All Obituaries

William Anthony Davis, best known as “Cookie” was born November 24, 1953 in Camden, New Jersey. He departed this life on June 29, 2019 in the presence of his loved ones. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving, devoted wife and soulmate of twenty-eight years, Barbara Davis, his daughters; Jennifer Alexander, Jessicah (James) Vargas, Sairrah (Jason) Wicker, and Tamera Miller. A host of grandkids and great-grandkids and two of his grandsons that he shared a special...

Tonya L. Odom-Holley, 49, was born in Chicago, Illinois on Monday, May 18, 1970 at Cook County Hospital to Donna Nichols and Earl McKnight. She was later adopted by Dorothy Lee "Bigmama" Odom with her brother Cean Odom, Sr. She moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana with Bigmama and eventually graduated from Northrop High School and Saint Francis College where she obtained her nursing degree. In her free time, Tonya enjoyed crafts, shopping, coloring, games on her phone, planning family...

FraShaune Lamont "Flip" Striverson, 37, passed away on Sunday June 23, 2019. Shaun was born Wednesday, November 4, 1981 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Jeffrey Wayne Vinson and Alice Striverson. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Shaun also enjoyed music; he loved to rap, socialize, and play pool. FraShaune leaves to cherish his memory, his parents; Jeffrey Wayne Vinson and Alice Striverson, his sister Cameka, and many other relatives and friends. Service will be...

Janay Marie Young entered eternal rest on June 11th, 2019. She was born on March 23, 1987 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her parents were Donald Young of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Denise Young of Brent Alabama; she also leaves behind two brothers, Edward Charles Wilms and Javon Warfield; two sisters Dondrea Church and Daysia Martin; Grandmother Jackie Young. She is also survived by her maternal grandfather Chester L. Wilms and maternal aunts Alice M. Ensley and Virginia C. Wilms and a host of...

Gor'Don Leon Govan, 32, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019.

Brice Le’Edwin Moore passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 1,2019 at his home. B - Mo, as he was affectionately known by family and close friends, was born April 22,1985 in Fort Wayne Indiana To Benjamin Harris and NaKina Moore. Brice became a member of the Spiritual Israel Church And Its Army, where he was an active member of the children’s choir and the Jr Deacon Board. He later joined New Beginnings Church of God of Prophecy. Brice was a 2004 graduate of South Side High...

Arrianna Lee Henderson was born to Carol Lee Henderson and Ricky White, August 10, 1998 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the youngest of her four siblings. On May 30, 2019, Arrianna surrendered this life as she was called home to live in total peace with her Heavenly father. Arrianna attended Northrop High School until May 2017. She loved basketball and music. Her favorite song was “The Best In Me” by Marvin Sapp. Arrianna had a desire to be a chef cook. She leaves behind a...

Tracey Duane Turner, 52, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.

Gregory T. Lawrence was born January 10, 1961 to mother and stepfather Jearlene Warren and Clark Warren and his father Leroy Johnson in Matthew, Missouri. He departed this life Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gregory accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Greater Progressive Baptist Church. Gregory attended Wayne High School and later received his GED. He was employed at Parkview Hospital and TI Automotive for a number of years until his health started to fail. He...

Jeffrey Lynn Smith was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Willie Green Smith, Sr. and Savanna Ellis Thomas on October 11, 1954. He was known to many as "Lynn" or "Pops." He recently retired and volunteered most of his time helping family and friends with any and everything. His heart was kind and everyone that knew him, knew this about him. Family was of very high importance to him. His kids were everything to him He loved fishing and was a huge Cleveland Browns Football...