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the edge of the road, over corrected, over turned and then collided with a group off pine trees off America Road. At approximately 10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary Hickman, 24, Marion, swerved to avoid an oncoming yellow S-10 pick up, and struck a guard rail. At approximately 11:09 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joseph
Ussell, 63, Muskego, Wis., was sideswiped by a vehicle driven by Darrell Boone, 65, Wabash. At approximately 3:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Judy Richardson, 55, Wabash, over corrected and struck a Wabash/Huntington directional sign on SR 524. At approximately 3:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ervin
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Nickles, 44, Wabash, slid down an embankment after attempting to pull over and park due to heavy rain. Nickles attempted to get the vehicle out of the embankment when he noticed flames coming from the vehicle and got out.
Wabash, revocation of probation, burglary. King was sentenced to Indiana Department of Corrections. Oraiza Hernandez,
Bookings April 5 Samantha King, 31, 855 S. Pike St.,
Bill G. Snyder, 86, Andrews, died Saturday, April 13 at 3:19 p.m. at Norwood Health and Rehabilitation, Huntington. Bill was born Nov. 9, 1926, in Wabash County, the son of John and Marguerite (Engleman) Snyder. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1945. Bill married Mary Catherine Crull on July 2, 1948 in Huntington. Bill retired in 1989 from Schacht Rubber Company where he worked for over 43 years and was the assistant manager. After retirement, he went to work at Ford Meter Box in Wabash in 1991 as a supervisor. Bill started the rubber division there and left in 1993. He was a member of Andrews United Methodist Church. Bill loved the outdoors and fishing. He had a camper located in Washington, Ind. and loved spending time there. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary Catherine Snyder, Andrews; one son, Neal Snyder, Andrews; one daughter, Karen K. Reed, Pierceton; one brother, John O. (Gaya) Snyder, LaFontaine; six grandchildren, Braydon Snyder, Simeon Reed, Brandt Finley, Courtney Hixon, Ashley Schrader and Drew Smith and six great-grandchildren, Katy Reed, Taylor Reed, Lola Smith, Finley Smith, Alex Schrader and Amelia Schrader. His parents, daughter, Kathy Finley, brother, Charles Snyder, sisters, Barbara Boone and Wilma Deane Hacker, and grandson, Robert Neal Snyder preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 3–7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Andrew Hawk officiating. Burial will follow at Andrews Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Andrews United Methodist Church in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750. Friends may share an online tribute on the guestbook at www.baileylove.com.
DeWayne Snell, 92 WWII veteran July 3, 1920 – April 13, 2013 E. DeWayne Snell, 92, North Manchester, passed away at 7:55 p.m. on April 13 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born July 3, 1920 in North Manchester to Melvin and Trevah (Farley) Snell. He married Doris Bowers on July 14, 1945. He graduated from Laketon High School and attended Indiana Business College. He served in General Patton’s 3rd Army 95th Infantry Division “The Iron Men Of Metz”. He was awarded The Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Presidential Unit Citation from President Roosevelt. He was a member of the American Legion Post #286 at North Manchester and a former member of the North Manchester Lions Club, North Manchester Jaycees and Elks Lodge at Wabash. DeWayne was employed for 23 years with Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, and later retired in 1983 after 23 years as district circulation manager for Fort Wayne Newspapers. He was a member of the Manchester Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Marsha (Michael) Flora, Fort Wayne; a son-in-law, Robert Gonzalez, Naperville, Ill.; a brother, Robert (Shelia) Snell, Indianapolis; a sister, Joann (Russell) Hoover, North Manchester, and four granddaughters, Dr. Darcy Flora, Denver, Colo., Megan (James) Chappo, Dallas, Texas, Christine Gonzalez and Rachel Gonzalez, both of Naperville, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Tamara Gonzalez, and two sisters, Lucille Walters and Louise Sroufe. Services will be held Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St., North Manchester, with Pastor Kurt Borgmann and Pastor Karen Eberly officiating. Calling will be at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, on Friday, April 19, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will follow the service at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester or Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester.
