Pamela F. Lightle, 77, North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of North Manchester, died at 11 a.m., July 9, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 8, 1938 in Indianapolis to Frank W. Edmunds and Mary Naomi Applegate. She Married Norman R. Lightle April 12, 1957. He survives. She was …read more.

Hershel Butcher, 79, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:45 pm, Friday, July 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born May 23, 1937, in Van Lear, Ky., to Thomas Hensley and Pearl (Bowling) Butcher. Hershel married Paula Gordon in Wabash on August 9, 1959. He worked for Ford Meter Box …read more.

Joann Dyson, 78, rural Roann, died at 8:07 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Wabash, to Ezra Lemuel and Alice (Best) Hamilton. Joann was a 1955 graduate of Wabash High School and attended Manchester College. She worked at the A&W in Wabash as a carhop, where she met …read more.

Chandramani C Patel, 95, Wabash, died at 10:21 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2016 at Marion General Hospital.

Margaret E. Leonhard, 99, North Manchester, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Wabash County, to William and Clara (Miller) Baker. Margaret was a 1934 graduate of Chester High School. She married George A. Leonhard on Oct. 20, 1936, …read more.

Donald Lewis Hutcheson, 53, Wabash, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Wabash. He was born Sept. 24, 1962, in Anderson, to Lewis Russell and Virginia Ruth (Gates) Hutcheson. Donald was a Southwood High School graduate. He worked as a custodian for Wabash Friends Church where he attended. Donald enjoyed going to flea …read more.

John Edward Stout, 78, Wabash, died at 3:06 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Robert Lee Persley, 58, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home in Wabash. He was born on Sept. 21,1957 in Wabash, to Allen and Betty (Enyeart) Persley.

Michael G. “Mick” Fisher, 65, Sweetser, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born Aug. 4, 1950, in Wabash, to Richard P. and Donna M. (Shockey) Fisher. Mick graduated from Wabash High School in 1968, attended Butler University and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Mo. …read more.

Jackie Dale Orr, 68, Wabash, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. He was born to the late Elmer Ray and Emily Lucille (Bowles) Orr on July 1, 1947, in Wabash. Jackie worked at Arc of Wabash County for over 30 years and was loved by all. …read more.

Linda Lou Price, 73, North Manchester, died at 11:14 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare. She was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Warsaw, to Jesse and Kathryn (Aduddell) Lefforge. Linda graduated from Manchester High School in 1960. She was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. She loved all animals, especially …read more.

James Philip “Fibber” McKee, 84, of rural Wabash, died at 6:38 pm, Friday, June 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born July 19, 1931 in Wabash County, to Merle and Esther (Thrush) McKee.

Opal E. (Pence) Nees, 91, North Manchester, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 14, 1924, in South Whitley, to Chester and Jessie (Bolinger) Pence. On Dec. 26, 1964, she married John W. Nees. He died May 31, 1974. Opal attended Salem School and …read more.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 15, 1943, in Peru, to Arol Clio and Ethel Mae (Ridenour) Frantz. Kassandra was a 1961 graduate of Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska. She married John Weirs Banister, he survives. She was …read more.

Edna L. Cox, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her home. She was born April 1, 1925, in Wabash County to Clarence and Ramona (Forrester) Howell. Edna was a 1943 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married David W. F. Cox at the Lagro United Methodist Church on …read more.

G. William Sayers, 96, North Manchester, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Rickey Nelson, 57, rural Wabash, died at 10:50 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Ida May Grossman, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, worshiped her Heavenly Father in His presence and with a new body at 5:55 am, Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Leroy Hubbard, 59, of LaFontaine, died at 8:58 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Ida May Grossman, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, worshiped her Heavenly Father in His presence and with a new body at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born April 2, 1928, in Ellingson, S.D. to Celia M. and Beatrice (Gooding) Smith. Ida May graduated from Monument City High School in 1945 and attended …read more.

Jane D. McVicker-Hulley, 87, Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West of Wabash. She was born to the late Nick and Helena (Sims) Dorsaneo in Wayne, Pa. on Sept. 11, 1928. Jane was a ballet dancer; she studied for 21 years. She taught ballet in Philadelphia, Pa. …read more.

Dale L. Haupert, 83, Fort Wayne and formerly of South Whitley, died at 2:14 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital where he was admitted on Friday, June 10.

