MONTELLE A. “MONTE” NEEDLER

Muncie

Montelle A. “Monte” Needler, 65, former Hartford City businessman and well-known Muncie realtor, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Westminster Village, Muncie.

He was born in Hartford City on February 2, 1951 to Arthur A. and Imogene (Clements) Needler. Monte graduated from Hartford City High School in 1969 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration from Ball State University.

Monte was Secretary/Treasurer of Hoover-Needler Furniture Company from 1977-1994. He obtained his real estate license and was affiliated with F. C. Tucker/O.C. Clark. From 2001-2003 he was Vice President of Sales for Century 21 Realty Group, Muncie. In 2003 he became Vice President of Coldwell Banker Lunsford, serving as General Manager.

His memberships in Hartford City included: Common Council, Board of Works, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and Kiwanis Club, serving as President of all. In Muncie he held several offices in Mid-Eastern Indiana Association of Realtors and was chosen Realtor of the Year in 2008. He belonged to Indiana Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, was a member of Muncie-Delaware Chamber of Commerce, Ball State Cardinal Varsity Club and volunteered for Muncie Habitat for Humanity.

Monte was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Muncie and had served as an Elder.

Survivors include one son, Kenton (Susan) Needler, his mother, Imogene Needler, Hartford City, two brothers, Michael Scott (Kathy) Needler and Arthur D. “Art” (Joyce) Needler, one grandson, Jack Needler and his former wife, Dawna, who cared for him to the end.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14 at First Presbyterian Church, 1400 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie with the Rev. Dr. Ronald Naylor officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13 from 4-8 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to services on Thursday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

FLOYD K. ELLIOTT

Floyd K. Elliott, 100, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Heritage Pointe, Warren.
He was born in Hartford City on January 23, 1916 to Ralph and Icie (Kessler) Elliott. He graduated from Hartford City High School.

Floyd married Martha Louise Banter on July 19, 1937 in Hartford City. He served in the US Navy from 1944-45 aboard a submarine chaser.

Mr. Elliott was a letter carrier for the Hartford City Post Office for many years retiring in 1976.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post #159 and Amvets #23 all in Hartford City.

Floyd enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include: one daughter, Nancy (Roger) Falk, Roll; one son, Dallas (Laura) Elliott, Wilmington, NC; five grandchildren, Jodie (Falk) Labordus, White House, Ohio, Todd Falk, Fishers, Indiana, Lance Falk, Montpelier, Andrew Elliott, New Jersey and Lindsey (Elliott) Hosford, Wilmington, North Carolina. Also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha, two brothers, Qwen “Speed” Elliott and A. O. “Speck” Elliott and two sisters, Icie Drayer and Ruth Rea.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Todd Falk officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 prior to the funeral.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

DANIEL E. HEISER

Hartford City

Daniel E. Heiser, 52, passed away of natural causes on Monday, June 27, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Blackford County on May 26, 1964 and attended Blackford County schools.

Daniel was a truck driver working for several different companies through the years.

Survivors include: his parents, John and Dian Hedges, daughter, Alexa Heiser ; brothers and sisters, Dietz (Cindy) Heiser, Tom (Kazuki) Heiser, Heidi Still (Marty Hobbs), Marla Camp (Trudy), Brad (Noley) Hedges, Daniel (Courtney) Hedges, Martin Boothby (Marlin), June (Randy) Gilleland, Judy Rodriguez, Jack Boothby, Bill Veler, Becky (Dave) Keasling, Terri (Randy) Browning and Linda Boothby. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.

A funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Dave Keasling officiating.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

TOM COOK

Tom Cook, 52, passed away Monday evening, under the summer solstice moon, with his wife and sister at his side.

Tom was born in Marion, July 1, 1963, the son of Charles and Peggy (Glover) Cook, was a life resident of this area and graduated from Marion Bennett High School in 1981.  He attended Ball State University and later, Ivy Tech in Marion, where he met the love of his life, Tina.

Tom’s keen wit, humor, memory and being a good listener helped him “catch” Tina and they were married September 3, 2005 in Marion.

