All Obituaries

Arnold Ray Bishop, 62, North Manchester, passed away May 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife. He was born on July 19, 1961, in Connersville, Indiana, to Alex and Polly Ethel (Shoop) Bishop Sr. Arnold graduated from Manchester High School in 1981. He recently retired from Manchester Community Schools after serving twenty-eight years as a bus driver, ensuring passengers were always transported safely. On December 31, 2019, Arnold married his soulmate, Sarah Enyeart. They were...

Billy "Bill" Joe Winger, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader passed away April 30, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.  Born on December 14, 1945, in Huntington, Bill lived a full and vibrant life, dedicated to his family, his farm, and his country. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1964, Bill continued his education at Purdue University Agriculture Short class before he was drafted into the United States Army. Bill...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amy Honeycutt Weller, who departed from this world and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 24, 2024, at the age of 91. Amy was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, on November 8, 1932, to Lawrence and Susie (Vanderpool) Webb. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and caregiver throughout her life. Amy married Cecil Honeycutt Sr. on September 19, 1952. The two were married for thirty-two years and shared five children together, before Cecil...

Robert Scott “Bob” Lewis, 64. North Manchester, passed away on April 14, 2024, on his family’s homestead in Silver Lake. The son of Ira Donald and Nancy Sue (Ball) Lewis, Bob was born September 9, 1959, in Fort Wayne. Bob was quiet and soft-spoken from a young age. One of six children who grew up on his parent’s farm, Bob learned to work hard, problem solve, and appreciate the people and blessings surrounding him. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1978,...

Rita Rae Rider, 58, lifelong resident of Sidney, Indiana, passed away April 13, 2024 at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Born October 26, 1965 in Warsaw, Rita was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Donnabelle (Hudson) Rider. A graduate from Whitko High School class of 1984, Rita loved the simple things in life. She relished her time planting flowers and gardening around her home. Rita, an employee at Medartis, Inc, for many years, was a vibrant soul filled with love for...

Carolyn Kay Jones, 83, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away with her loving daughters by her side on April 10, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1940, in Portland, Indiana, to Floyd I. and Mary I. (Van Deventer) Kendall. Kay graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons, Indiana, in 1958 and married Cleo Jones on August 11, 1959. The two spent the next forty-seven years making their home in North Manchester and growing their family with the addition of two daughters, Rebecca and Robin, and...

Richard “Dick” Metzger, 87, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away April 10, 2024, just three days short of his eighty-eighth birthday, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The son of Don A. and Sarah Catharine (Beigh) Metzger, Dick was born April 13, 1936, in Kosciusko County. While growing up as a young boy on his parent’s farm he learned the value of hard work, which ultimately helped him throughout his entire life. After graduating from South Whitley...

Yvonne Sue Cox, 66, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away April 9, 2024, at The Waters of Wabash West. The daughter of Herbert Leonard and Jo Ann (Barton) Hensley, Yvonne was born January 21, 1958, in Wabash. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1977, Yvonne was invited to go to nationals in cooking after winning a state cooking competition. There she placed second overall in the country. While she was a truly talented cook, her greatest gift was being a mother and grandmother....

Charles W. Albert, 91, North Manchester, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. The son of Dorland “Pete” and Lois (Steele) Albert, Charles was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on August 10, 1932. Charles graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1952 and from Manchester College with Bachelor of Science degrees in Religion, Philosophy, and Education. Charles always had a passion for knowledge, he attended Bethany Seminary and then...

Joseph A. “Joe” Adams, 78, Andrews, Indiana, passed away at his home on April 7, 2024, with his wife of forty-five years, Barb, by his side. The son of Albert Lagar and Irene “Delain” (Hassan) Adams, Joe was born in Portland, Indiana, on December 21, 1945. After graduating from Southport High School in Southport, Indiana in 1963, Joe attended college before entering the United States Army. He served his country proudly in Vietnam before returning home and...