All Obituaries

Anita Louise Watson-Evans, also known as "Momo", was born on August 16,1944 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to William and Cora Watson. Anita's siblings are: Patty (Stanley) Bannister, Cornelia Kaye Tollison (Dewayne) and Tim Watson.  She married Louis Glyn Evans on June 16,1965 in St. Lucia, West Indies.   This marriage was blessed with three children: Mark Evans, Martin (Kelly) Evans and Felicia Crawford.  She had many grandchildren: Christopher (Destinie) ...

Antione Jovascia Austin Sr. departed this life unexpectedly on February 27, 2026, at the age of 38. Antione was born on October 20th, 1987, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Shirley Austin and Jerry Austin Jr. At the age of 20, Antione became a father, which was a very special and meaningful time in his life. In 2015, he married Janet Brooks. Although their marriage later ended in divorce in 2017, the two remained devoted life partners and continued building their family together. Their union was ...

Myron John Turner, age 79, was born on January 19, 1947.  After high school, Myron went on to serve in the US Army.  Upon his discharge, he went to work for the US Postal Service, where he retired in 1993, after 25 years of service.   Myron was the father of one daughter, Yolanda Gross, born to Earnestine Gross.  Myron married in 1986 to Corrine Turner and from this union had a son, Myron Turner Jr.   Myron was a ...

Lester L. Powell, 72, was born in Arkansas on November 13,1953. Lester Powell was a praying man of God that loved his family. He served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon in the church sector. He touched the lives of many young kids and teenagers that still remember his encouragement till this day. He was a real soldier for Jesus that led people to Christ. He was also the head of a special ministry, called Prayer ...

Otis Vern Winston, Jr., 74, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN.   Born on February 24, 1951, in Chicago, IL, Otis was the beloved son of Nettie Mae Ford and Otis Vern Winston, Sr. Otis was one of the greatest blessings from the moment he was born; he filled our lives with laughter and love. He left footprints of kindness wherever he went. Those who knew him will forever carry a piece of his light.  Otis grew up in Los Angeles, ...

Jerry Lewis Bishop was born on September 5, 1953, in Lilbourn, Missouri, to the late Eugene Bishop and Virginia Jones. He developed a spiritual foundation that remained with him throughout his life. Jerry was a proud 1971 graduate of Elmhurst High School. He was previously employed at Lincoln Foods and the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He also served four years in the United States Air Force and received an Honorable Discharge for his dedicated service. Jerry had a deep love for ...

Rev. Ronald Bernard “RJ” Johnson was born on June 8, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Vernon Johnson Sr. and Hattie Mae (Kelley) Johnson-Berryman. He was raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1962. After high school, he continued his education and later attended Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Indiana, where he prepared for his calling into ministry. At an early age, “RJ” accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. ...

Anjel Yvonne Brown (Paschall), age 89, was born on December 5, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Elisha and Jessie Blanche Paschall. From an early age, Anjel accepted Christ as her Savior and remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life. While not a member of any particular church, Anjel faithfully nurtured her spiritual life and most often attended Kingdom Door Christian Worship Center, where she cherished the Word, meaningful fellowship, and the beautiful melodies that ...

Shirley A. Muff-Bynum was born on January 3, 1951, to Clifford and Frances Muff-Blakey in Fort Wayne Indiana. Shirley passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 75 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, The Heart Institute. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age at St. John Baptist Church in Fort Wayne Indiana. Later, she worked as a dispatch for the FWPD. She moved on from there to work for the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission. Shirley retired from the office that protects and ...

Robert Lee Sanders, 60, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, transitioned from this life on January 15, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital, surrounded by love. Robert was born on October 17, 1965, in Marion, Alabama, to the late William “Tim” Sanders and Louise “Lil Ma” Sanders. He later made Fort Wayne, Indiana his home, where he lived much of his life and built lasting relationships within his family, church, and community. Robert was a hardworking and dedicated man. He was employed ...