Tom was employed at R.L. McCoy Contractors, prior to his accident, was an avid boater and enjoyed going to the Salamonia Reservoir, where he was notorious for spraying “rooster tails” with his boat on people.  He was very outgoing and didn’t know a stranger, especially to others bound to wheelchairs. Tom would offer his generosity and assistance to anyone and his kind and loving nature drew people to him.

He had a passion for NASCAR, Rusty Wallace, being his favorite. He and Tina traveled extensively and Tom remained faithful to attending his son’s sporting events.

Surviving is his wife, Tina; son, Corey (Lindsey) and their children, Avanly & Bentley; daughter Michelle Maddix (Dustin) and their children, Rain & River; his mother Peggy Cook; eight sisters:  Linda (Bob) Tempini, Cathy (Bill) Lofton, Lisa (Greg) Sheward, Carol (Rich) Fairbanks, Janet Arnold, Jennifer (Tony) Bailey, Melanie (Tod) Waters, and Marlene Wolfe (Paul Powell).  Four brothers, Terry (Lita) Cook, Tim Cook, Todd Cook and Ted Cook (Amanda Krim) as well as many, many nieces & nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, grandmother, Delight Purvis and best friend, Darryl Carter.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, June 26^th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at God’s House, located at 216 W. 6^th St., Marion.

The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Paul Parish, 1031 W. Kem Rd., Marion, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of the mass. Cremation will follow.

Memorials may be made in Tom’s name to God’s House, Center for Success, 216 W. 6^th St., Marion, Indiana 46953

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

THOMAS A. BROWN

Thomas A. Brown, 85, prominent Hartford City attorney, passed away June 21, 2016 in Marion.

He was born on April 26, 1931 in Hoopeston, Illinois to George Lawrence and Ethel (Acres) Brown. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1949, received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and then earned his law degree at Emory University.

He married Ann Bohdan in Oak Park, Illinois.  Her death occurred on December 19, 2009.  Tom served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

Mr. Brown served as Assistant Indiana Attorney General under Edwin K. Steers, three terms as Blackford County Prosecutor and practiced law at his business that he started in the mid-1960s.

His memberships include First Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge 106, Blackford Shrine Club, Sigma Pi Fraternity, American Legion Post 159 and former member of the Elks Lodge 625. He was past president of Hartford City Rotary and served on the board of Blackford County Mental Health Association.

Survivors include one son, Thomas R. Brown (wife, Diane “Pepper” Bromelmeier), a brother, Rollin Brown, Hartford City, and two grandchildren, Megan Brown and Dylan Bromelmeier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his daughter, Megan Orr.

The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 24 in the First Presbyterian Church, 117 W. Franklin St, with Pastor Susan Finley presiding. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery with military rites by Delaware County Veterans. 

Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

A Masonic Service will be Thursday at 7:45 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

BRIAN JENNERJAHN

Hartford City

Brian Jennerjahn, 75, passed away June 20 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 1, 1940, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the oldest son of Lucille (Fuhrmann) and Merton Jennerjahn.

He graduated with highest distinction and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin in 1964.

Brian moved his family to Hartford City, Indiana, in 1969, to work for 3M. He began his own company, Jennerjahn Machine, Inc. in 1978, drawing up plans for his machines in his living room, renting various spaces in Hartford City to build the machines, eventually buying a building in Matthews, Indiana, where he began producing slitting equipment and then various other machines to meet specific needs. His machines are in 21 countries and every continent except Antarctica. It is estimated that nearly 80% of all cash register rolls used in the United States are produced on Jennerjahn rewinders.

Brian was an avid “gearhead” always working on cars and engines. His early love of drag racing eventually shifted to open wheel cars in the Sports Car Club of America where he raced a Formula Vee for 34 years. He considered his greatest achievements in automobile racing to be his June Sprints and Brundage Cup victories. Both victories were in cars powered by engines Brian built.

Brian was a member of Rotary and met weekly with his beloved “geezer” group of retired men.

He was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth (Hopfensperger); daughter Jane Peavler and husband, Gary of Brookfield, WI: son Chris Jennerjahn and wife Kristie (Brown) in Hartford City; and daughter Kate Marshall and husband Jeff, Centerville, IN. Grandchildren include Brett, Leah and Kevin Peavler; Adam, Alexandra, Evan, and Sophia Jennerjahn; Helaina, Lewis and Livia Marshall. Also surviving is one brother, Paul and wife Kathy of Appleton, WI.

