Kevin Eugene Claytor, 66, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:21 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Lawrence Eugene "Gene" and Patricia Arlene (Ford) Claytor on June 15, 1959, in Hartford City, Indiana.

Kevin graduated from Blackford High School in 1977. He married Ellen McMillan on March 17, 1979. Kevin worked at Ford Meter Box in the machine shop. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and making walking sticks. Kevin was a member of the National Rifle Association and was a collector of various things. 

Kevin is survived by his wife, Ellen Claytor of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Andrew Lawrence (Tabbitha Simon-Claytor) Claytor of Peru, Indiana; five grandchildren, Kennedy Justine Simon, Liberty Coraline Claytor, Paxton Rowan Claytor, Boedi Jax Claytor, and Huxley Fox Claytor; one sister, Vanessa (Ronald) Galway of Union City, Indiana; fur nephew, Snickers Galway; brother-in-law, Albert McMillan; sister-in-law; nephew, Charles Coons; and several other nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Burial will follow at Asbury Chapel Cemetery, 8013 W 1100 S-90, Montpelier, Indiana 47359.  

Visitation for friends and family will be on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the American Heart Association.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Kevin E. Claytor's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Barbara S. Tyson

 

Barbara S. Tyson, 67, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:29 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Wabash, Indiana to Richard and Shirley (Farmer) Parker.

Barbara married Charles L. Tyson on February 10, 1981. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, doing puzzles, and sewing. Barbra loved her cat, but most of all her family. 

Barbara is survived by her husband, Charles Tyson of Wabash, Indiana; two sons, Andy (Erica) Tyson and Joe (Chastidy) Tyson, both of Wabash, Indiana; two grandchildren, Nika Tyson and Elin Tyson, both of Wabash, Indiana; one brother, Donald Parker of Indianapolis, Indiana; six sisters, Helen (Ronnie) Hile of North Manchester, Indiana, Grace Parker of Wabash, Indiana, Rosie (Steven) Hartley of Marion, Indiana, Louise (Paul) Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana, Shirley Loges of Buffalo, Indiana, and Roseanna Lackey of Peru, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Richard Parker, and two sisters, Dorothy Skinner and Mary Rose. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with Pastor John Cook officiating at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Barbara Tyson's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

 Darlene Jane Myers, 87, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:21 a.m., on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 12, 1938, to Alfred Utter and Luella Jane Rye-Utter in Wabash, Indiana.

Darlene was a 1956 graduate of Noble Township High School. She married Bill Bowling, he preceded her in death. She then married Charles E. Myers, and he precedes her in death. Darlene earned her nursing degree in Marion, Indiana before working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Wabash County Hospital. Darlene worked in both the skilled care and addiction units. She was a member of the First Brethren Church, Eagles Lodge, and Moose Lodge, all in Wabash, Indiana. Darlene also volunteered at the Honeywell Center. 

Darlene is survived by one son, Tony Griffin, Sr. of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Malinda Lou Griffin of Wabash, Indiana; three grandchildren, Anthony Edward Griffin, Jr. of Roann, Indiana, Charlene Griffin of Elkhart, Indiana, and Torie Griffin of Peru, Indiana; two step-grandchildren, John Tuell of Wabash, Indiana, and Candace Tuell of Peru, Indiana; one great-grandchild, Anaya Griffin; one brother, Carl E. Utter of Branson, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles Utter and Roger Utter. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Laketon Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Darlene Jane Myer's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

 Kathleen "Kathy" Walker, 91, of Columbia, Tennessee, formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away at 7:56 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at NHC-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on May 17, 1934, to Richard and Imogene (Fine) Burgin in Morristown, Tennessee. 

Kathy married George E. Walker; he passed away on January 10, 2016. She retired from Thompson Consumer Electronics in Marion, Indiana.

