Billy W. Henley, age 71, of Osceola, passed away at 8:07 am Friday, March 11, 2011 at Hospice House of Elkhart County. Billy was born November 14, 1939 in Truman, Arkansas to the late George Nathaniel and Mary Rebecca (White) Henley. In 1979, Billy married Melba Wood in Truman, Arkansas. Their love has lasted over 31 years. Melba, of Osceola,...
Barbara S. Stanley, 75, of Elkhart, died Tuesday March 8, 2011 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in South Bend on June 3, 1935 to Harold and Goldie (Matz) Feather. Barbara graduated from Mishawaka High School, Class of 1953 and attended Indiana University-South Bend. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church, she was past-president of the Elkhart County Chapter...
William M. "Mik" Treble, 55, of Elkhart, passed away at 8:50 am, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in his home. Mik was born on August 23, 1955 in Valparaiso, IN to the late William A. and Lyndell A. (Dispennett) Treble. Mik is survived by his children, James Treble and Jessica Treble, both of Elkhart, four grandchildren, Rylie, Madison, Sean, and Justice....
Betty JoAnn Sutphin, age 65, of Osceola, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born May 7, 1945 in Pensacola, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Hazel (Crawford) Duckworth, her brothers Russ and Roger Duckworth, and her sister, Kathy Brooks. Surviving is her husband Franklin Sutphin...
LaVern H. Werner, 67, of Elkhart died Thursday March 3, 2011 at home. The Ypsilanti native was born August 25, 1943 to Harold L. and Elizabeth M. (McCorkle) Werner. LaVern graduated from White Pidgeon HS in the Class of 1962 and was the owner of Werner Painting in Elkhart for over 40 years. A member of Victory Chapel General Baptist...
Easielean Noel, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at midnight, March 2, 2011 at Valley View Nursing Home in Elkhart. Easielean was born October 17, 1928 in Grenada, Mississippi to Archie and Leadie Hall. Easielean was raised by Leadie and Lorenzo Lee Sr. They preceded him in death. On January 31, 1980, Mr. Noel was...
Shirley M. Shamory, age 72, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away at her home on Monday, February 21, 2011. Shirley was born November 8, 1938 to the late Frederick and Marguerite (Lee) Daly in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was a graduate of the Class of 1956 from Mishawaka High School. On December 22, 1956, she married Roy E. Shamory in South Bend,...
Martha Alice (Weatherford) Smith, 87, of Mishawaka, IN passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:20 AM at the (Elkhart) Center for Hospice Care after a brief illness. Some knew her as "Martha," but she was better known as "Smitty," "Marthalice," "Marshy" or most of all "Mama Smith," not only by her family but by many others as well. Martha...
Sally A. Griffin, 66, of Elkhart, died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Elkhart General Hospital. The Elkhart native was born on December 31, 1944 to Merrill J. & Cleo (Hapner) Shellenberger, who both preceded Sally in death. Sally was a member of Osolo Missionary Church, she enjoyed bowling & puzzles and especially liked the summer months, camping and being outdoors....
Baby Elias Andrew Barnes, born on February 18, 2011, passed away in his parent''s arms at 11:25 pm, February 18, 2011 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Elias is the son of Corey and Jessica (Smith) Barnes and the brother of Ethan and Ella Barnes. He leaves behind maternal grandmother, Christine Smith of Granger and paternal grandparents, Lee...