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Johnie Shepherd, 88 U.S. Marine veteran May 19, 1924 – July 6, 2012
1257 Blaine Ave., Indianapolis, failure to pay child support. Jonathan Stephens, 27, 1965 N 175 E, Peru,
criminal confinement, two charges of domestic battery, battery, July 5
Ada Stoner, 85 Co-founder of Stoner Equipment Nov. 17, 1926 — June 29, 2012 Ada Charlene Stoner, age 85, formerly of Chili, passed away Friday, June 29 at Peabody R e t i r e m e n t Community, North Manchester. Born Nov. 17, 1926, in Wabash, she was the daughter of Josiah and Leora Ward Poor. On March 20, 1946, she was married to Merrill F. Stoner, and he preceded her in death in 2007. She was an active member of the Chili Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Along with her husband, she was co-founder of Stoner Equipment near Wabash. Survivors include one son, James Greg Stoner and his fiancé Susan Gamester, Peru; four grandchildren, Sean Stoner and wife Cindy, Macy; Shannon See and husband Zac, Denver; Kris Stoner, Denver; and Kelli Stoner, Plymouth; six great grandchildren, Jon Bailey Stoner, Peyton Noah Stoner, Zion Alan See, and Zola Anne See; and Jackson and Lainey Stoner; and two daughters-in-law Dianne Stoner Gustin, Denver and Susan D. Stoner, Denver. She was preceded in death by one son, Jon Alan Stoner, and three brothers, Ward, Ronnie, and Jim Poor. Private services were held July 2 and she was laid to rest at Chili Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to McClain Funeral Home, Denver.
Sarah Fouts, 73 Member of First United Methodist Church July 2, 2012
Sarah Catherine Fouts, 73, Hazlehurst Ga., died July 2. Mrs. Fouts was born in Hammond to Otto McNabney and Grace (Frantz) McNabney. She wasa born in Indiana, but later moved to Hazelhurst Ga., for a number of years. She was a retired educator with the Jeff Davis County School System where she was employed for 18 years. Mrs. Fouts was a member of the retired educators association. She was employed with the Jeff Davis County Public Library, and vice president of Friends of the library. Mrs. Fouts loved to travel and attended the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include; husband, Billy Fouts of Hazelhurst, Ga; one son, Jeffery (Teresa) Quillen, Hazelhurst, Ga; one daughter, Katherine (Greg) Cole, Fort Bragg, Nc; two sisters, Ellen Hisey, Hazelhurst, Ga, Rebecca Knock, North Manchester; three brothers, Donald McNabney, Urbana, Dan McNabney, Peru, and Ted McNabney of Argentina; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers; John and Kenneth McNabney. Services for Mrs. Fouts were held July 6, at The Chapel of Miles Funeral Home, Hazelhurst, Ga. Bro. Jeffery Spell officiated the service.
Nicholas Clifton, 31, 720 Linlawn Dr., operating while intoxicated.
arrested on a warrant for possession of marijuana. Land Transfers
North Manchester Police Department Arrests July 3 At approximately 11:02 a.m., Keegan A. Kepler, 20, North Manchester, was
First Merchants Bank to Jeffery Vanhoose, Warranty Deed, Bent and Hutchens Addition, Wabash, lot:5. Frank Elshire, (deceased), Geraldine
Elshire (deceased), and Leo Elshire, Personal Rep, to Denny Elshire and Beverly Elshire, Personal Rep Deed, S:23, T:26, R:6. Jackie Dingess, and Cora Dingess (deceased), to Jake and Virgie Shepherd, Warranty Deed, S:20, T:29, R:7. (continued on page 23)
Mary Harner, 89 Wabash County resident Dec. 18, 1922 – July 1, 2012 Mary Madeline Harner, 89, of Wabash, died July 1, at 10:14 p.m., at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. Mrs. Harner was born December 18, 1922 in Wabash, to Eli Elwood and Grace (Bannister) Jones. She married Leo Louis Harner in Wabash, on April 29, 1943; he died February 25, 2003. She was a graduate of the Masonic Home High School in Franklin, Indiana. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash. She was the payroll administrator at Wabash Alloys 18 years until she retired in December of 1988. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Harner is survived by four children, Michael Stephen “Steve” (Cheryl) Harner, Joseph A. (Diane) Harner, Ann (Mike) Pretorius, all of Wabash, and Cynthia (Loren) Graves of West Frankfort, Ill.; her brother, Earl (Alice) Jones of Carmel; her sister, Lois Dugan of Franklin; brother-in-law, Lowell (Marcia) Harner of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Lynn (Bing) Simmers of Warsaw, Amy Michelle Harner of Carbondale, Ill., Sean Harner of Wabash, Kelly (Nichole) Harner of Lagro, Jeff (Kandi) Pretorius of Yorktown, Indiana, Jay (B.J.) Harner of Wabash, and Joe (Andrea) Pretorius of Fort Wayne; nine great grandchildren, Parker Harner, Thaylor Harner, Jared Harner, all of Wabash; Zack Pretorius and Cade Pretorius, both of Yorktown, Hadley Simmers of Warsaw, Blake Harner, Grayson Harner both of