All Obituaries

Donald E. Smith, age 97, of Bluffton, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at 4:10 am.  He graduated from Huntington High School in 1941, and served in the US Army in WWII in the European Theatre as a commander in the 777 Tank Battalion.  He was an industrial electrician, retiring in 1985 from Zimmer, a division of Bristol Myers in Warsaw.  While in Huntington he was employed by Memcor.  He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Huntington, where he was...

  Eunice Beryl Ray, age 89, of Huntington, went to be with her Lord Monday, August 19, 2019, at 3:29 pm at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was a hairdresser and member of Bible Baptist Church.  Beryl earned her GED in 2004 at the age of 74.  She was devoted to her Lord and loved her family dearly.   Beryl was born January 30, 1930 in Kirby, Arkansas, a daughter of John M. and Toley E. (Turner) Gregory.  On August 9, 1946 she married her beloved...

Nikki (Nik) A. Abbett, age 66, of Huntington, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at 1:15 pm at his home in Huntington.  Nik worked at Clarks Reclamation and was a member of the VFW.   Nik was born January 13, 1953, in Franklin, the son of Ottie and Dorothy (Hinen) Abbett.  On July 4, 1986 he married Etta Aldridge in Roanoke and she survives in Huntington.  Also surviving are a son Nik Aldridge of Huntington, a step-daughter Tonya (Cleaver) Angulo of Fort Wayne, 10...

William L. “Bill” Sparks, age 55, of Warren, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019.  He had worked at Sid Feltts Repair in Montpelier.  He enjoyed golf, bowling, and woodworking, helped family and friends with his handyman skills, loved his grandchildren, and was an avid Colts fan.   Bill was born June 22, 1964, in Bluffton, the son of Leslie “Doc” and Dorothy (Denton) Sparks. His father passed away when he was young and he was raised by his mother and...

      Barbara L. Truex, age 82, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 9:30 pm, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  She was a bookkeeper with Maloley’s Food Stores for 15 years.  She was an active member of Seminary United Methodist Church, Roanoke, where she served in the Women’s Society.  She was a choir member at Christ United Methodist Church, played the organ at the Roanoke Memorial Chapel, and was in...

Velva L. Hoch, age 81, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 6:58 am at Tipton Place, Huntington.  She graduated from Liberty High School, earned her Bachelors degree from Purdue and her Masters degree from IU.  She taught Home Economics, Health and Physical Education at Huntington North High School.  She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Huntington.  She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed the outdoors.   Velva was born July 21,...

  Rodney D. Hammel, age 66, of Huntington, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at 3:00 am at Parkview Huntington Hospital.  He received services from Pathfinders Services and attended East State Street Church of God. Rodney enjoyed music, walking, jumping, good food, and drinking milkshakes with family and friends.  His smile, laugh, and ornery personality will be remembered.   Rodney was born December 5, 1952, in Huntington, a son of Richard “Dick” and...

David Leroy Huston, age 58, of Andrews, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at 11:35 am in Andrews.  He served in the US Army, worked at Lawrence Construction in Fort Wayne, and was a member of Lagro American Legion.   David was born April 23, 1961, in Huntington, a son of David L. Huston and Carol Bailey Huston Patton. He married Dawn Martin in Andrews and she survives.  Also surviving are his father David Huston of Montpelier, a son Brandon Huston of Huntington, a...

Arden G. Spath, age 86, of Huntington, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at 12:08 am at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He had worked at Schadt Manufacturing, Neter’s Bakery, Turtle Creek Nursing Home,  Southtown Mall, Bob Miller’s Pharmacy, Millers Merry Manor, and retired from Pathfinders Rehabilitation of Indiana where he worked as manager of interstate rest areas for 18 years.  He enjoyed old cars, especially Thunderbirds.   Arden was born...

  Patricia L. Lusch, age 86, of Huntington, went to be with her Lord Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 10:45 pm at Oakbrook Village, Huntington.  She was a caregiver for over 30 years.  She was a member of the First Brethren Church where she served as a deacon and was a member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She was also a member of Grandmothers Club. Pat lived to serve her church, family and friends.    Pat was born August 20, 1932, in Huntington, to Eldon and...