Feb 1, 2019

Dewey “Eddie” Stinson Jr., 45, passed away peacefully in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 1, 2019 at 5:57 p.m.

Dewey was born on April 17, 1973 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Dewey Stinson Sr. and surviving mother Bessie (Jones) Addair. During his childhood, Dewey grew up in Avondale, West Virginia and later graduated from Iager...

Jan 31, 2019

Clarence F. Turley, 82, of North Manchester passed away at his residence on January 31, 2019. He was born February 9, 1936 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Charles C. and Eva E. (Butler) Turley.

On March 2, 1956, Clarence married Dorothy Mae Myers. She passed away on August 11, 2015. He was a member of Deming Lodge...

Jan 30, 2019

Randolph D. Oldfather, 63, North Manchester passed away January 30, 2019 in his home. On July 15, 1955, Randolph was born to Wilfred Oldfather and Ruth (Yentes) Oldfather- Wagner in Rochester, Indiana. He was employed with Midwest Poultry as a truck driver since 1999, retiring in 2011. Randolph served his community as a volunteer firefighter with Pleasant Township Fire...

Jan 28, 2019

Edith A. Muncy, 86, North Manchester passed away January 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1932 in Virgie, Kentucky to Albert and Grace Ann (Tackitt) Akers.

Edith was employed by Peabody Seating Company for years then later working for United Technology. For 10 years, she worked in Colorado Springs, CO for the...

Jan 27, 2019

Mildred L. Creager, 89, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. Born on August 19, 1929 in Akron, Indiana, Mildred was one of five children born to Harvey and Faye (Kamp) Davis.

During her childhood and high school years, Mildred lived in Akron, Indiana. After graduating from Akron...

Jan 24, 2019

Jeff Davey Lester, 43, Silver Lake died January 24, 2019 in Etna Green, Indiana. He was born August 27, 1975 in Wabash County, Indiana to Andrew Lester and April (Lane) Young.

Jeff had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, picking berries, mushroom hunting, and canoeing down the river. He loved his kids and granddaughter....

Jan 19, 2019

Gary D. Jones, 62, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 6:53 p.m. on January 19, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On May 27, 1956 Gary was born in Wabash County, Indiana to Philip M. and Mable A. (Bash) Jones.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1975, Gary dedicated his life to helping those in...

Jan 17, 2019

Allen L. Eads, 62, Wabash, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on January 17, 2019 at Parkview Wabash, Wabash, Indiana. One of five children, Allen was born on April 13, 1956 in Wabash.

Four years after graduating from Manchester High School in 1974, Allen married Cynthia Mimlitz. Together they had one daughter, Tara Eads and one son, Mitch...

Jan 15, 2019

Dr. John L. Hamer M.D., age 95 died on January 15, 2019 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester IN.  He was born in 1923, in Waterloo, Iowa, to parents O. Stuart Hamer, PhD, and Gertrude (Sharp) Hamer.

In his youth, the family, including an older brother named Vaughn, moved to North Manchester, IN; where John enjoyed...

Jan 14, 2019

Dennis L. Bowers, 64, Claypool, IN passed away January 14, 2019 at 1:13 p.m. at his home. One of four children, Dennis was born January 24, 1954 in Stark County, Ohio to Robert and Ruth (Cook) Bowers.

Dennis had a passion for motorcycles and telling friends and family about them which showed through his part ownership of...

Jan 11, 2019

Betty J. Blevins, 81, North Manchester, went home to be with Jesus on January 11, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, Indiana. One of four children, Betty was born on September 13, 1937 to Edward and Ethel (Wood) Rickett in Logan, West Virginia.

For the last 67 years, Betty has been married to her best friend Elmer...

Jan 8, 2019

Joan George Deeter, 88, North Manchester died January 8, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center at 8:00 p.m. Joan was born November 2, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio to Lester John and Thelma (Jackson) George.

Joan graduated high school in 1948 at Covington, OH.  After graduating from Manchester College and marriage to Allen Deeter on August 31, 1952, she...

Jan 5, 2019

Thelma L. Beery, 96, Claypool, Indiana passed away January 5, 2019 at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lakeport, CA.  She was born at Darke County, Ohio on October 1, 1922 to Elmer & Ida May (Fritz) Drew.  On March 14, 1945 she married Dale B. Beery.  He passed away August 17, 2007.

Thelma attended Taylor University and received her...

Jan 5, 2019

Rebecca Brightbill “Becky” Waas, 94, passed away January 5, 2019 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. Becky was born September 22, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Alvin F. and Mae Esther (Good) Brightbill.

She attended Manchester College. Becky was a member or the P.E.O Chapter DK of North Manchester, e Manchester Community Club, and Manchester Church of the Brethren....

Jan 4, 2019

Donald R. Lister, 79, of Claypool passed on to his heavenly home on January 4, 2019 at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born November 23, 1939 in Chester, IL to Earl and Lillian (Winkleman) Lister. He grew up in Rolla, MO moving later to Indiana where he met and married Merdena Tucker on November 7, 1964. She...

Jan 3, 2019

Kathryn Marie Snodgrass, 73, Wabash, IN passed away at 11:10 p.m. on January 3, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born in Mount Clemons, Michigan to Charles and Grace Marie (Matyn) Mackenzie on November 21, 1945.

For 18 years, Kathryn worked as a nurse at Wabash Health Center, retiring in 2008. When she wasn’t helping people...

Dec 30, 2018

Donald Lee Bechtold, 86, North Manchester, Indiana died at 9:53 a.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born in Huntington County, Indiana on September 12, 1932 to William & Edith Leona (Frushour) Bechtold. On September 19, 1953 Don was united in marriage to Carol Joan Gump. She preceded him in...

Dec 29, 2018

Patricia Sue Smith, 90, of North Manchester passed away December 29, 2018 at 4:15 a.m. in her home. Patricia was born March 16, 1928 in Liberty Mills, Indiana to Charles and Susan L. (Scott) Myers.

Patricia married Turner Smith on August 11, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana. After 61 years of marriage, Turner passed away on April 13,...

Dec 26, 2018

Nicholas Clay Cox, 40, New Haven, Indiana died December 26, 2018 in his home. Nicholas was born July 20, 1978 in Wabash, Indiana to William David Cox and Dorothy Jean Willett.

Nicholas graduated from Northfield High School in 1999. He loved being a father and spending time with his daughters. He also enjoyed playing video games. On...

Dec 26, 2018

Kenneth Keith Kreider, 87, Farmersburg, Indiana formerly of North Manchester, passed away in his home at 8:25 a.m. on December 26, 2018. One of three children, Keith was born December 25, 1931 in Whitley County, IN to Elta R. (Brandenburg) and Albert "Nub" Kreider.

Keith graduated from Sidney High School in 1949, then going on to work...