All Obituaries

  Dale W. Rice, age 60, of Huntington, went to be with his Lord Monday, April 20, 2020 at 2:12 pm at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  He was a 1978 graduate of Blackford County High School, attended Manchester College, and graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 1981.  He served his apprenticeship in Huntington under Bob Deal, then moved to Ohio where he later purchased the Rice Funeral Homes in Bryan and Sherwood and Hamilton, IN.  After...

Margaret Ann Reese, age 80, of Huntington, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at 11:30 am at Millers Merry Manor, Huntington.  She worked in security.   Margaret was born June 13, 1939, in Los Angeles, CA, to Gerald William and Dorothy Virginia (Griffin) Reese.  She is survived by her Guardian Rod Jacobs of Huntington and nephew Daniel Reese of California. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother James Reese.   A private burial will be held in...

  Shirley A. Brown, age 80, of Huntington and formerly of Defiance, Ohio, went to be with her Lord Friday, April 10, 2020 at 12:00 noon at home.  She was a bank teller at City Loan and Sky Bank in Defiance.  She was a member of Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren, was a volunteer for Defiance Hospice Auxiliary, and an avid bowler and card player.   Shirley was born March 3, 1940, in Somerset, PA, a daughter of Walter and Evaline (Hottle) Moon.  On May 21. 1976 she...

Jason D. Wyatt, age 34, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 9:20 am at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He graduated from Huntington North High School in 2004.   Jason was born August 14, 1985, in Huntington, the son of Linda Swingle Wyatt.  His mother survives in Huntington.  Also surviving are an uncle Dave (Kathy) Swingle of Huntington and several cousins. There will be no visitation or services.  Burial will be at a later date in...

  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...