All Obituaries

Robert Lee Jackson Sr., 79, of Michigan City, affectionately known as “Top Cat,” departed this life on March 8, 2019, at Franciscan Alliance Hospital. Funeral services will be noon, Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Life Temple Church of God in Christ 3709 U.S. 20, Michigan City. Pastor Robert Fleming will be officiating, burial will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2019, at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at life Temple...

Michael A. Rhodes Sr., 56, North Carolina departed this on March 1, 2019.    

Vernon Anthony “Bunt” Payne began his life adventure in Great Falls, Montana February 1, 1963.  He was born to Arthur Payne Jr. and the late Brenda Marie Payne and enjoyed a close relationship with his siblings, Monica, Toby, Nikki, Rae, Aki, and Chad and his sibling cousins, David and Trisha. Vernon was educated in the Michigan City Public school system and graduated from Michigan City Elston in 1981.   Vernon was an outstanding basketball player, which earned...

James E. Lewis, 88, Pahokee, FL formerly of Michigan City departed this life on Monday, February 11, 2019.    There will be no funeral services.

Horace R. Taylor, 73, Monterey, Indiana made his transition on January 26, 2019 Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 3001 South Ohio Street with Rev. Luster Lewis to officiate. Burial will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Hampton Springs Cemetery. Viewing will be 12:00pm, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. 

Arlima Parker 85, of Michigan City, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2019 at Franciscan St. Anthony's Health Center. A celebration of life will be held 11am Saturday, January 26, 2019 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow immediately after service at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be 10am Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Church until time of service. Arlima Parker was born March 10,1933 in...

Johnny B. Williams passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his family on January 17, 2019 at Indiana University Methodist in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services will be Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11 am at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Rev. Stanley Mason officiating. Viewing will be at 10 am at the church until time of service. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.  He was born March 10, 1939 in Hazlehurst, MS to the late JC Williams and Carrie...

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...