Lester Lee Scott of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 87. He was born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Connersville, to Clyde Goldy and Louise Violet (Guthrie) Goldy Phillips Smith.   On June 22, 1947, he married Harriet …read more.

Doris Jean Palmer, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mayedene L. Lehman passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, in Lake City Place, Warsaw. She was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Born into a large family, Mayedene was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Hazel May (Knisley) Main. They welcomed her into their family on Oct. 25, 1926. …read more.

Kathaleen Lee Barhydt, 61, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1955, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Slone) Jacobs in Pippa Passes, Ky. On Aug. 6, 1988, she married Dennis Lee Barhydt in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband of 28 years: Dennis Barhydt, …read more.

Patricia Lou Watkins, 78, Etna Green, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital with her family at her side. Pat was born May 25, 1938, to the Calvin and Edna (Phillips) Blosser at South Bend. She was a graduate of Wakarusa High School and a longtime area resident. Pat …read more.

Mayedene L. (Main) Lehman, 89, Milford, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

George O. Mann, 45, Warsaw, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in his residence. On Dec. 25, 1970, he was born in Indianapolis, to George B. and Isadora O. (Rosbrugh) Mann.  He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy as a Engineman/Fireman (E-3) being discharged in February 1994. George has lived …read more.

WARSAW — The Alcoholic Beverage Board of Kosciusko County renewed alcohol permits for six local businesses at this months meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1. Renewals with no violations include: Liquid Assets, East Center Street, Warsaw Spike’s Beach Grill, Eastlake Drive, Warsaw Old Depot, East Market Street, Pierceton Boathouse Restaurant, Park Avenue, Winona Lake All passed …read more.

Elizabeth Ann Nicholson, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 12:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence. On Sept. 15, 1943, she was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to George W. and Alice Marie (Concillio) Gross.  She was united in marriage to Lenord E. Nicholson Sr. on June 8, 1963, in New Jersey, who survives. Elizabeth …read more.

Sheila Louise Hewitt, 53, Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her home in Brimfield. She was born on May 24, 1963, to Harvey and Patricia (Christlieb) Heintzelman in LaGrange. On Oct. 10, 2015, she married Hershel Hewitt at Jones Lake. Sheila worked for Silgan Plastics for 17 years and also for Parker …read more.

Leah Marie Kugler, 35, Afton, Okla., passed away at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in her residence. On May 13, 1981, she was born in Goshen to John and Connie (Robbins) Kugler. Leah served in the U.S. Navy and then worked as a secretary. She then worked as a prison corrections officer. Leah was dedicated …read more.

Marcelyn Sue Bezenah, known to many as Sue, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past six years. Sue was a 1947 graduate of Clio High School in Clio, Mich., and attended G.M.I. Tech in …read more.

Delores Ruth Duffy, Warsaw, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 81. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a member of Christian Life Apostolic Church of Warsaw. She attended Pierceton High School, Pierceton. Delores worked for 25 years as a …read more.

WARSAW — Willis Alt has a long list of accomplishments and, among them, perhaps his most notable was the role he played in the founding of the K21 Foundation. Alt is one of 22 Kosciusko County residents chosen to carry the torch in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, which will travel through the local area the end …read more.

Jack Earl Lutz, 84, Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. He was born March 3, 1932, in Muncie to Fred and Mabel Lutz. Jack retired at age 65 from Hull Lift Truck, Elkhart; as well as worked at Midwest Towel, Muncie. A U.S. Navy veteran, Jack served …read more.

Helen “Joan” Wysong, 88, Wolf Lake, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at North Ridge Village Nursing. Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Merle and Ruby (Knox) Bennett. A lifetime resident of Wolf Lake, Joan graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the class of 1945.  On Dec. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County is among the 121 northern Indiana communities to receive road and bridge funding from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Combined, the communities are receiving $51 million through the State’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. Kosciusko County accepted the award for $997,028 today, Thursday, Aug. 25. Members of the INDOT Fort Wayne district personally delivered the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:19 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, West US 30 east of North 875W, Etna Green. Driver: Jessie J. Reichert, 39, Apple Road, Bourbon. Reichert’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, East CR 100N west of North CR …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Robert J. Stiver, 96, Goshen, died 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born on May 29, 1920 in New Paris to Irvin and Ina (O’Neal) Stiver. He married Margie Marie (Manges) Stiver on June 19, 1942. Surviving are his wife: Margie, Goshen; son: Craig (Phyl) Stiver, Goshen; brother: Don Stiver, …read more.

