Vicki Lynn Hinen, 56, Columbia City, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 6, 1967. On June 20, 1998, she married Jeffrey A. Hinen, who survives. She also is survived by her sons, Douglas E. Hinen and Kenneth T. Hinen; mother, Patricia A. … Read More
Kevin J. Leckrone, 49, Columbia City, died at 12:06 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2024, at home. He was born April 3, 1975. His wife, Christina (Sitts) Leckrone, whom he married May 31, 1996, survives. He also is survived by his sons, David Scott and Zachary Leckrone, both of … Read More
Elmer Centers, 81, Columbia City, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024, at The Waters, Columbia City. He was born Sept. 3,1942. He is survived by his sons, Jeff (Amy) Centers and Greg (Michelle) Centers; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Daisy (Rick) Heskett. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral … Read More
Wanda F. Murphy, 91, Churubusco, died at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne. She was born March 10, 1933. On July 9, 1951, she married George C. Murphy, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Debra Jamerson, Churubusco, and … Read More
Infant Ashlyn Maliah Pritchett died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She is survived by her parents, Amy and Alethea Pritchett; brother, “Beans”; grandparents, “Chi chi Talma” Pritchett and “Grandma Cindy” Craig; aunts, “Chay Chay Jamie” Pritchett, “Aunt Ellesha” Hughes, “Aunt Stefanie” Lawson and “Aunt … Read More
Terry Lee Newcomer, 67, Columbia City, formerly of Syracuse, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at home. He was born July 6, 1956. His wife, Leah (Priser) Newcomer, whom he married Aug. 31, 1988, survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Amanda Newcomer and Brandie Swick; two grandsons; … Read More
Karen Sue McIntosh Crawford, 74, Columbia City, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born Feb. 16, 1950. She is survived by her siblings, Phyllis (Tom) Reed, Columbia City, Rick McIntosh, Columbia City, Alger “Doc” (Shelley) McIntosh, Columbia City, Ray (Helen) McIntosh, Syracuse, and Donna LaFollette, Columbia City; … Read More
Robert J. Evans Sr., 80, Coesse, died at 5:26 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 5, 1943. His wife of 31 years, Barbara Evans, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Donette (Joseph Downing) Cassman, … Read More
Cheryl E. Watson, 66, Larwill, died at 11:13 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born Nov. 26, 1957. On June 11, 1983, she married Daniel Watson, who survives. She also is survived by her daughters, DeAnna (Mitchell) Watson-Fireoved, Fort Wayne, and … Read More
Donna Sue Crutchfield, 71, Columbia City, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at home. She was born Aug. 27, 1952. She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Donnie) Sparks and Melanie (Dan) Nolan; five grandchildren; sister, Dorothy (James “Jim”) Gause; and brother, Doug (Shannon) Gowen. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia … Read More
Dorothy May Stayer, 84, Huntington, a native of South Whitley, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at The Waters in Huntington. She was born Dec. 22, 1939. Her husband of nearly 65 years, Everett Stayer, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Vickie (Lee) Stanley and … Read More
Gary D. Cody, 71, Columbia City, died at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at home. He was born March 3, 1953. He is survived by his children, Robert J. (Crystal) Cody, Kaylena Cody and Jason Cody, all of Columbia City, and Michelle (Toby) Thomas, Pierceton; nine grandchildren; … Read More
Scott Kevin Simpson, 64, Churubusco, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 3, 1960. He is survived by his brother, Mark Simpson; sister, Ronda (Joe) Bauer; four nieces and nephews; and 13 great-nieces and great-nephews. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreAnthony M. Jersey, 72, South Whitley, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born June 28, 1951. His wife, Sandra Jersey, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Sanders, Renee (Cameron) Cone, Rebecca (Randall) Miller and Veronica (Nathan) Yoder; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Ann DeSerio, … Read More
Jason Robert Jones Jr., 24, South Whitley, died Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born Sept. 20, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Sara and Kevin Coyle; siblings, Kolton (Brittney) Coyle, Desiree (Dillon) Jones, Haylee Coyle and Brandon Mills; three nephews; aunt, Kayla (Barak) Pauley; uncle, Clayton … Read More
Charles R. Weaver, 90, South Whitley, died at 4:33 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Aug. 13, 1933. His wife, Virginia A. (Moore) Weaver, whom he married Jan. 7, 1956, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, … Read More