Lagro, and Addison Harner of Wabash; special great grandchildren, Valerie Martin of Michigan, and Riley McKillip of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Scott Harner; three half-brothers, and five half-sisters. Funeral services were held at St. Bernard Catholic Church on July 5 with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Mrs. Harner may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Myrna Cornett, 73 Member of Somerset Church of Christ Nov. 18, 1938 – July 3, 2012 Myrna Rae Cornett, 73, of rural Denver, died July 3, 3:41 p.m., at her home. Mrs. Cornett was born November 18, 1938 in Le Mars, Iowa to Milton Russell and Ethel Frances (Nall) Lackey. She later married Floyd Cornett in Peru, on November 14, 1970. She was a self-employed accountant, and owned Granny’s Closet in Peru and Santa Fe. She was a member of the Somerset Church of Christ and attended the Denver Baptist Church. She was involved with the Peru First Baptist Clown Ministries and was known as “Clowy the Clown”. Myrna enjoyed painting, was an author, and wrote poetry and documentary books. She also was a columnist for the Oak Hill Times. Mrs. Cornett is survived by her husband; seven children, Arlo Cornett of Wabash, Richard Cornett of Muncie, Todd (Melissa) Cornett of Denver, Steven Cornett of Wabash, James (Janice) Tubbs and Danny (Linda) Tubbs, both of Lincoln, Neb., and Cheryl (Tony) Janeway of Roann; sister, Lana Manzanita of California; brother, David (Teresa) VerMaas of Logansport; 25 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. There will be no services. Preferred memorial is American Kidney Fund. The memorial guest book for Myrna may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Johnie Shepherd, 88, Silver Lake, died July 6, 8:50 a.m., at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born May 19, 1924 in Magoffin, Ky., to Frank and Ella Mae (Wireman) Shepherd. On June 15, 1957, he married Jackelene Warrix. He worked at Da-Lite Screen, Warsaw, for 28 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Sheperd served in the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific from 1943-1946. He was a member of Warsaw American Legion Post #49, a life member of the First Marine Division Association and attended Akron Church of God. He loved the outdoors, mushroom hunting, gardening and enjoyed small town festivals and Friday Night Jams at Akron. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Johnie Wayne (Sandra) Shepherd, Silver Lake, and James Cephus Shepherd, Warsaw; three brothers, Chester Shepherd, Silver Lake, Joe Shepherd, Silver Lake, and Jeff (Vicki) Shepherd, North Webster; four sisters, Mrs. Cecil (Ocie) Shumaker, Akron, Cynthia Harmon, Wabash, Mrs. Junior (Thelma) Jackson, North Manchester, and Mrs. Gary (Avenell) Smith, Akron; and four grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters are deceased. Services were held July 9 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester. Pastor Terry Canfield officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. For those who wish to honor the memory of Mr. Shepherd, memorial contributions may be made to Akron Church of God, 301 S. West Street, Akron, IN 46910. To send a private condolence to the Shepherd family, use the condolence link on the homepage.
Sue Decker, 68 Member of Wabash Presbyterian Church April 15, 1944 – July 3, 2012
Sue “Karen” Decker, 68, of Wabash, died July 3, 3:33 a.m at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Decker was born April 15, 1944 in Peru, to Ernest P. and Marguerite L. (Crum) Malott. She later married Henry Decker, in Wabash on Oct. 20, 1962. She was a Peru High School graduate. Mrs. Decker was the clerk at the Wabash County Health Dept., and was the secretary at the Wabash Church of the Brethren several years. She was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Women’s Association, and served as an elder. Mrs. Decker was the clerk of the session since 1985, and the kitchen manager. She lived in Wabash since 1962. She enjoyed cooking, and she also enjoyed genealogy. Along with her husband, she is survived by; two children, Lori (Steven) Foust of Roann, and Dallas (Rebel Ann) Decker of Wabash; three step children, Lisa Decker and Henry Decker, Jr., both of Peru, and James Decker of Sarasota, Fla.; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild; a sister, Shirley (Cud) Willis of Peru; and a brother, Charles (Bonnie) Malott of Peru. She was preceded in death by her stillborn daughter, two brothers, and one sister. Funeral services were held at Wabash Presbyterian Church, Wabash on July 7. Rev. Jonathan Cornell officiated the service. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Presbyterian Church. The memorial guest book for Mrs. Decker may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.