All Obituaries

Christine Watkins, 94, entered her heavenly resting place on September 10, 2019 at Life Care Center of Michigan City. Memorial Services will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Coleman & Hicks Chapel with Pastor Charlene Arrington-Moore to give words of comfort. Burial will take place at a later date. Christine was born on October 1, 1924 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Elliott Wilkins Sr., and Alma Wilkins. On February 12, 1948 in Pocahontas, Arkansas she married...

Roy Lynn Britney was born December 26, 1967, to the late Roy and Sarah Britney in Newport, Arkansas. He departed this life way too early and unexpectedly on September 11, 2019.  Education and growing as an individual led many of Roy’s passions and accomplishments.  Roy attended McCrory Elementary School in McCrory, Arkansas until the family moved to Michigan City, Indiana in 1976. He then attended Michigan City Area Schools where he was known for being an outstanding student...

Frank Eugene Armstrong, departed this life on September 11, 2019. Arrangements are pending. Frank was born November 23, 1948 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Ruth Armstrong-Garner and Curlie McIntosh. He leaves to cherish his fond memories, one sister, Kevin Ann Cooper; two aunts, Bernice Gray and LaVerne Armstrong and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mary Louise Lomax Taylor was born November 9, 1942 in Hazlehurst Mississippi to Willie Mae Bradley and the late Mack Lomax. While she resided in Michigan City, Mary was employed at Michigan City Paper Box Company for a significant number of years. Mary married Leeroy Taylor September 20th, 1980 and relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana where she resided until she gained her wings on August 9th, 2019. Mary was affectionately known by many names by her friends and loved ones, aka Mom, Louise,...

Andre Jerrod Davis was born to Valencia Crenshaw,  on January 17, 1986 in LaPorte, Indiana. Andre departed from this life at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana. Andre was diagnosed with Diabetes at the age of 17. After his diagnosis, he enjoyed listening to Frankie Beverley and Maze and that is what got him through his difficult times and when he wasn’t feeling his best. He became a huge fan and attended as many concerts as possible. He even has a likeness of...

Janette Yvonne Wallace, 75, departed this life on August 7, 2019. Funeral services will be 11am, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at New Zion Temple Church 926 East Morris Street, Hammond, IN. Viewing will be 10am, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the church until the time of the service. Janette was born August 28, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Theodore and Donzella (Lobbins) Wallace. She attended Florida Street School in Memphis Tennessee.  She later moved to Chicago...

Emmaline Burr was born on September 9, 1935 in Gary, Indiana to the late Aaron Burr and Pearl Burr. She relocated to Michigan City, Indiana in 1972 from Gary, Indiana. Emmaline worked at Midwest Steel as a driver. She loved shopping, getting her nails done, spending time with her family and going to the casino. Emmaline Burr departed this life on August 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by four children, Michael Burr, Robert Adkins, Terrance Banks and LaShawn Taylor; siblings, Princtiss...

Freddie was born on February 27, 1984 to Freddie and Kathy Coleman in Michigan City, IN. Freddie attended Michigan City High School. Freddie was a kind and caring person who loved spending time with family and friends. All who knew Freddie loved him. He enjoyed life, his kids, family members and many friends. Freddie was always there to brighten the lives of others. He always had a smile on his face and a joke on his lips. Freddie traded time for eternity on July 31, 2019. Freddie is...

Maurice spread his wings on July 31, 2019 in his home of more than 28 years where he was loved and adored by many. Maurice went home to be with the Lord and join the loved ones that preceded him, his father Willie J. Smith Sr., his mother Rodessa Smith, his sister Georgia Jefferson, and brother Willie J. Smith Jr. “Ping” was fun to be around, always telling jokes, stepping, and had a passion for cooking, and was the king of bar-b-que and the master of sweet potato pies. Maurice...

Bertha R. Dail, 81, Michigan City made her heavenly transition on July 29, 2019. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Advancing Christ’s Kingdom Ministries-MC with Pastor Dierre Glenn to officiate. Burial will follow in Swan Lake Memorial Garden Cemetery. Viewing will be 4:00pm-7:00pm Friday, August 2, 2019 at Coleman&Hicks Chapel.