Ronald “Ronnie” Hawkins, 63, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on May 10, 2020. He was born March 30, 1957, in South Bend, Indiana to Patricia Hawkins and the late Jake Hawkins. Ronnie was a graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School. He served with the United States Navy for three years. Upon honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to South Bend to serve on the South Bend Police Department for 23 years before retiring.  Ronnie, avid for giving his loved ones...

Barbara Ann Deal, 91 of South Bend, Indiana was born on born May 23, 1928, in Washington, Indiana. She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Nola Jewell Umbles.  She was the eldest of two daughters, her sister Emily Jane Wills preceded her in death.  On June 16, 1947, in Washington, Indiana she married Leslie A. Deal who also preceded her in death.  Barbara is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Betty Ann Reeves and Mrs. Nola Jane Howell both of South Bend, Indiana, Mrs....

Delores Chambliss, 78, passed away on April 30, 2020, in Memphis, TN.  She was born to Johnnie Bell Dandridge and Esker Golden in South Bend, Indiana where she resided most of her life. Delores was preceded in death by both of her parents, Johnnie Bell Dandridge and Esker Golden and Addlee Mitchell who raised her after the death of her parents, alone with Alonzo Poindexter Sr., three sisters; Lavada Poindexter, Barbara Poindexter Lark, and Donzella Rhodes, as well as by her brothers,...

Collden “Big Mac” McKinnon, 77, of South Bend, IN passed away April 30th at Golden Living Center. He was born in Lumberton, North Carolina on March 13, 1943 to Missie Alford and John William McKinnon.  Collden is survived by his children: Omar Watkins, Matthew McKinnon, Terrance McKinnon, Steve (Sharina) McKinnon, Kianna McKinnon, his stepdaughters Talise Briley and Tamara Bowens. Also surviving him are brothers: John B., Leroy, Kenny, Daniel, Samuel, Rodney, and Calvin;...

Brian was born to the union of Thomas and Willa Barnes in Indianapolis Indiana on June 30, 1961 Brian moved to Elkhart Indiana in 2008 to be near his mother and brothers. Brian departed this earth on Friday April 10, 2020 at the age of 59 in the home of his brother surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Michael F Barnes. He leaves to cherish his memory: his brothers Thomas Barnes Jr., Gerald Barnes, and Jeffery (De Shawn) Barnes of Elkhart...

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On Thursday March 19, 2020 Ramona Darcell Forshee (Beechie) was called home at the age of 59. Beechie was born April 5, 1960 to Geraldine Forshee and Edward Spears. She attended Lasalle High School and completed the Certified Nursing Assistant Program at St. Joseph Care Center West in December 1990. She was a twin to her Mother and proudly exhibited her Mother's loving and courageous spirit. Her family jokingly called her Big Ma Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents Geraldine...

Dr. Marques LaRue Bolden, 35, of Indianapolis, Indiana, who was baptized at a young age at St. Paul Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in South Bend, IN, returned home to Heaven on Sunday March 15, 2020. Dr. Bolden was known by many as an amazing doctor and professional and to those who had the privilege to know him well, he was a man with a big heart who genuinely wanted to see people thriving and living to their full potential. Dr. Bolden enjoyed being around people, it was unusual to see...

On March 9, 2020, Odessa Moore peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord. She was married to Arthur Moore for 69 years. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, who she called “Daddy” and 6 children, Arthur (Marylou) Moore, Edna (Thomas) Moore, Garry Moore, Cynthia Nicholson, Sylvia Moore, and Alesia (Jeff) Mitchell. Grandchildren include Lori (Arthur) Cotton, Amy (Warren) Taylor, Calvin Warner, Wesley (Kayla) Moore, Darlene (Grant) Wood, Marques (Danielle) Moore, Robert...

Mrs. Minnie L. Clark, 100, passed on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at West Bend Nursing Home. She was born on Feb., 7, 1920 in Lafayette County (Oxford), MS to Henry and Lelia (Buford) Avant.  She graduated from the former Angle High School and moved to Muskegon, MI; in 1947 she moved to South Bend. On April 14, 1960 she married the love of her life B.J. Clark who died Sept., 18, 1990. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Testament MB Church. She was a wool...