Visitation will be Friday, June 24 at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City from 4-7 p.m. On Saturday morning further visitation will be from 9-11 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with a memorial service at 11 a.m. officiated by Father Dave Newton and Rev. Lloyd Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a charity of their choice, to Lightrider Ministries in Upland or Blackford Community Foundation to be used for Imagination Library or an Industrial Arts program at Blackford High School.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

JUNE H. EDGINGTON

Hartford City

June H. Edgington, 90, a lifelong resident of Blackford County, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Blackford County on June 22, 1925 to R. Fernley and Iona (Inman) Barr and married LaRoy Edgington, Jr. on December 3, 1949. He passed away on March 22, 2003.

As a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Naomi Circle, June had taught the kindergarten class and was a founding member of the Salad-a-Rama committee. She also was a member of Merry Maids Home Demonstration Club in Jackson Township for over 50 years and was a poll worker. June had worked as a telephone operator for Indiana Bell prior to her marriage.

Surviving are: two daughters, Susan Dietz and Pamela Wisecup; one son, Bruce (Jennifer) Edgington; five grandchildren, Kara (Matt) Danskin, Erika (Tim) Dornseif, Brian Dietz (fiancee’ Kara), Madison (Sam) Moore, Megan Fort and four great-grandchildren, Jessica, Madison, Cormack and Kullen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters, Marie Davis, Betty Hopkins, Kathryn Cunningham, Kathryn’s twin, Kathleen who died as an infant, and June’s twin sister, Jean Dunica.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. Hartford City with Rev. Dr. Gary Hall and Rev. John Parks officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday, May 23 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

June had a passion for flowers, which are encouraged by her family.  Monetary donations may be directed to I.U. Health/Ball Memorial Hospice, 2401 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 47303.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

EVELYN G. BURCH

Hartford City

Evelyn G. Burch, 98, passed away March 31, 2016 at her residence.

The last surviving child of ten children, she was born in Winslow, Indiana on January 28, 1918 to Rev. George Gilbert Burch and Mary Lois (Willis) Burch. She graduated from Mount Olympus High School, Mount Olympus, Indiana and received a B.A. in 1941and  a M.A. in 1942 from Indiana University.

Evelyn worked as a translator for the Department of Defense from 1943 to 1970, retiring in 1970. She spoke and translated seven different languages. She also enjoyed reading, genealogy, theology and traveled extensively with Smithsonian tours.

Evelyn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Hartford City and had been a member of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C. for fifty-three years before moving to Hartford City in 2006. She was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Sigma Alpha.

Surviving are seventeen nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St. Hartford City with Pastor Susan Finley presiding.

Friends may call on Sunday from 1 – 3 p.m. in the funeral home.

Burial will be made at 3 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 in Sunset Cemetery, Winslow, Indiana.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 117 W. Franklin St., Hartford City, Indiana  47348.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

ROBERT S. BRINKERHOFF, PHD.

Hartford City

Robert S. Brinkerhoff, PhD, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 in I. U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Bob was born July 21, 1932 in Teaneck, New Jersey, to James Walter Brinkerhoff, Sr. and Jane (Soley) Brinkerhoff. He graduated from Hasbrouck Heights High School, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. He was also a graduate of Barrington College, Barrington, Rhode Island, Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California and received his PhD from the University of Chicago.

Bob married Harriet Gates on June 16, 1956 in Needham, Massachusetts.

Dr. Brinkerhoff was the director of the Christian Counseling Center, Clifton, New Jersey for over 20 years. After retiring he worked part time at the Anderson Psychiatric Clinic, Anderson, Christian Counseling Center of Madison County and Wabash Friends Church Counseling Center, Wabash.

He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, Hartford City and enjoyed the adult Sunday school class and weekly Bible Study.

