Roger E Kelley, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Gary L. Walter, 63, Columbia City, died at 3:02 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 10, 1953 in Wolf Lake, a son of Arthur W. and Netha A. (Martz) Walter. His formative years were spent in Larwill. He graduated from Pierceton High School. From …read more.

Edna Helen “Etta” Heininger, 91, Columbia City, died at 10:06 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since March 22, 2013. She was born March 21, 1925 in Philadelphia, Penn., a daughter of John and Helen (Stanley) Knowles. She graduated from Kensington High School in Philadelphia. On …read more.

Helen Ryerse Arntson, 102, formerly of Columbia City, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Traverse City, Mich. where she lived the past eleven years. She was born Jan. 12, 1914 in St. Ignace, Mich., a daughter of Fred Graeme and Edna (Martin) Ryerse. She graduated from LaSalle High School in St. Ignace and Michigan State …read more.

Harlan E. Hull, 62, a lifelong Columbia Township resident, died at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne following a surgical heart procedure. He was born Jan. 13, 1954 in Columbia City, a son of Treverse W.J. and Lela R. (Culp) Hull. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

SOUTH BEND – IUSB’s women’s golf program signed its first three golfers for the upcoming 2017 season.

MEDELLÍN, COLUMBIA — A chartered plane carrying 81 people, including members of a Brazilian soccer club, crashed on the outskirts of Medellín, Colombia, killing nearly everyone onboard, the authorities said early Tuesday.

Rose Marie Fearnow, 72, Columbia City, passed away at 8:46 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born Oct. 3, 1944 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Kastner) Masbaum. She graduated from Huntington Catholic High School in 1962 and graduated from Ravens-Croft Beauty College in 1963. On Oct. 3, …read more.

Dorothy Jean Fletcher, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at her home. Born March 25, 1932 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Roy D. and Dorothy M. (Harshbarger) Wood. She graduated from Coesse High School Class of 1950. On May 19, 1951 she married Harold Ray Fletcher …read more.

Rose Fearnow, 72, Columbia City, passed away at 8:46 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN

WARSAW – Kyle Mangas was spectacular as Warsaw topped Columbia City 62-41 in prep boys hoops action Saturday night.

SYRACUSE – Columbia City bested Wawasee in the championship wrestling match of the Wawasee November Duals Saturday afternoon.

Don Johnson, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born June 23, 1945, in Wolf Lake to Robert and Hazel (Green) Johnson and spent most of his life in the Churubusco area. Don graduated from Churubusco High School in 1963, International Business College in 1965, …read more.

Jill A. Abbott, 55, Columbia City, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born June 16, 1961, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Harold E. and Pearline (Johnson) Alexander. She grew up south of Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

When reflecting on the life of Vesta Bennett, it is easy to see that she savored every moment she shared with the ones she loved. She was so warm, genuine and inviting, and with a true servant’s hearts she was forever looking for ways she could help others. A devoted wife and mother, Vesta loved …read more.

Charles Edward Snyder, 70, Columbia City, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Sept. 18, 1946, in Roaring Springs, Pa., he was the son of Wilbur L. and Betty L. (Aungst) Snyder. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County from 1965-2004, when he moved to the Whitley …read more.

Laurel H. “Butch” Keister, 75, Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born June 27, 1941, in Noble County, a son of the late Herman and Wilma (Smith) Keister. His formative years were spent in Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County. …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – Nate Walpole led the way as the Whitko boys basketball team beat Columbia City Wednesday night.

Leon “Short” Wayne Maley, Sr., 56, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2016 at his home in San Diego, Cal. He was born on April 12, 1960 in Columbia City, a son of Leo and Mary Ann (Jacob) Maley. Leon spent his formative years in Chicago, and graduated from De La Sale High School …read more.

Sonja S. Holloway, 74, Columbia City, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at her home. She was born Nov. 3, 1942 in Huntington County, Indiana a daughter of Russell T. and Zelda H. (Schoeff) Alford. Her formative years were spent in Huntington and graduated from Huntington Township School. On October 5, 1963 she married Jerry L. …read more.

Jim B. Wolfe, 72, Columbia City, died at 7:12 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at his home after battling cancer for three and a half years. He was born March 9, 1944 in Huntington, a son of Earl B. and Helen (Miller) Wolfe. His formative years were spent in Markle and as a teenager his …read more.

