All Obituaries

  Allen “Buck” Johnson, age 81, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 7:46 am at his home.  He worked at Ecolab for 33 ½ years, retiring in 2001, then worked for CF Industry from 2002-2007.  He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Huntington Fraternal Order of Eagles, VFW Post #2689 and American Legion Post #85.    Buck was born January 19, 1939, in Halo, Kentucky, a son of Willie and Delphia (Bryant) Johnson. ...

  James G. “Jim” Coppock, age 88, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:55 pm at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in 1953 and master’s degree in 1965.  He was a business education teacher in Jay, Blackford, Grant and Allen Counties, and area vocational director.  He was a member of Roanoke Lions Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing.    Jim was...

              Nylia J. Fisher, age 77, of Andrews, went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 8:30 pm at Millers Merry Manor, Huntington.  She had worked at Essex and was a member of Bethesda Freewill Baptist Church, Andrews.  Nylia was an excellent cook & was especially known for her homemade chicken & noodles & her (secret recipe) of mashed potatoes.  She even taught her great grandchildren...

Grover G. “Sonny” Bisel, age 81, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 10:30 pm at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  He graduated from Huntington Catholic School in 1957, then served in the US Navy.  He worked at Caswell- Runyan and then in maintenance with Huntington Parks Department for 24 years, retiring in 2005.   He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.   Sonny was born September 9, 1938, in Fort Wayne, a...

  Paul D. Garretson Sr., age 90, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:27 am at Millers Merry Manor, Huntington.  He served in the US Army, worked at Schacht Rubber and then HK Porter-Friction Material, was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, and was an avid bowler.   Paul was born December 14, 1929, in Huntington, a son of Clarence Fremont and Mary Elizabeth (Lawrie) Garretson.  He is survived by a son Paul Garretson Jr. of Huntington, 3...

Richard A. Emmons, age 62, of Markle and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 9:00 am at his home surrounded by his family.    Richard was born January 29, 1958, in Bremen, a son of Karl and Betty Mae (Pugh) Emmons Jr.  He married Suzette Ann (Sartin) Emmons on September 3, 1982, in Des Plaines, Illinois. Surviving are a son Karl R. (Brandi) Emmons of Galesburg, Michigan, a daughter Melissa Ann (Jason) Hoffman of Roanoke, a grandson Augie, his...

  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...