Obituaries

Terry L. Matthews

October 31, 1971 to December 24, 2014

WINAMAC - Terry Lee Matthews, 43, Winamac, passed away at 4:32 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 24, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Oct. 31, 1971, in Hammond, to John and Reathey Flippo Matthews.

Survivors include:
John D. & Reathey M. Flippo Matthews, Winamac, Parents
Charles E. Matthews, Winamac, Brother
James W. Matthews, Leiters Ford, Brother
John D. Matthews Jr., Knox, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Matthews was a former truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed time with his nephew. He  enjoyed life. He will be sadly missed by his family.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Burial will be at the Alexander Heinemann Memorial Cemetery Ora.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with funeral expenses.. 

Paul L. Archer

February 4, 1957 to December 25, 2014

MEDARYVILLE - Paul L. Archer, 57, of Medaryville, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 25, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 4, 1957, in Winamac, to the late Earl Wesley and Alladene Ruth Poisel Archer. He married Sheri Terpstra on July 6, 2013. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Destiny (Wesley) Hurley, Hamlet, Daughter
Brandy (Henry) Turner, Plymouth, Daughter
Karlie Archer, Granddaughter
Westin Hurley, Grandson
Bailey Turner, Granddaughter
McKayla Hurley, Granddaughter
Dennis (Betty) Archer, Indianapolis, Brother
Richard Archer, Knox, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Ronnie Warren, Chalmers, Best Friend
Arnold Neeley, Medaryville, Friend

Preceded in death by:
Donald Archer, Brother

Mr. Archer  worked as a fork lift driver at VanGuard National Trailors in Monon. He was a member of the sons of the American Legion in Medaryville for seven years. He enjoyed playing golf, watching Jeopardy and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., (Friday, Jan. 2), at the funeral home, with Chaplain Robert L. Rawlins officiating. Entombment will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Jasper County Hospice .  

Rodney D. Miller

October 15, 1971 to December 17, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Rodney D. Miller, 43, of Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Oct. 15, 1971 in Rensselaer, to Radie and Corleen Saylor Miller. He married Maria C. Forester on Nov. 29, 2014 in Lafayette. She survives.

Survivors include: 
Coulton L. Miller, Peru, Son 
Jordan L. Miller, Peru, Son 
Austin T. Miller, Kyle, TX, Son 
Corleen & Radie Miller, Medaryville, Parents 
Randy D. Miller, Medaryville, Brother 
Garrett M. Miller-Pickerman, Rensselaer, Nephew 
Willie Miller, Rensselaer, Paternal Grandfather 
Several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins 

Preceded in death by:

Mildred Miller, Paternal Grandmother 
Irene & Sam Saylor, Maternal Grandparents 

Mr. Miller grew up in Medaryville where he attended West Central High School. While in high school, he played football and wrestled. He received his GED and later attended Ivy Tech. He had worked at Monon Trailer for several years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed singing karaoke. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was a kind and caring man. He will missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to Diabetes Association or Mental Health Association.

Donna G. Harper

July 29, 1932 to December 17, 2014

WINAMAC - Donna G. Harper, 82, of Longville, MN (formerly of Star City) died Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Chesterfield General Hospital in Cheraw, SC. 

She was born on July 29, 1932 in Royal Center, to the late Lawrence Eugene and Glenne Wiseley Barker. She married Harold G. Harper on March 1, 1953 in Winamac. He survives.

Survivors include:
Terri (Murray) Garbett, Cape Coral, FL, Daughter
Toni (Ken) Sausman, Longville, MN, Daughter
Traci (Bob) Hardel, Kouts, Daughter
Richard Harper, Cape Coral, FL, Son
13 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Francis "Gene" (JoAnn) Barker, Melbourne Beach, FL, Brother
Richard "Bud" (Donna) Barker, Seymour, Brother
Karen Sayler, Indiana, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert (Candy) Barker, Brother

Mrs. Harper graduated from Star City High School in 1950 and then St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1953. She received a bachelor's degree. She worked as a registered nurse at Pulaski Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She retired in 1991. After retirement, she and her husband began spending their summers in Longville, and later their winters in Chesterfield, SC. She was a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cro-knitting and had many interests including nature, especially fishing, flowers, trees, and hummingbirds. She was an avid reader and later listened to books on tape. She dedicated her life to the principles of nursing, helping others both in and out of the hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Dec.22), at the funeral home with Rev. Ruth Waite officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac

Memorial donations may be given to Chesterfield County Hospice or Salvation Army or Star City United Methodist Church.

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Elizabeth Selle Frazie

January 18, 1920 to December 16, 2014

WINAMAC - Elizabeth C. (Betty) Selle Frazie, 94, of Fort Wayne (formerly of Winamac), died at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Fort Wayne.

She was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Culver, to the late Herbert and Golda Woolington Hamman. Her first marriage was to Bill Selle who is deceased. She then married James Frazie who died in 1998.

Survivors include:
Mary E. (Robert) Short, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Ellen (Arden) Hargis-Miller, Fort Wayne, Daughter
Barbara (Ralph) Kiser, Star City, Daughter
Richard (Martha) Selle, South Bend, Son
14 Grandchildren
33 Great Grandchildren
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Ron Hamman, Kewanna, Brother
Ruth Talbott, Kewanna, Sister

She preceded in death by:
Kathleen Selle, Daughter
Lucille Newcomer, Sister
Geraldine Good, Sister
Robert Hamman, Brother
Ralph Hamman, Brother
Bud Hamman, Brother

Mrs. Frazie was a former member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and Christian Mothers while living in Winamac, and a member of the Monterey Legion Auxillary. She lived most of her life in the Winamac-Kewanna area, moving to Fort Wayne in 2004. She was a member of the Parkview Hospital Auxillary. Her first priority was spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. She also loved to play cards, bake, and travel.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., (Saturday, Dec. 20), at the funeral home with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. 

Matilda R. Earhart

July 30, 1917 to December 7, 2014

ROYAL CENTER - Matilda R. Earhart, 97, of Winamac, formerly of Royal Center, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, at Hickory Creek Healthcare Center, Winamac.

Born July 30, 1917 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Ada (Pratt) Hickman. On March 8, 1936 she married Lestel E. Earhart in Winamac. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1982.

Survivors include her daughter, Roselyn Clark of Winamac, son, LaGene Earhart (Denise) of Winamac and sister, Betty Feightner (Jack) of Kokomo. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Mrs. Earhart was a homemaker. She was also formerly employed at Rice Corporation in Winamac and Hart Schaffner & Marx in Rochester.She and her husband also formerly owned and operated a carpet cleaning business and a mink ranch in Royal Center for several years. she formerly attended Bethel Bible Church in Winamac and Caley United Methodist Church in Royal Center. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, gardening, playing the organ and singing.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Elder Donald Norrick will officiate. Entombment will follow at Ever Rest Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.