Shirley Ann Trusty, 77, Wabash, died at 5:01 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Dean A. Proffitt, 62, Wabash, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Parkview of Wabash. He was born on Sept. 19, 1953, in Wabash County, to the late David J. Proffitt and Vivian (Ogan) Proffitt, his mother survives in Wabash. He was a Southwood High School graduate, class of 1971. Dean was …read more.

G. William Sayers, 96, North Manchester, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Arrangements are pending.

Doris T. Boocher, 91, North Manchester, passed away at 7:16 a.m. June 16, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born on Jan. 20, 1925, in Wabash County to Albert L. and Mary K. (Karn) Niccum. Doris was a homemaker and retired from Singer Controls, North Manchester, in 1990 after 30 years. She was …read more.

Christine Howard, 87, North Manchester, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Sept, 17, 1928, in Fountaintown, N.C., to Raleigh and Nellie (Brown) Fountain. Christine was a 1945 graduate of Chinquapin High School, Chinquapin, N.C. She lived in Indianapolis from 1955-1995, where she worked as a …read more.

Delores W. Rife, 97, Wabash, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash.

Eileen Marie Basicker, 98, North Manchester, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 21, 1917, in Ossian, to Verling and Lydia (Heeter) Allisbaugh. Eileen was a 1936 graduate of Sidney High School. She married Elbert W. Basicker on July 3, 1937, in Ossian; he …read more.

John M. Lynn, 84, Wabash, died at 8 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home.

Mary June Dice-Small, 82, LaFontaine, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to the late John T. and June P. (Cook) White on April 12, 1934, in Grandview. Mary June graduated from Banquo High School in 1952. She married John F. Dice on …read more.

Carol Ann Steele, 64, Wabash, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. She was born to the late Luther and Zelma (Pontius) Steele on Oct. 6, 1951, in Wabash. Carol enjoyed Elks Bingo and Knights of Columbus Bingo, both of Wabash. Carol is survived by a brother: …read more.

Forrest E. “Frosty” Hudson Jr., 50, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1965, in Wabash to Forrest E. Hudson Sr. and Rita R. (Curtis) Miller. Frosty attended Southwood High School. He was a member of the New Connections Church in Wabash and enjoyed reading. …read more.

Beverly Kay Richards, 75, of Wabash, Ind., died at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Silver Oaks Health Campus in Columbus, Ind. She was born Aug. 26, 1940, in Wabash, to Hubert E. and Flora Bernice (Biggs) Barrett. Beverly married Ralph Richards at the Wabash Christian Church on October 16, 1960; he died Jan. …read more.

Carolyn M. Hegel, 76, of rural Andrews, Indiana, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at her home. She was born April 19, 1940, in Lagro Township, to Ralph H. and Mary Lucile (Rudig) Lynn. Carolyn married Tom L. Hegel at the St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church on June 3, 1962. He died …read more.

Norman E. Troyer, 63, Goshen, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born March 4, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to M. Raymond and D. Kathryn (Hartzler) Troyer. Survivors include two sisters: Betty (Harvey) Hartzler, Tucson, Ariz.; and Janet (Phil) Yordy, Elmira, Ontario; three brothers: Dennis (Anne) Troyer, High Pointe, N.C.; David …read more.

Edna Mae Bailey, 86, North Manchester, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Norma Jean Pottenger, 85, formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord at 5:25 am, Monday, June 6, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Lowell Andrew Harner, 87, Wabash, died at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Aug. 14, 1928 in Wabash, to Louis and Jennie (Bever) Harner. Lowell was a survivor of the Great Depression. He was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School, and a U.S. Army veteran …read more.

Bonnie W. Ritenour passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 8:05 a.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Phillip B. Floyd, 81, LaFontaine, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. He was born to the late Cecil B. Floyd and L. Pearl (Weesner) Jervis on April 24, 1935, in Swayzee. Phillip was a 1955 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He retired from Gen Corp Tool and Die, Marion. …read more.

Donna Jean Fox, 79, Huntington, died on May 22, 2016, in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Sep. 5, 1936, in Huntington County to Foster and Dessie (Crago) Lassiter. On Sep. 5, 1958, she married Richard E. Fox in Andrews. She graduated Andrews High School in 1954 as Salutatorian of her class. She was …read more.

