Mr. Parnell Lane, 70, of South Bend, Indiana passed away suddenly on Friday, October 1, 2021. Parnell was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 24, 1951, to the union of James A. Lane and Vernice Bonds-Lane.  He attended Washington High School. Parnell worked for Home Depot for many years, was an entrepreneur at heart, owning and operating several businesses. Parnell enjoyed listening to music, watching CNN, having discussions with his sister and...

Ms. Christol Marie Thompson, 41, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend, was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 30, 1979 to Christine Carpenter and the late Manuel Thompson. She passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Christol attended the former LaSalle High School and was a cashier at Meijer on Portage Road. She had many roles in life but the one of most importance to her was being the mother to her nine children. She LOVED her children...

Mr. John Bailey Riffle was born on October 8, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the youngest of four children born to the late Virgil and the late Ethel (Roberts) Riffle. He passed away peacefully at Beacon Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Monday, September 13, 2021; he was 82 years old. John was educated in the South Bend Community School Corporation. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marines and had the opportunity to travel all over the world while serving his...

Deacon Calvin “Sonny” Manns, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Deacon Manns was born in Henning, Tennessee on March 14, 1934, to the Late Hiram Manns, Sr. and Pauline Watkins Manns. Deacon Manns grew up in Henning, Tennessee on “The Lane” and attended Lauderdale County Schools. One thing he was most proud of, in his childhood, was his employment with Alex Haley. In July 1956, he married Verlie Richmond and to this...

Larry Dover Hill departed this life on Monday, August 9, 2021, in his home; he was 68 years old. Larry was born November 23, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana to the union of Joseph and Bertha Hill. Larry received his education in the South Bend Community Schools. He gave his life to Jesus Christ years ago and was an active member of the Apostolic House of God, under the leadership of Pastor Tena Singh. Larry was a landscaper by trade and continued to do so for family and close friends. He also...

Ms. Barbara Williams, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of South Bend, Indiana departed this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021. She was born in South Bend on October 4, 1950 to the union of the late Cyntheria Paige-Taylor and the late Albert Works. Barbara grew up in South Bend and attended South Bend Community Schools. In 1969 she graduated from John Adams High School. Following high school she attended Ivy Tech Community College and graduated with a degree in Social Services and...

Mr. Gregory Lee Hogan, 60, of South Bend, Indiana earned his wings on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Beacon Memorial Hospital – South Bend. He was born on July 10, 1961, to the union of the late Dallas Hogan and the late Marie Brown Hogan. Gregory, affectionately known as Greg, received his formal education in the South Bend Community School Corporation and attended Colfax Elementary School. He graduated from the former LaSalle High School in 1979.  He was employed at Reith-Riley...

Lousie Whittaker Pack was the Matriarch of her family. She was affectionately known as “Granny” to most, and also known as a dear mother, sister and friend. Louise Whittaker Pack was born to Sophie and Willie Whittaker on September 27, 1930 in Eudora Arkansas. Louise was the oldest of all her siblings, whom she loved dearly. Louise went home to be with her heavenly father on July 28, 2021. Her happiest time in life was when she was raising her children at home. She continued that...

  Benjamin Johnny Harris III, 19, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bug, was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. He left this physical world on Sunday morning, July 25, 2021.      Benjamin was born January 18, 2002 to Shakira and Benjamin Harris Sr. He attended Washington High School and recently became a father to a baby girl, A’Keira Jhonay Anderson, whom he loved and leaves to cherish his memory.      Bug was the...

Alphonso ‘Fonz” Smith was born November 10, 1955 to the union of Wilford and Almarie Smith (Mainer) in South Bend, IN. Alphonso graduated from LaSalle High School in 1975. During his high school career, he was the manager for the varsity basketball team. He then worked for the South Bend Parks Department for 15 years and the Western Ave. Goodwill Industries for 22 years. Alphonoso was also known for playing the bongos in the famous hit band known as Congressional Funk. Anyone...