Ajurin Lashaun Blake was born on June 14, 2002 in South Bend, Indiana to RoShonda Small-Blake and Adrian Blake. On Monday, January 14, 2019 our beloved 16 year old son went home to be with the Lord. Ajurin was a sophomore at Washington School and was affectionately known as “Aj Walker.” He was an excellent student and athlete. He played football, basketball and   participated in track and field. He was employed by Little Caesars’ Pizza on Western Avenue....

Sharon Ann (Williams) Johnson, of TallyHo Dr. East, affectionately known as “Cookie,” went home to be with the Lord  on Sunday December 30, 2018 at 11:45 A.M. at age 59 after an extended illness surrounded by loved ones. Sharon was born September 27, 1959, to the union of the late James and Willie Mae (Ferrell) Williams, Sr. in South Bend, Indiana. As the “baby” of seven children, Sharon professed her life to the lord and was reared in New Testament...

Elvin Ware, 84, of Elkhart, passed from this life Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 12:41 a.m. at Valley View Health Care Center, where he had been battling a prolonged illness. Elvin was born in Pope, MS on April 1, 1934 to the late Roy L. and Adlena (Henderson) Ware.  After serving in the US Army, he was honorably discharged in May of 1957. Elvin was a man of great intelligence. He loved reading and keeping up with current events. Being a carpenter by trade, he was a gifted builder. He...

Mr. Larry Darnell Palmer, 52, of South Bend, Indiana entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Beacon-Memorial                 Hospital with his loving family by his side. Larry was born on March 19, 1966 in South Bend to Annise Mitchem and the late Harold Palmer, Sr.         Larry was a proud 1984 graduate of Washington High School where he was an awarded...

Mr. Jake L. Smith went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2018. He was born to Jake Smith Sr. and Lesester (Danzy) Smith September 8, 1937 in Caney, Kansas. The Smith’s settled to a family farm in Cassopolis, MI in 1940. In September 10, 1962, he united in marriage to Veola (Gary) Smith in Elkhart, IN at Community Missionary Baptist Church. As a member of Community Missionary Baptist Church he served as a Deacon, Financial Clerk and Grounds Keeper and never hesitated to help out...

Keith Edward Owens (61) of South Bend, lndiana was called home on Monday, October, 8 at 8:45 p.m. He was born on December 7,1956 in South Bend to Robert Owens Sr. and Minnie Owens. He was preceded in death by both parents, his brother Robert Alan Owens Jr.and his sister Linda Moody. Keith was a lifelong resident of South Bend. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1975 and immediately went to work at Curtis Products as a light janitor - he remained there for 28 years. Keith never...

Harold Palmer, 84 of South Bend In passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 23rd. He was born on August 15th, 1934 in Indianola, MS to Georgia Palmer and Levi Fuller (both deceased). He was also preceded in death by a sister, Irene Sauls. On August 27th, 1966 he married Mary Jennings, they raised their family in South Bend. He enjoyed fishi958ng, playing cards and meeting his buddies for breakfast every day. Harold graduated from Central High school and served in...

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:1,2,4 Jessie Love (35) the oldest of four children, was born August 24, 1983 in Elkhart, IN to Jessie Parker and Katherine (Love) Baker. He attended Memorial High School and went on to continue his education in dental school....

Donna was born to Lyle and Glenda Brant, Sr. on 6/6/1966 She passed away peacefully on Friday 9/21/2018. Donna enjoyed Life to it's fullest. She enjoyed caring for children and collecting frog related stuff. Donna was the baby of her family. She was good at voicing her opinion. She had family and many friends she loved and cherished and who loved and cherished her. Donna is survived by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Blair (Pat) Brant from Buchanan MI. ...

James Wilbur Barnett was born on May 22, 1926, in Huntingdon, Tennessee.  He transitioned this life on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Hospice House of Elkhart County. James was the eldest of eight children born to James Gulfrey (Gulf) Barnett and Flossie Dean (Dupree) Barnett.  James graduated from Webb High School in McKenzie, Tennessee.  He was also the bus driver for the Webb School System.  James served in the United States Army receiving an Honorable Discharge in...