Fort Wayne, IN Obituaries

Bernice Irene Ragland, born on March 1, 1941, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 84. A memorial service will be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth, located at 7100 Crowley R...

David A. Yoresh, age 83, passed away on January 11, 2026. Born on January 28, 1942, David resided in Vero Beach, Florida.

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.

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...

Linda Fay Matthews, born on April 5, 1945, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 80. She was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

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...

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. Melvi...

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. A visitation w...

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, aged 83, passed away on January 6, 2026. Born on December 30, 1942, Connie 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 service will be held at Compass Church Colleyvil...

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 ...

Mary Beach, aged 83, passed away on January 8, 2026. Born on March 23, 1942, Mary was a resident of Port St Lucie, Florida.

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.

Mercie Maude Nattoo Auntie Munchie, Ms. Munchie, Mom, Mamma Mercie was born on July 10, 1929, in Commodore, Jamaica, third child of Ada Bennet and Pigeon Nattoo. At the age of one, Mercie contracted ...

Carrie Denise Creel passed to her heavenly life surrounded by family and friends. Carrie was born on October 5, 1971. She passed away on January 6, 2026. She was loved by all who knew her. She lived ...

Sophie Brickey, aged 92, passed away on January 6, 2026. Born on April 11, 1933, Sophie was a resident of Mineola, Texas.

Louis Scala, born on November 24, 1929, in Perth Amboy, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 96. Louis was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida.

Cheri Lee Nestrick, November 1, 1950, to January 4, 2026 Cheri Royer Nestrick, 75, passed away after a short battle with brain cancer on Jan 4, 2026. Cheri was resident of Bullhead City since 1977....

Jesse Glenn McCann, born on August 13, 1974, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 51. He was born in Fort Smith to Roger McCann and Sharon Rodebush McCann (Jones). Jesse was an avid baseball...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Earl Jack Taylor on January 5th, 2026, at the age of 92. He will be missed by all who knew him. Born October 1rst, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas. He...

Callie Dodson, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on June 26, 1931 in Roff, Oklahoma and was one of 9 children. Callie was a homemaker. She marrie...

Drew Allen Armentrout (“Legenbass”) November 11, 1950 – January 4th, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas Drew Allen Armentrout, affectionately known as “Legenbass,” was born on November 11, 1950, in South Bend,...

Jose M Gracia, born on April 14, 1939, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

It is with profound sadness that we bid our final farewell to our beloved Lidia… Lidia was more than the love that bound our family together—she was the very heart of our home. As a devoted wife (a da...

Olan Michael “Mike” Dalton, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Celia and Michael P. Dalton. Mike was the you...

Tai Ti Chen PE, born on September 28, 1954, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 71. He was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas.

Irene Alarcon, born on May 10, 1944, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 81. A visitation will be held at Laurel Land-Rose Hill Funeral Home, located at 7301 East Lancaster Avenue, Fort Wor...

Deborah “Janie” Baker, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Roy and Betty Lehman. She was a graduate of Snider High Schoo...

Shirley Joanne Kroll passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on December 20, 1942, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Shirley Joanne Kroll was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Ms. Betty Jean Franklin passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born on March 18, 1928. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, located at 8301 Mansfield Hwy, ...

John David McPherson, known affectionately to many as “Dave” and to others as “Leon,” was born on December 19, 1952, and passed away December 31, 2025. Dave was a graduate of North Side High School i...

Allen Mitchell, 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Allen lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and steadfast devotion to family a...

Bernice Ilene Pfundstein, 79, passed away January 5, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on December 27, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of the late, George...

Elaine Joy Widdifield, born on February 20, 1948, in Peru, Indiana, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 77. A resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Elaine was beloved by many and cherished for he...

Dawanna Kaye Vera, 68, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 4th, 2026. Born March 1st, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the second of four children—the only daughte...