Clarice “June” Honer, 89, Syracuse, formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1927, the daughter of Frank Arnold and Martha E. (Richards) Swanson in Chicago, Ill. On Feb. 1, 1969, she married Jack Honer in Ligonier; he preceded her in death in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2100 block of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Personnel at Warsaw Community Public Library reported a stolen library card. 9 a.m.  Monday, Aug. 22, 100 block of East Market Street, Pierceton. Morgan Marie Lockhart reported a stolen vehicle. …read more.

Terry George Thompson, 76, Goshen, formerly of Milford, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born July 5, 1940, in Ludlow Falls, Ohio, to George and Lois (Pfeiffer) Thompson. On Sept. 5, 1965, he married Martha “Marti” Stauffer in Osceola. She survives along with a daughter, Beth Ann Thompson, Elkhart; a …read more.

Raymond T. Holbrook, 94, Milford, formerly of New Paris, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born April 10, 1922, in Peoria, Ill., to Mabel (Holdeman) Holbrook. On Oct. 5, 1945, he married Aline M. Cook in Goshen. She died Aug. 15, 1999. He is survived by a son, Ricky (Shane) …read more.

Happy G.  “Hap “Anglin, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 11:16 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On April 16, 1939, he was born in South Bend to W. Don and Pearl O. (Cummings) Anglin. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Hap worked for Anglin Signs for 60 years, constructing, painting and hanging …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:36 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, South Country Club Road and East CR 300S, Warsaw. Driver: Alexandria M. Rivera, 17, South CR 300E, Claypool. Rivera fell asleep while driving and her vehicle left the road, hitting a Century Link utility pole. Damage up to …read more.

Born into the waiting arms of Jesus and surrounded by her loving family, Briyah Justeen Ruth Greer was born and died at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. Briyah was born to Braska S. Cartwright and Dontice D. Greer of North Webster. Braska, Dontice and their families will receive visitors …read more.

Ralph A. Heil, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born on April 9, 1917, in New Bremen, Ohio, to the late Otto and Mabel Heil. He moved to Huntington, and then to Fort Recovery, Ohio, where he was co-partner in the St. …read more.

Sophia Haley Long, 6, Pierceton, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born June 1, 2010, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Christopher Leon Long and Molly Kirsten (Long) Long. Sophia grew up on her family’s farm in Pierceton. On June 27, 2010, she …read more.

Susan Blackburn, 67, Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at home. She was born to James and Wilma (Ritchie) Blackburn on Jan. 4, 1949, in Niles, Mich. She worked as a nursing assistant and activities director at Miller’s Merry Manor for 14 years and Lakeland Healthcare for six years. She was also a …read more.

Glenn Ray Kennedy, Warsaw, passed away at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 45 years. Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served until his honorable discharge. He continued his education and graduated from Morehead …read more.

Kosicusko 6:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8300 block of East CR 900N, Syracuse. Chester L. Los reported criminal mischief to a tree. 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 13300 block of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Michael Ruhl reported his Social Security number and date of birth were used to open an account with a Chicago business. 6:52 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:23 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, East CR 200N east of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: Courtney B. Ratliff, 23, Sophie Lane, Warsaw. Ratliff’s vehicle hit a downed tree. Damage up to $5,000. 11:38 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, North CR 700W and West CR …read more.

James “Jim” A. Brewer, LaGrange, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 59. He was a self-employed carpenter and an ex-Marine.  He will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving brother. He will be missed by many. He was born …read more.

Myrtle J. “JoAnn” Bell, 86, North Webster, passed away at 6:27 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at her home. She was born on Feb. 18, 1930, Larwill, to James William & Mildred Irene (Marrs) Bohnstedt. She was a lifetime Whitley/Kosciusko County resident and graduated in 1948 from Larwill High School. On Dec. 29, 1951 in Etna …read more.

Donna Jean Kolar, 94, passed away at 2 a.m. Aug. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Kosciusko County, to Idyl D. and Faye Leiter Hoffer. On June 30, 1945, in Iowa City, Iowa, she married Chester G. Kolar, who preceded her in death Aug. 19, 1984. She …read more.

