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Mr. John Bailey Riffle was born on October 8, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the youngest of four children born to the late Virgil and the late Ethel (Roberts) Riffle. He passed away peacefully at Beacon Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Monday, September 13, 2021; he was 82 years old. John was educated in the South Bend Community School Corporation. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marines and had the opportunity to travel all over the world while serving his Country. He completed his Tour of Duty in 1961 and received an Honorable Discharge. He returned to South Bend until 1965; he then relocated to Flint, Michigan where he began his career with General Motors. John...

Manns, Calvin, 87, of South Bend, died Tuesday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Hill, Larry, 68, of South Bend, died Monday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Williams, Barbara, 70, of Indianapolis, died Thursday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Hogan, Gregory, 60, of South Bend, died Tuesday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Louise Whittaker Pack was born to Sophie and Willie Whittaker on September 27, 1930 in Eudora Arkansas. Louise was the oldest of her siblings, whom she loved dearly. Louise went home to be with her heavenly father on July 28, 2021. She leaves to celebrate her life her devoted family; daughters, Brenda (Ricky) House of Delaware OH, Diane (Charles) Harris, Angela (Perry) Patton of South Bend IN; sons Donnie Neely, Lentwood Mainer, Terry (Ida) Mainer of South Bend IN. and Jeffery Mainer of Westerville OH; stepchildren Veronica Warren, Bridgette Pack, Carol Spann; three sisters, Bessie Whittaker of Chicago IL., Gloria Whittaker and Velma Taylor of South Bend, IN. She also leaves a host...

Pack, Louise, 90, of South Bend, died Wednesday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Harris, Benjamin, 19, of South Bend, died Sunday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Smith, Alphonso, 65, of South Bend, died Thursday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

The funeral service for Scott Wilson is 12:00 noon Saturday with visitation one hour prior in Cobb Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson passed away on Monday in Memorial Hospital. He was 57 years old. See Cobb Funeral Home's website.

Ms. Vickers funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday with visitation one hour before in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 918 N. Olive St. Ms. Vickers passed away at home on Tuesday. She was 86. Detailed obituary on Cobb Funeral Home's website.

"Live today like the person you want to be remembered as..." - Raymond E. Johnson Raymond E. Johnson,74 years old, returned to our divine creator at his home on June 1st, 2021. Ray was born to Freeman and Emma (Borntreger) Johnson in South Bend, Indiana on April 14th, 1947. A decorated 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army, he received 2 purple hearts and 2 bronze stars with oak leaf clusters for his service in Vietnam prior to honorable discharge in 1969. Ray was married to Patricia Johnson 50 years ago on September 16th. To this union was born Danyelle (Kellen and Keyon- grandchildren) Johnson, Gabrielle (Andy) Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Marcus Johnson. Raymond had 5 brothers and 3...

Jackson, Cleveland, 71, of Elkhart, died Saturday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Stanley Leon Doaks, was born June 21, 1950 in South Bend, IN to the late Leon & Lucy Doaks.. Stanley departed this life Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Keith Doaks and Michael Doaks. Stanley was a 1972 graduate of John Adams H.S. He married his loving wife Kyna Coleman 6/14/2003. Stanley was a church member of Abundant Faith & Life Ministry. He was employed with AM General for over 25 years and had previously worked at Oliver Manufacturing for 15years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Stanley (Mr. South Bend) loved Cadillac's and owed several! He was a member of the Convertible Cadillac club in South Bend. Surviving...

Doaks, Stanley L., 70, of Indianapolis, died Tuesday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Beverly "Deouan" Gray graced the world with her presence on March 13, 1954. Willa Mae Sanchez and Benjamin Tucker Gray Sr. of South Bend, Indiana welcomed and embraced her as their first born child. Being a big sister came naturally for Beverly. Being a no-sense nurturer and a fierce protector of her siblings seemed to be encoded in her DNA! Beverly was born a fighter, and her tenacious spirit helped her endure the bumps and bruises of life--undaunted. Life may have humbled her, but God sustained her, "Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight" (Psalm 144). In 1970, her Eldest daughter, Stacy, was born and four years later, she welcomed her son,...

Margarett McCain, 77, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 after a brief illness. Margarett was born on November 3, 1943 in Brighton, Tennessee to Henry and Pattie McCain. She graduated from Barrett's Chapel High School and moved to Elkhart, Indiana in 1962. Her passion for education led her to enroll in Indiana University, Bloomington to pursue a career as a teacher and became the first in the family to get a college degree. She went on to get her master's in education from IUSB, and spent 44 years in the South Bend Community School Corporation inspiring children to dream big dreams and be the best they can be. Margarett was preceded in death by her Mother Pattie...

McCain, Margarett, 87, of South Bend, died Sunday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

Fisher, Nani Mae, 73, of Mishawaka, died Thursday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend

The memorial service for Jared Daniel Page is 12:00 noon Friday, May 14 at St. Paul Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 621 S. Lindsey St. Jared Passed away Wednesday, May 5th. Detailed obituary's available on Cobb Funeral Home's website.

Page, Jared, 25, of South Bend, died Wednesday; Cobb Funeral Home , South Bend