Roy Kilby Jr., 95, Columbia City, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. He was born July 15, 1921 in Veedersburg, the son of Roy and Vera Kilby Sr. He lived his life to the very fullest and loved and enjoyed his family and friends. He was fortunate in that he was able to dedicate his …read more.

Barbara Jane Clifford, 85, Columbia City, went to her eternal home at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she was admitted on October 20. She was born Sept. 14, 1931 in Preble County, Ohio, a daughter of Reece Daniel and Emma Mae (Jones) Davis. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Isabelle Jane Fuller, 86, Columbia City, passed away at 4:29 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born May 17, 1930 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James and Zella (Betzner) Wolfe. She graduated from Coesse School in 1948. She had been a hard worker on the family farm in …read more.

Phyllis Jean Crace, 91, Columbia City passed away at 6:06 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at her son’s home. Born Jan. 1, 1925 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Joe B. and Naoma R. (Humphries) Trump. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1943 where she played on the …read more.

Susan Nickolson, 66, Albion, passed away at 9:22 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Born July 8, 1950 in Wolfe Lake, she was the daughter of Howard Ernst and Anna “Agnes” (Moog) Ernst. Growing up in Whitley County, she graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1968. She married Johnny Nickolson Sr. …read more.

Charles N. Trammel, 72, Columbia City, died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Fort Wayne a son of the late Donald W. and Margery (Ness) Trammel. His formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. In August of 1961 …read more.

Dolores Lee Herrera, 71, Columbia City, died at her home Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. She was born April 16, 1945 in Austin, Texas a daughter of the late Alva M. and Mary Frances (Etheredge) Jackson. Her formative years were spent in the Austin area. On June 12, 1995 she was united in marriage to Jerry …read more.

Robert (Bob) Earl Wakeland, 79, Columbia City, passed away at 11:49 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Robert Wakeland was born March 16, 1937 in Rochester, a son of Wilson Mearl and Margaret (Nicoll). He graduated from Plymouth High School. On June 26, 1971 he was married to Karen Sanders and moved …read more.

Lonna Lynn Zink, 47, Columbia City, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at her home in Columbia City. She was born Dec. 10, 1968 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Janice Zink. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, and attended Snider High School. Lonna was a nanny and a cleaner. …read more.

Ada M. Van Deman, 98, Columbia City, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since April 2016. She was born Sept. 13, 1918 in Churubusco, a daughter of James and Golda (Marggart) Lock. She completed her education at Churubusco High School. On Oct. …read more.

Susie Wireman, 79, Columbia City, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at her home. Born Jan. 28, 1937 in McGoffin County, Ky., she was the daughter of Adam and Rebecca (Howard) Whitaker. She attended McGoffin County schools and Nov. 12, 1953 she married Sam Wireman. In 1962 they moved to Columbia City …read more.

Susie Wireman, 79, Columbia City, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Barbara F. Nicodemus, 89, Columbia City, died 7:50 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 12, 1927 in Churubusco, a daughter of the late Jessie and Lillie F. (Prough) Zeigler. Her formative years were spent in Collins where she attended the Collins School until they merged …read more.

NAPPANEE – Undefeated and No. 2 ranked NorthWood rolled to a 52-13 win over Columbia City in a Class 4-A football sectional opener Friday night.

Beth E. Downam, 95, Columbia City, died at 3:32 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 14, 1921 in Columbia City, a daughter of Herbert and Frieda (Hursey) Keiser. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She attended West Ward School. She first married …read more.

Geraldine “Jeri” Dailey, 82, Columbia City, passed away at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at home. Born Dec. 21, 1933 in Etna-Troy Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Samuel Elza and Josephine Allegra (Rowland) Gaff. With the exception of a brief time when she resided in Muncie, she was a lifelong …read more.

John Charles Love, 86, Columbia City, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 26, 1929 in Lowell he was the son of Harold William and Edith Arvilla (Griesel) Love. John attended Tri-Creek Schools and graduated from Lowell High School with the Class of …read more.

Geraldine “Jeri” Dailey, 82, Columbia City, passed away at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at home. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

John C. Love, 86, Columbia City, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Martha L. Maggart, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Heritage Park, Fort Wayne. Born June 30, 1920 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of LeRoy Dexter and Lola (Gaerte) Gaylord. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, Martha graduated from Washington Center with the Class of 1938. On …read more.

James N. Johnson, 74, Columbia City, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at Ashton Creek Nursing Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted on Oct. 1. He was born Aug. 19, 1942 in Marion, a son of Dale N. and Katherine B. (Moore) Johnson. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia …read more.

