MENTONE – Clyde Bell Jr., 75, of Palestine, Ind., died Thursday, April 30, 2026.

James Lawrence Baier, known by many names — Jimmy, Belvy, Papa J, JJ, Jim, Jaime and Jamie — passed away on March 20, 2026, due to health complications. His passing came on the first day of spring, a fitting reflection of a man who spent his life believing in fresh starts and the possibility of something better ahead.

Ricky Joe Seward, 63, Claypool, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the care of Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Brian Keith Smoker, of Tippecanoe Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 66.

COLUMBIA CITY – Robert Devon “Bob” Plew, age 90, of Pierceton, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

Shirley Frantz, 91, Pierceton, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Shirley Frantz, 91, Pierceton, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Delbert W. Linn, 89, Cromwell, died April 28, 2026, in Fort Wayne, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Robert Wolfe Sr., 92, of Nappanee and formerly of Syracuse, died April 24, 2026, at Heritage House in Nappanee.

NAPPANEE – Richard “Rich” Earl Welborn, age 92, of Syracuse, passed away following a brief illness Monday morning, April 27, 2026, at Goshen General Hospital, where he was surrounded by family members from the oldest to the youngest.

Roger Lee “Snatchie” Niles passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home in Syracuse, surrounded by his family.

Joyce Ann Rose, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the care of Carmel Health and Living in Carmel, Indiana, at the age of 74. A loving mother, devoted granny, sister and friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Gregory “Greg” Allan Shafer, also known as “Grouchy Greg,” 59, of Claypool, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on Friday, April 24, 2026, while in the care of Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Mass.

Joyce Ann Rose, 74, formerly of Warsaw, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the care of Carmel Health and Living in Carmel.

Robert L. Howard, 74, Warsaw, died April 24, 2026.

Loretta Arlene Davis Divine, 86, Winona Lake, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the care of Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake.

Loretta Arlene Davis Divine, 86, Winona Lake, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the care of Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake.

Joyce Ann Rose, 74, formerly of Warsaw, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the care of Carmel Health and Living in Carmel.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Michael T. Riley, 82, North Manchester, died Feb. 14, 2026.

Jo Lynn O’Connell, 78, died Friday, April 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

James Addison Miller, 86, Beaver Dam Lake, died April 17, 2026.

SYRACUSE – Bill Hyden, 68, of South Whitley, passed away on April 22, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Keenis Fugate, 91, Pierceton, died April 25, 2026, at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital.

Danny Lee Bruner passed away at his Melbourne, Fla., home on April 2, 2026, at the age of 77. Originally from Warsaw, Danny’s long battle with Parkinson’s has come to an end, and he is now whole again in Heaven!

Joseph Alan Glant, age 66, of Warsaw, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 24, 2026.