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Fort Wayne IN Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, March 27, 2017Seven Pines Cemetery C/O Jeff Scalf 6287 Highway 3630 Annville, KY 40402.Tomi Eileen SmithTomi Eileen SmithTomi Eileen Kistler Smith passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home. Tomi was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ernest and Della Kistler. She was retired from Plexus where she worked for many years. She was a Faithful member of Wayside Christian Church.In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one half-brother, Jerry.She is survived by her husband Jerry Smith, three children Gayle Koppen of San Antonio, TX, Mike (Michelle) Williams of Maryville, TN and Pam (John) Banks of Berea; three siblings, her twin brother Terry (Maryann) Kistler of LaVerne, CA, Richard (Theresa) Kistler of Olympia, WA, and Ernie (Judy) Kistler of Angleton, TX; one half-sister, Joanne Ratliff; eleven grandchildren, Jarrod Williams, Hillary Combs, Ryan Williams, Dalton Williams, Natasha Downey, Harley Garrett, Patrick Garrett, Logan Banks, Justin Banks, Kaylee Banks, and Elisha Brewer; ten great grandchildren, Skyllar Williams, Jayden Prentice, Gracie Williams, Rebel Williams, Colton Williams, Finley Williams, Levi Garrett, Helayna Garrett, Mason Garrett, and Ava Marie Williams; two step children Ryan Smith and Sherry Bratten; and three step grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Alexis Smith, and Jacob Smith.Funeral services will be Friday, March 24, 2017 at 8pm at Lakes Funeral Home Berea with Minister Ron Lutes officiating. Burial will follow at 11am on Saturday at the Davis-Witt Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.Linda Marie AdkinsLinda Marie AdkinsLinda Marie Adkins age 72 of Berea, died suddenly March 21, 2017 at St Joseph Hospital in Berea. Linda was born in Blytheville Arkansas to the late Odis Theodore and Lois Mcglothen Merritt, she was also preceded in death by her two brothers Gene and Teddy Merritt.Linda had been an employee of Berea Hospital as the ER Department Clinical Manager, after retirement she worked as a Walmart greeter; and she was currently the President of the Hospital Auxiliary and she also worked in the gift shop at the hospital.Linda is survived by her children; Harold Jonathon Adkins of Berea, and Blaine Anthony Adkins of Jeffersonville, IN., and Laura Lynn Adkins Davis of Glasgow, KY., her step brother Eric Flowers, her grandchildren; Silas (Rebecca) Adkins, Allison Davis, Ian Adkins, Andrew Adkins, Robert Adkins, and Betta Adkins, and the father of their children Harold Thomas Adkins.Funeral services will be Saturday March 25, 2017 at 7 pm at Lakes Funeral Home Berea; visitation will also be Saturday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home, burial will be in the Madison County Memorial Gardens.Eddie R HunterEddie HunterEddie Hunter, age 57, passed away on Monday, March 20th 2017 at U.K. Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Eddie worked for Madison County Utilities for 34 years. Eddie enjoyed watching old western movies and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Virginia Faye and Herman Ballinger; his daughter, Rebecca Marshall; two granddaughters, Destiny Richardson and Katrina Marshall; one niec,e Ashley Hunter and a host of other relatives including one uncle and three au...
Monday, March 06, 2017Gladieux said. He was rushed to Parkview Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.Gladieux said Cox had been involved in a serious traffic accident about a month ago in Fort Wayne, in which he suffered a head injury but didn't need hospitalization. Police now are checking whether there is any connection between that accident and his medical emergency on Sunday.Gladieux declined to discuss the cause of Cox's death, saying he prefers to wait for the Allen County Coroner to make a ruling.In memoryPreferred memorials are to Sgt. Joseph Cox's grandchildren’s education fund at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
Monday, January 30, 2017Mary was an avid reader and also loved her special pets throughout her life.Surviving are one daughter, Jane Baney Potts Sauer (husband, Joe) of Matthews; one son, Dr. Daniel Baney (wife, Jill) of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Dr. Sarah Baney Cunningham (husband, Michael) of Oregon, Rebecca Baney Ryan (husband, Chris) of Indianapolis and Logan Potts (wife, Ashley) of Tennessee; two great-grandchildren, Franklin Dean Baney Cunningham and Turner Rex Ryan; her devoted sister, Betty Huber; one step-brother, Richard Runkle; one step-sister, Mattie Bowmer; four nephews, John Huber, Keith Cates, Ted and Ned Cates; and her longtime friend, Pat Conn.She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Albert Runkle; her husband, of 46 years, David Baney; two brothers, Phillip and Karl Cates; two step-brothers, John and Albert Runkle; and step-sister, Betty June Runkle.Per her wishes, private graveside services will be held in Tomlinson Cemetery.The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.Read or Share this story: http://pinews.co/2jAGhF9...
