All Obituaries

Micah A. Garrett 26, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on November 25, 2020 in Michigan City.  Funeral arrangements are pending.

Master James Earl Mitchell James Earl Mitchell was born May 31, 1954 to the late David Mitchell Sr. and Lelia (Jones) Mitchell in Macon Mississippi. He confessed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. James was a resident of Michigan City for 50 years. James graduated from Rogers High School on June 6, 1973. He attended First Baptist Church of Lakeland, Michigan City, Indiana, under the leadership of Pastor Howard K. Daniels. James worked as a truck driver for Bulk...

Rubin Jones Sr. departed this life on November 12, 2020 at home.  A "private" family service will be Friday, November 20, 2020 at 1pm at Coleman & Hicks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation to public will be at 12 noon at The Funeral Home until time of service at 1pm.

Vernon Parker Sr. 76 of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on November 9, 2020 at home. Arrangements are pending.

Preston Wright 78, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on November 6, 2020 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, 2020 11am at Rivers of Life Church, with Pastor Roscoe Hoffman Officiating.

Johnny L. Nixon was born Oct 9, 1961 to Clarence Nixon Jr. and Ethel M. Nixon. Johnny accepted Christ at an early age. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, riding his bike and playing with his remote control cars. He worked at Michigan City Car Wash now (Victory Lanes) for many years. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. Johnny departed this life on November 3, 2020 at Life Care Center of Michigan City. A celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Coleman...

Mother Nancy L. Perry 85, of Michigan City, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2020 at Franciscan Health Center. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, November 14, 2020 At Pentecostal C.O.G.I.C. 2722 Wabash St. Michigan City, Indiana. Service will be at 12noon, with visitation starting at 11am until time of Service at the Church. Pastor Robert Johnson to do Eulogy. Burial will take place on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.

Darren Scott Walker 57, of Benton Harbor, Michigan (formerly of Michigan City) departed this life on October 30, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  A private immediate family service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020  at Coleman & Hicks Chapel, at 2pm with a public walk thru viewing at 1pm, until time of service.  Darren “Scott” Walker was born September 15, 1963 in Michigan City, Indiana to the union of Rosalind Garrett Walker and Marion...

Lillie L. Merriweather 82, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on October 21, 2020.  Funeral services will be Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 11:00am. Visitation will be at 10am until time of service at the Church. Pastor Danny Brown to give Eulogy. Lillie Louise Merriweather was born March 15, 1938 in Brownsville, TN to the late Mary DeBerry and Charles Merriweather. She worked several years as an attendant before relocating to Michigan City,...

Mattie Ruth White-Banks was born March 19th, 1948 to the late Bryson and Wilma White in Cotton Plant Arkansas. She later moved with her family to Michigan City, Indiana in 1950. In 1952 she confessed her love for Christ at an early age. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lakeland under the leadership of her Uncle, Reverend William Eckwood Sr. She later moved her membership to Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church. There she was a choir member again under the leadership of her...