All Obituaries

Reflections The Reverend Iva Lee Corley Sr. made his transition from this life on Thursday August 4, 2022.  He had a long and colorful life. He leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his memories. He was born to Robert and Ludie (Jones) Corley in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, on March 21, 1930. He was one of eighteen children born of this union. His strong moral and work ethic came from his strict upbringing.  Reverend Corley moved to Michigan City, Indiana in the early...

The Matriarch… Martha Lee “Red” Swanson was born December 27, 1940 in McCroy, Arkansas to the late Rev. Cornelius Warren & Mary (Richmond) Warren who preceded her in death. Martha graduated from McCroy High School. In McCroy, she met and married the one & only love of her life Joseph Swanson Sr. who precedes her in death. They were married for fifty-seven years and had ten lovely children. She accepted Christ at an early age and served at First Pentecostal...

Joseph Anthony Jacobs, 59 of Michigan City, IN passed away on July 27, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. at Life Care Center in Michigan City, IN. Joe graduated from New Prairie High School and attended Bethel College and Purdue North Central.  Joe worked in Food Service for over 20 years at Westville Correctional Center and Four Winds Casino.  Joe was a avid music lover especially the “Blues”.  He was also a huge Richard Petty fan, attending many Nascar Races.  Joe...

Reflections of Life:                   Gabby was born on June 19, 1989 to Felicia Blackson and Wallace Lenoir Sr., in Michigan City, IN. She attended Michigan City Area Schools and later went on to obtain her GED. In 2013 she became a mother to her beloved son whom she loved and cherished. Gabby, affectionately known as “Big Gabby”, was a force in this world. Her infectious smile, humor and boisterous spirit lit up any room she...

Ms. Dale White 68, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on July 25, 2022 at Franciscan Health Centers.    A memorial service will take place at a later date. 

Quintan Keith Byrd was born in Michigan City, Indiana on January 12, 1984 to Debra Holley and Tony Byrd.    He was employed by Wendy's Restaurant of South Bend, Indiana for 2 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids often taking trips and fishing. In 2019 he married Lorraine A.Carter in Michigan City, Indiana. To this union one child was born, Quintan Keith Byrd Jr.   Quintan departed this life on Sunday July 24, 2022 in South Bend, Indiana. He was...

Mr. Michael Coleman Duncan gained his wings on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Michael was born November 20, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana the son of the late Raymond C. and Evie Lee Duncan. At an early age, Michael would attend meetings with his mother. He spent his younger days in Michigan City, Indiana and graduated from Roger High School. After high school in 1972, Michael was drafted into the United States Marine Corp. He ranked as an E3 Lance Corporal. While serving in the United States...

Reflections of Life: Family and friends mourn the death of their beloved son, brother, and father, Benjamin Franklin Brown III.  He was affectionately known as "Benji”. Benji was born on December 26, 1973, in Michigan City, Indiana to Benjamin F. Brown Jr. and Laura A. Farmer. Benji successfully received his General Education Diploma in 1991. He then accelerated his knowledge by obtaining a Certificate of Completion from Central Arizona College for Building Maintenance...

 WILLIE B. GILMORE affectionately known as "Pee-Wee"  was born February 26,1954  in Hazlehurst MS to Arzola Corley. She married  Jerry Gilmore on March 30, 2004. Wille was a very hard worker and was busy all the time. She enjoyed good food. She also loved to exercise a lot and loved fishing with her daughter when living in Louisiana. Ms. Willie B. Gilmore 68, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on July 17, 2022 at Aperion Care Nursing...

Alejandro Vogier Hubbard, Sr. was born in Chicago, IL on May 24, 1958 to the late Gloria Marie Hubbard and the late Pratt Hubbard, Sr. He was called home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2022. Alejandro will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was proceeded in death by his two brothers Antoine and Pratt Jr. Alejandro attended Crane High School. To know him was to know love and humility. He enjoyed playing video games, reading, spending time with family and friends and...