All Obituaries

A CARING FATHER, A BELOVED SON AND FAMILY MEMBER LEE ANDREW “REGGIE” ROSS Lee Andrew Ross, better known as Reggie, was born February 17, 1968 in Michigan City, Indiana to Debra Ross and the late Lee Francis. Funeral services will be held for the immediate family only. Early in his teenage years, Reggie was passionate about music and eventually became a professional DJ who went by the name “DJ Pledge.” For over 30 years he lived his passion, deejaying a wide range...

Freddie Bennie Shipp was born July 15, 1952, to the union of the late Rev. Robert Thomas Shipp and Susanna Hodge Shipp in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was the seventh of thirteen children. Viewing will be Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 3:00pm to 3:30pm at Coleman & Hicks Chapel. Services will be private. Burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Freddie Bennie Shipp departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Franciscan Health of Michigan City,...

Mitchell Adams Jr., affectionately known as “Catfish” and “Mitch” was born to the late Mitchell Adams Sr., and Ola Mae Traywick Adams in Michigan City, Indiana on March 7, 1946. Mitchell attended Michigan City Area Schools, completing his education while he was enlisted in the United States Army. After Mitchell was honorably discharged he returned to Michigan City, Indiana. He relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he worked at Koch Refinery. After retiring from...

John D. Goodwin Jr. 41, passed away on March 16th, 2020 at his home in Michigan City, Indiana. Services are private. He was born to John Goodwin Sr. and Pamela Hudson on September 25, 1978, in Michigan City, Indiana.  John possessed a fun loving spirit, he enjoyed following the Baltimore Ravens, fishing and camping in his free time. Funeral services will be private.  He is survived by his wife Candace Goodwin of Michigan City, Indiana; two daughters, Jonasai Goodwin of...

Joe Willie “Sonny” McIntyre was born June 11, 1944 in Parkin, Arkansas to Melkia McIntyre and Joan Moore-McIntyre. Joe Willie work 32 yrs. at Bethlehem Steel where he served as 160” Plate Mill QA Griever before retiring. He also served as Michigan City 3rd Ward Precinct committeeman. He was an avid reader and debater who loved politics. He loved playing softball and all sports. He enjoyed life and mingling with people where he was always known as the” life of the...

David Maurice Wiley Jr. was born September 22, 1986 in Michigan City, Indiana to David Wiley Sr. and Deborah Simmons. David attended Raleigh Egypt High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 2007. David worked at McDonalds as a cook and with hard work was promoted to shift manager. He loved playing basketball and watching WWE wrestling. David also loved spending time with his kids and enjoyed family gatherings.  His family loved him too and he was...

James Brown Lovelady, made his transition. Funeral services will be 11am, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Precious Memories Chapel with Rev. Dwight D. Wesley to officiate. Viewing will be 10am, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Precious Memories Chapel until the time of service. 

Brett Allen McNeal was born August 30, 1985 in Michigan City, IN to Richard and Samara McNeal. He united with Jesus Christ at a very early age and was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, serving faithfully in the youth department on the junior usher board, treasurer of Sunday school, and Christian Education.  Brett graduated from Michigan City High School with honors.  He was section leader of the marching band, member of the track team, a member of National Honor...

Charles R. Delaney, Jr. departed this life on February 28, 2020 at Southlake Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be 11am, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church 14618 Lincoln Avenue, Harvey, IL. Viewing will be 10am, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the church until the time of service. Charles was born on April 19, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles R. Delaney, Sr. and Suzette E. Thomas-Delaney.

Valerie Kay Matthews was born to Eddie C. Tyler Sr., and Cornelia Matthews on Jan. 17, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana. Cornelia later married Jesse Wise who reared Valerie. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, Valerie made her transition from this life to her eternal resting place where she joined those who have passed on before her. She was preceded in death by her parents, and other close family members and friends. Valerie, was affectionately called “Tap” by the family that lived...