Obituaries

Sandra L. Stolworthy

June 19, 1963 to February 24, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Sandra L. “Sandy” Stolworthy, 55, of Star City passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, at her residence.

Born on June 19, 1963 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Kenneth C. Herald and Wanda L. Carmen. She was a Jay County High School graduate.

Survivors include her mother, Wanda L. Carter of Star City; brothers, David Herald (Leeann) of Indianapolis, John Herald of Indianapolis and Mark Herald (Samantha) of Star City.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Joshua Herald, Krista Fennig, Nicole Fennig, Katie Vasquez, Karly Herald, Megan Herald, Nick Herald and Chris Herald.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth C. Herald, brother, Luke Herald and her husbands, Patrick Williams and Andrew Stolworthy.

Mrs. Stolworthy was former sales representative for MCI in Springfield, Mo.

Per her wishes there will be no visitation or service. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory, Royal Center.

Please sign Mrs. Stolworthy’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Joan M. Henry

November 19, 1925 to February 23, 2019

WINAMAC - Joan Mabel Skillen Henry, 93, of Winamac, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Pulaski Health Care Center,  Winamac.

She was born Nov. 19, 1925 on the family farm in Star City, to the late Charles E. and Violet F. Metz Skillen. On Feb.27, 1946 she married Byron Kennedy Henry. He died Dec. 4, 2009.

She is survived by:

Clint D. Henry, Winamac, Son
Carla Henry (Frank) Shidler, Star City, Daughter
Marsha Henry Norris, Noblesville, Daughter
Grandchildren: Isaac (Carrie) Henry, Nancy (Isaac) Henry Mitchell, Abraham Henry, Jeremiah Gilman, Jordan Gilman, Regina Shidler (Steve) Maltese, Reese (Gretchen) Shidler, Rachelle Shidler (Graham) Conklin, Ariel Norris, Naomi Norris, Samara Norris abd Robert Norris III,
Great Grandchildren: Malachi Henry, Ezra Henry, Jonah Henry, Naomi Henry, Emerson Henry, Gibson Henry, Claire Henry, Kennady Scott, 
Dylan Scott, Elliot Shidler, Molly Maltese, Stephen Maltese, and Violet Conklin.

Preceded in death by:
Karen Kay Henry Gilman, Daughter
John Skillen Brother
Robert Skillen,Brother

As a young girl, Mrs. Henry workedd and played on the family farm in Star City. She retired from First Union Bank in Winamac in 1988. She was a member of Winamac Presbyterian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a past member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed traveling domestically and abroad. She and her husband Byron shared occasional fishing trips. Attending concerts, musicals and shows was a favorite pastime. She compiled family history and genealogy. She was fashion conscious and loved to shop. She especially enjoyed eating chocolate. She liked antiques, glassware and hot cocoa. Joan will be remembered for her sweat nature and beaming smile.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.  26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Ruby Kleymann officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary or the Winamac Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Michael A. Davis

July 23, 1969 to February 24, 2019

WINAMAC - Michael Allen Davis, 49, of Monterey, formerly of California, passed away Sunday, Feb.  24, at his residence in Monterey.

He was born July 23, 1969 in Indianapolis, to Walter G. and Patty A. Dawson Davis.

He is survived by two adult children: Heather Davis, Howe; Justice Davis, Fayetteville, NC
His two grandchildren: Triston and Lillian
His Mother: Patty A. Davis, Summerfield, FL
His sister: Robin (Bill) Reinhold, Monterey, IN
His Nieces and Nephews and Great Nephew

He was preceded in death by:
Walter G. Davis, Father
Melody Garrison, Sister

Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Navy during Operation Desert STorm on the USS Kitty Hawk. He had worked a variety of dirrerent jobs over the years and was very good at all of his tasks. He was a true "Renaissance Man." He was a talented artist who loved to fish and hunt arrow heads. He loved being on the water and playing pool. He traveled across the U.S. nine times. He will always be remembered for saying, "Remember the little things, Live life, No Regrets."

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (Wednesday), at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. Military graveside services will be held.

