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Loy Sutton, 91 U.S. Army veteran Nov. 26, 2010 Loy G. Sutton, 91, Indianapolis, died Nov. 26. He was born in Landesville to the late Samuel J. and Agnes
Powell Sutton. Mr. Sutton graduated from LaFontaine High School and Purdue University. He was employed as a mechanical engineer for Stewart Warner for 30 years and farmed in Wabash County for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific and attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He was a member of the American Legion, Speedway; and the West Morris St. Free Methodist Church, Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Colvin Sutton; a stepson, Steve Cassady; two grandchildren, Adam S. and Patrick C. Cassady; a great-grandchild, Chamuel A. Cassady; and two sisters; Carol (Burnell) Barnett, Wabash, and Rosalind Smith, Turlock, Calif. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Sutton Guenin and Dana Sutton Hickman. Funeral services were held Nov. 30, at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the West Morris St. Free Methodist Church, Indianapolis.
Marjorie Hughes, 41 Member of Congregational Christian Church March 12, 1969 – Nov. 24, 2010 Marjorie J. Hughes, 41, North Manchester, died Nov. 24, at her residence. She was born March 12, 1969, in Columbia City, to Rev. Leonard Adams Jr. and Eva (Nelson) Adams. She married Michael Ray Hughes on June 17, 2000; he survives. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker. She worked at ARC, Wabash, for five years and at McDonald’s, North Manchester, for two years. She enjoyed being with people. She also liked being on her computer and going on walks with her husband. Along with her husband, she is survived by her mother, Eva (Nelson) Adams, North Manchester; seven brothers, Jim (Deb) Adams and Leonard Dewayne (Rita) Adams, both of Claypool; Ben Adams and Eric Adams, both of North Manchester; Rickey Dean (Vickie) Adams, Milford; Mikey Adams, Wabash; and Jeremy Adams, Peru; and three sisters, Dunyale (Kirk) Tolliver, Fort Wayne; Tammy (Denny) Williams, Warsaw; and Becky (Leno) Flores, North Manchester. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Luke Adams. Funeral services were held Nov. 29, at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, with Pastor J. P. Freeman and Rev. Chad Burkhart. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Preferred memorials are to Riley Children’s Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr., Room 1715, Indianapolis, IN 46202 or Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, IN 46962.
December 1, 2010
Deed, Multiple Legals: See Record Wabash County Sheriff Leroy Striker and Defendant Gunners Trading Post Inc. to First Bank, Merchants Sheriff ’s Deed, 20-27-7 Rex A. Dobson to Rex A. Dobson and Patricia J. Dobson, Warranty Deed, 3-26-7 Ronald E. Schenkel and Deborah K. Schenkel to State of Indiana, Warranty Deed, 6-28-8 Federal Home Loan M o r t g a g e Corporation to Cory A. Smith, Warranty Deed, 8-26-7
Indiana State Police investigating battery on infant
Henry L. Shell Jr.,
Karen M. Shell
On Nov. 28, 911 call was placed to the Miami County Central Dispatch with the report of a lifeless infant boy at a residence at 9287 S.
Cemetery Bond Road, Amboy. When emergency workers arrived they found a nine-month-old boy not breathing and unresponsive. The
Thomas Platt, 62 U.S. Navy veteran Oct. 16, 1948 – Nov. 25, 2010 Thomas W. Platt, 62, North Manchester, died Nov. 25, 5:10 p.m., at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 16, 1948, in Huntington, to Roy and Ruth (Switzer) Platt. He first married Charlene J. Langston on Oct. 25, 1969; she died Feb. 24, 1990. He then married Paula J. Kerschner on Nov. 30, 1991; she survives. Mr. Platt graduated from Huntington High School and furthered his education at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He was a physician’s assistant at Manchester Clinic and South Whitley Medical Clinic and later he was a medical supply salesman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Vietnam. He is survived by a son, Wade T. Platt, North Manchester; a daughter, Lynette (Vinson) Calloway, South Whitley; a brother, John (Marilyn) Platt, Roanoke; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bryan J. Platt, who died in 2007. Funeral services were held Nov. 30, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Rev. Kurt Stout officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Preferred memorials are to Fellowship of Church’s, 5105 E SR 14, Claypool, IN 46510 to support holiday meals in local churches. Condolences for the family of Mr. Platt may be sent online to www.mckeemortuary.com.
