All Obituaries

Sonya Chandler 52, entered heavens gates on September 2, 2020. She was born to Alfonzo Massey and Toka Suggs-Quaiyim on January 6, 1968 in Elkhart, IN. She attended Grand Rapid High School and later completed her G.E.D. in education. Sonya enrolled in Business College and studied Culinary Arts.  Sonya was an entrepreneur who embarked on many business adventures such as childcare and catering over the years. Sonya was baptized and accepted the Lord as her Savior at a young age. She was...

Mr. James P.  Willis 73, of South Bend passed away Saturday at his residence.   Family Private Viewing August 31, 2020. A memorial Service will take place in Chicago at a later date.   Arrangements are entrusted to Boyd and Son Funeral Home.    

Jason Ke’Von Lottie was born November 8, 2001 to Danielle Fountain and Ikeelee Jason Lottie in South Bend, IN. Jason attended John Adams High School and received his GED in 2019. He continued his education, receiving his Welding Certification in 2020. He held many jobs including employment at Romeo’s Pizza where he loved to cook. Jason recently enlisted in the U.S. Army and was scheduled to deploy this September. Jason Loved being around his family, cooking, watching cartoons,...

Mr. Pierre J. Martin, 31 of South Bend, IN; Passed away unexpectantly on July 21, 2020 in Indianapolis, after health complications.   He was born to the proud parents of Staci Wilson- Neal of Louisville, Ky and Ronald Martin (Tonya Washington) of South Bend, IN on November 19,1988 in South Bend, IN.  Pierre received his formal education from John Adams High School graduating in 2006. He was a great basketball player who enjoyed spending time with his loving family and friends....

"Harps Played the songs of our memories while the wind carried you to Heaven’s Gate" Ella Mae Harp was born January 22,1947 in Braggadocio, MO; to Joe Lee Merritt Sr. and Luvenia Bethea (Merritt) She was one of seven children from their union. She departed this earth in the early morning hours of July 10, 2020, at home. Ella Mae Graduated from Brandywine High School in Niles, Michigan. She was a self-taught person who worked hard to provide her family with everything...

Minister Randall Stephan Lott 58, was called home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN; surrounded by his loving family. He was a former resident of South Bend, IN for many years where he worked in ministry.   Randall was born to the union of Willie Earl and Betty Mae (Smith) Lott on January 17, 1962 in Gary, IN. After attending LaSalle High School in South Bend, IN; he joined the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1982 serving his country proudly. Upon returning home he...

    Mr. Clyde Miller, 71 of South Bend, IN departed this life and entered a new beginning on Thursday June 11, 2020. He was born to the union of Bestelle and Clydie Mae Miller on August 9, 1948 in Chicago, IL.  After high school, Clyde enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army in 1975. He was a proud veteran. Clyde enjoyed spending time with family and friends holding great conversations and telling the best stories. He also enjoyed BBQing, going to...

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...