All Obituaries

Allen Lashawn Winston departed this life on Tuesday June 28, 2022.  Arrangements are pending.

Thelma Ree Crumbley of South Bend made her transition to glory on Saturday June 25, 2022 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.    Services for Mother Crumbley will be held on Friday July 8, 2022 at 11 A.M in the chapel of Alford's Mortuary, 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601. Visitation will be held an hour prior at 10 A.M. Arrangements have been entrusted with Alford's Mortuary Inc. - South Bend. 

Mr. Johnnie L. Thomas of South Bend departed this life on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Memorial Hospital. Arrangements for Mr. Thomas are currently pending. 

  The angels carried away our precious Rosa`Lee Shaunte Lee`ann Reid.  “Chocolate”  Rosa’ Lee short stay with us began on March 24, 2022 in Mishawaka, Indiana and ended on June 19, 2022. She was born to Dorothy Holmes and Lavondale Reid.  She will be remembered by sisters, Qearia Reid and Re`anesmae Reid, both of Mishawaka, Aryanna Reid, Karianna Reid and Lavonna Reid, all of South Bend; brothers, Dajuan Moody and Josiah Dotson, both of South Bend;...

Eric T. White departed this life peacefully June 17, 2022.   Eric was born September 28, 1964, to Dorothy White in Buchanan, Michigan.  After the passing of his mother, he was raised by his grandparents John Lewis and Jewell White. Eric attended Buchanan High School where he played both football and basketball. His amazing athletic abilities won him awards and a scholarship for college. Eric married his loving wife Sharon on August 3rd, 1991. He worked as a skilled tradesman,...

Tychius Josias Derrickson, 18, affectionately known as “Ty” passed away Friday June 17, 2022. Tychius was born in South Bend IN on July 5, 2003 to Tamaine A. & Yolanda E. (Cook) Derrickson, Sr. Tychius attended John Adams High School.  His hobbies were being with his friends, playing video games with brother Wilbur and telling jokes. Tychius was preceded in death by uncles Roland Campbell and Bobby Joe Cook, grandmoter Pecola Campbell, grandfather Bobby Joe Cook,...

Ms. Mary Louise Foster departed this life peacefully on June 16th, 2022, at her residence. Mary Louise was born April 2nd, 1947, in Luxora, Arkansas to Clyde and Lily Foster. The family later moved to South Bend, Indiana where she attended Riley High School. Mary Louise was family oriented and enjoyed catering to her family. Mary Louise loved her family and dedicated her life to take care of her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Mary Louise had an unconditional love for...

Mother Bertha Smith of South Bend made her transition to glory on the morning of Sunday June 12, 2022 at Briarcliff nursing facility. Per Mother Smith’s request there will no services and cremation will take place. Please keep the family of Mother Bertha Smith in your prayers. Alford’s Mortuary Inc. of South Bend, IN has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Edward Washington was called home to be with the Lord on Friday June 10, 2022. Edward was born July 13, 1955, in South Bend, IN to the late Clara (Eddington) Washington and Wallace Washington Jr. He was a product of the South Bend Community School Corporation where he attended Central High School.   In Denver, CO on October 1, 1977 he united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Andrea (Wafford) Washington together this union raised three children. Edward and...

Her story is one full of LOVE. A special, make your heart happy love and a smile that could brighten the darkest day. Her legacy is one of family, hope, and encouragement. To know Mother Betty Jean Chandler is an experience that leaves an imprint on your heart forever. It was a wonderful summer day in Memphis when a ray of sunshine entered the world.  June 29, 1940 John and Rosie Lee Williams were beyond excited to welcome their baby girl. She was adored by her...