Graydon F. Snyder, 86, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Timbercrest, North Manchester. Born in Peru, on April 30, 1930, to Clayton and Irene Fisher Snyder, Graydon grew up in Huntington, W. Va. An academic and ordained minister, he earned a MDiv degree from Bethany Theological Seminary in 1955 and a PhT from Princeton …read more.

Raymond Ward McWhirt, 55, Wabash, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his home. He was born May 1, 1961, in New Orleans, La. to James Edwin McWhirt, Jr.and Lucy (DeGelder) Copeland. Raymond worked for Falls Cemetery the past seven years, was a mechanic and handyman to many, and also was a self-employed …read more.

Beulah Faye Correll, 90, North Manchester, died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Ellington, Mo. to Roy and Mary Ellen (Baker) Fox. Beulah married Arthur V. Correll in Jefferson City, Mo., on Nov. 8, 1943; he died November 3, …read more.

Carolyn A. Bucher, 83, North Manchester, died at 4 p.m. May 25, 2016.

Marla L. Stafford, 66, Goshen, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1950, in Wabash to William F. and Rosemary (Barnes) Walton. On Nov. 22, 1969, she married Virgil R. Stafford at Goshen City Church of the Brethren. He died May 11, 2010. Survivors include her father: …read more.

Carol Nicolette Porcenaluk, 52, Urbana, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Walter Walchak and her beloved mother, Carol (Matlack) Walchak on Dec. 6, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked at Lances Grocery Store in North Manchester. She was a member …read more.

Lois J. Shepherd, 77, North Manchester, passed away at 11:36 a.m. on May 24, 2016, at her residence. Lois was born on April 3, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Hartman and Edith (Hall) Yates.

Audrey L. Ridenour, 91, Wabash, died at 3:53 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Sept. 30, 1924 in Wabash, to Hugh and Clara (Dawson) Tate.

Robert Lowell Blackburn, 88, Wabash, died at 1:25 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Rochester, to Elzie and Myra (Moon) Blackburn. Bob married Dorothea Martin in Wabash on Aug. 17, 1947. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from General Tire in Wabash in …read more.

Tisch Ann Turner, 46, Peru, died at 12:51 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.  She was born Feb. 7, 1970, Wabash, to Don “Grizz” and Lorayne (Templin) Eubank. Tisch was a Certified Nursing Assistant  for several years.  She enjoyed animals, fishing, mushroom hunting, and collecting pigs. She is survived by her …read more.

David A. Christian, 62, North Manchester, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on May 20, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at CR 1400 North 100 East, North Manchester. David was born on Feb. 4, 1954, Warsaw, to James A. and Lockie A. (Enis) Christian. He married Debra A. Stump on Oct. 26, 1992. …read more.

Helen Ruth King, 83, Greenfield, formerly of North Manchester, died Friday, May 20, 2016, in her residence.

Lana Sue Burchett, 74, Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2016, at Vibra Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 7, 1942 in Highsplint, Ky. to Victor and Ella (Johnson) Maples.

Melinda Kay Honeycutt, 55, of rural Wabash, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at her home. She was born June 21, 1960, in Wabash, to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth “Dolly” (Cox) Hubbard. Kay married Jimmy Dean Honeycutt in Wabash, on Sept. 15, 1976. She was a member of the Wabash County YMCA and …read more.

Alice V. Harshman McGaugh, 97, South Whitley, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Timbercrest, North Manchester where she had been a resident since June of 2014.

Matthew Fahs-Brown, 20, North Manchester, Ind., died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Wyoming. He was born November 3, 1995 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Matthew ran cross country throughout junior high and high school, reaching the state finals as a junior at Manchester Junior-Senior High School. He attended Manchester Church of the Brethren and was active …read more.

Michael W. Urschel, 53, Silver Lake, died at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born January 12, 1963, in Huntington, to Glenn and Dorcas (Paul) Urschel. He graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School in 1981 and attended University of Arizona. He served in the Army National …read more.

Stephen Scott Speicher, 71, of rural Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born Oct. 2, 1944, Huntington, to Clarence H. Speicher and Ruth Ellen (Haines) Keefer. Steve was a 1962 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County and attended Marion College in Marion two years. He was a US …read more.

