Baby Owen Daniel Williams

Baby Owen Daniel Williams

Owen Daniel Williams, infant son of Ri-Ann Evans and Michael Williams and beloved brother of Blayke Alan Williams, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana. In addition to his immediate family he is survived by paternal grandparents Mary Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Victoria Williams; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Tonnie Evans and Jenifer Verret and Kevin Gidley; paternal great grandmothers, Robecca Maynard and Bernice Pickering; maternal great grandparents, Daniel and Jill Morrow; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends who loved Owen very much. Owen was preceded by his paternal great grandfathers, William Maynard and Ellis Pickering; and maternal great grandparents, Walter and Barbara Evans.

His arrival was expected with great anticipation and love, and although he was not able to spend time on this earth; he will always remain his parents precious baby and Blayke's little brother. Owen will always be remembered; for nothing loved is ever lost.

Private family services will be held. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Daniel A. Miller

Daniel A. Miller, 49, of Greenwood, Indiana formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at his home on Friday, July 24, 2015. He was born on February 23, 1966 in Wabash, Indiana to Barbara Jean (Strasser) Miller, she survives in Wabash, Indiana.

Daniel was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School. He served his country in the United States Navy for 12 years, also served during Operation Desert Storm. Daniel married Kimberlea Spiller on March 6, 2009, she survives.

He was a member of Lagro American Legion Post 248 in Lagro, Indiana and a life member of VFW Post 286 of Wabash, Indiana.

Along with his mother, Barb and wife, Kim; He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Tamer "Tammie" (Daniel) Newton of Macon, Georgia.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Kay Gaier officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Servia, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Zelbert D. Sparks

Zelbert D. Sparks, 70, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at his home in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late George Franklin and Mary (Brown) Sparks on January 8, 1945 in Wabash, Indiana.
Zelbert married Patricia V. Garner on December 2, 1968, she passed away on October 19, 2000. He retired from Celotex of Lagro, Indiana.

He is survived by a son, George Franklin Sparks (Laura) of Silver Lake, Indiana; four daughters, Phyllis J. Harris of Anderson, Indiana, Kimberly Nethercutt of Peru, Indiana, Mrs. Charman (Floyd) Noland of Wabash, Indiana, and Mrs. Tonnie (Terry) Evans of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Glenna Hampton of North Manchester, Indiana; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Thompson, granddaughter, Melissa Noland, grandson, Walter Thompson, and great grandson, Jobe Sparks, four brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Wabash Chapel of God, 1463 Middle Street, Wabash, Indiana, with Ralph Johnson officiating.

Calling hours will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.