Dale R. Schrock, 91, died Saturday, July 9, 2016 in his Claypool home.

He was born Oct. 12, 1924 in Clinton Township, to Richard V. and Pearl V. (Sheely) Schrock. He attended Clinton and Millersburg schools and was a 1943 graduate of Millersburg High School, Millersburg. He married Alice Ruth Rink, June 23, 1946 in Millersburg. In June Dale and Alice celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a surprise party. He enlisted in the US Navy June 9, 1943 in Goshen. He proudly served his country aboard the USS Medusa in the Pacific Theater during World War II. SK1C Dale Robert Schrock was honorably discharged April 17, 1946.

He lived all of his life in the Goshen area until retirement when the couple would travel to their home in Mission, Texas for the winter months. They moved their summer residence to the Claypool area from Goshen about 10 years ago. He worked as a truck driver for Elkhart Distributing for 35 years, retiring in 1986.

An avid fisherman he also enjoyed camping and spent time teaching grandchildren and great grandchildren how to water ski.

He is survived by his wife: Alice Schrock, Claypool; his daughters: Dale Ann (Terry) Pace, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Nita (Jim) Malcolm, Claypool; his grandchildren: Michelle (Rodney) Schrock, Goshen; Carie (Al) Mondero, Lafayette; Jocelyn (Tom) Lynch, Charlottesville, Va.; Staci (Kevin) Goss, Dunlap; Kellie (Tom) Altruda, Claypool; Brandon (Megan) Pace, Melbourne, Fla.; Brad (Nicole) Malcolm, Chicago; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter: Connie Jean Makximento; his parents; a sister: Doris Williams; and a brother: Dallas Schrock.

Visitation will take place from 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, July 18 at Titus Funeral Home. The service will follow at noon in the funeral home. A graveside service with Military Honors will take place at Brown Cemetery in Millersburg at 2 p.m. Military Honors will be conducted by Warsaw’s American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1126. Pastor Mike Settles of Claypool Methodist Church will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Disabled America Veterans 708 W. Pike St. Goshen, IN 46526

Titus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Sue Rickel Leedy, 81, passed away Feb. 4, 2016, in Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge, Ga. She was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Claypool, to Mahlon and Stella Parker Rickel. In December 1966, she married William “Buck” Leedy, who preceded her in death in 1985.

She was a cheerleader and 1952 graduate of Burket High School. She worked as an office manager for several different companies including Clausing Inc., Warsaw, Reynolds Aluminum and Union Oil Co., in the Chicago, Ill. area, before moving to Jonesboro in 1985 to work for a private fuel distribution of Union Oil, retiring in 2000. She was a member of American Legion Post Auxiliary, Warsaw.

Her cats gave her enjoyment after Buck died. She was an avid bowler and loved to play cards. She became a Braves, Falcons, and Georgia Tech fan after her move to Georgia. She loved her Indiana teams when they weren’t playing in Atlanta team.

Surviving are three stepchildren: David (Diana) Leedy, Mt. Kisco, N.Y.; Stanley (Jane) Leedy; and Julie (Dan) Caudill, all of Warsaw; three stepgrandchildren; three great-stepgrandchildren; and a great-great-stepgrandchild. “Sue” will be greatly missed by her six nephews; two nieces; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Forest; Marshal; and Jim (Hub); two sisters: Icel Rickel Harper; and Annabell Rickel Short; and two nieces: Nancy Rickel Carson; and Lynette Rickel Tenace.

Services were May 17 with family and friends. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool, with the Rev. Gerry Rickel, nephew and pastor in Beltimore, Md., officiating.

Vera Marcille Homan, 96, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m. July 18, 2016 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake.

On Oct. 18, 1919, she was born in Milford, to Lewis Franklin and Pearl May (Suter) Rule. She was united in marriage to John B. Homan on March 19, 1939 at a farm near Claypool. He preceded her in death in 1988.

Vera was a farm wife, mother and caretaker for many nieces and nephews.  She retired from Whitley Products, South Whitley.

Vera is survived by three grandchildren: Kevin E. (and Myra) Mast, Pierceton; Lisa A. Mast, Warsaw; and Darrel D. Mast, South Whitley; four great grandchildren: Heather A. (and Ken) Gero Havelock, North Carolina; David Sainer, Pierceton; Jared (and Emma) Sainer, Warsaw; Stephanie (and Randy Rose) Campbell, Pierceton; seven great-great grandchildren: Brock Sainer, Warsaw; Calvin Ballard, Havelock, N.C.; Miley Ballard, Havelock, N.C.; Jaycie Mast, Ariz.; Irelynn Pearl Gero, Havelock, N.C.; Griffin Rose, Pierceton; Ashlynn Sainer, Warsaw; her son-in-law, Rex D. Mast, Warsaw; her sister-in-law, Glea Rule, Columbia City and many nephews and nieces.

