All Obituaries

Dennis Lee McHenney, age 74, of Kendallville, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Dennis was born at Fort Manmouth, Oceanport, New Jersey on June 30, 1949, to the late Gerald B. McHenney and Annabelle (Allen) Forrester. Dennis graduated from East Noble High School in 1967 and honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War and proudly served from 1969-1972. While in the Army, he married Anna B. Sparkman on November 12,...

Danny Joe Murray, age 86, of Marion, Indiana, passed away May 3, 2024 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. Danny was born in Elkhart, Indiana on September 28, 1937. He graduated high school and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed in the past with the VA Hospital. There are no services scheduled. 

Jamie Adam Barker, 62, went home to be with The Lord on May 3, 2024. He was born September 24, 1961, in Kendallville, Indiana to Vencil Ray Barker and Bonnie Holmes who preceded him in death. His brother; Danny Jay Barker also preceded him in death.  He is survived by his sisters, Nicole Harness (Randy) of Pleasant Lake, Indiana; Gina Jacques (Rick) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lisa Harris (Harold) of Smyrna, Georgia; Trina Caudill (Josh) of Waterloo,...

Billy Eugene "Chuck" Campbell, age 69, of Kendallville, died April 30, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Billy was born in Bowling Green, Clinton County, Kentucky on July 8, 1954 to the late John Lee Campbell and Freida Mae (Bowlin) Campbell. He was raised in New Palestine, Indiana until 1980 when he moved to Brazil, Indiana until 2000. He worked at Great Dane Trailor Company for 20 years before he retired.  He was married to Leisha Ann Robinson from August...

Heather Lynn May, age 39, of Fremont, died Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home. Ms. May was born in Kendallville, Indiana on November 16, 1984 to William Michael Davis and Stephanie Leeann (Svoboda) Ordway. Her father preceded her in death on May 3, 2021. Survivors include: Her mother and stepfather, Stephanie and James Ordway of Fremont.  Son, Hunter May of Chula Vista, California. Daughter, Alexis May of Chula Vista, California. Visitation will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12:00...

Mark Richmond, age 63, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne. Mark was born in Sturgis, Michigan on June 28, 1960 to the late Delmer and Karen (Holsinger) Richmond. Mark had a 43-year career in the scrap metal recycling business and was employed by Sturgis Iron and Metal and OmniSource before retiring. He was an outstanding wrestler and motocross racer. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing golf, and traveling the world on...

Remembering Ronald Cooper: A Celebration of a Life Lived on His Own Terms. Ronald Cooper celebrated his 90th birthday on April 9, 2024, and greeted his divine maker on April 29, 2024. Let's honor his one-of-a-kind journey.  Ronald Cooper, born on April 9, 1934, in Cremo the district of Spencer, in the county of Roane, West Virginia, danced to the beat of his own drum, always guided by his faith in God and the divine, throughout his life. His “book of life” story...

Shirley Lee (Miller) Fraze, 100, years young, of Kendallville was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on March 27,1924 to Guy and Geneva Miller. She had one sister, Marilyn Sibert, who died in 2003. Shirley died Friday, April 26, 2024 at Lutheran Life Villages, Pine Valley, Fort Wayne. Shirley graduated from Kendallville High School in 1942. In 1946, she married James Fraze, and they had two children, Cindy VanWinkle of Texas and Stan Fraze of Fort Wayne. Jim died in 2002, after 56 years of a...

Steven Duaine Guyse, a 62, of Fort Wayne, died April 25, 2024 at home. Steven was born on September 16, 1961, in Moulton Alabama to Duaine Guyse and Mavis (Oliver) Monk. He was a retired mechanical engineer and a proud Navy Veteran. He loved to be outdoors, and his hobbies included fishing and hunting. He was a father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind a mother and sister residing in Alabama, a daughter in Indiana, and a daughter in Nebraska. Steven joins his...

Barbara Jean (Hart) West Staller, 87, of Fort Wayne, left her earthly home for her Heavenly home on April 22, 2024. She was born in Cecil, Ohio on September 7, 1936, to Elva Hart and AlenaBelle (Calvin) Hart. She graduated from Antwerp High School and after several years of being a farmer as well as a stay-at-home mother. She decided she needed a change in her life and ventured out to obtain her nursing degree at IPFW. She dedicated many years of her life to save other’s lives at...