Charles H. Francis, 70, Roann, died May 11, 2016 at 6:46 p.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born September 14, 1945 in Davy, WV to James & Eula (Thomas) Francis. On June 28, 1971 he married Wincel J. Buttrum. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. Charles was a self employed …read more.

Nancy J. Smith, age 78, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. The year 1938 overflowed with mixed blessings in America. While the U.S made great economic strides following the hardships of the Great Depression, an unwelcome recession found unemployment rates once …read more.

James “Buddy” Jones, 55, rural Wabash, passed away at 7:46 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his residence, where he was surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1960 to Clarence Jones and Ruby (Whisman) Jones in Marion.

Earl Good, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. He was born April 23, 1937, in Wabash, to Dorsey and Alice (Lottridge) Good. Earl married Carol Young in Jeffersonville, on Feb. 25, 1956. He served in the Indiana National Guard. He worked at Frank’s Dry Goods in …read more.

Karen Kay Gant, 58, Wabash, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 25, 1957, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Ilean “Jo” (Eltzroth) Sellers. Karen attended South Side Freewill Baptist Church, in Wabash. She enjoyed fishing and hunting with her father, riding horses, …read more.

Betty Jeanne Brooks Campbell, 90, died Monday, May 9, 2016, in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born in Bulsar, Bombay Province, India, the daughter of Harlan and Ruth Brooks who were Church of the Brethren missionaries. Her grandparents, D.L. and Anna Forney, were also missionaries there at the time. She grew up …read more.

Melissa J. DeVore, 49, Wabash, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at her home. She was born July 2, 1966, in Celina, Ohio, to Jim and Nancy (Emans) Art. Melissa was a 1984 graduate of Harding High School and received her associates degree from Ivy Tech, both of Fort Wayne. She married Mike …read more.

Gary Warren Heath, 67, Huntington, died at 12:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 29, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Warren and Betty (Colyer) Heath. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Southwood High School and received his bachelors degree from Ball State University. He …read more.

Wanda Joyce Sizemore, 68, Wabash, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Whitewood, Va. to Ed and Ida (White) Sizemore. Wanda enjoyed art, music and singing. She is survived by her son: Bill Sizemore, Wabash; her mother: Ida Sizemore; …read more.

Dorothy L. Gaff, 97, Roann, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at her home. She was born July 8, 1918, in Roann, to John Wood and Chloie (Powell) Wright. Dorothy married Merritt Lee Gaff in Roann on Nov. 29, 1943; he died June 27, 2013. She retired as admitting clerk for Wabash County …read more.

Lawrence Arthur “Larry” Coker, 61, North Manchester, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 6, 1954 in Avilla, to Lawrence T. and Agnes M. (Lash) Coker.

Robert “Bob” Enyeart, 80, of rural Wabash, passed away at 1:13 p.m Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington. He was born to the late Charles and Geraldine (Barnes) Enyeart on Sept. 24, 1935, in Wabash. Bob married Doris Webb on Aug. 22, 1958, she survives. He was a truck driver. Bob …read more.

Veronica S. Vrooman, 50, of rural Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2016, at her home. She was born in Peru, on July 30, 1965, to Richard C. Butzin and Marcia (Hiner) Davis. Veronica was a 1984 graduate of Northfield High School, and a graduate of Wabash Beauty College. She married Nathan Vrooman …read more.

Lawrence Arthur “Larry” Coker, 61, North Manchester, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016.

Linda D. “Di” Schmidt, of Upper Long Lake and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday evening, May 2, 2016 peacefully at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Wabash, a daughter of Garold Andrew and Hilda Pauline (Gage) Crabill. Her formative years were spent in Wabash, Peru and Paulding, Ohio until moving to …read more.

Mary Ann Scheurer, 64, of Dale, passed at 2:50 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Core of Dale Nursing and Rehab in Dale. She was born to the late Max I. and Vera (Odle) Key on Feb. 24, 1952, in Marion. She is survived by brothers: David Key (Joyce) of Marion,, Mark Key (Sherri L.) …read more.

Betty J. Ring, 86, Wabash, died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Wabash, to Harry and Nina (Hager) Holmes. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Three Rivers High School in Three Rivers, Mich. She married William “Jack” Ring in Three …read more.