Online condolences may be offerd in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Nellie J. Minix

November 7, 1936 to February 20, 2019

WINAMAC - Nellie J. Minix, 82, of Winamac, passed away peacefuly at 3:25 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac

She was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Winamac to the late Orval A. and Grace H. Brown Thompson. On Feb. 27, 2003, she married Lacy Minix. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Grace Smith, Royal Center, Daughter 
Christina (Joe) Smith, Logansport, Granddaughter 
Amanda (Floyd) Williams, Leiter's Ford, Granddaughter 
Jason (Terah) Smith, Leiter's Ford, Grandson 
6 Great Grandchildren: Drake, Kaitlyn, Dakota, Dylan, Dallas and Micah 
Nancy Ritter, Logansport, Step-Daughter 
James (Cindy) Ritter, Gaston, Step-Son 
Donna (Bill) Kite, Royal Center, Step-Daughter 
Kevin Minix, Winamac, Step-Son 
Tamara (Richard) Collins, Knox, Step-Daughter 
Ellena (Rocco) Calabrese, Winamac, Step-Daughter 
Darryl Ray (Angie) Minix, Knox, Step-Son 
Mary and Julie, Step-Daughters 
Many Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great-Grandchildren 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Millard Smith, Son-in-law 
Jonathan Minix, Step-Son 
Lily June Thompson, Infant Sister 
Doris Thompson, Sister 
Ervin Thompson, Brother

Mrs. Minix grew up in Beardstown, Pulaski and Star City. She was a proud homemaker and mother, raising her daughter, Grace, in Winamac. She worked 20 years in housekeeping at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. In 2014, she moved into Pulaski Health Care Center. Before moving, she attended Word of Faith Church and was a former member of the Assembly of God Church in Winamac. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and doing word finds. Most of all, she enjoyed reading the Bible. She was devoted to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Word of Faith Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Saturday), at the church with Rev. Bobby Board officiating. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Word of Faith Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. 

Kathryn A. Hiles Trusty

July 15, 1956 to February 17, 2019

WINAMAC - Kathryn Adele Hiles Trusty, 62, of Winamac, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, at her residence.

She was born July 15, 1956 in Peru, to the late Ronald Cline and Joanne Merley Hiles.

She is survived by: 
Marissa McCullough, Winamac, Daughter 
Lara Trusty, Winamac, Daughter 
Heather Trusty, Winamac, Daughter 
Eric McCullough, Rochester, Son 
Austin Louthen, Grandson 
Keaghan Zehner, Grandson

She was preceded in death by: 
Braxton Stavedahal, Grandson 
1 Brother

Mrs. Trusty had worked at Walker Manufacturing, Culver. She was a member of Whippoorwill Community Church in Rochester. She was a dedicated mother and caregiver. She loved to read, and clip coupons. She was a good and caring friend.

No services will be scheduled.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with the care of her daughters.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangement have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary. 

Cash Holbrook

March 16, 1927 to February 16, 2019

WINAMAC - Cash Holbrook, 91, of Knox passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, at Starke Memorial Hospital, Knox.

He was born March 16, 1927 in Brainard, KY to the late Isom and Lula Allen Holbrook. On Aug. 2, 1989, He married Colleen May Dickson Risner. She died May 23, 1995.

He is survived by: 
Kenneth "Kenny" (Anne) Holbrook, Winamac, Son 
Darl (Pam Viktora) Holbrook, Winamac, Son 
Jennifer (Jay) Johnson, Francesville, Granddaughter 
Abigail Johnson, Francesville, Great-Granddaughter 
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Barbara Jo "Bobby Jo" Holbrook, Daughter 
Leonard Holbrook, Brother 
Irene Wright, Sister 
William Holbrook, Brother 
Cecil Holbrook, Brother 
Oma Wright, Sister 
Imogene Van, Sister 
Virginia Woolsey, Sister 
Isom Holbrook, Jr., Brother 
Madeline Rausch, Sister 
Jolene Simpson, Sister 
Edmond Holbrook, Brother 
Harold "Curly" Holbrook, Brother

Mr. Holbrook served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a life member of the Knox VFW and American Legion. He was a talented automatic transmission technician, having worked at several area dealerships before owning and operating his own business "Kash's Transmission" in Knox for many years. After retirement, he enjoyed the morning coffee groups at McDonald's and Fingerhut Bakery in Knox. He enjoyed making and sharing candy with family and friends. He also enjoyed bluegrass and country music as well as the outdoors, especially gardening and bird watching. He was a NASCAR fan, always rooting for Jeff Gordon #24. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and trapper. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at the funeral home with Rev. David Broad officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the VFW.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.