Kenneth D. Smarsh
Oct 21, 2021
Kenneth D. Smarsh, 76, of Elkhart, formerly of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born in Northern Cambria, PA on January 13, 1945, to the late John Smarsh and DeLillis (Keirn) Smarsh-Pentz.
Kenneth is also preceded in death by his brothers, George D. Smarsh and Norman A. Smarsh. He...
Connie J. White
Oct 21, 2021
Connie J. White, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Riverside Village Nursing Home. She was born in Elkhart on July 16, 1945, to the late Joseph R. and Norma L. (Lowey) Papa.
Connie is survived by her sons, Christian J. White of Erie, PA and Jason J. White of Elkhart; daughter, Kellie...
Carolyn V. Adkins
Oct 20, 2021
Carolyn V. Adkins, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Carolyn was born on March 23, 1942 in Elkhart, Indiana.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy S. Vaugh on February 4, 2014.
Carolyn worked in the local area in the manufacturing industry for...
Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Gilbert
Oct 20, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Gilbert, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 at 5:13 pm after an illness. Ken was born in Kankakee County, Illinois on March 12, 1953 and wound up in an orphanage, not ever really knowing about his parents, his family, or even his own personal history. Undoubtedly, these...
Phil "Mac" R. Mchenry
Oct 20, 2021
Phillip "Mac" R. McHenry, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Phil was born on May 26, 1947 to the Everett McHenry Jr., and Mary E. (Melton) McHenry in Kansas, IL. He is married to the love of his life, Lois (Chapel) McHenry on January 2, 1965 in Fairmount, IN....
Susan Foster
Oct 20, 2021
Susan Foster, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Foster, who passed away on October 10, 2021; brother, Thomas Davis; and sister, Dorothy J. McCraner. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. If anyone has any...
David Kent "Dave" Blough
Oct 18, 2021
Mr. David Kent "Dave" Blough, 59, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at 2:40 pm following an accident at his work. Dave was born on February 22, 1962 in Mishawaka to the late Lavern Wayne Blough and Elizabeth Ann (Houston) Blough of Edwardsburg, Michigan. He went on to marry Judith Ann...
Richard H. Williams
Oct 18, 2021
Richard Houston Williams, 75, of Goshen, IN passed away Monday October 18, 2021 at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Richard was born May 23, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Alma Lee (Markham) and John Wiley Williams Sr. both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his sister Beverly...
Arnett L. Trotter
Oct 18, 2021
Arnett L. Trotter, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at his residence. Arnett converted to Christ at an early age at Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church in West Memphis, AR under the leadership of S.L. Henry. He was born on September 10, 1951, to the late Leroy Trotter and Marie (McCoy) Trotter, who survives in...
Jared Andrew Towns
Oct 17, 2021
Jared Andrew Towns, 25, of Elkhart and Phoenix, Arizona tragically passed away on October 17, 2021. He is survived by a daughter, Mayleia Faith Towns, of Phoenix; parents, Laura (Sickels) Towns & Larry Towns, of Phoenix (formerly of Elkhart), a sister, Joette Towns, of South Bend; a brother, Ryan Towns, of Brooklyn, New York; a niece, Maya Towns, of...
Walter A. Repaich
Oct 16, 2021
Walter "Wally" A. Repaich, 73, formerly of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen.
Walter was born on January 7, 1948 to the late Eli and Lorraine (Dust) Repaich in Chicago, IL.
Walter is survived by his two sons, T.J. (Carrie) Repaich of Bristol and Travis Repaich...
Timothy "Tim" S. Jones
Oct 14, 2021
Timothy Steven Jones, 62, of Goshen, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at 7:29 am following a brief but fierce battle with Covid-19. Tim was born on November 25, 1958 in Jasper, Indiana to the late Ezra and Maridean (Kraft) Jones. He married Michelle Martin on September 2, 1997. She survives...
Joshua K. Menbere
Oct 14, 2021
Joshua K. Menbere, 27, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. He was born in Barrington, IL on December 19, 1993, to Fikre and Ritva Menbere, who survive him. Joshua is also survived by his wife, April Reed and brother, Johannes Menbere.
Visitation will be...
Annie M. Branch
Oct 14, 2021
Annie M. Branch, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart.
A Visitation and Funeral Service will be in Tennessee at a later date.
Larry E. Freshour
Oct 11, 2021
Larry Eugene Freshour, 82 of Elkhart passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, October 11, 2021. Larry was born on May 22, 1939 in Elkhart to James and Fannie Louise (Wilson) Freshour. Â He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish Larry's memory and his many stories include his sons Darren (Debi)...
Bruce C. Foster
Oct 10, 2021
Bruce C. Foster, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart. If anyone has any information about his family, we ask that you please contact the funeral home. Thank you.
Joyce D. (Bielby) Persic
Oct 10, 2021
Joyce D. Persic, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at her home.
Joyce was born on June 11, 1932, in Bay City, MI to Carl A. and Hazel Mae (Ferris) Bielby. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" Persic on June 17, 1978, in Elkhart.
Joyce is preceded in...
Sally J. Bowen
Oct 8, 2021
Sally J. Bowen, 81, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1940, in Elkhart to the late Donald Ellsworth and Bonnie (Doan) Chamness.
Sally is survived by her children, Jackie Stutzman, Craig (Emily) Bowen, and Tina (Kent) Trahan; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie...
Flora Jean "Jean" (Wilkens) Mcafee
Oct 6, 2021
***Please note that the church has requested that all service participants wear masks while inside.***
Ms. Flora J. "Jean" McAfee, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11:05 pm following an extended illness. Not that she didn't love her time here on Earth, but...
Steven Eric Neel
Oct 6, 2021
Steven E. "Steve" Neel, 50, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on August 30, 1971, to the late Malvin E. and Diana L. (Henderson) Neel.
Steve is survived by his sister, Shelly Neel, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded...