Vera was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Ina Jeanette Mast; her great grandson, Derrik Mast; four brothers: Wilbur, Junior, Lewis and Roscoe Rule; and six sisters: Velma, Ethel and Arvada Rule, Irene Simison, Ina Shilling and Agnes Schooley.

Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 22, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Mark Fishburn officiating.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. 

Vera was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the family encourages the wearing of Cubs apparel to Vera’s service.

Visitation hours will be from 5–8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 208 West Market Street, Pierceton, Indiana  46562 or to Grace Village Art Care Fund, Attn. Amanda Zambrano, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, Indiana  46590.

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Helen L. McSherry, 98, rural Claypool, passed at 3:54 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

She was born on Sept. 3, 1917, in Elkhart, to Lee and Ellen (Mollenhour) Hagans.

She was married by Rev. Sholty on July 25, 1936, in Fort Wayne, to Wilbur L. McSherry, who preceded on May 17, 2010.

Helen was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Burket High School in 1936. She was a life long member of the Burket United Methodist Church. She enjoyed refinishing antique furniture, reading, gardening, and her embroidery.

Survivors include two sons: Fred (Marilyn) McSherry, Burket; Steve (Diane) McSherry, Mentone; four grandchildren: Kevin McSherry; Keith McSherry; Cindy Hathaway; and Stephanie Widmaier; seven great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lee and Ellen Hagans; husband: Wilbur McSherry; three brothers: Don; Bob; and Jack Hagans; and three great-granddaughters.

Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Pastor Gary Loy and Pastor Sam Carns officiating. Burial will take place at Palestine Cemetery, Palestine. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 25, at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Hartzler Funeral Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burket United Methodist Church.

Richard T. Groomes, 65 of Claypool, passed away at 4:45 pm Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in his residence.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Yellow Creek Lake, 8608 Nellie Blvd., Claypool, Indiana  46510.

Debra Lanette French, 61, Claypool, passed away at 11:44 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016,  at her residence. Debra was born on Oct. 20, 1954, to Joseph and Kathy (Veracruz) Brewer in Dallas, Texas.

She graduated from Skyline Academy, Dallas, Texas in 1972. Debra was a veteran of the U.S Air Force. On May 21, 2011, Debra married Bennie French and worked as a homemaker. She loved attending church, reading her Bible, and also enjoyed camping.

Debra is survived by her husband: Bennie French, Claypool; daughter: Mariah (Mark) Chupp, Elkhart; mother: Kathy Brewer, Mesquite, Texas; two brothers: Lonnie J. Brewer, Dallas, Texas; and Joseph Brewer, Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren: Jessica (Nick) Haynes; Collin (Meghan) Chupp; Jadon Chupp; and Jocelyn Chupp.

Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 4, at the South Pleasant United Methodist Church, North Manchester. Services will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at the South Pleasant United Methodist Church, North Manchester. Pastor Dwight Wagoner will officiate. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.

McKee Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Debra Lanette French, memorial contributions can be made to the Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Warsaw.

Patricia Joan (Vance) Brown, age 77, received her final promotion on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in her Claypool home. Her passing was from complications of renal failure and Amyloidosis.

Patricia, known to friends and family as Pat, was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Jerry V. and Eva (Dunlap) Vance. Her family moved near Eaton when Pat was a small girl. Pat was the ‘baby’ of the family with four older brothers and sisters: Bill, Jerry, Shirley and Mae ‘Sis’ Dillinger.

Pat was married to Wendell D. Brown on May 14, 1954, in Hartford City. They were married for nearly 61 years. Wendell “Brownie” preceded Pat in death in January of 2015.

Pat was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church near Claypool for several years. For the last 40 years, she was a member of Silver Lake Wesleyan Church.

Pat had several jobs over the years but many will remember her from Cardinal Learning Center, Warsaw, where she was employed most recently.

Pat was known, far and wide, for her pies. Orders would come from all over Claypool for fruit pies, butterscotch pies, and coconut cream pies.

Pat loved her children, their spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply and expressed it often. This love was returned to her from her loved ones.

While Pat did not graduate from high school, she did go back and earned her GED. All of her children were present at her graduation ceremony; they have been very proud of her for this accomplishment. She worked very hard to achieve it.

