All Obituaries

Rowland E. Ellington, 64, of South Bend, Indiana departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Center for Hospice Care. Arrangements are pending.

Arnold Lewis entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the age of 72. Arnold was the only child of the late Trance and Maude Lewis of Osceola, Arkansas. He was married to Shirley A. Lewis for 45 years and was the father of one son, Keith. He was educated in the Osceola, Arkansas Public School System and LeMoyne Owen College in Memphis, Tennessee. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a View Nam Veteran. He retired from the Whirlpool Distribution Center...

Pastor Shirley A. Coates, 74, of South Bend, Indiana transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Shirley was born to Apostle Willie Coates Sr. and his wife, Fannie Mae Coates on December 8, 1944. Her father and mother set a profound, enduring example of love and service to all people. Apostle and Fannie Coates started Emmanuel Deliverance Church of God in Christ in 1959. They developed ministries to address the spiritual and social problems they witnessed in the...

Mr. Ulysses Sconiers, 62, a beloved son, brother and friend, who resided in Indianapolis, Indiana for over 35 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. “Ultra Cool” or “UC” as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was born on June 29, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana to Samuel H. Sconiers and the late Ida Mae Sconiers. UC was a kind and simple man who loved God and his family. He was a smart, hard-working and talented person who...

Mr. Ward Milton, 75, of Ardmore Trail, South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his residence. Ward was born June 7, 1944 in Sun Flower, Mississippi, to Floyd Milton and Hattie Mae Flowers who both preceded him in death; along with his siblings: Brenda Davis, Helen Steward, Bertha Johnson, Floyda Buffina, John, Bill and Leonard Steward. Ward was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army in 1970 serving his country two years. January 24, 1977 he married Delores...

Jerry “Little Choc” Harris, 69, passed away at home on Friday, August 9, 2019. Jerry was born on June 22, 1950 in Charleston, Missouri, to parents Elvin and Lullie (Jones) Harris. Jerry was married on June 24, 1972 to Bettina Phillips. He had four children: Torriano Harris, Chavone (Marcel) Jones, Jerry (Rochandra) Harris and Tavella Harris. Jerry worked for Bendix and Clark Equipment for many years. He was known for his unique laughter and music. He loved New Birth...

Mr. Charles V. Morrell Sr., 92, of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, South Bend, Indiana, departed this earthly life on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Hospice of St. Joseph County. Charles was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 17, 1926 to Able and Mary L. (Howard) Morrell who both preceded him in death. Charles served his country in the United States Navy and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. He married Ophelia Mayes September 30, 1950 and worked 20 years for Studebaker. His passions were...

Jason Leonard Drake, a ­­­­­­­resident of Goshen, Indiana, died unexpectedly on August 2, 2019 at the age of 46 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana. Jason joins his mother and father, Ruth and Charles Drake; and his brother, Leonard, in heaven. He is survived by his daughter, Tayton Lehman of Goshen, Indiana; his fiancé, Jenny Billings-Chapin; the Drake brothers: Kenny (Yevette), Chuck (Vangie), David (Trina), and Bilal...

Freddie Ricky Ewing ("Ricky"), 60, departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2019, in his home in Kokomo, Indiana. Ricky was born on February 9, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to the union of William F. and Ora L. (Plump) Ewing Sr. Ricky was a graduate of Riley High School and later attended Ivy Tech Community College, where he earned his Journeyman's Certification in roofing. He retired from Hinshaw in 2009. Ricky relocated to Kokomo, Indiana, where he met LaQueta Wright; the two...

Clarence Edward Greer, 88, of South Walnut Street, South Bend, Indiana, passed away July 22, 2019 at his residence after an illness. Clarence was born March 9, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana, to Nathaniel and Ora Lee (Fletcher) Greer who both preceded him in death; along with his siblings: Benjamin Greer, Robert (Bobby) Greer, Jackie Greer, Grace Russel and Gloria McKnight. Clarence graduated in 1950 from Central High School where he received a basketball scholarship from Ventura College...