Rita R. Messer, 70, Silver Lake, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Grant Salyer, 100, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Priscilla Vance, 75, Warsaw, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kaciaryna Puntas, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Aug. 11, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Korean War, 63 years ago, from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953, is a forgotten war and its veterans also are often forgotten. But not in Kosciusko County. It is estimated there are close to 80 Korean War veterans residing in the county.

Robbe R. Stouder, 50, Warsaw, was found passed away Aug. 4, 2016, in his apartment of natural causes. He was born May 16, 1966, in Warsaw, to Dallas and Mary Freeman Stouder. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Triton High School, class of 1984, then attended Manchester College. …read more.

ELKHART — Elkhart Superior Court Judge Evan S. Roberts, has denied the state’s motions to change venue and to draw a jury pool from one or more contiguous counties in the trial of C. Aaron Rovenstine on indictment of 10 counts. The trial is still set to begin Feb. 7 for six days. That ruling …read more.

Patricia Joan (Vance) Brown, age 77, received her final promotion on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in her Claypool home. Her passing was from complications of renal failure and Amyloidosis. Patricia, known to friends and family as Pat, was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Jerry V. and Eva (Dunlap) Vance. …read more.

Erik Dean “Doc” Mounsey Morris, 20, Bristol, died Thursday evening, Aug. 4, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, following a motorcycle accident near Shipshewana. He was born Aug. 13, 1995, in Goshen. He is survived by his mother: Lily (Jon) Barrick Gregorski, Bristol; his father: Ken (Lorelei) Mounsey Jr., Syracuse; fiance: Kayla Garber, Warsaw; …read more.

Keith Douglas Butler, 51, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1965, in Ojai, Calif. Keith was a 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School where he met many lifelong friends. Following high school, he served his country as …read more.

Lloyd “Louie” Lambright, 65, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. He was born on Dec. 15, 1950, to Amos D. and Edna J. (Gingerich) Lambright in Topeka. Lloyd was a man of many traits. He worked for many years as a factory worker for Redman Homes as …read more.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 5, 1958, in Harvey, Ill., to James and Shirley (White) Bragg. On May 15, 1977, she married Edward Lyons who survives. She was a longtime area resident coming from Chicago, Ill., as well as several years in …read more.

Lois Janeen Weddle, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 10:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in her residence. On Dec. 25, 1949, she was born in Warsaw to Carl and Margaret (Cornelius) Weddle. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Janeen worked as an industrial seamstress for ABC Industries, Winona Lake, retiring in 2012. She attended First Evangelical …read more.

Rachel E.B. Pelletier, 69, Syracuse, passed away at 9:47 a.m. Aug. 6, 2016, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Nashua, N.H., to Maurice Francis and Beatrice E. (Gaudette) LeBrun. She graduated in 1965 from St. Louis DeGonzaga High School, Nashua, N.H., and on Aug. 17, 1968, in Nashua, N.H., she …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:22 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, East Armstrong Road east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Driver: Joseph E. Trump, 24, East Levi Lee road, Warsaw. Trump’s vehicle left the road on the curb, struck a steel pole, lost its right front wheel and overturned, …read more.

Lois Janeen Weddle, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 10:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Lynn Miller, 60, Cromwell, passed away peacefully at 5:25 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital due to diabetic and kidney complications. Lynn was born on Nov. 18, 1955, in Syracuse, N.Y., to Edward and Betty Lou Lawton. Long known for marching to her own beat of the drum; Lynn was a fighter with …read more.

Patricia J. Brown, 77, Claypool, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kosicusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:06 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, East Bowser Road and North CR 300E, Syracuse. Drivers: Ryan C. Sheffield, 38, Small Drive, Elizabeth City, N.C. and Kelly J. Abrams, 49, EMS T47 Lane, Leesburg. Sheffield’s vehicle proceeded into the intersection into the path of Abrams’ …read more.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Merrick Joseph David Garlinger, 2 days old, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He is the son of David L. and Samantha M. (Johnson) Garlinger. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Despite incurring a violation, Cerulean restaurant, Winona Lake, was a no-show during the regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Commission, held Thursday, Aug. 4. Excise Officer April Tackett did not state the nature of the violation, but said she would either visit Cerulean personally or send them a letter, reminding them of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — New grants for the care of Indiana’s water bodies totaling $1,296,000 have been awarded through the Lake and River Enhancement program in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Kosciusko County agencies received four of the 33 project grants. Grants and dollar amounts were received for: Dam removal on the Tippecanoe River …read more.

