All Obituaries

Mr. David McMillian Jr., 68 was born to the union of David McMillian Sr. and Annie Mae (Lowery) McMillian on July 14, 1951 in Memphis, TN. David Walked on April 30, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN from a short illness with Covid-19. He graduated from St. Joseph High School and attend Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, MI,  receiving his Associates Degree. David enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, and baseball. Mr. McMillian was a member of St....

  Mr. Bryan (B. K.) Kuykendoll was born on January 27, 1967 in South Bend, IN to Perry Kirkendoll and Roberta Sharp (Harris).  B.K. received his formal education from Shaw High School in Cleveland, OH;  where he played basketball and ran track. His friends and family called him “B.K.” and "G pa”,  B.K. was employed many years with Memorial Hospital and often worked various jobs to provide for his family. Bryan was always in good spirits...

  Robert (Bobby) Leon Ford 91, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Memorial Hospital surround by his family. Bobby was born August 3, 1928 in South Bend, IN to the union of Jasper Charles and Wauneta Haithcox Ford. Robert, affectionately known as “Uncle Bobby”, was a loving father, grandfather and uncle. He was Notre Dame’s Biggest Fan.  Robert Ford enjoyed laughing, joking, fishing, playing cards and “Tonk”; he was often the...

Charlotte Ann Willis- Wilson-Walker completed her transition on December 7, 2019 surrounded by love ones. Family that preceded her in death: her Son Steve Wilson who is waiting to receive her; Parents Steve and Pearl Willis, Two Sisters: Gene Monegain and Lena Walker, Four Brothers: Steve (Monk), Harold, David and Paul Willis. After High School, Charlotte continued her studies earning a Bachelor’s in Communications. She worked many years as a Communications Specialist and Accounting...

Mr. Osborn Jones was born to the union of Mr. Sam Jones Sr. and Mrs. Sally Jones on July 6, 1950 in Tunica, Mississippi. He accepted Jesus Christ and on Wednesday October 23, 2019 Mr. Osborn was called to rest. Osborne had impacted so many lives each person who knew him will always have a lasting memory of him. Mr. Jones was employed with the City of South Bend for over twenty years and eighteen years with Allied Waste in Elkhart as an Automotive Mechanic.    Osborn leaves to...

Kenneth Gary Williams Jr. 42, formally of Niles, MI was called home suddenly on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2, 2019. Kenneth was also affectionately known as Lil Kenny, Tuffy, and Lucci.  Kenneth was born May 3, 1977 to Kenneth Gary Williams Sr. and Kathy Gaynelle Witherspoon in South Bend, IN. He attended Niles High School and played Football. Shortly after Kenneth moved to Clarksville, TN where he lived for the last 18 years. Kenneth worked at A O Smith as a Machine Operator for six years...

Donna Marie Jones 90, of South Bend, IN passed away August 8, 2019 surrounded by loving family. She was Born November 14, 1928 to the union of Austin and Edna Wicks in La Porte County. She was the youngest of her siblings raised on the farm. Donna was known for her sense of humor and often shared stories of growing up on the farm. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening in her spare time. Donna leaves to cherish her memory, six children: David (Cindy) Jones of Vandalia, MI; Ray (Diane)...

    Mr. Dion Arnez Alexander was born on December 7, 1972 in South Bend, IN to the Late Augusta L. Henderson and Carrie L. Alexander. Mr. Alexander attended Spiritual Vision Church under the leadership of Pastor Elijah Thompson III. He departed this life at 6:10 AM on August 5, 2019 in South Bend, IN. Dion was blessed with three brothers: Ladell Allen of South Bend, IN; Jasper and Formont Henderson both of St. Louis, Missouri. One Sister Zara Shields of Chicago, IL.; Four...

         It is with great sadness that the family of Craig Eugene Phillips aka C.P announces his passing after a brief illness. He departed this life early Sunday morning July 28th, 2019 at the age of 59.  He attended Perley Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Junior High, and John Adams High School. He worked as a construction worker for many years to provide for his family.          Craig was a wonderful father and great friend to those who...

Mr. Jimmy Gillam was born on July 21, 1986 to the proud parents of Emma Gillam and Jimmie Boyd. He attended the South Bend Community School Corporation and was a hard worker providing for his family. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, Parents, one Son Deshaun Parker, Step-children, Two Brothers Steve Gillam of South Bend, and Malcom of Detroit, MI, four Sisters Gloria Gillam and Showntala Gillam both of Elkhart, IN; Sylvia Shipp, and Cierra (CC) Boyd both of Detroit, Mi. Grandmother...