Obituaries

June 29, 1990 to August 10, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Cortney M. Starr, 29, of Winamac passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10,.

Born on June 29, 1990 in Winamac, she was the daughter of Darren and Crystal (Kellems) Starr. She attended Winamac Community High School. 

Survivors include her son, Preston Thomas of Winamac, daughter, Harlee Thomas of Winamac, father, Darren Starr (Myra) of Winamac, sister, Amber Neeley (Billy) of Medaryville, grandfather, William Starr of Florida, step-brother, Cody Cobb (Abby) of Brookston and step-sisters, Micah Henderson (Jeff) of Alabama and Taylor Arbuckle of Winamac. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death her mother, Crystal Starr, brother, Brandon Starr, and grandparents, Darlene Starr and William and Tessie Kellems.

Ms. Starr was formerly employed at Family Dollar and Dairy Queen in Winamac. She loved spending time with her children.

A celebration of life service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Crematory in Royal Center with Pastor Ed Clark officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Franklin Township Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

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