All Obituaries

Douglas D. Smith, age 60, of Roanoke, passed away early Friday, August 24, 2018 at his home.  He was an Army veteran and a member of the 82nd Airborne Association.  He received his Bachelor of Science from Ball State University. Doug was born December 2, 1957, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Thurman Ray and Frances Vivian (Bear) Smith.  He is survived by his two sisters Janet (William) Symons and Carolyn Smith both of Roanoke, four brothers Thomas (Alice) Smith of...

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”  2 Corinthians 5:8. Constance Joyce (Bebout) Colclesser, age 91, of Huntington, passed from this life Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 9:40 pm at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.      Joyce was born January 15, 1927, in Delaware County, the daughter of Earl and Marjorie (Cranor) Bebout.  She was a 1945 graduate of Center School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing...

David Allen Bowling, age 59, of Huntington, passed away Monday July 30, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He had worked as a cook at KFC.  He was an avid Colts fan, enjoyed shooting pool, listening to classic rock & roll, playing guitar, and collecting Coke items.   David was born January 11, 1959, in Hazard KY, the son of Cleveland and Norma Bowling.  His mother survives in Huntington.  Also surviving are a son Dylan Taylor of Huntington, girlfriend...

Helen P. “Polly” Chesterman, age 73, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 3:30 pm at Oakbrook Village, Huntington.  She graduated from Murray F. Tuley High School in 1963, Ivy Tech School of Practical Nursing in 1982, and Purdue University in 1989. She was a psychiatric nurse at Grant County Mental Health, and a member of New Hope United Brethren Church, Huntington.   Polly was born February 19, 1945, in Centerville, Alabama, the daughter of Carl R. and...

Donald R. “Stub” Fishbaugh, age 94, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 9:00 am at Markle Health and Rehabilitation.  He worked for Huntington Salvage and then as a bricklayer. He spent his last years living and helping at Timber Lake. He enjoyed camping, fishing and splitting wood.   Donald was born August 14, 1923, in Carter Township, Montana, the son of Isaac “Ike” and Versey (Spath) Fishbaugh. On October 28, 1944, he married his...

Samantha K. “Sammie” Shively, age 31, of Mt. Etna, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 1:49 am at her home.  She graduated from Huntington North High School in 2005 and was attending Colorado Technical Institute studying criminal justice. She had worked for the United Way and Huntington Foundation.  She enjoyed scrapbooking, coloring, board games and music. Sammie was born February 17, 1987, in Grand Rapids, MI., the daughter of Samuel Leroy and Carman Rae (Ruse)...

John B. Cass, age 69, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday June 19, 2018, at 11;15 am at his home surrounded by his family. He served in the US Army in Vietnam, and worked at Allied Systems, Inc for 16 years.  He was a member of Seminary United Methodist Church, a Legionnaire and member of Roanoke American Legion Post #160, Huntington 40 & 8, VFW Post #2689, & Teamsters Union #414 where he served as a Steward.  He enjoyed golfing, participating in car shows, woodworking and...

Drusilla M. “Druie” Jones, age 79, of Huntington, went to be with her Lord Friday, June 8, 2018, at 3:15 pm at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Druie graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1957.  She worked as a child care provider for 41 years, and as church secretary.  She was the founder of Shepherds Closet at the former Good Shepherd United Brethren Church while she was a member there.  She was currently a member of Huntington First Church of the...

Joyce M. Walker, age 83, of Andrews, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 7:15 am at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  She was a professional seamstress and worked at the Bobbin and was manager of Ashton’s Apparel & Bridal, retiring in 1996.  She was a member of St. Paul’s County Line Church, Andrews, Greyhound Companions of Indiana, Twin Bridge square dance club, and past president of Andrews Lions Club.    Joyce was born August 5, 1934,...

Paul Scalf, age 66, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 1:00 am at his home.  He worked as a mechanic and farmer all his life and loved helping others.  Paul was born March 27, 1952, in Clay County, KY, the son of James & Susie (Simpson) Scalf.  On August 3, 1973 he married his beloved wife of 44 years Kathleen A. Prough in Roanoke and she survives in Huntington.  Also surviving are 2 children Paul E. (Jennifer) Scalf of Huntington and Sarah E...