Obituaries

Harold D. Johnston Sr.

October 10, 1944 to February 4, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Harold D. Johnston Sr., 77, of Star City passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 4, at his home.

Born on Oct. 10, 1944 in Ora, he was the son of the late Donald and Nancy Crabb Johnston.

Harold Johnston Sr.

Survivors include his sons Jeff (Chris) Johnston of Portage and Douglas (Marcia) Johnston of Graham, N. C.; grandchildren Benjamin Johnston, Sarah Steffaniak, Hannah Zbinden, Avery Johnston and Zoe Johnston; and great-grandchildren Micah, Samson, Gabriel, Noelle and Ezra. He is also survived by brothers and sisters Larry Johnston of Texas, Dennis (Ann) Johnston of Kokomo, Terry (Linda) Johnston of Culver, James (Sandy) Johnston of Winamac, Janet (Tim) Harshman of Logansport, Linda Dodson of Rochester, Wanda Miller of Macy and Wilma (Rick) Cole of Plymouth.

He was also preceded in death by his son Harold D. Johnston Jr., brother Garry Johnston, sister Sandra Gibbons and aunt Bonnie Farrer.

Mr. Johnston retired from Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna.  He also formerly worked at Wilson Foods in Logansport and had also farmed. He was a member of Baptist Christian Church in Royal Center.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday, Feb. 12, at Rans Funeral Homes, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Saturday, at the funeral home with Pastor Joel Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery in  Kewanna.

Memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Christian Church, 313 S. Chicago St., Royal Center, Indiana 46978.

Mr. Johnston’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Brenda Neeley Clark

April 29, 1972 to February 12, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - Brenda Neeley Clark, 61, of Knoxville, TN (formerly of Medaryville) passed away Monday, Jan. 31.

She was born Aug. 4, 1960 in Rensselaer to the late Wayne and Gertrude Patrick Neeley. She attended West Central High School in Francesville. She married Neil Clark. He survives.

Brenda Neeley Clark

She is survived by:
Russell Allen, Medaryville, Son
Shone Allen, Medaryville, Son
Kevin (Trinity) Allen, Westville, Son
Christy (Jason) Yenna, Monon, Daughter
15 Grandchildren: Hunter, Shay, Logan, Sierra, Trayce, Colton, Chase, Cooper, Jaden, Skye, Anakin, Walker, Shain, Skylar, and Karlee
3 Great-Grandchildren: Nova, Xavier, and Adriana
Jack Allen, Former Husband
Marilyn Hirtle, Sister
Delmer Neeley, Brother
Ralph Neeley, Brother
Patricia Fritz, Sister
Arnold Neeley, Brother
Billy Neeley, Brother
Richard Neeley, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Alijah Walker, Granddaughter
Shone and Tray Allen, Infant Twin Grandsons
Brooklyn Wireman, Great-Granddaughter
Wes Neeley, Brother
Mary Danford, Sister
Ernie Neeley, Brother

Mrs. Clark was a proud homemaker. She loved her family very much and will be deeply missed.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 21, at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Russell Allen.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.

Christel D. Larison

February 12, 1982 to January 30, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - Christel Dawn Larison, 39, of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

She was born Feb. 12, 1982 in Waukegan, IL to Randy and Geneva Lou Harris Schwartz.

Christel Larison

She is survived by:
Briona Schwartz, Daughter
Mycel Schwartz, Son
Kayla (Aaron Garcia) Larison, Daughter
Joseph Larison, Son
Aven Peters, Son
Nevaeh Lacanne, Daughter
Braxtyn Sutter, Grandson
Randy Schwartz, Father
Jewel (Jim) Williams, Sister
Tiffany Schwartz, Sister
Marc Redman, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Auzilynn Sutter, Infant Granddaughter
Geneva Lou Harris Schwartz, Mother
Kendall Lacanne, Boyfriend

Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Chaplain Joe Mollet from Dunes Hospice officiating.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Dwayne Howard Jr.

July 17, 1980 to January 28, 2022

ROYAL CENTER - Dwayne “Tootie” Howard Jr., 41, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 28, at his residence.

He was born July 17, 1980 in Knox.

Survivors include his parents Sandy and Steve Craig of Winamac; son Chance Howard of Kentucky; grandparents Kathleen Arnett of Kentucky and Art and Jeanette Fox of Winamac; brother Jake Craig of Tennessee; and sister Kandice Craig of South Bend.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Howard was formerly employed at S & S Precast in Winamac. He enjoyed playing sports with his nephews and fishing.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.

Ray Patton

April 17, 1933 to January 26, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Ray Patton, 88, Rensselaer, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, at his home.

He was born April 17, 1933 in Salyersville, KY to the late Joe and Maggie Howard Patton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He married Tennie Conley on Jan. 6, 1959 in Rensselaer. She died April 13, 2005.

Ray Patton

He is survived by:
Cinderella (Doug) Kruger, Francesville, Daughter
Yolanda (Theodore) Haring, Rensselaer, Daughter
Tina (Rick) Cervi, Lafayette, Daughter
Lacy Patton, Rensselaer, Son
Joe Patton, Rensselaer, Son
Ritchie (Lenora) Patton, Nevada, TX, Son
13 Grandchildren: Shane, Jeremy, Michael, Shawna, Travis, Cheyenne, Sarah, Lacy Jr., Jessica, Josh, Crystal, Brittany and Faith.
21 Great-Gandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Johnny Patton, Son
Lil Teddy, Grandson
Nathaniel, Grandson
Chans, Grandson
1 Brother
4 Sisters

Mr. Patton attended Teaberry Hills Estates Church in Medaryville. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union. He enjoyed listening to Blue Grass music, hunting, trapping and fishing. He also liked recycling.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday, Jan. 31, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, Monday with Rev. Elmer Conley officiating. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Rickey D. Hinman

June 8, 1954 to January 26, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - Rickey Dale Hinman, 67, of Medaryville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, at his home.

He was born June 8, 1954 in Knox, to the late John and Joan Joseph Hinman. He served in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Vietnam War. He married Paula Friga on June 8, 2009 in Winamac. She survives.

Rickey Hinman

He is also survived by:
Heather (Jason) Horn, Daughter
Samantha Simms, Daughter
Austin (Shailee) Walker, Son
Mikayla (Andrew) Estrada, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
Valerie (Kenny) Brook, Sister
Wayne (Sue) Hinman, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Hinman, Brother
David Hinman, Brother

Mr. Hinman was a retired truck driver, having been an owner-operator for over 20 years. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, as well as watching movies and NASCAR. He was an avid Dale Earnhart Sr. fan. He loved his family very much.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.