All Obituaries

Nancy Jackson-Skinner was born on January 24, 2012 to the union of the late Julius and Nancy Rainey-Jackson in Greenville, Mississippi. She was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was the last living of her eleven siblings. Nancy was baptized at an early age. She was always a faithful and obedient servant of the Lord. She taught Sunday school classes for more than fifty years. She also played the piano at her church; was very active on the Mother Board and...

DeMarcus 'Marcus" L. Hale Jr., age 18 of Fort Wayne, Indiana was taken by gun violence on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Marcus attended Southside High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio. Marcus was very popular and was known for his athletic abilities and charming smile. With his competitive nature, he loved football and basketball. He even participated in wrestling while attending Lima Senior High School. Marcus was a loving protector...

James Ronald McKinley was born the eldest child of Alice Clear and James R. McKinley, Sr. on November 15, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Ron served in the United States Army and was a truck driver for various trucking companies in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Dayton, Ohio for many years. Ron accepted Christ and was a faithful guitarist who loved to play for the Lord. He was known for his musical talents as he has played with numerous groups and at many gospel functions and churches all over Fort...

Willie Mae Armour, 75, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019 at Parkview Hospital (Randalia) surrounded by her family and loved ones. Service will be Friday, February 22, 2019 at Greater Christ Temple, 2940 South Anthony Boulevard, at 11:00 A.M. with calling one hour prior. Care entrusted to Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc.

James Folkes, Sr. was born to the late Dave Fowlkes and Alice Laddell-Fowlkes on October 29, 1933 in Marion, Alabama. He departed this life on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home I Fort Wayne, Indiana. James was married to Jessie (Benson) Fowlkes for twenty plus years until her death in November 1989. James worked for several asphalt paving companies for over ten years. He later was employed at Dana Corporation and retired from there in 2003 with over thirty years of service. James accepted...

Darren Allen Gustav Krause, 26, passed away on January 2, 2019 in Delray, Florida. Darren was a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Service is Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc. 1338 Eliza Street, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Care entrusted to Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc.

Paul Taylor, Jr. of Fort Wayne, went home to be with the Lord Sunday Dec. 30, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 10, 1957 in Fort Wayne, IN. Surviving are his wife, Evangelist Janice Taylor of Helena Arkansas, son Paul Taylor, III, and daughter Brianna V. Taylor, honorary daughters; Tanisha Thomas and Kierra Martin. All of Fort Wayne, and his siblings; Pierre, Paula Martin, and Bobbie (Obi) Iwobi, Ebbie Adams, Sheila and Joanne. Services are Saturday,...

Deborah Denise Davis, 62, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Kingdom Door Christian Worship Center, 1004 East Pontiac Street at 11:00 A.M. Care entrusted to Nelson Memorial Gardens,Inc.

Adre’onna “Kiki” Milligan, 27, was born Sunday, October 20, 1991in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Natasha Threatt and William Amos. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Adre’onna was a graduate of Paul Harding High School class of 2010 and was employed at Calico Precision Mold. Adre’onna lived her life to the fullest she was a very strong, caring, dedicated, and giving person. She was devoted to her family and friends. Adre’onna was loved by...

Toni (Tea) Antoinette Samuel-Bullock was born March 17, 1963 in Nash County, North Carolina to Daisy Applewhite and the late Benjamin Cameron, who preceded her in death. Toni was also preceded in death by her husband Tony Bullock, her adopted parents Alfred and Madeline Samuel and her brother Dwight Cameron.              Toni went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018. She was raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. She...