Pat is survived by her sons: Michael (Jann) Brown, Union, Ohio; Keith (Sheri) Brown, Claypool; Kevin (Candi) Brown, Fort Wayne; daughter: Brenda (Glenn) McClendon, Converse, Texas; a very special son: Henry (Lyndah) Brown, Columbia City; seven grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren; great-stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition, she is survived by her brother: Jerry Vance; and sister: Mae “Sis” Dillinger, both of Muncie. Along with her parents and husband, those who preceded Pat in passing include her sister: Shirley Goble; and brother: William Vance.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Pat’s funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 14, in Garden View Funeral Home, Muncie. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the service.

Gifts in Pat’s memory may be given to the Amyloidosis Foundation, 7151 North Main Street, Suite 2 Clarkston, Michigan 48346.

The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the friends and family of Patricia J. Brown.

Layne “Lane” David Warren, 91, Claypool, passed away in his home surrounded by his family at 10:11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.

On Jan. 21, 1925, Layne was born in Claypool to Elva and Sylvia (Jenkins) Warren. He married Janet Elaine Carr Sept. 24, 1950 in Claypool, who survives.

A lifelong resident of Claypool, Layne has always been a pillar of the Claypool community. He was a self-employed plasterer/drywall, co-founding Warren Brothers Plastering and Dry Walling in 1946. He served our country in the U.S. Navy as a Frogman during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was involved in underwater demolitions, cleaning harbors of mines in the Pacific Islands. Lane was honorably discharged at the rank of Baker Second Class in 1946. He was a member of American Legion Post #49, Warsaw.

Layne was inducted as a member of the Claypool Lions Club on June 1, 1946, serving for seventy years and served as District Governor of Lions International, Lions Cancer Board, Lions Leader Dogs for the Blind and he served in dozens of Lions Eye Missions worldwide to Guatemala, Mexico and Africa. Layne also delivered ambulances to Mexico and Central America and was instrumental in building the Claypool Lions Community Building and Park Playground. He taught Sunday school for many years at Claypool United Methodist Church, where he was a member since 1941. He volunteered at food pantries in Silver Lake and Warsaw, helped build several homes thru Habitat for Humanity and delivered Meals on Wheels. Layne also volunteered for the Red Cross Bloodmobile and Red Cross Disaster Missions Assessment Team member in Hammond and Gary.

He was a Claypool Volunteer Fireman for many years, beginning in 1948, where he was Fire Chief for ten years. Liaison for VFW and local churches annual Memorial Day Observance at Claypool Graceland Cemetery. Layne has always been humbly willing to serve his neighbor and those in need.

Layne is survived by his wife of sixty five years, Janet Elaine Warren, Claypool; son, Jack (and spouse Kerri) Warren, Silver Lake; two daughters: Jill (and spouse Joseph) Thallemer, Warsaw; Judi Warren, Carmel; five grandchildren: Andrew (and spouse Jessica) Warren, Noblesville; Jaclyn Thallemer, Phoenix, Ariz.; Michael (and spouse Leslie) Thallemer, Nashville, Tenn.; Tracy (and spouse William) Warrender, Philadelphia, Penn.; Brian Thallemer, Chicago, Ill.; two step grandchildren: Branden Frantz and Brian Frantz, both of Claypool; two great grandchildren, Mason Warren, Noblesville; and Evelyn Thallemer, Nashville, Tenn.; one brother, Robert (and spouse Marge) Warren, Claypool and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, in Claypool United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Settles officiating. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool with full military honors by the American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1126, Warsaw.

Visitation hours will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw and also one hour prior to the service in the Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Claypool Lions Club (Eye Glass Recycling Program), P.O. Box 32, Claypool, IN 46510 or Claypool United Methodist Church, 302 East Section Street, Claypool, IN 46510 or to Kosciusko County Homecare and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196.

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Joyce Eileen Smith, 88, Claypool, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

On July 30, 1928, Joyce was born in Warsaw, to Fred and Fern (Warning) Hunter. She was united in marriage to Lewis H. Smith Jr. on Aug. 23, 1952 in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1999.

Joyce was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County where she graduated from Warsaw High School. She worked for Playtime for twenty-two years and then for KMC, until retiring in 1991. She was a member of Claypool United Methodist Church and also American Legion Auxiliary, Post #49, Warsaw since 1954.

Her son, Mark Smith, Claypool, survives her.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Mike Settles officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Funeral Chapel.

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Kay A. Justis, 68, Claypool, formerly of Nappanee, died Thursday, Aug. 25 from injuries from an explosion in her home. She was born October 4, 1947 in Elkhart to Ross C. and Loella (Gall) Martin.

