All Obituaries

Carrie Susan Howard, 45, passed away on Thursday January 23, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne.  Carrie was born on July 10, 1974 in Carroll Stream, Illinois to Russell J. Arvin and Patricia A. (Phillips) Arvin.  She graduated from Black Hawk Christian High School in 1992.  On February 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Ronnie J. Howard, Jr. He survives in Fort Wayne.  Carrie was an avid race car fan, autocross driver and a member of the FWSCCA.  She also...

Scott Anthony Laymon, age 36, of rural Kendallville, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence.  Scott was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 11, 1983 to Robert Martin Laymon and Shelia Kay (Bowman) Laymon.  His father preceded him in death in 2011.  He married Amber Lee Arquette on May 24, 2003 in Ashley. Survivors include: Wife, Amber Laymon of Kendallville. Mother, Shelia Laymon of Kendallville. Daughter, Abigail Laymon of Kendallville. Son, Dakota...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Orvis Franklyn “Frank” Johndrew, III, age 69, of Kendallville, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence in rural Kendallville.  Mr. Johndrew was born in Franklin, Indiana on July 16, 1950 to William Howard Johndrew and Mary June ( Rimstidt) Margolin.  He graduated from Cornell University, Ithica, New York and honorably served his country in the United States Navy.  Frank loved his job as the area poultry sales...

Donald James Hudson, age 83, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.  Mr. Hudson was born in Warsaw, Indiana on December 8, 1936 to the late Howard and Olive (Linn) Hudson.  He married Betty Kathleen Kamp on November 6, 1966 at the Olive Branch Church, Roann, Indiana.  He owned and operated Don’s Repair Shop in Warsaw for many years and previously he was employed with Craig Welding in Mentone and American Motors in...

Stephen Paul Wheeler, age 66, of Fort Wayne, was found deceased on January 19, 2020 at his residence.  Steve was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 10, 1953 to the late Huel Duward Wheeler and Anna Pearl (White) Wheeler.  He was employed 40 years as a journeyman electrician. He was a member of IBEW Local #305, Fort Wayne.  He is survived by his sister, Linda Hatfield of Indianapolis and two nephews, Jason Hatfield and Joshua Hatfield of Fort Wayne.  He was preceded in...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Allen L. "Buck" Godsell, age 88, died January 18, 2020 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville.  Mr. Godsell was born on April 10, 1931 in Noble County, son of Ray V. Godsell and Dorothy L. (Covert) Godsell.  He was raised by his grandparents Byron E. and Gertie Godsell.  Allen was a graduate of Kendallville High School class of 1949.  He married Margaret L. Scott on September 2, 1950 in the rectory on Immaculate Conception...

Steve Michael Long of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home at 8:30am January 17, 2020. Born on June 16, 1940.  Steve graduated Northside High School in 1958, attended St. Francis University for Elementary Education.  Retired from Navistar after 30 years of tireless work. Former Private Pilot, Photographer, Magician, Avid Outdoorsman, Boy Scout Leader, Wood Worker, Real Estate Investor, Construction Company Co-owner, Elder of Doctrine and Reconciliation, Bible...

Harold LeRoy Melchi, age 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  Mr. Melchi was born in Grabill, Indiana on February 18, 1937 to the late Waldo and Maxine (Herrick) Melchi.  He honorably served his country in the United States Army.  Harold was employed in the past with National Heat Treat in Fort Wayne for many years.  Survivors include: Daughter, Dawn and Jon Derr of Fort Wayne. Daughter, Sherril and Scott Lukins of Fort...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Comforted by his family, Kenneth “Kenny” Gene Johnston, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020. Mr. Johnston was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Luther and Opal Johnston of Churubusco on September 10, 1930. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1948. Eager to see the world, he joined the United States Air Force that same year. Master Sergeant Johnston served this nation for 23 years. He was assigned both...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Gary Neil Masters, age 71, of Rome City, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Gary was born in Kendallville, Indiana on September 23, 1948 to the late Hobart (1997) and Doris (Ford) Masters. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War.  He married Sharon Carol Masters on October 4, 1982 in Rome City. Gary was the former fire chief of the...