Ella Mae Mowery
Jul 22, 2012
Ella Mae Mowery, 76, of Roanoke, died on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Markle Health & Rehab. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Alex and Millie (Caudill) Creech. She was a member of the Nazarene Church of Fort Wayne and had worked at Economy Screw Machine. She is survived by her daughters, Connie S. Freeman and Laurie A. Ballora;...
Joseph W. "Joe" Hendrickson
Jul 14, 2012
Joseph "Joe" W. Hendrickson, 86, died Saturday July 14, 2012 at the Parkview Hospital. He was born November 13, 1925 in Churubusco, Indiana to the late Arthur and Stewart (Knight) Hendrickson. He was a an Army veteran of WWII having won 2 purple hearts, Victory Medal, Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal. He was a farmer and retired in 1969...
David L. Rhoades
Jul 10, 2012
David L. Rhoades, 78 passed away Tuesday July 10, 2012 at his home. He was born on September 6, 1933 to the late Samuel D. and Lola B. (Ritter) Rhoades. David served in the Navy from 1952 until 1955 during the Korean Conflict. He served on the carriers USS Midway, USS Intrepid and the USS Philippine Sea. He was awarded...
Harriett M. Perry
Jul 3, 2012
Harriett Maxine Perry, 84, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at New Haven Health & Rehab. Born in Harlan, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mabel Loucks. She worked at Wayne Candies for 17 years and then Super Market Service for 13 years. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Theodore "Ted" Perry;...
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...