Obituaries

Earl E. White

May 22, 1924 to October 23, 2013

WINAMAC - Earl E. White, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 12:46 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born May 22, 1924, in Beebee, AR, to the late Elmer J. and Hazel A. Button White. He married Wanda Berneda Cross on Nov. 20, 1943 in Portageville, MO. She died Dec. 13, 1998.

Survivors include:

Shirley D. (Joe) Decker, Winamac, Daughter
Alice F. (Bobby) Creasy, Winamac, Daughter
Brenda S. Craig, Winamac, Daughter
Patricia "Sandy" E. Terry, Winamac, Daughter
Carolyn J. (Stan) Johnson, Talma, Daughter
8 grandchildren
14 Great grandchildren
Lucille Thompson, Rochester, Sister
Elmer White, Monterey, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Infant Son
Mildred Huffman, Sister
Ida Davis, Sister
Eldon White, Brother

Mr. White had worked as a farmer and was a retired sanitation worker for the Town of Winamac. He also worked in the tree trimming business for many years. He moved to Winamac in 1964 from Portageville, MO. He enjoyed telling jokes and playing cards and dominos with his daughters. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 10 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Oct. 28), at the funeral home with David Broad officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice.

Salrin services

MEDARYVILLE - A graveside service for Keith B “Frog” Salrin, 77, of Oklahoma (formerly of Medaryville), will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 15), at White Post Cemetary, Medaryville. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Mr. Salrin died Sept. 20, 2013, in Oklahoma.

Frain Mortuary Query-Ulbright Chapel in Medaryville is handling local arrangements.

Robert E. Lancashire

December 29, 1960 to October 10, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - Robert 'Bob' Edward Lancashire, 52, of Nashville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Oct. 10.

He was born Dec. 29, 1960 in Pittsburgh, Pa. to James E. Lancashire and Edna Oeth; both parents survive. He married Karen Jo Onken on Aug. 27, 1983 in Clearwater, Fla. She died Nov. 29, 2012. 

He is survived by two daughters, Heather (Jeff) Manor of Dickson, Tenn., with their 2 children, Lindsay and Cameron; and Amanda Lancashire of Nashville, Tenn., with her 5 children, Alexia, Jeremy, Joshua, Ashleigh and Jairon. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Lancashire of Tallahessee, Fla.

When he was age 2, Mr. Lancashire's family moved to Clearwater, Fla. In 1991, he and his wfe and their 2 daughters moved to Nashville. 

A graveside  service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday (Oct. 22), at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Rev. Susan Jennys officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in c/o Heather Manor.

Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel is in charge of local arrangements. 

Irene M. Shepperd

September 23, 1932 to October 3, 2013

NORTH JUDSON - Irene M. Cegielski Shepperd, 81, of Medaryville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, in Winamac.

Gayhart C. Blanton

December 19, 1940 to October 10, 2013

WINAMAC - Gayhart "Gay" Clingler Blanton, 72, of Bedford, (formerly of Ora and Logansport) passed away at her home in Bedford Thursday, Oct. 10.

She was born Dec. 19, 1940 in Winamac, to the late Rutherford and Caroline Seljan Walters.

Survivors include:
Andrea (Bertrand Bayne) Turner, Orland Park, IL, Daughter
Allen (Colin Loxton) Clingler, Chicago, Son
John Turner, Grandson
Wesley Turner, Grandson
Andrew Turner, Grandson
Aubrey Turner, Granddaughter
Byron (Donna) Walters, Ora, Brother
Lawrence (Billie) Walters, Tennessee, Brother
Joe (Judy) Walters, Bass Lake, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews
Merv Collier, Bedford, Companion

Preceded in death by:
Andrew "Bud" Clingler, Former Husband

Over the years, Mrs.Blanton and her late husband Bud had farmed, and they also owned and operated a carnival as well as a sanitation company. In her later years, she worked at Peak Community Services. She enjoyed traveling and taking cruises to the Caribbean. She especially enjoyed her trip to France with Allen and her trip to Croatia with Byron and his family. Some of her fondest "road trips" were driving all over the United States in her semi-truck. She also enjoyed taking care of dogs as well as cooking. She was truly a free spirit and very fun to be around. To know her, was to love her. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., (Saturday, Oct. 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Private burial be at a later date in Ora Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Peak Community Services (1104 S. US 35 Winamac, IN 46996) or Pulaski County Animal Control Fund (1503 E. SR 14 Winamac, IN 46996).

Floyd L. Barnhouse

March 18, 1923 to October 9, 2013

WINAMAC - Floyd L. Barnhouse, 90, Winamac passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born March 18, 1923, in New Boston, IL, to the late Ed and Ruth Hallsted Barnhouse. He married Alberta J. Platt on June 14, 1952, in the Hamlet Presbyterian Church, Mercer County, IL. She passed away on May 29, 2002.

Survivors include:
Jenise M. (Laura Bailey) Barnhouse, Winamac, Daughter
Jonathan Barnhouse, Grandson
David Barnhouse, Grandson
Agnes Barnhouse, Coal Valley, IL, Sister-in-law
Many beloved nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jason F. Barnhouse, Son
Stephen Barnhouse, Grandson
Verne Barnhouse, Brother
Carl Barnhouse, Brother
Charles Barnhouse, Brother
Florence Nudo, Sister
Gail Miller, Sister
Beryl Crose, Sister

A native of Mercer County, IL, Mr. Barnhouse graduated in 1942 from Keithsburg High School. He also was a 1951 graduate of Western Illinois College. He served in the U.S. Navy as a motor machinist mate third-class during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #71. He was a retired farm drainage contractor. He was a member of the Indiana Land Contractors Associaton.

Mr. Barnhouse was also a former soil conservationist and was the first manager of the Winamac office of the U.S. Soil & Water Conservation Service. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Winamac, where he formerly served as a deacon. He enjoyed auto racing, including the Indy 500 and NASCAR. He also enjoyed watching wildlife from the back window of his home.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday (Oct. 13), at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the Alberta J. Barnhouse Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Pulaski County Community Foundation, or to the American Heart Associaton.