Fort Wayne, IN Obituaries

Ronald Erickson, born on September 9, 1939, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 86.

William "Bob" Robert Mayes, aged 71, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, located at 2401 Southwest 6...

Stephen Lee Simmons, born on February 23, 1962, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 63. Stephen was a resident of Burleson, Texas. A visitation will be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home ...

Derek Lee "Dirk" Spencer was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 29th 1989. He passed away in sleep in his home the morning of January 13th 2026, with his beloved dog Diesel by his side. He is ...

Ada Christine "Chris" Little Martin, 100, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Golden Years Homestead. Bo...

Carl Ellison, born on October 27, 1958, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 67. Carl was a resident of Detroit, Michigan.

Barry Todd Roos passed away comfortably in his home on the morning of January 8, 2026, at the age of 59. He was constantly surrounded by loved ones during his final days, and prayers in his final mome...

Angela Kay Otts, 47 of Fort Smith, Arkansas died January 13, 2026. She was born July 28, 1978 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Bill and Francis Ann Otts. She graduated from the Little Rock Chris...

Albert "Bert" James Erskine, born on April 15, 1938, in Mount Vernon, New York, to the late Albert Sr. and Harriet Erskine, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 87 in North Manchester, IN. ...

Dalia Raquel Paniagua, born on April 29, 1953, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 72. A committal service will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, located at 12777 State ...

Marian Zetta Dart, born May 12, 1938, in Medford, Oregon to Hubert and Eva Gibson, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Marian was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmo...

Gerhard (“Garry”) J. Baumer, 84, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2026, following complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Munich, Germany, in 1941 to ...

Thuytien Thi Le, born on May 1, 1937, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 88. First Day of Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Laurel Land – Rose Hill Funeral Home, l...

Mr. Jerry White, born on September 11, 1948, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Forest Hill, Texas. A visitation will be held at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directo...

Urbano Licea, born on May 18, 1947, in Cuba, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Urbano was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTY WOOD Ride easy, cowboy. March 4, 1961 ~ January 6, 2026 Funeral Service: Saturday January 17, 2026, at 2:00pm. Laurel Land Funeral Home & Memorial Park 7100 Crowley Road For...

Bernice Irene Ragland, 84, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Bernice was born in Durant, Oklahoma on March 1, 1941 to parents D.L. & Edith Green. She attended Brewer Hi...

Verlin Earl Houdek, born on December 21, 1943, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 82. Verlin was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas.

Nicholas C. Nelson, aged 88, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1937. Nicholas was a resident of Lauderhill, Florida.

Joanne Barbara Dallas, born on May 11, 1930, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Joanne was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Greg Stebbins passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by those whom he loved January 8th, 2026. Greg was born on August 8th, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio to Gary and Vrina Stebbins. The family moved to...

Donald William Birkmaier passed away peacefully at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of love and creativity. He was born on October 11, 1937, in College Point, New York, to John and Mildred Birkmaier. ...

Rita Rose Wagner 1947-2026 Rita Rose Wagner died in the early morning hours of January 10, 2026 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Rita was born on February 13. 1947 in the Bronx, New York. S...

Kristi K. Roemer was born on April 5, 1969, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 56. Kristi was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Anthony F. Durkin, 1937 – 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, and father, Margaret and Paul Durkin; his brother, Paul Durkin Jr.; and his sister, Peg Fetters. Anthony was born in Philadelp...

On January 8, 2026, the world lost an incredible soul. Dave Garretson, age 71, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully. Dave was born on April 5, 1954, to Gertrude (Daly) an...

Ruthanne (Whitbey) Smith, 92, passed away peacefully to her "Heavenly home" on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Up until the end Ruthanne was still guiding her family in faith, maint...

Linda Matthews, 80, a lifelong resident of Ft. Myers, FL passed away on January 8, 2026. Born April 5, 1945, to Areeta Gala and Jessie Hawkins. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Matthews, daughter...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Patricia G. “Pat” Kaylor, 70, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away from this life on January 8, 2026, after a brief stay at Stillwater Hospice. “Pat”, as she was known to many, was born ...

Norman Charles Clark went to be with the Lord January 1, 2026. He was born May 24, 1934 in Belmont New York to the late Gerald and Lillian Clark. Norman received his degree in Engineering at Tristat...

A Life Well Lived Ernie Richardson Meriwether, Sr., age 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2026. He was born June 12,...

Joel Elliott Davis, 57, of Van Buren, AR returned to his heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1968 in San Antonio,...

John "Jake" Brent Webster, born on November 18, 1947, in East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 78. Jake was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana. A visitation will be ...

Frank Litton Joiner, born on April 19, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 78. Frank was a resident of New Haven, Indiana.

Melvin Gatewood was born in Evansville, IN. (Vandenburg County) on February 9th, 1955. He was raised in Fort Wayne, IN by his natural parents, Richard Miller Gatewood Sr. and Pressley Gatewood. Melvin...

Derek Douglas Bess, a resident of LaBelle, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 39. Born on April 5, 1986, Derek is remembered by those who knew her.

Carol Elaine Glidewell, 78, of Fort Smith, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, adventure, and unforgettable hol...

Mr. Billy "Brother" James Francis, known to many as Brother, was born on July 8, 1957. He passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 68. Brother was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas. Billy J. Franc...

Robbie Bernice (Masterson) Boone was born February 6, 1934, to Iva and Monroe Masterson in Perry Bell, Oklahoma and left this world on January 8, 2026, in her home in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age o...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Forrest Ann Morgan Huebner, who left us on January 8th, 2026, at the age of 81. She was a beloved mother, sister, cousin, friend and neighbor, an...

Connie Beth Zeller, born on December 30, 1942, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Connie Beth Zeller was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas.

Vicki Lynn Yarnell, born on July 22, 1947, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a resident of Hurst, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at Compass Church Colleyville, loca...

Dean Ronald Stelmach, born on October 27, 1956, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Dean was a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida.

Xiomara C Prieto, born on December 9, 1937, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a resident of Pembroke Pines, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, loc...

Ryan N. Perkins, 45, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1980, in Payson, Utah. He was the devoted husband of Beth Perkins and the loving father...

Charles “Chuck” L. Alcox, 85, passed away on January 8, 2026. Born on August 24, 1940, in Lathrop, Missouri, to parents Clarence Alcox and Pearl (Hebing) Amstutz, Chuck was beloved by so many. After g...

Darnell Keith Cain, 55, born on February 4, 1970, departed this life into the arms of the Lord on January 7, 2026. Darnell was always the life of family gatherings and parties. He was fun loving, f...

Ibrahim Ali Milhem Aboulhosn, age 102, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1924, in Lebanon, and lived a long, full life marked by devotion to family, service to ...

Michael Prentice Wheeler, born on September 18, 1956, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Michael was a resident of Oakland Park, Florida.