All Obituaries

Tammy Lynn Evans, 48, Michigan City departed this life on Monday, January 7, 2019. Cremation will take place at Coleman and Hicks Crematory.  A memorial service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to her daughter Nicole Evans-Hatfield. 

Joseph Hales, 60, Michigan City departed this life on January 4, 2019 at University of Chicago. A memorial celebration will be 11am Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Advancing Christ Kingdom Ministries. Joseph Lee Hales was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 6, 1958 to Isiah Hales and Orelia (Watson) Hales. He was a loving and supportive father. He love to spend time with family, crack jokes, and play pool. Joseph graduated from Elston High School in 1977. He worked at the...

Joann L. Strong-Richardson age 63 Cleveland, Mississippi, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 1st 2019. Funeral services will be 12:00pm, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Coleman & Hicks Chapel with Rev. James Lane to give the eulogy. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery. Viewing will be 11am, Friday, January 18, 2019 at the chapel until the time of service. Joann L. Strong-Richardson was born September 15, 1955 in Illinois to the late Douvert T. and Rosie...

Darryl affectionately called "ChiTown" was the fourth child of nine siblings born to the late Lott Carey and Roxie Carey on October 14, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. Darryl attended Oakenwald Elementary School and he graduated from Parker Roberson High School. Darryl accepted Christ at an early age in his life. He was the proud pops to his oldest daughter Tiffany. Darryl later met and married the love of his life Darlene, he reared her son Lamar who became his son and to their union...

Lee Collins departed this life on December 28, 2018. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 11am at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Briggs, officiating, Pastor Ronnie Gaston, Eulogy. Viewing will be at 10am at the Church until time of service. Lee was born February 11, 1959 in Louisville, Mississippi to the late Leodis Collins Sr. and Gladys Moore-Sparkman. On June 8, 2016 in Michigan City, Indiana he married Loretta Crawford. He worked many...

Johnnie was born to the parents of Johnnie Carter Sr. and LaDonna Gray-King on Aug. 19, 1993 in Maywood IL. There he attended Washington School. Later on in July of 2006 he moved to Michigan City with his mom. Where he attended Barker middle school then LaPorte High School. Johnnie accepted Christ at an early age, he rededicated his life at Advancing Christ Kingdom Ministries, under Pastors Dierre & Patricia Glenn. Johnnie loved working, fixing and driving cars, his children and family....

Marie Van-Holley "Peanutty" departed this life on December 27, 2018. Marie A. Van-Holley was affectionately known as “Peanutty” was born November 7, 1959 in Michigan City, Indiana to Felma Van Jr. and Annie Lewis. “Peanutty” was a joy to be around. She loved being with her family. She is survived by her husband, David Holley of Michigan City, Indiana; children, Howard Carter of  Wisconsin, Arthur (Kallie) Carter of Michigan City, Indiana and Tanensha...

Melvin R. Adams made his transition on December 25, 2018. Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 123 Helen Street with Rev. James E. Lane to officiate. Burial will follow in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be at 10 AM, Saturday, at the church until the time of service. Immediately following the interment the family will receive family and friends at Pleasant Hill Fellowship Hall, 717 East 10th Street. Melvin Ray...

Joseph James Frasure, 80 of Michigan City passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 23rd at Regency Hospital in Porter, Indiana.  Joseph was born May 27, 1938 in Humphry, Arkansas the son of the late Cornell Frasure and Thelma McNeal. Joseph moved to Michigan City at the age of 11. He left High School early to serve his country joining the United States Air Force in 1955. After basic training he joined the 438 Fighter Interceptor Squadron based at Kinross Air Force Base just south of...

Dareon A. Brown of Michigan City, IN departed this life on December 18, 2018. Dareon was born January 13, 2000 to Krystal Ashley and Abdulla Brown. Shortly after birth, the family moved to Indianapolis where Dareon attended elementary and high school. Dareon along with his mother and younger brother Javan Brown moved back to Michigan City where they currently reside. He loved basketball, music and dogs. Dareon is survived by his parents Krystal Ashley and Abdulla Brown; 4 sisters, Bianca...