All Obituaries

Bernice Smith, 67, of Ardmore Trail in South Bend, Indiana, departed this life on Friday, April 19, 2019. Arrangements are pending.

Jamie M. Cross, 53, of Calvert Street, South Bend, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Trail Point Village, South Bend, Indiana. Jamie was born December 27, 1965 in Glen Cove, New York to James Johnson and Doris (Smith) Satchell.  Survivors left to cherish her loving memory include two daughters: Latasha and Lynndean Cross; six grandchildren: Promise, Ra’Mya, Ja’Stiss, Kam’Rynn, Care’Riss and Cer’Riya; four sisters:  Alacyn Smith, all of...

The Reason We Celebrate Arcillar M. Robinson, 84, who resided in South Bend, Indiana, entered into eternal rest peacefully at 9:15 a.m., on Saturday, April 13, 2019, surrounded by family, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, Indiana. Arcillar was born on February 27, 1935 in Homer, Louisiana, to Lee Terry Sr. and Sillar (Tatum) Johnson [both parents preceded her in death]. She attended school in Homer, Louisiana, and Shonyo in Dell, Arkansas where she ran track and held...

Dietrich Pierre Brown, 58, of South Bend, Indiana departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana. Full Obituary to follow.

Edna Stevens was born Edna Johnson on December 10, 1927 to the union of Jourden and Ella Johnson in West Point, Mississippi. She was a fraternal twin, born 10 minutes after her sister, Almer. She was the 8th of 13 children born to this union. Both parents, and 11 siblings preceded her in death. Edna attended Greenville School in Griffith, Mississippi. She was converted at an early age, and united with the Palo Alto M. B. Church of West Point, Mississippi. In 1948, Edna was united in...

Cloria was born on February 1, 1932 in Sheridan, Arkansas to Levi Roosevelt Cooper and Philistine (Lambert) Cooper, who preceded her in death.  She was united in holy matrimony to Henry Fletcher on July 20, 1953 in South Bend, Indiana. She was employed for 17 years at Robertson’s Department Store before going on to work for over twenty years for the South Bend Community School Corporation as a lunch monitor and teacher’s aide at Harrison Elementary School.  She...

  Minnie Diane Hicks, age 65, of South Bend, Indiana departed peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born to the late William Hicks and Mary Louise Hicks on November 1, 1953. Minnie was proceeded in death by parents William and Mary Hicks; sisters, Brenda Q. Hicks-Lynch, Beverly L. Hicks and Annette G. Hicks. Minnie will be sorely missed and survived by her son, Anthony M. Hicks of Lawrenceville, Georgia; sisters, Sharon D. Hicks-Plump and Mary D. Hicks of South Bend, Indiana;...

Timothy J. Williams passed away on March 22, 2019. He was a resident of Muncie, Indiana. He was an accomplished musician and loved gospel music. He was born September 25, 1967. He also was very gifted in the areas of marketing, public relations, and communications. He used his gift to aid ministries, and educational institutions, and celebrities across the country. Timothy was a good friend to many, had a giving heart, an infectious laugh, and a brilliant mind.  Gone too soon. He...

Tiniyah Eve Ware (Infant), departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. There will be a private service.

Mr. Leonard Bernard Dickens, age 63, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, nephew, cousin, and friend who resided on E. Corby Boulevard in South Bend, Indiana went home to be with the Lord at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday March 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to John Henry Dickens and Clouszell (Warner) Dickens. He united in holy matrimony on July 17, 1988 to E. Denise (Sanders) Dickens. He was preceded in death by his brother, RoMay...