Phillip Gregory Barnes

Jun 26, 2012

Phillip Gregory "Greg" Barnes was born on February 16, 1950 to the late Johnny and Pinkie (Craig) Barnes. As a boy growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was an avid baseball and basketball player. He enjoyed friendly competition with his older brother Johnny and whenever he needed reinforcements he would call on his older sister Betty. Greg was educated...

Thurman Gibson

Jun 24, 2012

Thurman Gibson, 78, died Sunday June 24, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born April 13, 1934 to the late Guital and Arizona Gibson. Thurman worked for American Hoist 30 years as an inspector and retired from Hydro-Tech after 8 years as an assembler. Surviving are his wife, Rosetta Gibson, children, Mack, Jeffery (Melinda), Kenneth (Amy), James Gibson,...

Doyle M. Allen

Jun 24, 2012

Doyle M. Allen, 78, died Sunday June 24, 2012 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born November 17, 1933 in Fort Wayne to the late George and Charlotte Allen, he worked for Deister Concentrator for 46 years as a machine operator. Surviving is his wife, Nancy A. Allen, children, Danny (Julie) Allen, Kathy (Robert) Gray, Gregory Allen, Timothy (Hang)...

Mildred D. Thornburg

Jun 21, 2012

Mildred D. Thornburg, 89, Fort Wayne, died on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Coventry Meadows. Born in Wells County, she was the daughter to the late James E. and Kittie J. (Wilson) Smith. The Bluffton High School Graduate, graduated from International Business College. She was an Administrative Assistant to the executive of the southern Indiana Presbytery and also served in...

Maxine Helen Lacy

Jun 16, 2012

Maxine Helen Lacy, 89, of Fort Wayne, died on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at home. Born in Eureka, California, she was the daughter to the late, Benjamin and Gladys Marie (Adams) Smith. She retired in 1988 from H.K. Porters. "She was generous kind hearted loving mother." She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Larry and Angela White...

Judith Ann Leeper

Jun 15, 2012

Judith Ann Leeper, 67, died Friday June 15, 2012. Born July 12. 1944 in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Irene Blain, Judith was a member of Faith Missionary Church and Post #499 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed time bowling, gardening, bird watching, time at the lake fishing and her love of cooking. Surviving are her husband Thomas...

Marjorie Loechner

Jun 11, 2012

Marjorie Loechner, 89, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, June 11, 2012, at home. Born in Barrow in Furness, England, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Hannah (Cornfield) Anderton. She then came to the United States thru Ellis Island, in 1928. She lived in Manhattan until she married Robert; on May 15, 1945. After he was done...

Joan N Shaver

Jun 6, 2012

Joan N. Shaver, 78, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday June 6, 2012. Born on May 26, 1934 in Fort Wayne to the late Milo and Katherine Rice. Joan retired in 1995. She was a member of the Three Rivers Wesleyan Church. Surviving are her husband, Vinten Shaver, children, Connie (Ted) Jackson, Gary...

Delores Mae Wolf

Jun 3, 2012

Delores Mae Wolf, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center with hospice care. Born here in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter to the late Freeman and Ethel (Warner) Busche. A wonderful homemaker, mother and grandmother; she loved having her family and friends around. She loved I.U. Basketball and the Colts....

Richard Dale Sherrill

May 31, 2012

Richard Dale Sherrill was born in Sycamore Illinois on September 28,1954 to Forrest and Mildred Sherrill. He moved to Fort Wayne Indiana in his teens where he lived ever since. Richard's passions included his family, Chicago sports and blues music. He worked at Petroleum Traders for 18 years. Known to have a very big heart, he also had a laugh...