All Obituaries

  William D. “Bill” “Sonny” Reed, age 77, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 11:03 pm at Parkview Randalia Hospital- Fort Wayne.  He started working in his father’s business of Reed Disposal Service, later purchasing the business upon his father’s retirement and changing the name to Reed Custom Hauling. Upon his retirement he sold to H & H Disposal.  Sonny enjoyed bowling and fishing (especially ice fishing)...

Full obituary is pending Paul P. Lamprecht Sr., age 93, of Andrews, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at 10:28 am at Parkview Huntington Hospital.  He graduated from Mentone High School in 1945, and worked at Memcor for 37 years.  He belonged to Central Christian Church, and enjoyed spending time with family, gardening and mowing.   Paul was born September 11, 1927, in Fort Wayne, a son of Paul P. and Pauline (Ritter) Lamprecht.  On May 25, 1946 he married his beloved...

  Joyce M. Howald, age 86, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Tipton House, Huntington.  She graduated from Sunfield High School and Huntington College with a degree in Business Education. She worked as a business teacher at Warren High School for several years. After taking time away from teaching to raise her 3 sons, she went back to working at Community Education as administrative secretary.  She was a member of College Park United Brethren Church where...

  Doris J. Thompson, age 89, of Huntington, went to be with Jesus surrounded by her loving family Friday, June 11, 2021 at 7:40 pm.    Doris was born at home Thursday, November 5, 1931, in Lancaster Township, a daughter of Franklin C. and Helen B. (Welker) Lahr.  She was later adopted by her step-father Russell R. Wells. On August 2, 1949, she married her high school sweetheart Roger G. Thompson in Mt. Etna.  He passed away September 4, 2020.  They lived...

Suzannah M. “Sue” Cramer, age 68, of Huntington, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:23 am.  She graduated from Marion High School in 1970 and received her Associate Degree in Small Business from Ivy Tech in 1992.  She was a warehouse coordinator at Huntington Lab, DIY, Excel, and retired from Craftline in 2019.  She enjoyed playing Euchre and crafting.   Sue was born May 14, 1952, in Marion, a daughter of Francis Eugene and...

  Linda K. Fravel, age 77, of Huntington, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at 3:45 pm at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She worked as a cook and waitress, but was mainly a homemaker.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed her dogs, doing yardwork and crocheting.    Linda was born March 2, 1944, in Andrews, a daughter of Thurman and Margaret (Smith) Springer.  She is survived by 4 daughters Elaina (Lonnie) Bair...

Max Botkin, age 91, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, May 06, 2021, at 7:54 am at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He graduated from Andrews High School in 1948, worked at Kitchen Maid in Andrews and retired from Our Sunday Visitor.    Max was born January 23, 1930, in Andrews, to Noah and Ora (Ricks) Botkin.  He is survived by longtime friend Agnes Martin of Huntington.  He was preceded in death by a son Gary Botkin.   Visitation will be held Thursday, May 13...

Ronald B. “Ronnie” Varney, age 52, of Fairmount and formerly of Huntington, passed away Monday May 3, 2021, at 4:26 pm at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a wheel fabricator at Trans Wheels, a member of Fairmount Church of God, and enjoyed camping and being outdoors.    Ronald was born July 22, 1968, in South Williamson, WV, a son of Paul William Varney and Barbara Sue Blackburn.  He graduated from John’s Creek High School, Neta, KY. He married Drew...

  Michael A. “Mike” Gallegos, age 62, of Huntington, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at 1:15 am at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center, Angola.  He worked at IMCO and delivered newspapers for the TAB.  Mike enjoyed fishing and being outdoors and his beloved dog Gizmo.   Mike was born July 11, 1958, in Marion, a son of the late Damaseo “Dino” and Doris Pauline (Garrison) Gallegos. On October 16, 1982 he married his beloved wife of 38 years...

Arrangements are pending William “Bill” Ledgerwood, age 78, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 3:45 am at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne.  He was a truck driver with Ledgerwood & Sons, National Oil and Gas, and Ormsby Trucking. He was a member of New Hope Ministry, Roanoke.    Bill was born January 20, 1943, in Washington, Indiana, a son of the late Elmo O. and Maxine E. (Thomas) Ledgerwood.  On March 5, 2011 he married his...