Kay was a 1965 graduate of Nappanee High School and attended Anderson College. She lived her lifetime in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties.

On March 26, 1995, she married Larry Justis in Waterford. Kay had worked at LuAnn Nursing Home in Nappanee and at the New Paris Post Office. She was a member of Center Methodist Church in Silver Lake and loved her Lord. Kay loved spending time with her grandchildren and had a tender heart for animals.

Justis is survived by her husband, Larry; daughters, Paula Mullins, Angie (Jaime) Oviedo, Nappanee, Stephanie (Donald) Knowlton, Jimtown, Michelle (John) Weldy, Indianapolis, Jamie Justis, Niles, Mich.;  grandchildren, Kaysee Neher, Kyle Neher, Caitlynn Justis, Kenndy Knowlton, Xavier Oviedo, Alexis Oviedo, Kelsey Knowlton, Christopher Weldy, Danielle Weldy, Lillian Justis,; great grandchildren, Emily Justis, Reilly Justis, Madelyn Justis; and sisters, Judy Spencer, Leesburg, and Pat (Charles) Ulrich, Blandinsvillle, Ill..

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. , Saturday, Sept. 3, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.  Funeral Services will begin at 4 pm.  Rev. Kent B. Harting will officiate and burial will be in Hepton Union Cemetery.

Vanoma I. “Judy” McFadden, 85, Claypool, passed Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.

Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Vanoma I. “Judy” McFadden, 85, of rural Claypool, passed at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Kosciukso Community Hospital of Warsaw.

She was born on Aug 27, 1931 in Howell, Mich. to JC and Nellie (Kaiser) Sprague.

She was married on Nov. 10, 1951 in Millville, Mich. to Dr. Orville L. McFadden, he survives.

She had worked for Midwest Poultry for 18 years. She also worked for 20 years as secretary and receptionist for her husband at the veterinary clinic in Mentone.

She was a 1951 graduate of Dansville Agricultural High School. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist. She also was a member of the Warsaw American Legion Auxiliary Post #49 and the Mentone Order of the Eastern Star where she had been past Matron. She liked to garden and cook and she always had room for one more at her table. Family was her life. She enjoyed seeing and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband: Dr. Orville L. McFadden; her daughters: Deneice Childers, Akron; Karen (Roy) Dishong, Huntington; sons: James (Debra) McFadden, Mentone; Roland (Pam) McFadden, Claypool; six grandchildren: Rebekah, Megan, Jenna, Elizabeth, Nathan and Devin; nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Dean (1983); a son-in-law, Keith Childers; a sister, Gladys Stewart; a brother, Harley Sprague.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2 at King Memorial Home in Mentone. Pastor Jason Rice will officiate. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. Monday at IOOF Cemetery in New Haven. Those who wish to visit with the family may do so from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 at King Memorial Home.

Memorial Contributions to: Mentone United Methodist Church

Miriam Bruce, 90, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2016 at her home in Gallatin, Tenn.

Miriam was born to Walter and Ora Irvine Dec. 12, 1925 in Leesburg. She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Bruce, Sept. 23, 1944 and moved to Claypool where she and her husband raised their four children and were owners of the Claypool Grain Elevator.

Miriam worshiped at Warsaw Wesleyan Church from 1927-2000. There she faithfully served new mothers and young families, organizing and running the church nursery and cradle roll. Throughout her life she was deeply compassionate, ministering to the needs of those who were sick, lonely or discouraged. She was a true prayer warrior and servant of God. She was generous and hospitable, known for her homemade noodles and dinner parties. She loved filling her home with family and friends.

In 1998, Bob and Miriam moved from their Claypool estate to Warsaw to live near their son, Ron. Two years later they moved to Gallatin, Tenn. so their daughters could provide hands on care during their convalescent years. Bob passed away in January of 2009, and Miriam spent the remainder of her life anchored in hope, steadfast in faith and abounding in love and joy.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert Bruce; her parents: Walter and Ora Irvine; brothers: Harold, James and Vernie Irvine of Leesburg; sisters: Esther Clark of Fort Wayne; and Eunice Hansen of Noblesville.

