All Obituaries

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  Michael E. “Mike” Wood, age 53, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Huntington.  He previously worked at LKQ, was an avid fisherman and a Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan.  Mike loved his family and was a loyal friend.   Mike was born January 25, 1967, at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico, a son of Wallace E. Wood and Donna (Ferrell) Raver. His mother survives in Andrews. Also  surviving are a brother David (Tammy) Williams of...

  Anna F. Ferris, age 87, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 3:13 pm at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Anna graduated from Cannelton High School in 1951 and completed an adult course in medical technology and computer science.  She worked as a secretary for various companies, including Wabash Magnetics, as executive secretary to the administrator of Huntington Hospital, and then retiring from Fisher Engineering in 1994.  She attended...

  Joan Hile, age 84, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 11:35 am at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She was a certified librarian at Roanoke Library for 24 years retiring in 1997. She then went back to assist at the library. Joan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Roanoke, Friends of the Library, Roanoke American Legion Post #160 Auxiliary, and delivered homebound meals. She enjoyed reading and crocheting.   Joan was born December 20, 1935, in...

  Robert M. “Bob” Kelsey, age 97, of Roanoke, went on to his heavenly home Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8:23 pm at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  Bob was born January 4, 1923, in Woodburn, a son of Floyd B. and Hilda (Bowman) Kelsey.  He moved to Roanoke when he was 2 years old and graduated from Roanoke High School in 1942.  He attended Purdue University, and served 2 tours in the US Army following WWII and in Korea.  He worked as a...

John R. Faulkner, age 69, of Roanoke, passed away Jan. 24, 2020 at his home following an extended illness.  John was born March 1, 1950 in Marion, IN the son of Leona B. (Maher) and Donald E. Faulkner.  John served in the U.S. Air Force and was an Executive Flight Attendant for United Technologies and then was a final tester at Water Furnace for 25 years and retiring from there.   John is survived by his wife Linda A. Garvey in Roanoke, a son Benjamin J. (Barbara) Faulkner...

  Patricia A. “Patty” Payne, age 70, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 6:45 am.  She worked at Memcor and Kenkoat.  She enjoyed eating pizza and watching western movies.   Patricia was born July 18, 1949, in Olean, New York, a daughter of Clark Walton “Walt” and June Elizabeth (Tyler) Mason.  She is survived by 2 daughters Jody Payne of Huntington and Kim Payne of Huntington, 7 grandchildren Yahna (Bryan) Cripe,...

  Scott E. Dafforn, age 56, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at 6:29 am at his home.  Scott graduated from New Haven High School in 1982.  He was a manager at TruckPro and Power Train in Fort Wayne.  He was a member of Sonrise Church.  Scott was devoted to his family, an avid Cincinnati Reds baseball fan, collected baseball cards, and was known for his great sense of humor.   Scott was born January 5, 1964, in Fort Wayne, a son of Ronald and...

  Marjorie S. Sweatland, age 80, of Warren and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at 7:46 am at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  She graduated from Roanoke High School in 1957.  She worked for General Telephone, Byers Insurance and Fort Wayne Business Products.  She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Huntington. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and genealogy.    Marjorie was born August 15,...

  Mary J. Lee, age 62, of Huntington, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at 8:36 am at Oakbrook Village.  She was a homemaker.   Mary was born May 14, 1957, in Huntington, a daughter of William Maurice and Roxie (Randall) Barnes.  She is survived by 2 sons Keith (Kimberly) Dolby of Huntington, Christopher Scott Dolby, 2 brothers Thomas (Jadene) Barnes and James (June) Barnes both of Huntington, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. There will be no visitation or...