All Obituaries

Ronald “Ronnie” Yates, 73, of Claypool, peacefully passed from this life, Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home in Claypool surrounded by family. Ronnie was born October 30, 1947, in Warsaw to Eddie and Elzire (Marshall) Yates. Ronnie married Kimberly Allen on March 3, 1979. Ronnie enjoyed working on lawn mowers, flying his Ultralight Plane, cutting wood, playing music and working on cars. He loved spending time with family, friends and especially his grandchildren. Ronnie was a...

Jerry Allen Rosbrugh, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021, at 12:30 am in his Pierceton home. Jerry was born February 13, 1943, in Warsaw and was the son of Gerald and Lillie (Winsley) Rosbrugh. On April 9, 1966, he was married to Diane Cox.   Jerry was a lifetime Pierceton resident. He retired in 2002 from Pierceton Trucking/Diamond Fleet Trucking. His hobbies included fishing, cutting wood and playing cards with his friends at The Pierceton American...

Phyllis K. Smith, 82, of Warsaw passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Phyllis was born December 9, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio to John “Jack” Nicholas and Thea (McKee) Scheid. Phyllis was married to Clarence E. Milburn for 35 years raising 3 children and then married Timmy Smith who preceded her in death on June 10, 2018.     Phyllis is survived by three children, Lyle Milburn, Roxana (Danny) Reffitt and Frances (Jack)...

Verna E. Hathaway, 85, of Pierceton peacefully passed away at home, Sunday, May 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Verna was born April 29, 1936 in Pierceton to Russell and Ruby (Babcock) Cole. She married K. Fredrick Hathaway on June 13, 1955; he survives.   Verna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who lived her life to the fullest. She loved golf, gambling and playing cards with family and friends. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the pillar of...

Barbara J. Bray, 78, of Warsaw, formerly of Milford, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw surrounded by family. Barbara was born June 23, 1942 in Warsaw to Walter and Thelma (Ketring) Lippincott.   Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and loved caring for people.   Barbara is survived by two sons, Gary (Patricia) Bray of Milford, Rodney...

Stanley L. Cripe, 81, of North Manchester passed away, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the family farm. Stanley was born December 5, 1939 in North Manchester to Guy E. and Ruth (Miller) Cripe. He married Sharon Lee Curtis on July 29, 1961; she survives.   Stanley graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1957 and was drafted in the United States Army in 1962 where he served as a surveyor stationed in Augsburg, Germany. He loved farming, animals, riding horses, especially on the trails,...

Charles W. “Charlie” Dolbee, 68, of Warsaw entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Charlie was born February 7, 1953 in Vicksburg, Michigan; he married Cheryl Craig on April 18, 1994.   Charlie worked many years installing monuments for Patton Monument Company before an injury caused him to retire. He was an avid Cubs fan and a jack of all trades, enjoying woodworking and fixing cars and lawn mowers. Charlie loved attending church and talking with people....

Gary C. Green, 71, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born in Rochester on August 18th, 1949, to parents Calvin L. and Eva B. Green. Gary was married to Susan L. Ritchie on January 20th, 1994. Gary is survived by his wife Susan; siblings Sandy (Jim) Gunnels, Judy (Phil) Duncan, and Barry (Shenna) Green; his sons Chad Brooks, Toby (Jenny) Green, Todd (Lisa) Brooks, Jamie (Kim) Green, Steven (Carrie) Ritchie, Roby (Anita) Green, and Ryan Ritchie; Seventeen...

Mitchell Cass “Mitch” Eldridge Sr., 77, of North Manchester passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Mitch was born May 22, 1943 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He married Cheryl M. Ludwig on July 6, 1970; she preceded him in death on January 30, 2017.   Mitch was an avid fan of racing, spending many Saturday nights watching his favorite drivers at many local racetracks. He enjoyed fishing, being a vendor at Flea Markets, and watching his beloved...

Dale A. Rigdon III, 75, of Warsaw peacefully met his Lord and Savior at 5:33 PM, Thursday, April 15, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. Dale was ushered into heaven as the hymn, “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder” was playing in the background. He was born January 26, 1946 in Warsaw to Dale JR and Charline (Newlon) Rigdon. He met Gloria J. Warrick on a blind date on October 10, 1964, eventually marrying her on July 15, 1967. Together they shared 53 years and nine months...