Wayde Alan Nix, 60, Columbia City, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020, in Willis, Texas. Born on Dec. 18, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Wayne and Ruth (Goings) Nix. Wayde spent his life in Jefferson Township and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1978. On …read more.

Joel G. Moss, 62, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at his residence. Born on Nov. 5, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa, he was the son of Colonel Robert and Charolet (Jaeger) Moss. Joel attended Northrop High School and graduated with the Class of 1976. He then attended Indiana …read more.

Charles Gordon Knight, 74, of Columbia City, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at a family member’s home in Albion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.  

Hardworking and quiet were just few ways to describe Roger Bockelman, who had a very loving personality. At a young age, he learned the value of work before play and later in life, he enjoyed the relaxing times of having a cup of coffee throughout the day either at the truck stop or Big G’s …read more.

Phyllis C. West, 89, Columbia City, died at 12:45 pm on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Majestic Care West, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec.22, 1929, in Muncie, she was the daughter of Merrell H. and Nancy Kathryn (Metz) Cross. She attended Muncie Central High School. On Nov. 3, 1950, she married Robert E. West in …read more.

Dennis J. Hudson, 74, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:37 a.m. Friday March 15, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on July 1, 1944, in Argos, He was the son of Jack and Carol (Faulkner) Hudson. Dennis attended Argos High School and graduated with the Class of 1962. He also took …read more.

When reflecting on the life of Norma Sheets it is easy to see that there was no greater joy in her life than her family. She made working hard seem effortless, and she lived to use her time, gifts, and talents to bring joy to others. Norma was blessed to spend the majority of her …read more.

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Worrell, 96, of Columbia City, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 15, 2017 at her apartment in Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Arrangements pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Mason Phonsavanh, 31, Fort Wayne and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 on the trails of Winona Lake. Born Oct. 30, 1985 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Deng “Dan” and Lorraine (Moog) Phonsavanh. He grew up in Fort Wayne and Columbia City. As a boy …read more.

Tamara S. Miller, 67, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab, Fort Wayne. Born September 14, 1949 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel R. and Beulah I. (Fuqua) Miller. Her family had moved to Churubusco where she was raised and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

A generous and selfless caregiver, with a genuine love for her family and a natural musical talent, Ronda Joy Holloway leaves behind a lasting legacy. Though she endured a great deal of discomfort in her own life, she looked to the love she shared with her family and friends to seek the goodness each day …read more.

Randall Ray Maggard, 59, Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Cory A. Alvey, 33, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Don “Andy” Goodson, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home. Born Dec. 20, 1938 in Owensville, he was the son of James A. and Esther M.  (Mounts) Goodson. He graduated from Anderson High School with the Class of 1957 and went on to study at Purdue University …read more.

Richard C. Loscomb, 64, passed away at 9:26 p.m., Friday April 21, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 12, 1952 in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of Alfred Corkin and Edna Robinsin (Smith) Loscomb. Richard grew up in Virginia and attended local schools. He graduated from Richmond High School with the …read more.

Jordan Rice, 19, Fort Wayne and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Born Jan. 6, 1998 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Jimmie Rice and Rena Gerber. Jordan attended Indian Springs and Maple Creek Middle School. She played softball while attending Columbia City High School and graduated from Carroll …read more.

Burneida May Hodson, 95, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Feb.17, 1922, in Jefferson Township, she was the daughter of Albert F. and Ruth (Gardner) Loutzenhiser. She graduated Jefferson Center High School class of 1940 and attended Warner’s Beauty College and Ravenscroft Beauty College, where she graduated as …read more.

Burneida May Hodson, 95, Columbia City, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Marcus Allen Wolfe, 19, South Whitley, was found Saturday, April 8, 2017, after being missing on July 25, 2016. Born Nov. 30, 1996 in Columbia City, he was the son of Larry Gene Wolfe and Tammy Lynn (Grandstaff) Wolfe. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2016. Marcus had been a …read more.

Donna M. Grimes, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at Parkview Noble Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

John R. DeWitt, 67, Columbia City, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Arnold C. Keuneke, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at Timbercrest Nursing Home. Born Feb. 4, 1920 in Adams County, he was the son of Albert G. Keuneke and Martha (Kiess) Keuneke. Arnold was born near Preble and lived in Fort Wayne as a young man before moving to …read more.

Joann T. Hinen, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 4:31 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at her home. Born July 6, 1940 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of John A. and J. Theresa (McAleavey) Mertes. She graduated from Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1958 and attended St. Francis College.  She married Thomas …read more.

Sena B. Setser, 64, Columbia City, passed away at 3:27 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on Oct. 4, 1952 in Logan, W. Va. she was the daughter of John Frank and Zanna Marie (Bragg) Gillum. Sena moved from West Virginia to North Manchester midway through high school and graduated from …read more.

