Carl Joe Rans, 82, of North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away at 5:25 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Timbercrest Healthcare of North Manchester, after being in failing health for 8 years. He was born Sept. 15, 1931, in Fulton County, Ind., to Delbert Roy and Ethel Faye (Rouch) Rans. He was a …read more.