Monday, December 19, 2016Killer ‘B’ Open April 15-17, to be followed immediately by the PBA50 Pasco County Florida Open April 17-20.PBA50 Tour events scheduled for the state of Indiana – Hammond in the Greater Chicago area, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Anderson.Three named to PBA HallBryan Goebel of Shawnee, Kan., Steve Hoskins of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas, were elected to the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame for superior performance. They will be inducted along with meritorious service honoree and former PBA Commissioner Mark Gerberich on Feb., 13, at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Okla.Goebel is a 10-time PBA Tour champion who won his lone major in the Brunswick World Tournament of Champions in Overland Park, Kan., in 1998. Hoskins, PBA’s 1989 Rookie of the Year, also won 10 times, including Bayer/Brunswick Touring Players championships in 1997 and 1999. Scroggins won eight times, including majors in the 2005 Miller High Life USBC Masters in Milwaukee and the 2009 Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open in North Brunswick, N.J.Busy holiday TV scheduleIt won't be live, but there will be plenty of professional bowling on ESPN Sunday and during Christmas weekend.The GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VIII continues Sunday with the telecast of Cheetah Championship (ESPN, 1 p.m.) from the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.The finalists are Anthony Simonsen, Mike Wolfe, Darren Tange (who will make his first PBA television appearance) and B.J. Moore III.The World Series will continue with three ESPN telecasts over Christmas weekend. The Chameleon Championship will air Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. followed by a Christmas doubleheader featuring the Scorpion Championship at 2:30 p.m. and the Shark Championship at 3:30 p.m.E.J. Tackett of Huntington, Ind., one of the professional bowling's young stars, defeated popular veteran Tom Smallwood of Saginaw, Mich., 246-180, to win the PBA World Championship last Sunday at the National Bowling Stadium in a live telecast – which is rare these days. The win was worth $60,000.Tackett, PBA’s 2013 Rookie of the Year, won his first major championship and his fourth title of the 2016 season.Smallwood first gained fame in 2009, when as an out-of-a-job auto worker he turned to pro bowling. He earned an exemption to bowl on the Tour and ended up winning the 2010 PBA World Championship and the $50,000 prize.Kulick defends World titleKelly Kulick of Union, N.J., defended her title by winning the World Bowling Singles Championship at Doha, Qatar. She defeated 2016 Professional Women's Bowling Association Rookie of the Year, New Fui Fen of Singapore, 214-195. Kulick converted the 4-9 split in the ninth frame but left a pin in the 10th when she chopped the 6-10. She was saved when New left a 10-pin on her first ball in the 10th.On the men's side, Denmark's Jesper Agerbo topped Malaysian left-hander Rafiq Ismail, 256-205, to claim the title.Team USA's Chris Via, the leading qualifier through 12 games, finished seventh. Teammate John Janawicz bowed out in qualifying step.
Monday, December 12, 2016Alicia Burden and Tim Conkright. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.Michael D. Witt, age 65, died on November 22, 2016. Born August 14, 1951 to Virginia and Beverly Witt in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Michael was a former self-employed service station owner/operator in Stanton, KY. Prior to that he was an employee of Bundy Tubing for 20 years with positions including machine operator, group leader, quality control, process engineer and supervisor. Michael started his career selling newspapers, being a grocery store employee, tool and die operator and tobacco warehouse worker; sometimes working three jobs at once. Michael was a 30 year plus member of the Clay City Lions Club serving as secretary/treasurer for over 15 years and also holding several other positions in the club, a member of the Red River Historical Society and a 20 year member of the Sons of Amvets Post 67 in Clay City serving as financial officer. He was a citizen band radio operator and ham operator. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Witt Patterson; uncle, Russell Strange and his aunt and uncle, Geneva and Willie Profitt. Michael is survived by his parents, Beverly and Virginia Creech Witt of Clay City; best friend and partner, Kim Demmons of Stanton; son Daniel J. Willoughby of Stanton; daughter Kayla (Ryland) Ledford of Stanton; aunts Reece Strange of Clay City and Margie Hanks of Louisville; uncle Miller Farris (Lavela) Witt, Lafayette, TN; cousins Connie Johnson of Clay City and Teresa (John) Kinser of Stanton and two grandchildren, Noah Ledford and Harley Ledford. Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Greg Crabtree, Silas Smith, John Smith, Jeff Trent, Donovan Nolan and Ryland Ledford serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Byron Welch, Herman Dotson, Henry Andrews, John Graston, John Reffett, Kenny Morton, members of Clay City Lions Club and Amvets of Post 67. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com...
