All Obituaries

Donald Washington, 35, of Mishawaka, Indiana, departed this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Arrangements are pending.

Tracy Young, 50, of South Bend, Indiana, departed this life on Monday, April 5, 2021. Full Obituary to follow.

Ms. Edna Mae Walker 62, departed this earthly place to earn her heavenly wings on April 5, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. Edna was born November 25, 1958, to the union of James Walker and Edna Wright-Vance in South Bend, Indiana. She was a joy to everyone she met. Edna loved gardening, cooking, decorating her home, playing cards, playing dominions, dancing, and building puzzles. Edna also loved to spend time with her family and friends. Edna had the biggest heart in the world. Ms....

Doreatha Marie Harden-Brown, a loving mother, sister, and friend; was born April 6, 1960 to the union of Henry and Frances (Bell) Harden. Doreatha was a lifelong resident of South Bend and graduated from John Adams High School in 1978. Doreatha attended church at New Birth Christian Ministries. She was an avid bowler in her younger days, loved going to the green fields every year, cooking, and loved Notre Dame football. Doreatha was always known to have any item you needed in her purse and...

Ray G. Johnson transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on April 3, 2021, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center with family by his side. Ray was born March 4, 1962, in South Bend, Indiana to Robert E. Johnson Sr. and Wally Yvonne Butler-Buchanan. Ray went to Washington High School. After high school, he moved to Florida where he furthered his career as a laborer for 20 years. He accepted Christ and gave his life to the Lord. He later returned to South Bend...

Gladys Ernestine (Duley) Thomas, 89, of North Carrollton Avenue, in  Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 2, 2021. Gladys was born May 4, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri to Andy and Sally Hill who both preceded her in death. Gladys moved to Indiana in 1977. She married Victor Thomas on June 8, 1968, who also preceded her in death in 2014. She was a member of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she was a very active...

Robert Glynn Kizer-McNeil, 80, of South Bend, Indiana entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Full Obituary to follow.

Darnell Daniels, 47, of Del Ru Drive, Elkhart, Indiana passed away March 27, 2021, at Elkhart Hospice, Elkhart, Indiana. Darnell was born on April 2, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, to Kalvin Noble and Ernestine Daniels who both preceded him in death. Darnell married Anna Lewis on August 28, 2017, in Elkhart, Indiana. He was a member of Agape Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Anna Daniels; five children: Darnell Daniels Jr., Ashley...

Annie Faye Owens 71, of Elkhart, Indiana gained her wings and was called home to be with the lord on March 26, 2021. Annie was born October 11, 1949, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Edgar and WillaMetta (Caldwell) Pulluaim.   She graduated from Tyronza High School with high honors. The family relocated to Elkhart, Indiana in 1968. She worked at Whitehall, Federal Paperboard, retiring from Bayer. Annie was a strong believer in God and accepted the Lord at an early age. She was a...

Larry Scott Sr. was born November 26, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Wesley and Lavada Thompson. The family moved to Gary, Indiana where he attended Gary schools. Larry was employed with Gary Works, U.S.S. Steel, and U.S. Lead of East Chicago. In 1973-1974 Larry had two children: Faye and Larry Scott Jr. with mother Faye Gates of Gary. He moved to South Bend, Indiana in 2002 and married Pearl Herring on November 18, 2006. Larry was preceded in death by...