All Obituaries

William Dean Merriweather Jr. was born on June 5th, 1970 to the late Starlet Scott Merriweather and Cecil Dean Jones. He passed away on May 23, 2022 at 3:15am at Memorial Hospital following a heart failure battle.  Dean was a proud father, brother, and uncle. He leaves behind to cherish his precious memories his son William Dean Merriweather III & daughter Brandy Star Merriweather.   Dean had a generous heart and a love for people. Amongst many skills, Dean had a passion for...

Mother Esther Mae (Reed) Andrews was born January 24, 1929, in Crawfordsville, Arkansas to the union of James and Esther (Payne) Reed.  Mother Andrews has been a resident of Elkhart IN over 40 years.       Mother Andrews worked as a laundress for many years, a job which she enjoyed.  She also worked for the Rouen and Naquin families of Elkhart.  Mother Andrews was a great seamstress, making clothes for herself and others.  Mother Andrews...

Christie Trinnette Hooks of South Bend departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday May 21, 2022. Services for Christie will be held on Saturday June 4, 2022 1 P.M in the chapel of Alford's Mortuary 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Visitation will be held at 12 Noon in the chapel.  

Miesha Mcleod Hauber of South Bend departed this life unexpectedly on Friday May 20, 2022. Services will be held on Saturday May 28, 2022 10 A.M in the chapel of Alford’s Mortuary, 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, IN 46601.Visitation will be held at 9 A.M. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46616. 

Mr. William H. Wickliffe departed this earthly life on Friday May 20, 2022 at Memorial Hospital. Services will be held on Friday May 27, 2022 1 P.M in the chapel of Alford's Mortuary 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Visitation will held at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, 1415 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545. 

Ms. Theresa Brown departed this on Tuesday May 17, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.    Services will be held on Thursday June 2, 2022, 12 Noon in the chapel of Alford’s Mortuary, 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Visitation will be held at 11 A.M. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46628.

Mr. Anderson Groves of North Elmer Street, South Bend, Indiana passed away in his residence on May 15, 2022. Anderson was born in Columbus, Mississippi on March 17, 1932 to Tommie and Clara (Guyton) Groves Sr.  In the fifties he relocated to South Bend.  In 1984 he and Luverta A. Jenkins were married.  Mr. Groves was a retired employee of Clark Equipment Company after 50 years of service.  He was a member of St. Paul Bethel Baptist Church.  In addition he always...

Mr. Sanford Yee Swanson aka Short Coat, who resided on West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana departed this life on Monday, May 16, 2022 in his residence.  Sanford Yee was born in Farrell, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1934 to James Atward and Bertha (Wright) Swanson.  Sanford attended Harrison Elementary School.  His employment included Kaiser Jeep/AM General where he served as foreman.  Also Century Center where he was a Curator in the Art Center.  In...

                     A JOURNEY OF LOVE Betty Jean Carter, 83, of South Bend, Indiana, departed her earthly life on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at her home.  Betty was born on September 15, 1938, in Como, Mississippi, to TupWilbourn and Sallie Mae White. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She was always willing to provide a helping hand to others.  She...

Troy Lee Malone Jr. affectionally know as (Boo) departed this earthly life on Thursday May 12, 2022, at a Care Facility in Fort Wayne IN. He was a lifelong resident of South Bend IN. Troy Lee Malone Jr. was born to the union of Mattie M (Newsome) Malone and Troy Lee Malone Sr. Troy leaves to cherish is memory his Mother Mattie M (Newsome) Malone and his Father Troy Lee (Wanda) Malone Sr. Five Children Tyree Maurice Malone, Nia Destiny...