Warsaw and Pierceton, IN. Obituaries

Feb 14, 2023

Ellis “Buddy” Ousley, 86, of North Webster, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

Ellis was born March 9, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky the son of (the late) George W. and Julie (Owsley) Ousley. He was united in marriage to Virgine Shepherd in 1956 who preceded him...

Feb 13, 2023

Carol Sue Curtis, 85, of Warsaw, died Monday February 13, 2023 at Paddock Springs.

Sue was born in Fulton County on June 6, 1937, the daughter of (the late) Wilbert and LaVera (Walters) Utter. She graduated from Talma High School, where she enjoyed singing in the school choir and on June 25, 1955, Sue married...

Feb 12, 2023

Dexter the fox passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2023 at the age of 17.

He was the beloved pet of Angela Abbott and her husband Lowell Smith.

Dexter enjoyed napping the sun and alerting his family to nocturnal invaders in the yard, such as opossums and raccoons...

Feb 11, 2023

Eugenia N. “Genie” Fulkerson, 78, of Warsaw, died Saturday February 11, 2023 at Independence Village of Zionsville.

Genie was born in Peru, Indiana on January 27, 1945, the daughter of (the late) Joseph H. and Marian (Hamp) Nixon.

After graduating from Wabash High School with the Class of ’63, she went...

Feb 9, 2023

Shawn A. Collins, 35, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice Fort Wayne.

Shawn was born December 18, 1987, in Warsaw, Indiana the son of Richard Collins and Rita Ann Roberts.

Shawn loved spending time with his kids and his fiancé Tiffany. He enjoyed making...

Feb 8, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Cartwright, 80, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends.

Steve was born July 3, 1942 in Warsaw, Indiana the son of Ernest “Hap” and Thelma Cartwright . He was united in marriage to Dian (Hoodelmier) Cartwright in 1977 who survives.

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Feb 7, 2023

Royse M. Engle, 92, died Tuesday February 7, 2023 at Grace Village in Winona Lake.

Royse was born in Warsaw on January 20, 1931, the son of (the late) Merl and Blanch (Harper) Engle.

He graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of ’49 and went on to proudly serve...

Feb 4, 2023

Charles “Dustin” “Buster” Barrett age 40, of Warsaw Indiana passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis.

Dustin was born June 16, 1982 the son of Charles and Jackalyn (Byers) Barrett in Warsaw, Indiana.

Dustin’s friends nicknamed him “Buster.” He loved Burleys Milkshakes from Breeding & Breakfast Cigar Store....

Jan 31, 2023

Eugene Laytart, Jr., 54, formerly of Mentone, died Tuesday January 31, 2023.

He was born in Richmond, IN May 27, 1968, the son of (the late) Eugene Laytart, Sr. and Edith Rose (Meyers) Laytart.

Eugene retired from Par-Kan in Silver Lake after 23 years with the company. He enjoyed the time...

Jan 31, 2023

Robin R. Garrard, 58, of Sidney, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Robin was born on March 4, 1964 in Warsaw, Indiana the daughter of Roger L. Boocher and Avadean “Deana” (Allen) Morrison.

Robin was a 1982 graduate of Whitko High School and a...

Jan 30, 2023

Susanna Barr, 60, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Susanna was born December 7, 1962 in Lansdale Pennsylvania the daughter of Stephen and Gladys (DenBleyker) Saint. She was united in marriage to Frank Duane Barr II on June 30, 1984 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania who preceded...

Jan 28, 2023

Norma Jean Shepherd, 82, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne.

Norma was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky the daughter of Linden and Lillie (Elliot) Miller. She has been a resident of Kosciusko County since 1950. She was united in marriage to Talmadge Shepherd on October 13, 1961...

Jan 27, 2023

Bernadine “Bernie” Leiter, 92, of Syracuse joined her heavenly Father on Friday, January 27, 2023 at The Waters of Syracuse, Indiana.

Bernie entered this beautiful world on June 8, 1930 and was the daughter of William and Caroline (Berning) Bradtmueller. At age 16, she graciously left high school to aid her family. On...

Jan 27, 2023

Mr. Edgar Pippenger, 76, of Warsaw died Friday, January 27, 2023, of an extended illness, at home with

his wife of 56 years and family by his side.

Born December 15, 1946, in Elkhart County, he was the son of LeRoy “Red” and Doris (Miller) Pippenger.

He married Jackie Line on...

Jan 25, 2023

Oshie Thomas “Tom” Waddell, Sr., 78, of Pierceton, died Wednesday January 25, 2023 at Mason Healthcare.

Tom was born April 22, 1944 in Flatwoods KY, the son of (the late) Randolph & Jean (Long) Waddell. He married Margaret (Carpenter) Waddell in Portsmouth OH on October 24, 1963. Tom retired from Weatherhead-Dana in Syracuse after 32...

Jan 24, 2023

Paul G. Conley, 69, of Sidney, died Tuesday January 24, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Paul was born in Ohio on January 17, 1954, the son of (the late) Robie & Myrtle (Conley) Conley. Paul was a self-employed auto scrap dealer. A car enthusiast, he enjoyed working on cars and attending car shows,...

Jan 21, 2023

Hope N. Sutherlin, 49 of Warsaw, died Saturday January 21, 2023.

Hope was born in Fort Wayne on January 3, 1974, the daughter of (the late) Harold & Sinda (Merrimen) Williams.

She enjoyed the times she spent with family & friends, singing, cooking, arts & crafts with her grandchildren, and spending...

Jan 19, 2023

Sandra L. Carnes, 82, of Warsaw, died Thursday January 19, 2023 at her Hoffman Lake home.

Sandra was born in Chicago on November 12, 1940, the daughter of (the late) Valentine Adolf Keiper & Nadine (Tooley) Keiper. She graduated from Grovertown High School with the Class of ’58 and in January of 1959 she married...

Jan 15, 2023

Patty (Coy) Horn, 76, of Mentone passed away on January 15 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen Indiana. After several courageous years battling cancer, surrounded by family, she laid down her earthly burdens.

True to her nature throughout her life, Patty donated her body to the IU Anatomical Education Program. Her final wish was to ensure...

Jan 12, 2023

Mary Lou Phipps, 91, of Warsaw, died Thursday January 12, 2023 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake.

She was born in Kimmell on July 31, 1931, the daughter of (the late) Herbert & Ruby Ann (Lockhart) Byer. Mary Lou graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the Class of ’49 and went on to...