He is survived by his wife, Harriet; one son, Stephen Brinkerhoff (wife, Joanne), Hartford City; one daughter, Carol Helmick (husband, Brian), Hartford City; eight grandchildren, Adrian, Lucas, Caleb, Joshua, Jessica and Malachi Brinkerhoff, Michael Keenan and Kristen Javed (husband, K J). One great-grandchild, Kaylie Javed, also survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James Walter Brinkerhoff, Jr., Charles Brinkerhoff and John Brinkerhoff.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 in First Presbyterian Church, 117 W. Franklin St., Hartford City with Pastor Susan Finley officiating.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 2-3 p.m. at the church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

MARK H. LOVE

Hartford City

Mark H. Love, 66, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Muncie.

A life resident of Blackford County, he was born in Hartford City on December 2, 1949 to Hansel and Elsie (Clamme) Love. Mark graduated from Hartford City High School in 1968 and attended Purdue University. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at Purdue and was a member of the Purdue Judging team.

Mark worked with Loveland, Inc. which was his family’s farm operation south of Hartford City. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and was a devout Purdue supporter.

Mark was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Joan Valente and Ann (Phillip) Gardner, both of Pendleton; aunts and uncles, Louanna Mossburg, Margaret Denton, Louise Clamme and Don (Marsha) Love.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Les.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Union Cemetery, Eaton with Pastor David Fleener presiding.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Purdue University School of Agriculture.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

 

 

ESTHER N. CORTRIGHT

Hartford City

Esther N. Cortright, 87, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Dola, Ohio on May 20, 1928 to Rev. Frank and Bertha (Reece) Dell and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1945. She attended Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, for a year and Indiana Business College, Fort Wayne, for 2 years.

Esther married Norman Cortright on December 11, 1954 in Fort Recovery, Ohio. He preceded her in death in 1996.

Esther worked as a secretary at Hartford City High School for many years. She later worked at Blackford County Hospital and Ball Memorial Hospital as a medical transcriptionist.

Survivors include a son, Craig (Donna) Cortright, Bluffton, a daughter, Nancy Cortright, Hartford City, and a brother, Charles Dell, Lima, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brother, John Dell, and sister, Eleanor Hosier.

The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in the Zion Lutheran Church, 308 S. Monroe St., Hartford City with Pastor David Fleener presiding. Burial will follow the service in Greenlawn Cemetery, east of Hartford City.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

FREDERICK LEE FORD

Hartford City

Frederick Lee Ford, 45, passed away March 2, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Marion October 17, 1970 to Frederick Ford and Constance (Merrell) Berry.

A Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City.

Friends may call from 12-1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

MERRILL A. RHODES

Hartford City

Merrill A. Rhodes, 75, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Hartford City on March 15, 1940 to Clester “Peg” and Georgette (Lennon) Rhodes. He graduated from Hartford City High School in 1958 and attended Ball State University.

Merrill married Jean Ann Fettig on May 4, 1963. Her death occurred on February 11, 2004.

Merrill worked for General Motors in the Fabricating Division and Security, retiring in 1995. He also served 6 years in the National Guard.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, American Legion Post #159, Amvets #23, CPC Sympathy Club, Blackford Country Club and had served on the Blackford County Alcoholic Beverage Board.  As a member of the Hartford City High School Memorial Committee, Merrill was instrumental in developing the memorial park on the site of the old high school. He also enjoyed all sports.

Survivors include two sons, Marty (Kelli) Rhodes, Indianapolis and Chris (Tina) Rhodes, Auburn; two brothers, Rik (Linda) Rhodes and Nick (Beth) Rhodes, both of Hartford City and seven grandchildren, Payton, Meredith, Dustin, Olivia, Sian, Brian, Easton Rhodes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jean Ann and a sister, Greta McIntire.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, February 29, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Father Dave Newton officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, February 28 in the funeral home and Monday from 9-10 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the Jean Ann Rhodes Memorial Baseball Scholarship, c/o Blackford County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 327, Hartford City, IN 47348.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

JAMES C. VALENTINE

HARTFORD CITY, IN

James C. Valentine, 66, Hartford City, passed away Tuesday morning, February 2, 2016 at IU Health Blackford Hospital after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.

Born in Chillicothe, Ohio on December 20, 1949, one of five children to Noah and Coral (Bowsher) Valentine, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy from July of 1970 to July of 1974.

