several years of service. Birthdays were always special to him. He went to Pizza Hut almost every year for his birthday. It was one of his favorite eating places to go. He always enjoyed being around his children, grandchildren, family and...

Willie James Eldridge, 82, passed away on November 11, 2020. He was born in Selma, Alabama on August 5, 1938 to the late George F. and Annie Lee Washington Eldridge.  Willie graduated from Central High School in June 1960.  He became ill as a young man and never fully recovered.  He leaves to cherish his memory brothers Frank, George (Carolyn Sue), Johnnie (Joyce Ann), of Ft. Wayne and A.C. (Juanita) Eldridge of Wesley Chapel, FL and sisters Ethel Brewer, Anne Bryant of Ft....

Lionel (D.J. Jammin’ L) Q. Hogan Sr., 55 passed away on November 2, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital. Lionel was born January 23, 1965, in Fort Wayne, In., to Peter M. Sr. and Erma (Essex) Hogan. Lionel accepted Christ at an early age and was selfless and fun spirited, whose philosophy was to “get busy living.” Lionel graduated from Southside High School in 1983, afterward he attended truck driving school where he drove over-the-road for Werner trucking. He also worked various...

Ruthie Jean Ellis, 59, was born December 27, 1960 to Archie Sr. and Ophelia Ellis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ruthie loved to play bingo and hanging with her friends, and family. She especially loved visiting her sister in Detroit, Michigan. She loved dancing, singing, and having a good time. Ruthie was the backbone of the family. She was always there to give a helping hand. Ruthie retired from Indiana State Developmental Center (State School) after several years of dedication as a...

Virgil Lamont Threatt, 49, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Virgil was preceded in death by his mother; Grace McGraw Threatt, father; Hubert Threatt, brothers; Donald Threatt and Chris Threatt, sister; Charlotte Threatt, He leaves to cherish is memory, his children; Brandon Cochran, Johnathon Wert, Masen Threatt, Starr Threatt, Sparkle Threatt, Charlotte Threatt, his siblings; Diane Threatt, Wanda Faye Threatt, Dennis Threatt, Vett Threatt, and Ken...

Constance "Connie" Monique McKinney was born on May 4, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Darlene McKinney. Connie as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, departed this life on October 8, 2020.Connie was a graduate of North Side High School, Class of 2001 and was a member of Heaven 2 Earth Baptist Church. Connie was known for her kind heart and beautiful smile, she loved music, dancing, singing in the choir, worshipping the Lord and attending the Women's...

Bobby Jean “Barbara” Woodson was born August 10, 1939 in Bethpage, TN to the late Mable Woodson-Carter. At the age of 81, Barbara accepted the Lords call to eternal rest and passed away peacefully on Monday October 5, 2020 at Parkview North hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Barbara accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Durham Chapel Baptist Church in Bethpage, TN. As an adult, she joined Progressive Baptist Church and rededicated her life to Christ. Barbara transitioned...

Tyesha Nakia Jones was born April 4, 1991 to Lalitia Lymon and Tyrone Jones in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was baptized at Victory Worship Center. Tyesha worked for Ground Effects, Ltd and was currently working towards obtaining her GED. She loved to dance, have fun, skating and spending quality time with her daughter. She definitely was the life of the party.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother; Lalitia Lymon, her father; Tyrone Jones, her daughter; Cherish NeSha Reeves. her...

Sierria Shampree Sanders, 26, received her wings on Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, November 2, 1993 to Henry Sanders and Rhonda Jackson in Fort Wayne, Indiana. At a very young age, Sierria loved to. She was a 2012 graduate of Wayne High School and she attended Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Sierria loved playing video games with her family. Sierria loved being a new mother. She was a very strong-minded young lady that was very outgoing,...