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Monday, March 27, 2017Seven Pines Cemetery C/O Jeff Scalf 6287 Highway 3630 Annville, KY 40402.Tomi Eileen SmithTomi Eileen SmithTomi Eileen Kistler Smith passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home. Tomi was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ernest and Della Kistler. She was retired from Plexus where she worked for many years. She was a Faithful member of Wayside Christian Church.In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one half-brother, Jerry.She is survived by her husband Jerry Smith, three children Gayle Koppen of San Antonio, TX, Mike (Michelle) Williams of Maryville, TN and Pam (John) Banks of Berea; three siblings, her twin brother Terry (Maryann) Kistler of LaVerne, CA, Richard (Theresa) Kistler of Olympia, WA, and Ernie (Judy) Kistler of Angleton, TX; one half-sister, Joanne Ratliff; eleven grandchildren, Jarrod Williams, Hillary Combs, Ryan Williams, Dalton Williams, Natasha Downey, Harley Garrett, Patrick Garrett, Logan Banks, Justin Banks, Kaylee Banks, and Elisha Brewer; ten great grandchildren, Skyllar Williams, Jayden Prentice, Gracie Williams, Rebel Williams, Colton Williams, Finley Williams, Levi Garrett, Helayna Garrett, Mason Garrett, and Ava Marie Williams; two step children Ryan Smith and Sherry Bratten; and three step grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Alexis Smith, and Jacob Smith.Funeral services will be Friday, March 24, 2017 at 8pm at Lakes Funeral Home Berea with Minister Ron Lutes officiating. Burial will follow at 11am on Saturday at the Davis-Witt Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.Linda Marie AdkinsLinda Marie AdkinsLinda Marie Adkins age 72 of Berea, died suddenly March 21, 2017 at St Joseph Hospital in Berea. Linda was born in Blytheville Arkansas to the late Odis Theodore and Lois Mcglothen Merritt, she was also preceded in death by her two brothers Gene and Teddy Merritt.Linda had been an employee of Berea Hospital as the ER Department Clinical Manager, after retirement she worked as a Walmart greeter; and she was currently the President of the Hospital Auxiliary and she also worked in the gift shop at the hospital.Linda is survived by her children; Harold Jonathon Adkins of Berea, and Blaine Anthony Adkins of Jeffersonville, IN., and Laura Lynn Adkins Davis of Glasgow, KY., her step brother Eric Flowers, her grandchildren; Silas (Rebecca) Adkins, Allison Davis, Ian Adkins, Andrew Adkins, Robert Adkins, and Betta Adkins, and the father of their children Harold Thomas Adkins.Funeral services will be Saturday March 25, 2017 at 7 pm at Lakes Funeral Home Berea; visitation will also be Saturday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home, burial will be in the Madison County Memorial Gardens.Eddie R HunterEddie HunterEddie Hunter, age 57, passed away on Monday, March 20th 2017 at U.K. Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Eddie worked for Madison County Utilities for 34 years. Eddie enjoyed watching old western movies and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Virginia Faye and Herman Ballinger; his daughter, Rebecca Marshall; two granddaughters, Destiny Richardson and Katrina Marshall; one niec,e Ashley Hunter and a host of other relatives including one uncle and three au...
Monday, March 06, 2017Gladieux said. He was rushed to Parkview Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.Gladieux said Cox had been involved in a serious traffic accident about a month ago in Fort Wayne, in which he suffered a head injury but didn't need hospitalization. Police now are checking whether there is any connection between that accident and his medical emergency on Sunday.Gladieux declined to discuss the cause of Cox's death, saying he prefers to wait for the Allen County Coroner to make a ruling.In memoryPreferred memorials are to Sgt. Joseph Cox's grandchildren’s education fund at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.
Monday, January 30, 2017Mary was an avid reader and also loved her special pets throughout her life.Surviving are one daughter, Jane Baney Potts Sauer (husband, Joe) of Matthews; one son, Dr. Daniel Baney (wife, Jill) of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Dr. Sarah Baney Cunningham (husband, Michael) of Oregon, Rebecca Baney Ryan (husband, Chris) of Indianapolis and Logan Potts (wife, Ashley) of Tennessee; two great-grandchildren, Franklin Dean Baney Cunningham and Turner Rex Ryan; her devoted sister, Betty Huber; one step-brother, Richard Runkle; one step-sister, Mattie Bowmer; four nephews, John Huber, Keith Cates, Ted and Ned Cates; and her longtime friend, Pat Conn.She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Albert Runkle; her husband, of 46 years, David Baney; two brothers, Phillip and Karl Cates; two step-brothers, John and Albert Runkle; and step-sister, Betty June Runkle.Per her wishes, private graveside services will be held in Tomlinson Cemetery.The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.Read or Share this story: http://pinews.co/2jAGhF9...
