All Obituaries

Lonkey Riley was 78 years young and lived at 3904 Malvern Road, Kingsford Heights, IN.  He took the hand of Lord on June 16, 2018 at 7:08 am from his temporary room in LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, IN. Leading the way home to the Lord in 2004 his loving wife, E. Luvenia Riley being married for 43 years.  Lonkey came to LaPorte and was employed by the LaPorte Foundry, Allis Chalmers and retiring from Whirlpool Corporation in 2013. He leaves to cherish his...

 Elouise Townsend, 53, of Dubail Street South Bend, IN., passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN.       Elouise was born March 4, 1965 in South Bend, IN., to Johnnie and Dorothy (Walker) Townsend who both preceded her in death along with her son; TyShawn Freeman, daughters; Tamia & Rochelle Freeman, two brothers; Leandra Pulluiam and Willie Chapman.      Survivors include three...

Queen Esther Milon, 91 years old born on April 1, 1927 and death on June 9, 2018 of South Bend, Indiana, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.   Mother Milon was born in Isola, Mississippi to the late Deacon George Washington Henry and Missionary Isabella Henry. She married Elder Albert J Milon in 1950 and they had three daughters and four sons; Dr. Barbara Milon of South Bend Indiana, Apostle Melvin Milon of Alpharetta, GA, Theresa Bess of Cincinnati...

Deborah Elaine Odom Rowell, 67 of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Saturday June 9, 2018 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center.      Elaine was born to the union of Dorothy L. and Glenn Odom Sr., she grew up in Laymen Chapel Church and was a member of the Junior Choir. After graduation from Washington High School in 1970 and she attended I.U.S.B. Elaine enjoyed teaching, cheerleading, and empowering students through the Junior Achievement Program....

Rita L. Phillips, 63, of Curtis Drive, South Bend, IN., passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at her residence following an illness.   Rita was born January 7, 1955 in Tacoma, WA., to Victor and Alberta (Lott) Phillips, Sr., who both preceded her in death along with two brothers; Alvin & Stanley Phillips.   Rita worked at FW Means as a laborer for 13 years. Her passions were music & talking.   Survivors include three daughters;...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Ward. She was a beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. Her generous and loving nature touched many lives. Debra is survived by her husband, Ricky Bruce Ward, three children, Terrell (Calvin), Danielle and Ricky (Heidi), Jr., 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Debra was preceded in death by her father; Albert Willie Jacobs; mother, Katherine Jacobs and son Gary Lamar Ward....

Our beloved Mother Dorothy Ruth Pritchard transitioned from earth to glory at 1:18 pm, on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, surrounded by the family she loved dearly.  Dorothy   was born December 11, 1938 in Crutchfield, Kentucky to Mildred and Charlie Hudson.  In 1940, Mother Pritchard moved with her mother to South Bend, IN.  Coming to South Bend, they rented a room above Christ Temple Church of God In Christ.  Living above the church, she and her mother heard the...

Hattie M. Roundtree, age 93, of South Bend, IN transitioned peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on May 29, 2018. She was born on October 20,1924 in Safety Harbor, FL from the union of the late Hattie (Williams) and Ed Myers Sr. Hattie is the eldest of four siblings. In 1930, the family relocated to South Bend, IN.  Hattie attended Oliver Elementary and graduated from Washington High School in 1942. In 1985, Hattie retired from Uniroyal (Ball Band) after...