WARSAW — Michael “Mike” Ragan was elected the new Kosciusko County Republican Chair by county precinct committeemen and vice committeemen Wednesday evening, Aug. 3. Ragan received the majority of the 94 votes cast over his opponent Tressa Nichols.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:48 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, East Armstrong Road and North CR 475E, Warsaw. Drivers: John L. Garrett, 49, North Lake Street, Syracuse, and Jeffrey C. Hamman, 64, North CR 450E, Leesburg. As Hamman was turning his vehicle south onto CR 475E, Garrett’s vehicle …read more.

Pearl Evelyn Stoner, Cromwell, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She is the infant daughter of Travis and Beryl (Cross) Stoner, Cromwell. She is survived by her parents: Travis and Beryl Stoner; maternal grandparents: David (Herminia) Cross; great-grandmother: Susan Cross; great-grandfather: Eder (Michelle) Andrade; uncle: Stephen Cross; and aunt: …read more.

Debra Lanette French, 61, Claypool, passed away at 11:44 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016,  at her residence. Debra was born on Oct. 20, 1954, to Joseph and Kathy (Veracruz) Brewer in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Skyline Academy, Dallas, Texas in 1972. Debra was a veteran of the U.S Air Force. On May 21, 2011, Debra married …read more.

William “Bill” Stevens passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, in IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He was 85. Born Dec. 22, 1930, in Warsaw, Bill was the son of Harold and Gladys (Phillips) Stevens. He was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. Bill entered the U.S. Air Force April 24, 1951, …read more.

Derek Cochran, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Judy Wagoner, 73, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, July 27, 2016, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Nov. 14, 1942, in Muncie the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Fisher) Cumings, attended Cowan High School and graduated from North Webster High School. Mrs. Wagoner worked at the Animal …read more.

Monty G. Lackey passed away just after midnight on June 19, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 73 years old. Although he had lived in the area of Warsaw, most of his life, he was born in Rochester, on April 13, 1943. He was the son of Robert Lackey and Mary …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The weekend of July 23, was a busy one for Kosciusko residents competing with their dogs in Agility and Barn Hunt trials in the region. Agility is a CPE-sanctioned event where handlers guide their dogs through complex courses with jumps, tunnels, weave poles and a variety of other obstacles. Dogs compete for time in …read more.

Wendy Jean Worman, 65, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 25, 2016, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Clifford Dale and Ruth Laura (Harnishfeger) Worman on April 24, 1951, in Fort Wayne. She leaves behind her son: Brian (Suzie) Bohde; grandsons: Brock Paul; and Brayden Mathew Bohde, Ligonier; sisters: Patricia …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:35 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 10100 block of South CR 750W, Akron. Personnel at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church reported a theft. 1:45 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 100 block of South Main Street, Leesburg. Amanda Dawn Wipple reported a burglary at Wipple’s Inc. with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:10 p.m. Sunday, July 24, East Wawasee Drive north of East CR 1250N, Cromwell. Drivers: Edwardo G. Oviedo, 44, East Orange Street, Cromwell, and Michael D. Sauer, 56, Beechwood Drive, Nappanee. Oviedo’s vehicle struck a trailer towed behind Sauer’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

Juanita Condinho passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Juanita was 81 at the time of her passing. Born on Jan. 19, 1935, in Prestonsburg, Ky., she was the daughter of Henry and Haley (Meade) Harmon. On Aug. 29, 1977, Juanita was married to Edwin Condinho in Cecil County, Md. He …read more.

Daniel Jacobs, 72, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016, at the Kendallville Manor, Kendallville. He was born June 2, 1944, the son of Hilson and Anna Jacobs in Pippapass, Ky. In July of 1965 he married Anna Weaver in Pippapass, Ky. She has preceded Daniel in death on June 9, 2004. Daniel was …read more.

Doris Loretta Tom, 81, Lehigh Acres, Fla., passed away July 18, 2016, at Hope Hospice, Lehigh Acres, Fla. Born July 8, 1935, in North Webster, she was the daughter of the late Levant and Edna E. Cripe Tom. While living in Indiana, Doris attended New Salem Church of the Brethren and Liberty Mills Church of …read more.

