Sharon K. Bailey
Oct 3, 2026
Sharon K. (Lesh) Bailey, 83, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of deep love, quiet strength, creativity, and devotion to her family.
Born as fifth of seven children to Alton and Mildred Lesh, Sharon grew up surrounded by a large, close-knit family that instilled in her lifelong values of warmth, care, and connection.
Sharon met the love of her life, David...
Billy Colpean
Oct 2, 2026
Billy Colpean passed away in hospice care after 17 months of living with pancreatic cancer. When a doctor told him the life expectancy was normally six to twelve months, he said “good thing I’ve never been normal a day in my life!” In this circumstance and many others, his family was Grateful for it. And what a long, strange trip...
Steven J Crawford
Sep 28, 2026
Steven Jay Crawford, 61, of Roanoke, IN, passed away on September 28, 2026. Steve was born on June 8, 1965, in Huntington, IN. He lived in Fort Wayne for many years before eventually settling in Roanoke. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend.
Steve is survived by his wife, Tonia Crawford; daughter, Katie Chrisman; brothers, Rich Crawford (Niki),...
Ariail Randy Smith
Sep 26, 2026
Ariail Randy Smith, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 26, 2026, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Born in 1944 to Herbert Benjamin Smith and Eulee Kirby Smith, Ariail was raised in a humble South Carolina farm family that was deeply rich in faith, love, and shared values. From an early age, he...
Harry R. Hines
Sep 24, 2026
Harry “Randy” Randolph Hines, 71, of Fort Wayne, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born February 8, 1955, in Fort Wayne to Harry and Helene (Starke) Hines. He grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Homestead High School. After earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Concordia University...
Janice Irene Gilreath
Sep 24, 2026
Janice Irene Gilreath, 91, went home to heaven on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Born June 26, 1935, in White Pigeon, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Belmont and Myrtle (Holderman) Ott. She married Victor Gilreath; he preceded her in death on May 22, 2019.
She loved Jesus and was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She honorably served in...
Clifford A. Mason
Sep 21, 2026
Clifford A. Mason went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 21, 2026, at I.U. Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born April 30, 1938, in Haydenville, Ohio, to Clifford and Mildred (Thomas) Mason.
Clifford married Carol Ann on March 25, 1961, who survives. He retired from International Harvester after many years of service. He honorably served in the United States Marine...
Ralph E. Menefee
Sep 18, 2026
Ralph E. Menefee, 87, of Angola, went to be with Jesus, Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 30, 1939, in Fort Wayne to Oscar and Lucille (Cary) Menefee. Ralph married Barbara Hortsman on May 7, 1960; she survives. They shared a total of 71 years together, 66 being married.
Ralph owned...
Clarence E. "Butch" Hoover
Sep 11, 2026
Clarence E. “Butch” Hoover, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Clarence and Sarah (Harward) Hoover.
Butch was a graduate of Elmhurst High School and retired from NIPSCO. He married Virginia A. “Ginny” Shopoff-Campbell, and they shared 43 years together. She survives.
Butch enjoyed golf, softball, bowling and...
James S. Webb Sr.
Sep 11, 2026
James S. Webb, Sr., 95, of New Haven, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2026. He was born July 25, 1931, in Spencerville to Dayton and Ethel (Shutt) Webb. He married Dorothy Girardot, and they shared 75 wonderful years together. She survives.
James honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his military...