All Obituaries

  Laurie Johnson, age 53, of Huntington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:06 pm. She and her husband Shane owned J&J Car Care.  She loved spending time with her family, enjoyed playing Bingo and listening to music. Laurie was born August 1, 1967, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Jimmy Downey and Janice (Newsome) Vanness.  On May 20, 1984 she married her beloved husband Shane Johnson.  He passed away February 19,...

  Ruth L. Shenefield, age 78, of Andrews, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:47 pm at Millers Merry Manor, Wabash.  She worked at United Technology. She was a member of Mt. Etna United Methodist Church. Ruth was born December 20, 1942, in Huntington County, a daughter of Alva and Mildred (Buzzard) Searles.  On January 26, 1963 she married her beloved husband Maurice L. Shenefield in Huntington.  He passed away January 31, 2016.  She is survived by a...

Sally Jo Fries, age 74 of Roanoke and formerly of Reno, Nevada, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 1:59 am at home surrounded by her family.  She began working in January 1993 as an auditor for Rail City, Reno, Nevada.  She earned employee of the quarter in 2016 then went on to earn employee of the year that same year. Rail City employees became her second family over the years. She retired in July 2018 after 25 years of service. She loved westerns, especially John Wayne...

  Randy G. Porter, 65, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Friday, January 29, 2021, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.  He had worked with his father in the family business, Porter Construction, until his father’s death in 1996. He then worked for Fox Contractors as a heavy equipment operator.  He was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #103 member of Sons of the American Legion Post #160 and also...

Troy M. Hollinger, age 50, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Huntington, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.  He graduated from Huntington North High School and attended Manchester College/University. He purchased Crescent Corner Express in Fort Wayne, sold the store and moved to Sarasota where he worked as a manager at Publix Super Market, Sarasota.  Troy was a member of Huntington Church of the Brethren.  He played the piano in his spare time and loved his dogs. ...

  Mary H. Scheffer, age 75, of Andrews, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 12:45 pm at Millers Merry Manor, Huntington.  She worked at McDonalds for 11 years and as a manager at Penguin Point in Wabash for 6 years, retiring in 2007. She enjoyed crocheting and reading and adored her beloved dog Cheeky. Mary was born February 20, 1945, in Wabash, a daughter of Lawrence Raymond and Helen Louise (Gretzinger) Eldridge. On August 16, 1964, she married her beloved husband of 46...

  Dianna Kay Moeck, age 70, of Markle, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation. Dianna graduated from Huntington High School in Huntington, Indiana, in 1968.  Along with her husband, Wesley, she raised two daughters in Markle, Indiana, where she enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, making things with her hands, and spending time with her grandchildren. Dianna was a firm believer in God, a devoted daughter to her parents, a faithful...

Dianna L. Peltier, age 61, of Andrews, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at her home.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed paranormal books and movies and adored her dog and 2 cats. Dianna was born April 16, 1959, in Linton, a daughter of Charles and Fern (Weddle) Peltier.  Surviving are 2 sons Donald “Donny” Hays of Worthington and David Hays of Bloomfield, 2 daughters Dana Hayes of Anderson and Toleatha Dilley of Washington, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren,...

Ken R. Brennan, age 70, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 8:46 pm at Parkview Huntington Hospital.  He served in the US Army in Vietnam, and retired in 2017 from  Zimmer in Warsaw where he worked as a machinist, .  Ken was a member of North Webster American Legion Post #253, enjoyed fishing, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Kentucky Wildcats.  Ken was born July 8, 1950, in Fort Wayne, a son of Raymond Frank and Helen Rose...

  Betty Giles, age 83, of Huntington, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She worked at Homestead Hotel in Virginia and at Memcor.  She enjoyed taking care of her family and walking and exercising to take care of herself. Betty was born August 24, 1937, in Hot Springs, Virginia, a daughter of Keyser.  She married Russell Ryder and he passed away in 1972.  She then married William Giles Sr. and he passed away in...