Martha L. Maggart, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Heritage Park, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Leon Franklin Heffley, 69, Columbia City, passed away at 11:48 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at his home. Born Oct. 3, 1947 in Auburn, he was the son of Harold Dale and Helen June (Zimmerman) Heffley. By the age of 10, Leon and his family moved to Fort Wayne where he started working a paper …read more.

Leon Franklin Heffley, 69, Columbia City, passed away at 11:48 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Janice Sue Grim, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at her home. Born July 18, 1941 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Edger J. and Vera (Hockemeyer) Bauermeister. Janice graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School with the Class 1959. On June 24, 1961 she married Lloyd W. …read more.

Janice Sue Grim, 75, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Richard C. Bennett, 86, of Fort Wayne, and formerly of Seneca, S.C., passed away at 10:48 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at The Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Born Feb. 16, 1930 in Lakewood, Ohio, he was the son of Charles and Pauline (Bodenlo) Bennett. Dick graduated from Lakewood High School in Ohio with …read more.

Marvin D. “Butch” Ewing, 70, Columbia City, died unexpectedly early Monday morning, Oct. 10, 2016 at his home. He was born May 13, 1946 in Fort Wayne, a son of Albert Delbert and Dorothy M. (Gay) Ewing. His formative years were spent in Whitley County. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. On Aug. …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — A letter that went out to Columbia City residents this week that indicated elevated levels of lead had been found in city drinking water was, while state mandated, ultimately gratuitous after further testing found no issues.

Ina M. Clingerman, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Sept. 5, 1926 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel B. and Mary M. (Smith) Long. She moved to Whitley County in 1938. She attended school in Allen County and Larwill. She …read more.

Henrietta M. Byrer, 97, Columbia City, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at her home. She was born May 8, 1919 in Albion, a daughter of Charles and Edna (Campbell) Freidt. Her formative years were spent in Noble County where she completed her education. On Jan. 3, 1970 she was united in marriage …read more.

Ina Clingerman, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Sept. 5, 1926 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel B. and Mary M.  (Smith) Long. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

E. Louise Easterday, 90, Columbia City, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since July 2013. She was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Whitley County, a daughter of Elmer J. and Daisy A. (Buffenbarger) Cox. Her formative years were spent in Washington Township. She …read more.

On Oct. 3, 2016 Robert Lee Anders, 54, Columbia City, left this earth to undoubtedly go attempt to raise hell in Heaven with the Savior he got to know the past few years of his life. Born Aug. 23, 1962 he was the youngest of three children born to Paul and Margorie (Cullimore) Anders. He …read more.

Payton Scott Tenney, 13, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at his home. Born March 22, 2003 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard W. Tenney and Ann Earnhart-Tenney. He grew up in Columbia City, attending preschool at First Church of God, Northern Heights Elementary School and was an 8th grader …read more.

Michael D. Snyder, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Monday Oct. 3, 2016 to attend his final race in heaven. Born on Feb. 2, 1958 in Wellsville, N.Y. he was the son of Horace and Opal (Tanner) Snyder. Michael attended local schools. He was a mechanic at Jim Barnett’s Marathon Station for many …read more.

Phyllis Ann Pippin, 81, Columbia City, died peacefully at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Friday. She was born July 31, 1935 in Whitley County, a daughter of the late Carl E. and Relta (Putman) Shoda. She grew up in Jefferson Township, …read more.

WARSAW – Tippecanoe Valley claimed a 4-1 win over Columbia City in the opening round of the Warsaw Boys Tennis Sectional Wednesday afternoon.

Jack L. Foster, 84, Columbia City, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 6, 1932 in Columbia City a son of Firmer P. and Henrietta M. (Souder) Foster. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City High School. …read more.

Wallace J. Green, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his home. Born April 4, 1926, in Allen County, he was the son of Grover L. and Zella M. (Bice) Green. Wally graduated from Huntertown High School with the Class of 1944. Following high school he served during WWII …read more.

Chad D. Thompson, 42, Albion, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident in Oakland County, Mich. He was born July 7, 1974 the son of Robert and Diane (Rumsyre) Thompson in Columbia City. On Nov. 25, 2000 he married Tabitha Stump in Cromwell; she survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Beverly A. Wheeler, 84, Columbia City, died at 10:12 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she became a resident on July 21. She was born Jan. 29, 1932, in Green Township, Noble County, a daughter of Bert and Gwendolyn (Ward) Menzie. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area. …read more.

