W.W. Tolbert

Sep 1, 2024

Rev. W.W. Tolbert Jr., 91, of Ft. Wayne, passed away on September 1, 2024.

He was born on June 2, 1933, in Arkansas, a son of the late W.W. Tolbert Sr. and Willie Tolbert.

W.W. served as a pastor at New Jerusalem Church for 35 years. He was married to Lilla Tolbert and moved to...

Sanders Ray Mcclure

Aug 19, 2024

Sanders "Ray" McClure was born April 8, 1940, in Mayflower, Arkansas to the late Helen Roebuck and Roscoe McClure.

On Monday, August 19, 2024, Ray passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He professed his faith in God at an early age.

He retired from General Motors after 35 years in 1993. He...

Kenneth O. Imel

Aug 18, 2024

Kenneth O. Imel, 83, passed away on August 18, 2024.

He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on August 17, 1941, a son of the late Ora and Agnes Imel.

He owned and operated Imel Battery until his retirement in 2021.

In his spare time, he enjoyed NASCAR racing, FOX News, trains, snowmobiling,...

Carol J Shank

Aug 18, 2024

Carol J. Shank, 84, passed away on August 18, 2024, surrounded by family singing the old hymns. She was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on June 8, 1940, a daughter of the late Edgar and Gertrude Rahn.

Carol worked as a Registered Nurse.

Carol met her husband Philip in 1965, while they were both working...

Wendell Hartman

Aug 12, 2024

Wendell William Howard Hartman, 89, passed away on August 12, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 3, 1935, a son of the late Howard and Helen Hartman. Wendell worked for 25 years at Eckrich and went on to retire from Fort Wayne Metals. Throughout his life, he enjoyed traveling, loved gardening and was an outdoorsman....

Marjoria J. Dafforn

Aug 5, 2024

Marjoria J. Dafforn, 86, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Markle, IN, Marjoria was a daughter to the late Delvia and Talitha (Mounsey) Stickler. Marjoria married Danny G. Dafforn on June 18, 1960, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2018. She worked at Lutheran Hospital as a...

Donald A. Sudduth

Aug 2, 2024

Donald A. Sudduth, 84, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Decatur, IN, Donald was a son to the late Aaron and Dorothy (Krick) Sudduth. He married his loving wife, Shirley Jean Miller in 1957 and they enjoyed 66 years together. Donald owned the successful" Coffee Shop" restaurant in the Fort...

Porter J. Pace

Jul 31, 2024

Porter J. Pace, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Porter was a son to the late Porter and Iola (Bice) Pace. He married Nancy Woodward in 1972 and she survives. Porter worked for the City of Fort Wayne Street Department for 49 years. He was...

Barbara E. Collins

Jul 31, 2024

Barbara E. Collins, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, she was a daughter to the late Johnny and Eilene (Snead) Ross. Barb married the love of her life, Randy J. Collins on March 27, 1971, and he preceded her in death on March...

Norma J. Martin

Jul 30, 2024

Norma (Favory) Martin left this earth on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 to be with God and her husband, Henry Martin. He was the love of her life and she of his. They were happily married for 59 years before Henry's death in 2016. They enjoyed 3 children, Terry (Marcy), Eric (Jaime), and Kirstin (Brad). They also had sevn grandchildren...