James Napier, 72 Member of Grace Fellowship Church April 2, 1938 – Nov. 24, 2010 James Arthur “Joe” Napier, 72, Wabash, died Nov. 24, 10:10 a.m., at Autumn Ridge Healthcare, Wabash. He was born April 2, 1938, in Lackey, Ky., to Edward and Hazel Margaret (Hicks) Napier. Mr. Napier retired from General Tire, Wabash, after 33 years. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church, Wabash. He enjoyed playing basketball in school and was an All-Star. He also enjoyed going to auction sales. He is survived by wife, Nell Napier, Wabash; seven children, Annette (Scott) Rimmer, Ironton, Ohio; Mechele (John) Rose, James Brett Napier, and Rodney Eckman, all of Wabash; Donna (Charles) Guffin, Callahan, Fla.; and Randy (Millie) Eckman and Richard (Lee Ann) Eckman, both of Wabash; five sisters, Beulah Dunlap, Lexington, Ky.; Juanita Bentley, Wayland, Ky.; Glenda (Herman) Allen, Lackey, Ky.; and Carma (Robert) Chalfant and Katrina (Junior) Pitts, both of Wabash; two brothers, Junior (Wilma) Napier, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Randy (Christina) Napier, Wabash; 15 grandchildren; and five special great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Napier; and two sisters, Joyce Mullinex and Jewell Koughn. Funeral services were held Nov. 27, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Bill Bowling and Rev. Rick Harrison officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Mr. Napier may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
child was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he underwent surgery for multiple skull fractures. He is currently listed in critical condition. Preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Mike Tarrh revealed that Henry L. Shell Jr., 44, and his wife, Karen M. Shell, 23, both of 9243 S. Bond Cemetery Road, Amboy, were allegedly in a physical altercation at their home when the infant, who was on a bed, was struck by a blunt force object. When officers attempted to make contact with Henry Shell Jr., he fled the residence. A short time later, a Converse town marshal and Miami County Sheriff ’s deputy located Shell and attempted to take him into custody. Shell purportedly resisted and a physical altercation occurred between the officers and Shell. Officers were able to arrest Shell after utilizing a
Taser to gain control. Henry Shell Jr. was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face class B felony charges for neglect of a dependent with serious bodily injuries and battery causing serious bodily injury to a person less than 14 years of age. He also faces misdemeanor charges for battery on a police officer, resisting law enforcement, and domestic battery. His bond is set at $59,000. Karen Shell was also incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face a class B felony charge for neglect of a dependent with serious bodily injuries. Her bond is $25,000. This is an ongoing investigation. Detective Tarrh was assisted by ISP First Sergeant Rob Ricks, ISP Sergeant Jason Page, officers from the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office, the Converse Town Marshal’s Office, and the Miami County Child Protective Services Office.
Dallas Winchester II, 48 Former Wabash resident Feb. 23, 1962 – Nov. 25, 2010
Dallas L. Winchester II, 48, Milford, died Nov. 25, 5:05 p.m., at Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 23, 1962, in Wabash, to Dallas L. and Barbara (Ross) Winchester. He married Elizabeth “Libby” Taylor; she survives. Mr. Winchester II was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School and a 1983 graduate of Vincennes University. He was Utilities Commissioner for the Town of Milford for 24 years. He was the co-owner of Bio-Waste Processing and Bio-Waste Technologies. He was a member of the Wawasee Community School Board, formerly serving as president; Milford Area Development; Milford Kiwanis; AWWA Board Committee; Camelot Association Board; and KEDC Board of Directors. He was also a recipient of the Prime Mover Award, the youngest Kosciusko County Democratic Party chairman, a former Van Buren Township trustee, and a former volunteer fireman for the Town of Milford. He loved the outdoors. Along with his wife, he is survived by his mother, Barbara (Ned) Schuler, North Manchester; three daughters, Brittany (Christopher) Sarll, Wabash; Brooke Winchester, Syracuse; and Breanne Winchester, Milford; a sister, Terri (Dean) Weaver, Wabash; a granddaughter, Makenzie Sarll; and a stepbrother, Troy (Tina) Schuler, and a stepsister, Jennifer (Todd) Gearhart, both of North Manchester. He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas L. Winchester. Funeral services will be held Dec. 3, 2 p.m., at Wabash Faith Baptist Church, 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash, with Pastor Dan Boone officiating. Visitation will be Dec. 2, 2 - 6 p.m., at Wawasee Community Bible Church, 2035 E 1300 N, Milford, followed by a Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. with Pastor Josh Weiland officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Kosciusko County Cancer Fund or Harvest with a Heart c/o Mishler Funeral Home, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542. Condolences for the family of Mr. Winchester II may be sent online at www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com.