All Obituaries

Jackline T. Atwater daughter of the late Mary E. Campbell and Jackie Thomas, was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.   She relocated to Michigan City, Indiana and was an active member in the community for over 45 years. "Miss Jackie" (as many people called her) served her community in many different ways and was many things to many people. She dedicated her life to public service and her philosophy was to treat everyone with "Dignity and Respect". She...

Eugene Charles Dawson 72, of Michigan City, Indiana departed this life on May 8, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.  Funeral services are pending, arrangements.

Billy Swan Morgan was born in Greenwood, Mississippi to Rosie Mae and LeBert Morgan on February 13, 1968. Billy graduated from Elston Sr. High School in 1987 and entered the United States Marine Corps where he served four years. He later returned to Michigan City, IN., and worked a number of jobs. His most recent employment was with Universal Detective Services.  Billy was quiet and never needed much attention but he was blessed with a unique gift of making...

LeRoy Ben Adkins Jr. was born on January 05, 1971 in Michigan City, Indiana to LeRoy Sr. and Willie Pearl Adkins. Ben accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.  Ben graduated from Rogers High School in 1989. He went on to work for Whirlpool, Northfolk, Sullair and Nationwide Midwest throughout his career.  Ben loved spending time with his family. He was a true comedian, always telling jokes. Ben also loved watching boxing and...

Osborne Cleveland Howse was born April 17, 1939 to the union of Jessie House and Leila Bradfield House of Money, Mississippi.  Osborne gave his life to Christ at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church. Osborne was educated in the Mississippi school district where he was a good student, played and starred on the basketball team in the center and forward positions. He played so well that he received a Basketball Scholarship. He began a strong work ethic while in high school by...

Martha Lou Dennis, was born December 21, 1953 in Tunica, Mississippi to Henry and Willie (Collier) Dennis. She received her education at Banneker School in Pulaski, IL. She graduated from Commonwealth Business College, Michigan City, IN. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age in Pulaski, IL. After moving to Michigan City, IN she attended New Hope Baptist Church until her onset of illness. Martha was united in matrimony to her long time friend, Harold Wilkins in 2015 in...

Mother Arizona Fleming 87, of Michigan City, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Franciscan Health of Michigan City. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Life Temple COGIC 3709 US 20 Laporte, IN at 12 noon, with viewing at 11am until time of service with Pastor Robert G. Fleming (her son) to give Eulogy. Burial will take place Monday, May 3, 2021 at Swan Lake Memorial Garden. 

Heather Currie 36 of Michigan City, IN departed this life  on Thursday April 22, 2021 at home.  A full obituary and service is pending. 

Willie Mae (Bradley) Amico was born September 17, 1924 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the late Willie Bradley and Betty (Tillman) Bradley. Willie Mae married Jessie Amico in 1964 and to this union one child was born, Jesse O’Neal Amico. Willie Mae was a long-time resident of Michigan City, IN.  She resided on the Westside of town where she was a pillar of the community. Her home was full of love and kindness, where all were welcome. She was “Mom” to many, willing to...

Lawrence Steven Cooper a.k.a. Stevie was born in Michigan City, Indiana to Cories and Charlie Mae Cooper on September 29,1965. He is the middle child and only boy to two sisters. Stevie was baptized at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated Elston High School in 1984. Soon after he began working for the City and later at Teledyne Industries for over a decade. He later worked for Jaymar Ruby as a stocker for some years before falling ill. In his spare time he loved taking...