Monday, December 19, 2016Killer ‘B’ Open April 15-17, to be followed immediately by the PBA50 Pasco County Florida Open April 17-20.PBA50 Tour events scheduled for the state of Indiana – Hammond in the Greater Chicago area, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Anderson.Three named to PBA HallBryan Goebel of Shawnee, Kan., Steve Hoskins of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Mike Scroggins of Amarillo, Texas, were elected to the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame for superior performance. They will be inducted along with meritorious service honoree and former PBA Commissioner Mark Gerberich on Feb., 13, at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Okla.Goebel is a 10-time PBA Tour champion who won his lone major in the Brunswick World Tournament of Champions in Overland Park, Kan., in 1998. Hoskins, PBA’s 1989 Rookie of the Year, also won 10 times, including Bayer/Brunswick Touring Players championships in 1997 and 1999. Scroggins won eight times, including majors in the 2005 Miller High Life USBC Masters in Milwaukee and the 2009 Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open in North Brunswick, N.J.Busy holiday TV scheduleIt won't be live, but there will be plenty of professional bowling on ESPN Sunday and during Christmas weekend.The GEICO PBA World Series of Bowling VIII continues Sunday with the telecast of Cheetah Championship (ESPN, 1 p.m.) from the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.The finalists are Anthony Simonsen, Mike Wolfe, Darren Tange (who will make his first PBA television appearance) and B.J. Moore III.The World Series will continue with three ESPN telecasts over Christmas weekend. The Chameleon Championship will air Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. followed by a Christmas doubleheader featuring the Scorpion Championship at 2:30 p.m. and the Shark Championship at 3:30 p.m.E.J. Tackett of Huntington, Ind., one of the professional bowling's young stars, defeated popular veteran Tom Smallwood of Saginaw, Mich., 246-180, to win the PBA World Championship last Sunday at the National Bowling Stadium in a live telecast – which is rare these days. The win was worth $60,000.Tackett, PBA’s 2013 Rookie of the Year, won his first major championship and his fourth title of the 2016 season.Smallwood first gained fame in 2009, when as an out-of-a-job auto worker he turned to pro bowling. He earned an exemption to bowl on the Tour and ended up winning the 2010 PBA World Championship and the $50,000 prize.Kulick defends World titleKelly Kulick of Union, N.J., defended her title by winning the World Bowling Singles Championship at Doha, Qatar. She defeated 2016 Professional Women's Bowling Association Rookie of the Year, New Fui Fen of Singapore, 214-195. Kulick converted the 4-9 split in the ninth frame but left a pin in the 10th when she chopped the 6-10. She was saved when New left a 10-pin on her first ball in the 10th.On the men's side, Denmark's Jesper Agerbo topped Malaysian left-hander Rafiq Ismail, 256-205, to claim the title.Team USA's Chris Via, the leading qualifier through 12 games, finished seventh. Teammate John Janawicz bowed out in qualifying step.
Monday, December 12, 2016Alicia Burden and Tim Conkright. Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of services.Michael D. Witt, age 65, died on November 22, 2016. Born August 14, 1951 to Virginia and Beverly Witt in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Michael was a former self-employed service station owner/operator in Stanton, KY. Prior to that he was an employee of Bundy Tubing for 20 years with positions including machine operator, group leader, quality control, process engineer and supervisor. Michael started his career selling newspapers, being a grocery store employee, tool and die operator and tobacco warehouse worker; sometimes working three jobs at once. Michael was a 30 year plus member of the Clay City Lions Club serving as secretary/treasurer for over 15 years and also holding several other positions in the club, a member of the Red River Historical Society and a 20 year member of the Sons of Amvets Post 67 in Clay City serving as financial officer. He was a citizen band radio operator and ham operator. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Witt Patterson; uncle, Russell Strange and his aunt and uncle, Geneva and Willie Profitt. Michael is survived by his parents, Beverly and Virginia Creech Witt of Clay City; best friend and partner, Kim Demmons of Stanton; son Daniel J. Willoughby of Stanton; daughter Kayla (Ryland) Ledford of Stanton; aunts Reece Strange of Clay City and Margie Hanks of Louisville; uncle Miller Farris (Lavela) Witt, Lafayette, TN; cousins Connie Johnson of Clay City and Teresa (John) Kinser of Stanton and two grandchildren, Noah Ledford and Harley Ledford. Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY. Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in Stanton Cemetery with Greg Crabtree, Silas Smith, John Smith, Jeff Trent, Donovan Nolan and Ryland Ledford serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Byron Welch, Herman Dotson, Henry Andrews, John Graston, John Reffett, Kenny Morton, members of Clay City Lions Club and Amvets of Post 67. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc. www.hearnefuneralhome.com...