She is survived by her children: Donna Shoemaker (Kurt), Ron Bruce (Sue) and Leona Green (Isaac) of Gallatin, Tenn.; and Lynn Bruce (Cheryl) of Zeeland, Mich.; 12 grandchildren: Greg Shoemaker (Michelle), Brian Shoemaker (Jenny), Eric Shoemaker, Amy Gann (Jackie), Aaron Bruce (Rona), Andrea Hunter (Matt), Brandon Bruce (Jennifer), Brock Bruce (Denise), Bradley Bruce (Julie), Jessica Willis (Allen), Sarah Green and Rachel Green; 23 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Visitation will be held at Crestview Funeral Homefrom 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. A Life Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene (407 N Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066), officiated by Rev. Lynn Bruce and Rev. Brandon Bruce. Her burial will take place at noon Thursday, Oct. 6 at Graceland Cemetery in Claypool.

Ted David Eherenman, 60, Claypool, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

On Dec. 6, 1955, he was born in Warsaw, to Rex “Fritz” and Judy (Estep) Eherenman. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and was a graduate of Warsaw High School, Class of 1974. 

As a boy, Ted got his confirmation from First United Methodist Church, Warsaw. He received his God and Country Award in Boy Scouts through the church. He was awarded the Order of the Arrow in the Boy Scouts and was also an Eagle Scout. Ted also received the Warsaw Times Union, Paperboy of the Year Award. Ted enjoyed being an artist, craftsman, history buff, a horseman and was a specialist in Indian lore.

Over the years, Ted worked for West End Polishing, Craft Tech and Zimmer, Inc. He then became a self-employed farmer and owned Antique Timber Frame and Lumber Company.

Ted is survived by four children: Elaine Marie (and spouse Justin) Western, Columbia City; Noel Ann (and spouse Timothy) Heckaman, Claypool; Dietrich Allen Eherenman, Dallas, Texas; and Alpheus Caleb (and spouse Lynae) Eherenman, Warsaw; his mother and step father, Judy and Don McDermit, Warsaw; two sisters: Shawn Ellen (and spouse Duane) Patterson, Warsaw; Melanie Anne (and spouse Jim) Rooney, Leesburg; his brother, Tom Stuart Eherenman, Warsaw; and his step brother, Kevin McDermit, Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren: Elizabeth, Ruth, Vivian, Cora, Geneva, Iris, Adeline, Forrest, Elise and one grandchild on the way. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. 

Ted was preceded in death by his father, and his grandparents, Forrest and Sylvia Eherenman and Marshall and Margaret Estep.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at First United Methodist Church, Warsaw with Pastor Mark Need and Pastor Mike Settles officiating.  Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg.

Visitation hours will be from 3–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Edgar Lampkin, 74, Kokomo, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 in Kokomo.

He was born March 6, 1942 in Lee County, Va. to Charles B. and Cynthia Jane (Worley) Lampkin.

After graduating from Castlewood High School in Virginia, Edgar joined the United States Army where he served as a tank mechanic. After relocating to Indiana, he began a career with Chrysler that lasted for 30 ½ years; he retired in 2002.

He is survived by a son: Scott (Mary) Lampkin, Claypool; five grandchildren: Justin, Austin, Warren, Skyler, Stephen and a great granddaughter, Riley. Also surviving is a brother, Frank Lampkin of Amboy; and three sisters: Elizabeth Engle of Virginia; Mary Patrick of Michigan; Barbara Hurd of Florida; and his lady friend, Sue Jones of Kokomo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Kaleb.

Visitation for Edgar will be from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday October 25 at Faith Baptist Church, 600 South Dixon Rd, Kokomo. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the church; Pastor Dale Britton will officiate. Burial will follow at Albright Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be given to Kokomo VFW Post 1152.

Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Wallace “Wally” M. Correll, 82, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center.

He was born June 1, 1934 to Waldon “Bud” and Loa (Pyle) Correll in Warsaw. Wally attended Claypool area schools.

In 1960 he was married to Frances E. Smith. Together the two would share nearly fifty-five years before her passing July 2, 2014.

Wally had worked at Da-Lite screen for many years. He also sang professionally and was a skillful musician, playing both piano and organ. He had an interest in genealogy and history.

Those who survive include his niece, Valarie (Dave) Shull, Syracuse; two nephews, John (Belinda) Lukens, Warsaw; and Scott (Lisa) Lukens, Pierceton; numerous great nieces, great nephews and several cousins.

In addition to his wife, Frances, those who preceded Wally in passing include his parents, Bud and Loa Correll; and a sister, Geneva Ann Lukens.

Friends may join family for a time of visitation and sharing at noon, Thursday, Dec. 1 in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. A funeral service will follow visitation beginning at 1 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Reverend Dave Hummel will officiate.

Burial will be in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial gifts may be made to a charity of the donors choosing. Alternately, simple acts of kindness may be done for others in Wally’s memory.

 Titus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.