Wyatt Wayne McElroy, 9 months old, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born 2 lbs. and 4 oz. on March 22, 2016, he was the son of Zachrey and Tiairia (VanDusen-Cox) McElroy. He spent his first two months and two days at …read more.

Janet A Thompson, 67, of South Whitley, Ind., passed away at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Born Jan. 3, 1949 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of William Harrison and Wilma Marie (Fear) Warren. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of 1967. On April 26, …read more.

Helen V. Yoder, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 12:26 p.m. Saturday Dec. 24, 2016 at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 9, 1920 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Arthur E.  and Dissie L. (Hill) Huff. On Oct. 26, 1946 Helen married Hobart E. Yoder in Ligonier. Helen was a homemaker and …read more.

Helen V. Yoder, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 12:26 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Robert L. Shoda, 78, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 2016 at his home. Born Feb. 14, 1938 in Whitley County, he was the son of Robert Lewis and Rowena (Wolfe) Shoda. Bob played basketball for Coesse High School and graduated in 1957. On Jan. 5, 1958 he married Vicky R. Leach in …read more.

Roger E. Kelley, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Aug. 16, 1932 in Churubusco, he was the son of Harry A and Lillie (Phillips) Kelley. He graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1950 and went on to serve in …read more.

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

Robert Louis Elkins, 82, Columbia City, passed away at 11:59 a.m. Sunday Nov. 27, 2016 at his residence. Born Nov. 30, 1933 in South Whitley he was the son of Thomas and Violet (Holler) Elkins. Robert grew up in South Whitley and graduated from South Whitley High School with the Class of 1952, before moving …read more.

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

Robert Louis Elkins, 82, Columbia City, passed away at 11:59 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at his home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Dorothy Jean Fletcher, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

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.

Travis L. Howenstine, the baby boy and third child born to Steven and Karen Howenstine-Darland will be missed dearly by all. Travis was a precocious little guy who had an answer for everyone.  To say he was witty, only touches the surface as to just how quick he was at a very early age. Unfortunately, …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.

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.

Rose M. Gray, 60, Albion, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at her home. Born April 15, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Billy R. and Etta M. (Sites) Davis. She grew up in New Haven, until moving to Big Lake when she was a senior. She went on …read more.

Randall Cook, 69, North Webster, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at his home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Curtis Lee Smith, 43, Larwill, passed away unexpectedly at 12:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at his home. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Jainele Smith; daughter, Emma Smith; father, Gary Smith; mother and stepfather, Jeannie and Mike Parker; sister, Trina McConnell; mother-in-law, Cheryl Geiger; brother-in-law, Jeff Geiger; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Julie and Donnie …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.

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.

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.

Taken from his loved ones too soon, Matthew Snyder was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was a hardworking man who was driven to succeed, and he gave everything his all. To say that Matt liked to talk may be an understatement, and he could also be such a prankster. He treasured spending …read more.

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.

Matthew James Snyder, 31, South Whitley, passed away at 11:03 p.m. Oct. 9, 2016 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

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.

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.

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.

Linda Marie (Arnold) Orcutt, 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1952 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Harold I. and Phyllis J. (Ewers) Arnold. She attended local schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, with …read more.

Linda Marie Orcutt, age 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home.

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.

Willard K. Cupp, 76, Kimmell, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Visitation is 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with  Pastor Monty Harlan officiating. Burial will follow at Thorn …read more.

James F. Runyan, 80, Albion, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec. 2, 1935, in Knox, he was the son of Harley Lee and Rose Lee (King) Runyan Sr. He had been an Allen County resident since high school then moved to Noble …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.

James F. Runyan, 81, Albion, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

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.

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.

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.

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh was the life of every party and lived her life to the fullest.

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh, 22, Larwill, passed away at 9:53 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Born October 12, 1993 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Kelly Meredith and Ashley Anne (Dunn) Cearbaugh. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the class of 2012 and attended Ivy Tech Community College for two years. She had …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.

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.

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.

Sophia H. Long, 6, Pierceton passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City.

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.

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

Larry Lee Coble, 76, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at his home. Born March 6, 1940, in Wabash County, he was the oldest child of Morris E. and Lucille H. (Albright) Coble. He grew up in the South Whitley area until he was in middle school and …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 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.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor Health Care, Kendallville.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her home at Miller’s at Oak Point Assisted Living Facility, Columbia City. Born Aug. 20, 1922 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of George O. and Louella (Stallsmith) Alexander. She resided in Washington Township during the early years …read more.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Betty Lou Slucher, of Columbia City, passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Friday July 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.