Annie Jewels Bates was born on July 30, 1938, in Haynesville, Louisiana. She departed this earthly life and gained new life on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital Downtown in Fort Wayne, IN.
Annie was preceded in death by her father, Clemar Bates; mother, Luveta Turner Bates; daughters, Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Helvy and Lisa Yvonne (Bobby)...
Rodney D. Hall, 54, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on February 7, 2025.
Rodney was born on January 14, 1971, in Fort Wayne, the son of Daniel Hall and the late Luella Barlett.
Throughout his life, Rodney was known for his adventurous spirit and zest for life. He was passionate about many things—whether it...
RUTHIE MAE COOPER, 76, departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1948, in Cruger, Mississippi, to the late Oliver L. Sr. and Elouise Cooper. She was preceded in death by her brother Oliver L. (Terry) Cooper, Jr. and her uncle, Rev. Robert A. Cooper, Jr.
From a young age, Ruthie...
Sharon K. Patterson, 80, passed away on February 3, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on March 16, 1944, a daughter of the late Lyle and Luella (Bryant) Waikel.
Sharon worked for Hughes Electronics and Magnavox. She was a member of The Moose Lodge in New Haven, IN.
In her spare time, she...
Joseph C. Huguenard Sr., 91, of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Saint Anne Communities. Joe had been surrounded by loving family all day. Born in Allen County, on June 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bernadette (Gerardot) Huguenard. Joe attended New Haven High School and then began...
Ronald "Ron" L. Silvers, 68, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 10, 1956, a son of the late Oat and Edna Silvers.
Ron was a truck driver for 38 years and a member of Teamsters Union until he retired from Holland Trucking in June of 2018.
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Anastasia Elaine Brager passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born on November 8, 2024.
She was the sunshine that always kept us on our toes and was showered with endless love. She was the start of a new beginning that will never be finished. She always put a smile on everyone face when they entered...
Elana "Kay" Morningstar, 76, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away, January 25, 2025. She was born May 06, 1948, in Ft. Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Morningstar
Kay always worked in the insurance industry, namely, O'Rourke, Andrews and Maroney, Amerisure, and K&K, from which she retired after over 30 years of service....
Jayne Beverforden went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 23, 2025. Jayne was a faithful servant of God and studied the Bible daily. She expressed many times that Christians need to take the promises of Scripture personally. She asked the Lord to plant her feet to stand the test, and indeed, she did. She...