Obituaries
Robert Lee
Nov 15, 2023
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking.
May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Rev. Dr. Robert Lee.
Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Mrs. Mary Jane Akins
Sep 29, 2023
Mary Jane Akins (Hart) peacefully departed to be reunited with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mary Jane was born on October 16, 1929, in the heart of Indianola, Mississippi, to her doting parents,...
Mother Bonnie Jewel Carter Gillard
Aug 12, 2023
Mrs. Bonnie Jewel Carter Gillard, 84, Kokomo, transitioned Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at 4:16 a.m. at Community Howard Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born July 19, 1939, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. and Etta Alexander Carter in Ripley, Mississippi. They both preceded her in death.
She began her elementary education at Antioch in Blue Mountain,...
Mrs. Ruthel Meriwether
Jun 29, 2023
Ruthel (Knowing) Meriwether was born July 24, 1929, daughter of Roosevelt and Delphiner Knowling in Carthage, Arkansas. Her parents and sister, Willie Ann Smith; three brothers, Lee A, Robert E., and Woodroe L Knowling; her husband, Ed Love Meriwether Sr.; grandson Corey Barbour; and son-in-law Willie Barbour, preceded her in death.
Ruthel attended Carthage High School where she graduated Salutatorian....
Lee Jackson
Apr 20, 2023
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Mr. Lee Jackson.
Minister Mark Rice
Apr 14, 2023
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Minister Mark Rice.
Keith Anton Hughes
Apr 4, 2023
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Robert (Bob) Laverne Russell Jr.
Apr 3, 2023
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Dr. Herbert C. Miller
Apr 2, 2023
Dr. Herbert Cleo Miller, Ph.D., passed away on April 2, 2023, at the age of 93 after a brief illness. He was a retired Professor Emeritus of Indiana University Kokomo and a trendsetter in the field of education.
Dr. Miller was born on January 5, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Walter and Orinda Pettiford Miller. He was the...
Richard Colbert
Mar 14, 2023
CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday, March 25, 2023 VISITATION 10am - 12pm FUNERAL 12pm CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE LOCATION Wayman Chapel AME Church 920 N. Apperson Way Kokomo, IN 46901
Robert Kirk Sr.
Feb 21, 2023
Rev. Robert Kirk, Sr transitioned on February 21, 2022 after 100 blessed years of life. Born on June 11, 1922, to the parents of Henry and Willie Kirk in Dyersburg, TN. He received his high school degree from Bruce High School, Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University, and Masters from Indiana University. On May 18th, 1947, he married Rachel Wilson...
Ruby C. Curry
Jan 14, 2023
CELEBRATION OF LIFE February 28, 2023 VISITATION 10AM FUNERAL 12PM LOCATION Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church 1599 E. Sycamore St. Kokomo, IN 46901 CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
Robert Lee
Nov 15, 2023
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking.
May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Rev. Dr. Robert Lee.
Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Mrs. Mary Jane Akins
Sep 29, 2023
Mary Jane Akins (Hart) peacefully departed to be reunited with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mary Jane was born on October 16, 1929, in the heart of Indianola, Mississippi, to her doting parents,...
Mother Bonnie Jewel Carter Gillard
Aug 12, 2023
Mrs. Bonnie Jewel Carter Gillard, 84, Kokomo, transitioned Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at 4:16 a.m. at Community Howard Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born July 19, 1939, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. and Etta Alexander Carter in Ripley, Mississippi. They both preceded her in death.
She began her elementary education at Antioch in Blue Mountain,...
Mrs. Ruthel Meriwether
Jun 29, 2023
Ruthel (Knowing) Meriwether was born July 24, 1929, daughter of Roosevelt and Delphiner Knowling in Carthage, Arkansas. Her parents and sister, Willie Ann Smith; three brothers, Lee A, Robert E., and Woodroe L Knowling; her husband, Ed Love Meriwether Sr.; grandson Corey Barbour; and son-in-law Willie Barbour, preceded her in death.
Ruthel attended Carthage High School where she graduated Salutatorian....
Lee Jackson
Apr 20, 2023
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Mr. Lee Jackson.
Minister Mark Rice
Apr 14, 2023
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Minister Mark Rice.
Keith Anton Hughes
Apr 4, 2023
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Robert (Bob) Laverne Russell Jr.
Apr 3, 2023
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Dr. Herbert C. Miller
Apr 2, 2023
Dr. Herbert Cleo Miller, Ph.D., passed away on April 2, 2023, at the age of 93 after a brief illness. He was a retired Professor Emeritus of Indiana University Kokomo and a trendsetter in the field of education.
Dr. Miller was born on January 5, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Walter and Orinda Pettiford Miller. He was the...
Richard Colbert
Mar 14, 2023
CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday, March 25, 2023 VISITATION 10am - 12pm FUNERAL 12pm CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE LOCATION Wayman Chapel AME Church 920 N. Apperson Way Kokomo, IN 46901
Robert Kirk Sr.
Feb 21, 2023
Rev. Robert Kirk, Sr transitioned on February 21, 2022 after 100 blessed years of life. Born on June 11, 1922, to the parents of Henry and Willie Kirk in Dyersburg, TN. He received his high school degree from Bruce High School, Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University, and Masters from Indiana University. On May 18th, 1947, he married Rachel Wilson...
Ruby C. Curry
Jan 14, 2023
CELEBRATION OF LIFE February 28, 2023 VISITATION 10AM FUNERAL 12PM LOCATION Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church 1599 E. Sycamore St. Kokomo, IN 46901 CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE
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