Norma “Jean” Loveless, 88, Kendallville, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Noble County on Aug. 1, 1927, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On Aug. 22, 1948, she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:09 p.m. Friday, July 22, 5800 block of West CR 100S, Warsaw. Terence A. Gibson reported a theft of farm animals. 2:08 p.m. Friday, July 22, 200 block of West Main Street, Warsaw. Courtney A. Howard reported unauthorized control of a vehicle. 10:19 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:33 a.m. Saturday, July 23, East CR 500N west of North CR 675E, North Webster. Driver: Deanna G. Ogburn, 51, North CR 900E, North Webster. Ogburn’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 10 p.m. Friday, July 22, South SR 15 north …read more.

Debbie Lynn Oswalt, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to Linville Allen and Gwendolyn Jean Nine in Warsaw, on July 26, 1956. She was united in marriage to Mark D. Oswalt on Oct. 21, 1998, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Robert Lee Gray, 76, Elkhart, died 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Marfork, W.Va., to Lovell and Elizabeth (Maynard) Gray. He married Frances A. (Fusaro) Gray on Sept. 14, 1960. Surviving are his wife: Frances, Elkhart; three children: Rocky Gray, Elkhart; Tina (Mike) Seniff, Elkhart; …read more.

Helen L. McSherry, 98, rural Claypool, passed at 3:54 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 3, 1917, in Elkhart, to Lee and Ellen (Mollenhour) Hagans. She was married by Rev. Sholty on July 25, 1936, in Fort Wayne, to Wilbur L. McSherry, who preceded on May …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Count Bicentennial Commitee has announced the entertainment lineup for the post-Torch Relay celebration. These events will take place Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds. Headlining will be Jason Michael Carroll, who will perform at 8 p.m. on the main stage. He has opened for the likes of Brooks and Dunn, Trace …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 13400 block of North CR 700W, Nappanee. Charlene Slagle reported stolen checks had been cashed. 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 200 block of West Main Street, Warsaw. Janet Anderson reported a fraud via computer. 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 100 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:32 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, North Old Road 15 south of North CR 575E, Leesburg. Driver: Adam D. Kitchens, 27, West 12th Street, Winona Lake. Kitchens’s vehicle went off the road and he overcorrected, causing it to cross the road, overturning into a …read more.

Lona P. Hughes, 86, passed peacefully to be with her Lord while a patient in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Malcom and Plina (Ousley) Prater, Lona was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., April 10, 1930. Also in Prestonsburg and on Oct. 14, 1946, she …read more.

Vera Homan, 96, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

WARSAW — The “Breakfast with a Forester” series is returning to Warsaw for an encore.  Foresters from Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area Forestry Committee will host informal breakfast meetings from 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20, at the American Table Restaurant on U.S. 30, Warsaw. There is no …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:08 p.m. Monday, July 18, CR 450W south of CR 950S, Silver Lake. Driver: Megan L. Bibler, 22, South CR 400W, Claypool. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:40 p.m. Monday, July …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has new plat books for sale and they include many new features. The new books include the following: Landowner maps that concentrate on rural landownership with detailed acreage information, parcel boundaries and section lines. Each map includes highways, roads, waterways, railways and municipal boundaries. Specialty maps include Kosciusko …read more.

Wava Maxine Roy, 94, Topeka, left her home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2016.

Delores Latta Smith, 89, Westland, Mich., died March 30, 2016. She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Warsaw, to Edwin R. and Rosa Clabaugh Latta. On Nov. 17, 1945, she married Ormond W. Smith, who preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1988. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Pleasant …read more.

David M. Stahl, 71, former Alexandria resident, passed away as a result of heart complications at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Dorothy June Evans, 86, Noblesville, died at 3:59 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis.

Carol J. Luzbetak, Cromwell, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Austin Beery holds his chicken during the 4-H Auction Friday at the Kosciusko County Fair. WARSAW — The 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction brought in a total of $414,064.19 from individual livestock buyers plus an additional $4,885.42 from the Buyers Support Group for a grand total of $418,950.41. There were 516 total lots sold. …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” McAfee, 56, Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Betty B. Coldren, 86, Warsaw, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Brooksville, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:05 a.m. Friday, July 15, East Old Road 30 west of North SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Charles F. Parr, 54, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw. Parr’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, SR 13N and East …read more.

Carolyn Sue Rickel Leedy, 81, passed away Feb. 4, 2016, in Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge, Ga.

WARSAW — Photos and videos from Thursday night’s KOI drag races at the Kosciusko County Fair.