On the early morning of May 4, Judith Anne Wiles went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Linda D. “Di” Schmidt, Upper Long Lake and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday evening, May 2, 2016, peacefully at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Wabash, a daughter of Garold Andrew and Hilda Pauline (Gage) Crabill. Her formative years were spent in Wabash, Peru and Paulding, Ohio, until moving to Fort …read more.

Robert C. Hicks, 90, Middlebury, Vt., died peacefully at 12:52 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born July 26, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pa. to Robert C. and May (Mixsell) Hicks. On Sept. 3, 1949, Robert married Priscilla Huszonik in the Lehigh University Chapel, Bethlehem, Pa.; she died in 2015. He …read more.

Carl J. Mitchell, 87, Wabash, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash. He was born to Charles Mitchell and Daisy (Alexander) Mitchell June 24, 1928, in Bristol, Va. Carl retired from Ford Meter Box in 1991. He married Eva (Helton) Mitchell Jan. 27, 1951. Carl was a …read more.

Patricia Ann Morehouse, 79, Roann, passed away peacefully at 12:42 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at her residence. Born Jan. 15, 1937, in Marshall, Mich., she was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Evans) Woodward. On March 27, 1969, she married David Morehouse. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1994. Pat …read more.

Diann G. Applegate, 60, North Manchester, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Patricia Morehouse, 79, Roann, passed away at 12:42 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2016, at her residence.

Harriet Jane Finney, 75, North Manchester, passed away at 8:30 p.m. April 26, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Charles R. French Jr., 79, North Manchester, passed away at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Charles was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Tipton County, to Charles and Clara (Atkission) French Sr. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. After high school, Charles attended Manchester College for …read more.

Michael Wayne Needham, 53, Wabash, died at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 10, 1963, in Wabash, to Ronald and H. Marcille (Reed) Needham. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Southwood High School, and attended Fort Wayne Bible College. He worked as a security …read more.

Lenvil Baldridge, 86, Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Morehead, Ky., to Bennie and Nellie (Pettit) Baldridge. Lenvil married Ruth Sparks in Soldier, Ky. on Oct. 16, 1954. He moved to Wabash in 1955 from Morehead, Ky. He retired from General Tire …read more.

Lou A. Graves, 61, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:12 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late McKinley and Mildred L. (Lucas) Baldwin on March 19, 1955, in Scott County, Virginia. Lou was a 1973 graduate of Northfield High School. She was currently …read more.

Dee M. Royer, 95, North Manchester, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016 at Timbercrest Senior Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

LaMar A. Bennett, 43, North Manchester, died at 8:45 p.m., April 21, 2016 in his residence.

Betty J. McKee, 85, North Manchester, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1931, to Heber Carson and Mamie Valetta (Clark) Hare in North Manchester. On Jan. 7, 1949, she married Bobbie James McKee. He died Feb. 9, 1996. McKee was a lifelong North Manchester resident, …read more.

Goldie Middleton, 84, of Lincolnville, died at 1:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 24, 1932 in McDowell, Ky. to Henry and Liza (Mann) Blevins.

Jerry E. McCollery, 75, North Manchester, passed away at 12:30 p.m. April 20, 2016 at his North Manchester residence.

Della “Bonnie” Crist-Halvorson, 91, of rural Wabash, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana. She was born to the late Fred and Alice (Hollinger) Hilliard on June 7, 1924, in Elkhart. Bonnie married Wayne Crist on June 1, 1943, he passed away on Dec. 27, 1980; then …read more.

James William King, 81, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Wabash, to Janice L. King. James married Lois Jane Cloud in Wabash on March 21, 1954. He served in the Indiana National Guard. James …read more.

M. Modesta Stein, 82, of Wabash, died at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Juanita Fay Whitehead, 87, Wabash, died at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Peru, to Samuel and Lena (Feather) Russell. Juanita was a 1950 graduate of Butler Township High School, where she was involved in the Drama Club. She married Daniel F. …read more.

Dennis Ray Dingess, 43, Laketon, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Wabash on June 8, 1972, to the late Bobbie and Evelyn (Robinson) Dingess. He was a truck driver for Cripe Transport for 18 years, and married Amy Jelly on Nov. 20, 1992. She survives. Dennis loved his dog …read more.