Bruce Ingraham, 62 Longtime member of Wabash Friends Church
Bruce Ingraham, 62, Tellico Village Community, Loudon, Tenn. passed away on April 8. Bruce was a member of The Community Church at Tellico Village and a long-time member of Wabash Friends Church. He was an avid golfer and a pickleball player. Bruce retired on August 1, 2012 as President of Beacon Credit Union where he served for 32 years. He also served as a board member on the Honeywell Foundation, White’s Residential and Family Services Board, Wabash County Fair Board for over thirty years and was a 30-plus year member of Kiwanis. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Ingraham; daughters Christina Ingraham and Stephanie (Brandon) Marrs and granddaughter Maysiena all of Florida; father, Charles Ingraham Columbus, Ohio; brother Ted (Phoebe) Ingraham; sister Charlotte (Doug) Roark; step children Nelly (Matt) DeVault, Nicholas Nehring; grandchildren Benjamin, Elizabeth and Rebekah DeVault. Bruce was preceded in death by his mother Jo Ingraham and step-mother Edith Ingraham. A Celebration of Life Service was held on April 12 at The Community Church at Tellico Village. A Celebration of Life was held April 13 at Wabash Friends Church in Wabash. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either Wabash Friends Church or The Community Church at Tellico Village. Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Tellico Village Chapel is serving the family of Bruce Ingraham .www.clickfuneralhome.com.
32, 1921 W. 10th St., Marion, operating while never licensed. April 7 Nolan White, 18, 111 W. Cole, Swayzee, pos-
Bill Snyder, 86 Member of Andrews United Methodist Church
Randy Lewis, 45 Member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church July 17, 1967 – April 6, 2013 Randy Leon Lewis, 45, North Manchester, died at 12:56 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in rural Carroll County. He was born July 17, 1967 at Rochester, to Bud and Ethel (Cook) Lewis. On July 27, 1986 he married Sharon Sue Skiles. She survives. Randy was the owner and operator of Lewis Tree Trimming for 22 years and a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester. Also surviving are two sons; Seth Lewis and Chad Lewis, at home; two daughters, Emma (Rodney) Hufford, Cutler, and Lora Lewis, at home; a brother, Rick (Polly) Lewis, Cisco, Texas and a sister Kathy (Bill) Wade, North Manchester; his parents, Bud and Ethel Lewis, North Manchester, and his father and motherin-law, Keith and Marilyn Skiles, North Manchester. Services were held on April 11, at Old German Baptist Brethren Church. To send a private condolence to the Lewis family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage. Arrangements are being handled by McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
session of a firearm without a license. Andrew Tolson, 22, 3355 W SR 114, North Manchester, revoca-
tion of probation on fraud. Sonya Perry, 42, 513 S. Carroll St., Wabash, domestic battery.
Wayne Renicker, 80 U.S. Navy veteran June 28, 1932 – April 13, 2013
Wayne E. Renicker, 80, North Manchester, passed away at 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1932 in Wabash County to Elmer and Frances (Wray) Renicker. He served in the U.S. Navy in Korea, and was a member of the Living Hope Church, Akron. Wayne married Donna Hopkins on Jan. 16, 1954. He retired from Strauss Feed Mill, North Manchester, after 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Donna Hopkins; two sons, Rodney (Phyllis) Renicker, Modesto, Cali. And Wade (Jill) Renicker, Tipp City, Ohio; a daughter, Terry (James) Metzger, North Manchester, 12 grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by this parents. Services were held on April 17 at West Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church, New Conference, with Pastor Dan Smith and Pastor Dwight Wagoner officiating. Burial followed at Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Heart of Compassion International Ministries, Inc., 6796 W 1400 N, Silver Lake, IN 46982. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.
Essie Orpurt, 80 Member of St. Bernard Catholic Church Oct. 11, 1932 – April 9, 2013
Essie Faye Orpurt, 80, Wabash, died at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Miller’s Merry Manor West, Wabash. She was born Oct. 11, 1932 in Morehead, Ky., to Melvin and Hazel (Binion) Dehart. Essie married Carl David Orpurt in Wabash, on Nov. 30, 1963; he died Nov. 12, 1985. She worked at General Tire in Wabash and also Helping Hands for several years. She was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Essie was one of 12 children, and she became a maternal figure to many of her younger siblings and nieces. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Melissa) Orpurt, Wabash, and Kevin R. (Kimberly Quigley) Orpurt, Knoxville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Samantha Powell, Sara Hawley, Christopher Orpurt and Rachel Orpurt, all of Wabash, Sarah Orpurt, Rebecca Orpurt, Megan Quigley, J.P. Quigley, and Jack Quigley, all of Knoxville; \one great grandson, Cayden Amburgey, Wabash; three sisters, Monnie Collins, West Liberty, Ky., Mary (Bill) Music, Florida, and Gay (Tony) Yoheman, Hendersonville, N.C.; two brothers, Paul Dehart and Ernie Dehart, both of Wabash. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Edgar Dehart, Gary Dehart, and Thomas Dehart and three sisters, Marie James, Jewel Walker, and Fern Flanary. Funeral services were held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, on April 12, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial followed in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Essie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.