On June 28, 1975, he took Dorothy Switzer to be his loving wife in Williamstown, Kentucky.  He retired in 2014 from American Electric Power/Indiana Michigan Power after several years of employment as a drafter/draftsman. James enjoyed fishing and camping, computer games and crocheting, but especially enjoyed “old western” movies.

In addition to his loving wife, Dorothy of nearly forty-one years, he leaves one son, Joseph Valentine (wife, Crystal), Hartford City; a daughter, Laura Valentine, Connersville; one brother, Tim Valentine, Clearwater, FL; one sister, Nora June Schultz, New Port Richey, FL and three grandchildren:  Cassandra Valentine, Peyton White & Lillian Valentine.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded into eternal rest by a brother, Noah Valentine and a sister, Holly Valentine-Johnson.

Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Pastor Troy Kaufman of Calvary Christian Church, presiding.  Burial will follow in the Marion National Cemetery, 1700 W. 38^th St., Marion, with military honors by the U.S. Navy & Delaware Veterans Organization.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 8 and from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, until the time of the service.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Calvary Christian Church, 2101 N. Walnut St., Hartford City, Indiana 47348.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

KENNETH E. KRAVIS

Hartford City

Kenneth E. Kravis, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in University Nursing Home, Upland.

Kenny was born in Blackford County on May 16, 1927 to William Walter and Esther Lucile (Ely) Kravis. He graduated from Roll High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Army following graduation. He served as a Medical Aidman aboard the Army Hospital Ship Huddleston making several trips across the Atlantic.

His marriage to Marjorie Ellen Bennett took place on June 3, 1950 in Hartford City.

Kenny lived in Blackford County his entire life. He worked at Delco Remy in Kokomo until his retirement. He then enjoyed hanging out with the coffee crew in the early mornings.

Kenny was a life member of the Amvets and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by a brother, Robert (wife, Joanne) Kravis, Lady Lake, Florida, a sister, Dorothy Kravis Neff, Wabash, Indiana, two grandsons, Cody Lee (wife, Christine) Kravis and Roland Earl Kravis, both of Hartford City, and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son, Ronald.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, January 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Saturday in Waters Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

 

VINCENT J. CHARNLEY

Hartford City

Vincent J. “Vinnie” Charnley, 59, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home of natural causes.

He was born in Hartford City on January 19, 1956 to Ross and Rita (Pursley) Charnley and graduated from Blackford High School in 1974. Vinnie’s favorite hobby was playing his guitar.

Vinnie was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. For 20 years he was the manager of Amick’s Truck Stop at State Road 28 and I 69.

Survivors include three sons, Vincent M. “Vinnie” Charnley (wife, Sandra), Brandon L. Charnley (girlfriend, Brittany), and Casey A. Charnley (wife, Mallory), all of Hartford City; four brothers, Frederick “Rick”, Nicholas, Mark (wife, Robin) and Eugene “Geno” (wife, Jo); three sisters, Mary (Gary) Vanderbur, Teresa Rouse, and Judy Smith; nine grandchildren, Dalton, Lucas, Lilly, Madelyn, Addison, Liberty, Eli, Mckenzie and Tanner Charnley. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and the mother of his children, Teresa Davis, New Castle.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Francis “Frannie” and a sister, Rita Ann Benedict.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 10 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2016 in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City.

The Christian Wake Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in the form of Masses.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

 

THELMA P. HARTER

Hartford City

Thelma P. Harter, 76, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her residence. Her goal in life was to raise her child and help with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was born in Hartford City on July 20, 1939 to John and Mary (Coons) Adkins and attended Hartford City schools.

Thelma married Larry Harter in Hartford City on October 16, 1954 and he survives.

Thelma attended the Calvary Pentecostal Church and the Apostolic Tabernacle. She had worked at Dacra Glass for several years.

Survivors include her husband, Larry, a daughter, Mary (Bob) Carney, three grandchildren, Brantley Harter, Heather Futrell and Davina Miller and two great-grandchildren, Bryanna Futrell and Brendon Futrell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ed Adkins, Billy Adkins, Marvin Adkins and George Adkins, Sr. and by sisters, Dorothy Studebaker, Lois Whitehurst, Irene Moorman, Alpha Hunt, Ethel Mae Slentz and Elizabeth Norton.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 16 in Waters Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.