James Henry Spann was born May 15, 1932, to Frank Jody and Nadine (Chapman) Spann in Bemis, Tennessee.  Born into a large family of faith and love, James Spann was the 5th son who carried on this faith until the day God called him home at the age of 90 on Sunday, January 22, 2023.  Growing up in Tennessee a firm foundation of faith helped build the family.  James's life was influenced by the love of his parents Frank and Nadine Spann, his brothers, Frank Spann (Betty),...

Thomas’ earthly life ended on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Memorial Hospital-South Bend, Indiana.  He was born to the parentage of Curtis and Sallie (Daniels) Bush on January 3, 1935, in Leland, Mississippi. Thomas attended elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri, but the majority of his education was attained at Linden Elementary School and Central High School in South Bend. As a youth, Thomas attended Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Charles...

Christine’s Journey #Devoted servant of Christ # loving committed, supportive and dedicated wife, mother, sister-in-law, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Christine’s life started like most. She was born on February 3, 1936, to Edd Caine and Clara Jones in Grenada, Mississippi. She lived there until her teenage years, when she then relocated to South Bend, Indiana with her mother and father, Dell Owens Sr. During her high school years, Christine expressed a desire to pursue a...

Mr. Xavier Tyreice Taylor, 30, of Elkhart, Indiana departed this life peacefully at 1:00 AM on Sunday December 25, 2022, at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He was born on April 11, 1992, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Cathie Taylor and Damion Caston who survives. Following the passing of his mother, Xavier was raised by his loving grandparents Carolyn and the late Clyde Taylor. Xavier accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. He was a member...

Father, Thank you for my mother. You created her in Your likeness and image. And it was good. You knit her in her mother’s womb, knowing all the days ordained for her even before they began. Your work in her was wonderful. I give You praise. Thank You for making Mom and allowing me to be her daughter. Thank You for the lives she touched, including mine, and the love she gave. Thank You for the gift of her.

Ms. Ruby Walker was born December 24, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana to Charles Sr. and Ollie Mae Walker who preceded her in death. She was the sixth child out of eleven. Ruby grew up in a loving Christian home where family values were taught. Ruby gave her life to the Lord at a young age. Ruby graduated from Washington High School in South Bend in 1958.  In 1970, Ruby and her four children relocated to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ruby continued her education at Kalamazoo Valley Community...

Kelvin Todd Hogan, affectionally known as Uncle by many, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at age 62. Kelvin was born June 26, 1962, in Inkster, Michigan, the son of Kenneth and Etta M. Hogan. He attended Dowagiac Union High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Following an Honorable Discharge from the military, Kelvin embarked on a career in the construction industry with a specialty in roofing. Uncle Kelvin was the life of every family gathering, He enjoyed grilling, dancing...

“The Love of a family is life’s greatest blessings” Alonzo E. Curry Mr. Alonzo Edward Curry, affectionately known as Zo, gained his wings on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Regency Hospital in Portage, Indiana. He was 71. His wife and loving family were by his side. Alonzo was born in Elkhart, Indiana on May 26, 1951, to the union of Herman and Oneida (Owens) Curry. Alonzo graduated from Elkhart High School in 1970 and received his first job with Mr. Campbell; a man who...

Ms. Sondia T. Hamilton was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 13, 1961, to the union of Queen E. and Robert Hamilton, Sr. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 11, 2022. She was 60 years old.  Sondia graduated from Riley High School and went on to attend Ivy Tech Community College. She was employed as a Child Care Provider and Cook at New Life Fellowship Ministry...

Matthew Williams, Jr. was born February 28, 1944, in Blytheville, Arkansas the eldest of thirteen children born to Matthew and Ruthie Mae (Jackson) Williams, Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, a sister Rebecca Williams and brothers Sylvester and Andrew Williams. Matthew was known for his sense of humor and a guy who enjoyed fishing. He was a very fun-loving person and always had a joke to crack. He never missed an opportunity to share the Gospel wherever he went. Whether it was...