An outgoing, fun-loving, and hardworking man, Brady Truman made life so much fun. He worked hard, but he also knew how to have fun along the way, and the experiences he loved were only better when shared with the people he loved. A devoted family man, Brady was so proud to be a father, and …read more.

Brady Truman, 31, Columbia City, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen. On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She was …read more.

Richard J. Haworth, formerly of Columbia City, long time Extension agent for Whitley County, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at 95 years young.

Nickolas Konoloff Jr., 53, rural Columbia City, died at his home at 12:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Nov. 5, 1962, in Gardena, Calif., a son of Nicholas and Muriel (Fearn) Konoloff. He spent his formative years in Orange County, Calif. He was a career long …read more.

James “Jim” R. Jackson, 75, Columbia City, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 3, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born July 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of A. Ray and Jean (Johnson) Jackson. By the age of 2, Jim’s family moved to Auburn. Growing up, he enjoyed riding his bike, fishing and …read more.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen.  On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — TOPS Club Inc., known as Take Off Pounds Sensibly, announced members of TOPS 1051 in Columbia City recently named Nancy Peterson as their new chapter leader. Other officers were also elected, including the co-leader, secretary and treasurer.

Barbara A. Waller, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:22 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne

Barbara Waller, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:22 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko ended a 12-game losing streak to Columbia City with a 20-14 football win Friday night.

Glenn J. Hogue, 83, rural Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

Reva M. Grable, 79, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Ky.

Clarice A.  Sloan, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 2:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at her home.  Born Dec. 30, 1935, in Antwerp, OH, she was the daughter of Gillis and Madele (Muir) Jackson. Growing up, Clarice traveled around a lot but moved to Ft. Wayne and would work at GE in various departments for …read more.

Jack E. Schrader, 85, rural Columbia City, died 11:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, where he had been a resident since August, 2014. He was born July 31, 1931, in Whitley County, a son of Charles E. and Mary C.P. (Gaff) Schrader. As a young boy, his family moved to …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – A big second-half effort carried Warsaw past Columbia City 30-7 in prep football action Friday night.

WARSAW – The Warsaw JV football game Saturday will now be played at Lakeview Middle School.

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.

With ways all her own, it was the heart of Sara Bennett that lovingly held her family close. Through unyielding faith, she was a woman who knew the value of hard work and the meaning of giving without expecting anything in return. Sara’s loving compassion and nurturing example touched the hearts of many. For these …read more.

Gary D. Lawson, 58, Big Lake, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug.13, 2016. She was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Robert H. and Alice M. (Johnston) Hood. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1965. On Oct. 23, 1965, …read more.

Gary Lawson, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Max Pearson, 81, Columbia City, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home in Columbia City.

Robert Jay Tennant, 87, Columbia City, died at 9:14 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted the previous Sunday. He was born March 11, 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Indiana a son of Russell Jay and Hallie Alma (Funk) Tennant. At the age of 10, …read more.

Bonnie Alice Warner, 88, rural Columbia City, passed from this life in comfort and peace at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in the home of the late Clarence Earl Sailor and Ethel Marie (Harshman) Sailor in Churubusco. Her formative years were …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing person. Marcus Wolfe is a 19-year-old male and is missing from Whitley County. He was last seen leaving a residence east of Columbia City at 930 p.m. Monday, July 25, and was believed to be traveling home to South …read more.

Orlo W. Hibbs, 92, Columbia City, went to his eternal home at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since November 2015. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Hillsdale County, Mich., a son of Herbert Oren and Nellie Alice (Stafford) Hibbs. In 1931, his …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home. Born July 26, 1941, in Blue Lake of Whitley County, he was the son of Richard E., Sr. and Edna L. (Henline) Hatfield. Growing up in Noble County, he attended Kendallville High School and then moved …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, August 1, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

William C. Barney, 93, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday evening, July, 20, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital as the result of a stroke he had at his farm.

William V. Burton, 83, Ligonier, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home.

Betty J. Alred, 84, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

William C. Barney, 93, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday evening, July, 20, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born Jan. 14, 1931 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of August and Lula (Beeching) Beerwert. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1949. She spent her working career as a secretary. She …read more.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

FORT WAYNE — A westbound lane of U.S. 30 is closed east of Columbia City due to a two-vehicle crash.

Thomas J. Williams, Jr., 89, rural Columbia City, died Friday, July 15, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted Thursday after collapsing outside a local restaurant.