Detroit, Michigan - Gary Dean Allen of Melvindale and Cheboygan, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on November 30, 2011. Lovingly remembered by his wife Sharon. Remarkable father of Laurie Ann, Casey Dean, and Goldie Lynn. Dear son of Glen and Mary Allen. Gary proudly worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad his entire career. He enjoyed family and was famous for his story telling. He will be missed by all. Gary always had a smile and all of his Union Brothers felt he was a pleasure to work with at Detroit.
Fort Wayne, Indiana - Infant Son of Kim Seslar, November, 2011, the officers and members of Lodge 6760 are sad to announce the passing of Carman Kim Seslar's infant son. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are extended to the Seslar family.
Huntington, Indiana - Velene A. Gibler, 72, of Huntington, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Arrangements by McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington. Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on June 14, 2011, wife of Carman Gary Gibler.
White Lake, Michigan - Ellen F. Fuson (Nee: ISOM); age 55, passed away July 31, 2011, formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of 33 years to Jack, loving mom of Scott (Olivia) and Sarah (Seth) Partridge. Proud granny of Chandler, Gwenyth and Reese. Also survived by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. For service information please call The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 734-671-5400 or to share a memory visit Ellen's eternal tribute at www.martenson.com
Osseo, Michigan - Edward G. Chapin, Sr., 61, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer, Ohio. Mr. Chapin worked as a Carman for Norfolk Southern for 40 years. He took pride in the fact that he worked his entire career injury-free. He retired in September 2009.
Fairview, NC – Mrs. Dorothy Emmaline Jones Wright, 90, of 7 Covey Lane Fairview, NC died peacefully Monday, May 9, 2011 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.
Born March 25, 1921 in Hendersonville, NC and lived in Fairview most of her life, she was the daughter of the late John Jack Jones and Carrie Elizabeth Fox Jones and the wife of the late Rev. Paul N. Wright. She was of the Baptist faith and a past member for many years of Cedar Mountain Baptist Church. The love of her life was her Children and Grandchildren. She was a wonderful, caring, loving, self-sacrificing mother and loved her home, her flowers and hard work.
Mrs. Wright leaves to cherish fond memories of one son, Jack H. Wright and Barbara of Spartanburg, SC; two daughters, Shirley Taylor & Roy of Mills River, NC and Pat Vess & Jerry of Swannanoa, NC. She was predeceased by a son, Daniel P. Wright and two sisters, Lucy Taylor and Ruth Patton; two brothers, Richard and Allan Jones. She has eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Anders-Rice Funeral Home from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. in Asheville, NC and graveside services will be held at the Cane Creek Cemetery on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. by the Rev. Steve Rayburn and Rev. Richard Baird.
Pallbearers will be Tony Wright, Bill Taylor, Eric Taylor, Bryan Vess, Stacy Stone, Justin Stone, Jordan Stone, Dylan Wright and Harley (Butch) Wright.
Corryton, Ten. -- LAKIN, CALEB O. "BUTCH" - age 69 of Corryton, went home to be with Jesus March 26, 2010. Member of Fairview Baptist Church. Retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with over 20 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, George and Estella Lakin; two sisters and one brother; special nephew and "buddy", Lance Justin Davis. Survived by faithful wife of 42 years, Judy Lakin and beloved daughter, Alicia Lakin; brothers and spouses, Clyde and Aileen Lakin, Chester and Monnie Lakin, Carlos and Betty Lakin; brothers-in-law, Jack Davis, Roger and Chere Davis and special niece, Nichole Bass; special nephews, Carl, Mike and Mark Lakin; special cousin, Jim Merriman; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8 pm at Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan Wright and Rev. Clyde Lakin officiating. Family and friends will meet Tuesday at 10:45 am at Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Heart Association . The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 pm at Fairview Baptist Church. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9.
WASHINGTON, Ind. — Hallie Corn, 100, died March 16, 2010, at Washington Nursing Center. She had worked at UNI Royal Manufacturing and was a member of First Christian Church.
Surviving are daughter, Gwynavere Morton; son, Donald; stepson, Richard Dear; sister, Joyce Vowell; brother, Elwood Vowell; 11 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Gill Chapel, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, with an Eastern star service at 3:30 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. to services Saturday.
OSSEO, Mich. - Shirley M. Chapin, 59, of Osseo, Mich., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her residence. Shirley's husband Ed, retired September 1, 2009, after a 40-year railroad career. Her son Tyler is also a railroad employee.
JASPER, Ind. — Regenia "Jeanie" M. Wagner, age 74, of Jasper, died at 10:15 A.M. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.
She was born in Ireland, Ind., on Sept. 16, 1935, to Russell and Jewel (McCain) Murry. She married Jerome "Jerry" Wagner and he preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1975.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Bo (Jenny) Hayes, Ireland, Ind., Courtney Wagner, Los Angeles, Calif., and Barbara Marie Wagner, Vincennes, Ind.; 4 sons, Gregg Wagner and his wife, Cathy, Mt. Vernon, Ind., Matt Wagner and his wife, Lisa, and Gene Wagner and his wife, Cathy, both of Celestine, Ind., and Neal Wagner and friend, Tommy Piscitello, Los Angeles, Calif.; 15 grandchildren, Jerry, Elizabeth, Laura (Billy) Thompson, Joseph, Dustin, Jillian, Adam, Angela, Matthew, Jared, Ethan, Mary Grace, Gianna, Gavin and Gretchen. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Hazel Gregory, Loogootee, Ind., and Helen Murry, Jasper, Ind.; and a brother, Bob Murry of Ireland, Ind.
Preceding her in death besides her husband is a daughter, Mary Burke, who died in 1996.
Jeanie Wagner retired from the Doty Insurance Agency where she worked as a receptionist for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Ireland Historical Society, Red Hat Society and the Ireland High School Class of 1953. She was a homemaker and retired from the Dotty Insurance Agency. Jeanie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, helping others, and going to yard sales.
Funeral services for Jeanie Wagner 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at St. Mary Catholic Church, burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Ireland. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara Wagner Fund, The Ireland Historical Society or to a favorite charity.
MARLENE J. PIERCE, 66, of Monroeville, Indiana died, Monday, December 28, 2009, 1:35 PM., at Parkview Hospital. Born in Adams County, she married Keith D. Pierce on July 2, 1966, in the Parkview Chapel. She was a member of East Liberty United Methodist Church in rural Monroeville. She was a homemaker and a former L.P.N. nurse at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne for several years. Surviving are husband, Keith D. Pierce of Monroeville; two sons, Leslie R. Pierce of Elk Grove, Calif. and Christopher K. (Kellie) Pierce of Monroeville; brother, James W. Gibson of Convoy, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kelsie Diglin, Madelyn and Lillian Pierce. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville. The Rev. Barry McCune and Rev. Steve Waterman officiating. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville. Burial is Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Monroeville EMS. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com. Zwick & Jahn, the Exclusive Provider in Adams and Allen County for: "Veterans & Family Memorial Care."
Elizabeth Jackson - December 24, 2009
Sisters and Brothers:
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Michelle (Roger) Cain's Grandmother.
Elizabeth Jackson passed away this morning at home (She lived with Roger and Michelle). Services are as follows:
Sunday December 27, 2009
Family and friends may visit at 2 pm w/ funeral immediately following
Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home
207 Hwy 47 S
Columbiana, AL 35051
phone: 205-669-3179
Burial at Shelby Memorial Gardens
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