Jack W. Keener, 82, died Friday at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1929 to the late Clarence A. and Anna (Dunham) Keener. Jack worked for Essex Wire for 47 years retiring in 1997. Surviving are his wife, Violet Keener, children, Debra (Bruce) Preston, John Keener, Paul (Michelle) Keener, 4 sisters, Joan (Robert) Klotz, Joyce...
Luther J. Hunley Sr., 65, died Thursday August 16, 2012. He was born August 29, 1946 in Middlesboro, KY to Junior and the late Genittie Hunley. Luther was owner and operator of his own company Tri-State Drywall. Along with his father Junior. Hunley, surviving is wife, Sandra Hunley children, Rhonda (Eugene) Wireman, Sam (Ammie) Hunley, Sarah (Bob McKean) Blair, Simon...
Walter Curry Sr., 80, passed away on Wednesday August 15, 2012 at his home in Ft. Wayne. He was born November 18, 1931 in Alabama to the late Huey and Josephine Curry. Walter retired in 1996 from General Electric after 36 years service. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. Walter was a loving Husband to Rosetta W....
Sydney "Sally" M. Burke, 80, went home to her Lord Tuesday August 14, 2012. She was born July, 17, 1932 in Ely, NV to the late John and Myrtle Burke. She worked for Color Graphics for 10 years. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church where she taught Sunday school for 25 years. Surviving is her daughter,...
Glenna Ruth Alexander, 65, died Monday August 13, 2012. She was born February 3, 1947 to the late Glen and Elva McCann. Glenna retired from G.E after 32 years of service. She enjoyed volunteering at the Ft. Wayne Children''s Zoo. Surviving are children, Melodee Smith, Tammy (Darrell) Hord, Larry (Stacey) Dickerson, Travis Alexander all of Ft. Wayne, IN, 10 grandchildren...
Samuel "Sam" W. Gladding, 91, died Monday August 13, 2012. He was born June 26, 1921 in Fowler, IN to the late George and Georgia Stults. He retired in 1982 from Norfolk & Southern Railroad as Brakeman / Conductor. He was a member of the Waynedale United Methodist Church, S.W. Conservation Club. He was known for his tomatos in the...
Melvin A. Lorman, 90, died Saturday August 11, 2012 at his home. He was born November 10, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Anna Lorman. He retired as assistant manager for K-mart. Melvin was a Army Veteran of WWII and a 25 year member of the Men''s Senior Golf League Surviving are his wife Barbara Lorman, daughters,...
Kenneth D. Franklin departed this life Thursday August 9, 2012 to with his beloved Teresa in eternity. Kenneth D. Franklin was born in Goshen Hospital at 12:12 p.m. on September 16, 1965 to John S. and Georgia B. Franklin. Kenny''s formidable years were spent in Ligonier, Cromwell and Wawaka. Kenny attended school at the West Noble school systems. At age...
Joseph R. Moulton, 89, went home to his Lord August 8, 2012. He was born June 28, 1923 in Denver, IN to the late Lawrence and Marjorie Moulton. He graduated in 1941 from Jefferson Twp. High School, Mexico, IN Joe was drafted September 3, 1943 and served as 50 Caliber Aeriel Gunnery Instructor in Kingman, Arizona. On June 29, 1944...
Paul A. Schumacher, 71, died Tuesday August 7, 2012 at his home. He was born in Onaega, IL on July 2, 1941 to the late Herman and Doris Schumacher. He worked for ARA for 30 years, at Scotts Stores for 2 years and Walmart for 10 years. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette Schumacher, children, Pamela S. Schmacher, Karen L. (Mike)...