All Obituaries

Shirley A. Beehler, 91, of Elkhart, passed on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Greenleaf Health Campus.  She was born May 28, 1927 in Goshen, to Elvin and Mary (Bemenderfer) Bittinger.  She married Wilton Ellett in 1955.  He preceded her in death in 1956.  She then married George Beehler in 1957.  George preceded her in death in 2015. Shirley was a book keeper for Rollie Williams Paint Spot from 1959 until her retirement in 2007.  Prior to that she was a...

Mr. Harold Burson, 93, previously of Elkhart, passed away on December 5, 2018 at Burlington House in Cincinnati, Ohio.   Harold was born to the late Hugh and Adeline (Whitfield) Burson on March 2, 1925 in Elkhart.  He married Ethel J. Hunt on November 27, 1947 in Elkhart.  She preceded him in death on May 8, 2006.   Also preceding him in death were two brothers Hugh Burson and Ralph Burson. Harold served in the US Army in WWII as a Private 1st Class.  He...

Dwoyne B. Miles, 48, of Elkhart, died on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at I. U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after becoming ill while visiting his family. He was born July 2, 1970 in Elkhart to Charles J. and Mary J. (Jackson) Miles, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents and a step-brother. On May 8, 2004 he married Sylvia Goodwin in Elkhart.  She survives along with two daughters; Dymia Miles of South Bend, Ciera Green of Indianapolis: one son,...

Nathene M. (Farnsworth) Squires, 91, of Elkhart, died at Hubbard Hill Estates on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.  She was born on October 1, 1927 in Cassopolis, MI to the late Nathan W.  and Wilma (Yost) Farnsworth.  Nathene was a member of the Class of 1945 of Elkhart High School and attended Northwestern University.  She married Gordon L. Squires at First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart on June 29, 1947.  They were married for nearly 65 years when he died in...

Annie L. Curry, 77, of Elkhart went to be with the Lord , Tuesday, November 27, 2018.  She was born August, 31, 1941 in Jackson TN, to Rosevelt Washington, Sr and Beatrice (Ross) Washington. Annie worked for D & W, Inc. for many years.  A member of Cannan Baptist Church, she was a strong woman of faith.  She loved her family and her Grandchildren were her world.  Annie was an avid sports fan, especially Duke Basketball. Left to cherish her memory are Daughters,...

Doris (Linn) Rody, 91, of Elkhart, died at Hospice House in Elkhart on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.  She was born to the late John S. and Esther M. (Dunmire) Linn in Elkhart on January 6, 1927.  She graduated with the Elkhart High School class of 1945 and attended Western Michigan University.   Doris married John E. Rody in Elkhart on November 15, 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1999.  She was also preceded in death by a brother Larry J. Linn. Doris had worked...

William R. “Bill” Drummond, 88, of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Hubbard Hill Estates.  Bill was born to the late James B. and Marjorie (Artley) Drummond on December 3, 1929 in Goshen.  Also preceding him in death is a brother, James B. Drummond. He married Dorothy Biller in 1950 and they later divorced.  Bill then married the former Phyllis J. (Beery) Clingerman on June 20, 1964 in Goshen.  Phyllis died March 29,...

Dianne Hayes, 76, of Elkhart, died on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Greenleaf Living Center in Elkhart.  Dianne was born December 14, 1941 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England to the late Walter and Brenda Harper.  On August 31, 1959 she married Dorman C. Hayes in Ipswich, England.  He preceded her in death in 2008. She moved with her family to America in 1961 and made this country her home.  Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy; and they have been blessed with...

Bobby G. Barnett, 77, of Elkhart died at home on Saturday, November 17, 2018.  He was born to the late Gulf and Flossie (Dupree) Barnett in Huntingdon, TN on November 20, 1940.   Bobby married Diane Arnold on March 3, 1965 in Elkhart.  She died on June 1, 2006.  He was also preceded in death by his son Bobby Barnett, Jr., his brothers, James W. Barnett, Willie C. Barnett, Warren G. Barnett and John I.C. Barnett. Bobby leaves to cherish his memory, son, Barry...

Ruth A. McLaughlin, 76, of Elkhart, died on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. Ruth was born in Elkhart, IN on August 4, 1942 to the late Perry and Violette (Young) Niece.  She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, David Niece. As Ruth A. Niece, she married John W. McLaughlin, Jr. on June 29, 1972 in Elkhart.  He survives along with two daughters; Mindy (Mervin) Miller, Jr. of Goshen; Dawn McLaughlin of Elkhart; two grandsons, Grant and Scott...