Obituaries

Dec 17, 2023

Paul "Doc" Watson, Jr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Paul was born in Elkhart, IN on October 22, 1961 to the late, Paul G. Watson Sr., and Helen (Grant) Watson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Helen; brother, Mark R. Cranmer and...

Dec 16, 2023

Mr. Jason Charles "Jay" Cripe, 49, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm. He had been experiencing some health issues in the recent past.

He was born in Clearwater, Florida on January 23, 1974 to the late Thomas Cripe and to Ms. Stephanie (Truex) Cripe, who still...

Dec 16, 2023

Ruby Lee (Pitts) Franklin Valle, also lovingly known as "Little Dugan", 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Dadeville, AL, to the late J.W. and Jewell (Rape) Pitts.

Ruby is survived by her loving daughter, Dawn (Joe) Egenlauf; grandchildren, Frank, Joey, Wesley,...

Dec 15, 2023

Sue Ellen Grieb, 73 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on January 17, 1950, to the late Harold S. Grieb and Margaret A. Grieb, who survives in Elkhart.

Also surviving is her sister Ann R. (Mark)...

Dec 15, 2023

Dayved A. Watts, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on February 26, 1959, to the late William Watts and Virginia (Imus) Watts, who survives him.

Dayved is also survived by his son, William "Austin" Hunter Watts; brothers, Tommy (Roxanne) Watts...

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. LeRoy N. "Roy" Carrick, Sr., 99, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 3:39 pm at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born in Elkhart on December 11, 1924 to the late Nubern and Gladys (Galbreath) Carrick, Sr. On February 1, 1947, he married Ruth V. (Vaughn) in Elkhart. She...

Dec 13, 2023

Michael Joseph O'Connell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on November 5, 1942, in Montgomery, WV, to the late Andrew Jr. and Arabelle (Garrage) O'Connell.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Ann (Nitchell) O'Connell of Elkhart; children, Duane (Martha) O'Connell of...

Dec 12, 2023

Margie Louise Fisher, 86, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Elkhart Meadows. Louise, as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born on September 16, 1937 in Jasper, Alabama to the late Marlin and Gladys (Harris) Lay and later married Charles W. Fisher Sr. on April 6, 1957. He passed away in 1983. In addition...

Dec 12, 2023

Geraldine E. Turner, 87, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation in South Bend.

Geri was born in Tulloma, TN on February 21, 1936 to the late, Raymond and Winnifred (McCullough) Turner.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Stuck; brothers and sisters, Raymond H....

Dec 11, 2023

James M. "Jim" Lau, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Hubbard Hill. He was born on April 17, 1934, in Elkhart to the late Walter and Martha (Marutz) Lau.

Jim was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn J. (Reed) Lau; brother, Robert Lau; and faithful canine companion, Sammy. He...

Dec 11, 2023

William "Bill" Charles Devan, 81, of Nappanee, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1941, in Salem, OH, to the late Wilbur and Mildred (Nolan) Devan.

Bill is survived by his loving children, Pamela (Shean) Strong, and Thomas "Tom" (Kristi) DeVan; grandchildren, Tim, Chris, Sam, Steven, Jenn (Bob),...

Dec 9, 2023

Thomas Edward Reece Crowder, 74, of Goshen, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home.

Tom was born in Gallatin, TN to the late James Edward Crowder and Beulah Mae (Hutchison) Crowder. Tom married the love of his life, Cathy (Meadows) Crowder on April 13, 2019 in Goshen.

He is preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2023

Valerie Ruby Vera (Sowle) Fisher, 64, of Elkhart, came to rest on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on February 8, 1959 in Amsterdam, NY at Saint Mary's Hospital to Joseph and Norma Sowle. Valerie was raised in upstate New York with her four siblings.

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Dec 8, 2023

Roberta Jeanne Taylor, lovingly and professionally known as Bobbie, died December 8, 2023, in Houston, TX, at age 80. Bobbie's health had steadily declined after she suffered a stroke in July of 2020. She is survived by her son Geoff Fieldbinder, daughter Lara Fieldbinder, and granddaughter Frances Steen. Bobbie was born September 3, 1943, in Elkhart, IN to Robert...

Dec 7, 2023

James "Bo" E. Lane, 70, of Elkhart, passed away due to a battle with Cancer at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Earnestine M. Raclin House.

He is preceded in death by his parents Billy and Verline Lane, Edna Carter and Joyce Surry.

Bo leaves to cherish daughters, Latrissa Lane, Felicia Lane, DeCarla (John)...

Dec 7, 2023

Gary Devon Markley, 67, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 24, 1956, in Elkhart, to the late Raymond and Mary (Overhulser) Markley.

Gary is survived by his children, Ryan Markley and Tammy (Rich) Kazmierczak; numerous grandchildren; a few great-grandchildren; and a loving host of extended...

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. James Elidge Pritchard, 30, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:03 am after being struck by a train at a railroad crossing in Goshen.

He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on November 7, 1993 to George A. Pritchard of Elkhart and Tammy R. (Hickle) Pritchard of Bristol, and is survived by his...

Dec 5, 2023

Henrietta McCaul, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus.

Henrietta was born on July 8, 1929 in North Judson, IN to John and Marie (Zugar) Kozubik.

She married the love of her life, Bruce Edward McCaul on October 24, 1959 in North Judson. He passed away on...

Dec 3, 2023

Edith "Renee" (Barrentine) Harris Bergerson, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus surrounded by loving family. She was born on March 23, 1941, in Birmingham, AL, to the late James Clarence and Edith R. (Hicks) Barrentine. On January 19, 1963, Renee married the late Bobby Ray Harris in Elkhart. He passed away...

Dec 1, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Ellen Trost, 87, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12:50 am following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on January 28, 1936 to the late Reverends Cleo W. and Esther (Wade) Crise. On August 20, 1958 she married Marvin...