All Obituaries

Mrs. Margaret Ann Hubbard of South Bend departed this life peacefully on Sunday November 27, 2022 at Valley View HealthCare Center in Elkhart, Indiana.    Arrangements for Mrs. Hubard are pending. 

Ms. Evelyn M. Gregory of South Bend departed this life on Saturday November 26, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.    Arrangements are pending.

Ms. Doris Hennings of South Bend departed this life peacefully on Friday November 25, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.   Services for Ms. Hennings will be held on Tuesday December 6, 2022 at 4 PM in the chapel of Alford’s Mortuary, 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Friends may visit one hour prior with the family. Arrangements have been entrusted with Alford’s Mortuary Inc. 

Ms. Minnie Louise Chester Howell-Bey of South Bend departed this life during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day 2022 at her residence.   A celebration of life will be held at a later day. Please keep the family in your thoughts and your prayers. Arrangements have been entrusted with Alford’s Mortuary Inc. 

Ms. Phyllis Wells of Mishawaka departed this life on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at her residence.    Arrangements are pending. 

    A Life of Love and Laughter Robert Lee Spann Jr., 66, of South Bend, Indiana completed his earthly assignment on Friday, November 18, 2022. Robert was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 9, 1956, to the union of Robert Lee and Syble (Lewis) Spann.  He was the oldest of five sons born in this union.  Robert, known as Jr, graduated from John Adams High School. Robert enlisted in the Navy in June of 1976 and was released from honorable discharged in June of...

Mother Carrie L. Starr, 92, of Hilltop Drive South Bend, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 17, 2022, at her residence. Ms. Carrie was born May 1, 1930, in Woodland Mills, Tennessee, to Benjamin H. and Oatha (Neely) Maddox who both preceded her in death along with two brothers O’Neal Maddox and Benjamin Maddox, three sisters Cassie Parchman, Bessie Ruth Bonds, and Nannie Green.   Carrie worked over 30 years for Hostess Brand Bakery as a Baker. She was a...

Mrs. Kathie Ann Sconiers, 66, a beloved daughter, sister, wife and friend, who resided in Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Kathie was born on March 8, 1956, in Roxboro, NC, to the late Dallas and Mildred Rimmer. Kathie, baptized at Michigan City Christian Church, was a God-fearing woman who loved God and her family. Among other things,...

Mr. Alonzo Poindexter Jr. life came to a peaceful sunset on 11/16/2022 surrounded by those near and dear to his heart.  Alonzo "Big Pon" Poindexter Jr. was brought into this world on September 12, 1951 to Alonzo Poindexter Sr. and Katherine Poindexter in South Bend, IN. He graduated from Washington high school where he was an All-Star athlete winning state wrestling championships and the 1969 state football championship. In 1969 Alonzo attended Mankato State University...

On Tuesday November 15, 2022, Lavaida (Lane) Howard entered eternal life at the age of 88. She passed peacefully in her home following some health complications.   Lavaida was born in Kosciusko, MS on April 23, 1934, to Viola (Price) Lane Carter and John Lane who precedes her in their passing.   At an early age she married to Harvey Lee Murphy in Kosciusko, MS on September 12, 1949. In the late 1950’s she moved her family to South Bend, IN. On October 12, 1974, Lavaida...