Born Twila Javon Green on July 31, 1975 in South Bend, Indiana; Twila Javon Green-McKeever departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home in Topeka, Indiana. She was 43 years old. The daughter of the late Mavis Irene Nelson and Orlester Johnson, Twila attended Washington High School in South Bend and was employed with Nishakawa Cooper, LLC of Bremen IN.  Following a twenty-five-year relationship, she and Terrence G. McKeever Sr. were married on March 2, 2019. Twila was a...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Linda Marie Chatman, 63, of South Bend, peacefully passed away at 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 1, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana to Georgeanna and T.C. Jamison, both preceded her in death. Linda graduated from South Bend Central High School. She then attended Ivy Tech Community College and earned her Certified...

Del Demetrius Young 49 of 1525 Lincolnway West, South Bend, Indiana, passed away Monday March 4, 2019 at Memorial Hospital.   Del was born to, Larry Phillips and Roberta  Elaine  Seward  and reared by Raymond and Earline Williams on August 25, 1969. Del graduated from James Whitcomb  Riley High School in 1987 where he was the star basketball player. He attended South Western Michigan College. Del was a former employee of Memorial Hospital and Frankie's...

Beloved, Huston Bridges Jr. 91, entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  Born in Ethel, MS. He was the son of the late Annie Lee and Huston Bridges. Priding himself on hard work, Huston joined the Army, and after an honorable discharge he worked various jobs, spending many years at Brinks Security until he retired. He was married to Irene Palmer Bridges who preceded him in death.  Surviving are daughters Pat (Emmett) Cannon; Debra Bridges-Bosby; son David; 5...

Evelyn Faye Glassburn passed away at home on Friday, February 15 surrounded by family. There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Walter Earl Walker, 79, of South Bend, Indiana (better known as “Fat Head”), a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Creekside Nursing Home, surrounded by family.  Walter was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 18, 1939 to the union of the late Charles “Charlie” and Ollie Mae Chapman Walker.   Walter attended South Bend Public Schools, graduating from Washington High School.  His...

Francine Felicia Fielder also known as (Redd) was born in Detroit, MI on July 29, 1967 to Franklin D. B. Fielder (who preceded her in death) and Margaret Fielder-Pope. She passed away on February 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family in South Bend Indiana. She confessed her life to God and was Baptized at New Hope Baptist Church. Francine was a 1985 graduate of John Adams High School in South Bend Indiana. She held numerous jobs in Detroit, MI; she worked at her father’s business,...

William was born to Tommie and Martha Munlin Burroughs in Portal, Georgia August 2, 1935. William started his education in Georgia before moving to South Bend in 1952 to join his mother. He graduated from the former South Bend Central in 1953. In 1954 he joined the Marine Corp, were he was stationed at Camp Le June in North Carolina, and in Japan. Upon his discharge from the Marines he returned to South Bend. William held numerous jobs in the area. He was employed by Greyhound, the former...

Ruth M. Chavis, 83, of Elkhart, Indiana, moved from this life to life eternal on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Ruth was the last of 8 children born to George and Odessa (Chandler) Forrest on February 19, 1935 in Bernie, MO. She later relocated to Elkhart where she met and married George Chavis on July 6, 1959 and he preceded her in death in 2008. Five children were born to this union. Ruth was a fulltime homemaker to her husband and children. She was a longtime member of the Community...

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....