Mary Ellen Brown

Mary Ellen Brown, 97, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Lee and Mable (Green) Ross on March 30, 1917 in Aurora, Indiana.

She married Dallas C. Brown on January 17, 1944, he passed away in September of 1979. She was a member of College Corner Brethren Church in Wabash, Indiana. Mary loved working in her yard and flower gardens.

She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Benson-Burnworth of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Ruby Martin of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Ken Benson (Chris) of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Don (Carol) Sweet of Converse, Indiana, Janie Hayslett of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Cornett of Wabash, Indiana; 10 great grandchildren, Kim (Ryan) Hawkins of Fenton, Missouri, Matt (Stacie Frehse) Benson of Wabash, Indiana, Neil (Elaine) Sweet of Converse, Indiana, Jason (Alisha) Sweet of Converse, Indiana, Nikki (Matt) Bajor of Converse, Indiana, Kelli (Hayslett) Nelson of Wabash, Indiana, Adam Hayslett of Wabash, Indiana, Ben Cornett of Wabash, Indiana, Mark (Erica) Cornett of North Manchester, Indiana, and Kasey Cornett of Wabash, Indiana; 14 great-great grandchildren and 4 great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Dallas Brown, great-great grandson, Tanner Hayslett, and a grandson in-law, Clyde Hayslett.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to College Corner Brethren Church, 8996 S 500 W, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Inabelle Traver

Inabelle Traver, 85, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Clarence Irving and Goldie Edith (Bryant) O’Connell on June 30, 1928 in Tippecanoe, Indiana.

Inabelle married George Traver on July 3, 1947, they were married for 66 years. George passed away on May 13, 2014. Inabelle was a homemaker to her family and was a book keeper for F & H Fertilizer for 18 years. She was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine, Indiana. Inabelle was also a member of IOOF 862 Ashland Rebekah Lodge and a Cub Scout Leader in LaFontaine, Indiana. Inabelle enjoyed spending time at family gatherings.

 She is survived by two sons, John Traver (Theresa) of LaFayette, Indiana and Jeff Traver of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Larry (Janet) Dailey of LaFontaine, Indiana; grandchildren, Keith Dailey, Chad Dailey, Angie Underwood, Allison Irvin, Ryan Traver, Jorden Traver, Chelsea Traver, and Alley Traver; and eight great grandchildren; sister, Sharon Morris of Rochester, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister and brother.

Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to Special Olympics of Wabash County. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Naomi Faye Thurlow

Naomi Faye Thurlow, 85, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at the Heritage House in New Castle, Indiana. She was born to the late Looney Grady and Daisy (Smith) Powell on July 6, 1928 in Ashville, North Carolina.

She was a high school graduate and attended Central Wesleyan College in South Carolina. She married Melvin Philip Thurlow on September 12, 1952, he passed away on May 10, 2001. Faye was a homemaker to her family. She was a member of Wabash Alliance Church.

She is survived by two sons,  Jon M. Thurlow & wife Kim of New Castle, Indiana, and Robert D. Thurlow & wife Johanna of Cedarville, Ohio; three daughters, Nancy C. Short & husband Stan of Nashville, Tennessee, Beth A. Mazerik & husband James of Salinas, California, and Phyllis J. Ronco & husband Doug of Madeira Beach, Florida; brother, Glenn Powell of Marion, North Carolina; three sisters, Ruby Powell and Clara Chandler both of Asheville, North Carolina, and Ruth Beyler of Palos, Illinois; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Dennis E. Thurlow and most recently Michael W. Thurlow on February 16, 2014.

A memorial service for both Faye and Michael will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Calling hours for family and friends will be from 1 p.m. until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.  Preferred memorials are directed to Freedom House ministry of the Foursquare Church, 3200 S 14th St, New Castle, IN 47362. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Harry Barton Pitts

Harry Barton Pitts, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 12:47 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to the late Vane and Maude (Knight) Pitts on January 26, 1933 in Salem, Indiana.

He married Janice S. Rife on December 14, 1957, she survives. Harry served and retired from the United States Army after 21 years of service to his country. Then he worked for Cohron’s Manufactured Homes in Indianapolis, Indiana and drove a truck for Burlington Trucking.  He was a member of General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn both in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was also a member of American Legion in Indianapolis, Indiana and VFW Post 286 in Wabash, Indiana.

Along with his wife, Janice; he is also survived by two sons, Craig Pitts of Willow Branch, Indiana and Keith Pitts of Indianapolis, Indiana; six grandchildren, Tabatha Pitts of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jessica Pitts Johnson of Seiling, Oklahoma, Richard Pitts of Greenwood, Indiana, Barbara Pitts of Indianapolis, Indiana, Sara Pitts of Lacy, Washington, and Sheila Sue Pitts of Greenfield, Indiana; 10 great grandchildren; and a sister, Martha Jane Worrell of Venice, Florida. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, officiating the services will be Pastor Aaron Branham. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Bettie A. (Isaacs) Wright

Bettie A. (Isaacs) Wright, 77, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at home. She was born to the late Hobert and Sarah (Music) Isaacs on March 19, 1937 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Bettie retired from Wabash Magnetics in Wabash, Indiana. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Todd (Vicky) Gates of LaFontaine, Indiana; brother, Hobert Isaacs Jr. (Jean) of Lafayette, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Julie Wright of Dunreith, Indiana; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Phyllis) Poole of Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs. Clyde (Ella) Slone of North Manchester, Indiana, and Mrs. Max (Janis) Eytcheson of Peru, Indiana; 1 grandson, four step grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Douglas Wright and sister, Thelma Isaacs.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.