Kathy is survived by two sons, Brian (Faye) Walker of Columbia, Tennessee, and David Smith of Shelbyville, Indiana; one daughter, Virginia "Ginger" (Ron) Moon of Springport, Indiana; six grandchildren, Joshua San Roque, Jordan Walker, Justin Kolodziej, Mallory Smith, Austin Smith, and Dylan Smith; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Kathleen "Kathy" Walker's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

 Grimes Richard "Rick" Gaston, 69, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 6:40 p.m. at his residence, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1956, to Max Raymond Gaston and Orma (Derck) Gaston in Wabash, Indiana. 

Rick was a 1975 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Ford Meter Box before his retirement. He loved the outdoors, spending his time hunting and hiking. Rick enjoyed tinkering and was always helping people fix things. Rick also loved participating in the Mississinewa 1812 reenactment. 

Rick is survived by two sons, Grimes Russell (Jennifer) Gaston of Wabash, Indiana, and Jamie A. Gaston of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Jessica Marie Gaston of Wabash, Indiana; six grandchildren, Anastasia Gaston, Gwyneth Marlow, Kedron Martoccia, Paige Gaston, Benjamin Gaston, and Khloe Schuler; one great-grandchild, Heather Marlow, on the way; two brothers, Max (Virginia) Gaston of Arkansas, and Larry (Sherry) Gaston of Huntington, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Jake Andrews officiating. 

Friends and family may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials may be made to Mississinewa 1812, PO Box 1812, Marion, IN 46952.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Rick Gaston's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

 Rebecca Sue "Becky" Bolen, 65, a resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on September 15, 1960, in Marion, Indiana to Edward and Barbara (Jones) Bolen.

Becky was a graduate of Wabash High School. Along with being a homemaker and taking care of her family, Becky loved taking care of others, which was evident in her work as a QMA and CNA. She enjoyed being an active, involved member of Bethesda Freewill Baptist Church in Andrews, Indiana. But most of all, Becky loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Becky's door was always open, and many called her "Mom", as she was the Biblical example of unconditional love.

Becky is survived by her three sons, Charles "Joe" (Laura) Holley of Urbana, Indiana, Chad (Hannah) Holley of Wabash, Indiana, and Marcus Dragoo (Terri) of Lagro, Indiana; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Edward Bolen, Jr. (Renetta) of Roann, Indiana and Randy (Christy) Bolen of Lagro, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Upcoming service times will be announced.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Bethesda Freewill Baptist Church Women's Group, 116 S. Mainstreet, Andrews, Indiana.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Rebecca Sue "Becky" Bolen's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

 David W. Howard, 75, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Paul R. and Muriel (Hayes) Howard on June 13, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

David was a 1968 graduate of North Manchester High School. He married Mary E. (Wagoner) Howard on March 9, 1996.  David worked as a Field Technician for Wiese Caterpillar in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was a member of the Converse Fire Department for 30 years. He enjoyed motocross and riding his Goldwing motorcycle with his wife, belonging to the Goldwing Road Riders Association. David shot pool in APA leagues and even shot pool in the Nationals in Las Vegas. He was a competition coon hunter, winning the Grand Knight Championship. But most of all, David loved his family. 

David is survived by his wife, Mary Howard of Somerset, Indiana; two sons, Paul (Brandi) Howard of Leo, Indiana, and Stacy Howard of South Bend, Indiana; one stepson, John Garza of Indianapolis, Indiana; three stepdaughters, Christina (Bobby) Sherman of Somerset, Indiana, Angela (Kevin) Witt of Converse, Indiana, and Rebecca (Darryl) Wilson of Indianapolis, Indiana; one brother, Jim Howard of South Whitley, Indiana; four sisters, Gwen (Kent) Brower of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Laurie Marshall of Anderson, Indiana, Janyce (Tim Berg) Howard of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Tracey (Mark) Sleighter of South Whitley, Indiana; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Anthony Lee Howard, and one great-granddaughter, Mylee Garza.

A Celebration of David's Life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Somerset Community Building. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with David W. Howard's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com