Lenard Ray Porter

Lenard Ray Porter, 62, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11:05 p.m.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 16, 1955.

Lenard was a veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Navy.  He retired as a machinist and had a love for fishing and watching television.

He is survived by his mother, Marie (Porter) Cavins, Wabash; brother, Henry (Dawn) Cavins, Jr., Gray, Kentucky; sisters, Mary Moore, Wabash, and Annette Cavins, Andrews.  He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Cavins, Sr. and brother, Robert Wayne Cavins.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial to follow at the Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana. Friends may call one hour prior to services.

In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to be made to the family of Lenard Porter for funeral expenses. 

Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Marc D. "Bernie" Carroll

Marc D. “Bernie” Carroll, 66, of Wabash, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. at his residence.  Bernie was born in Wabash to the late William and Gertrude (Brothers) Carroll on June 22, 1951.

Bernie retired as a union operator for Gaunt & Son and E&B Paving, Wabash.  He also owned and operated Carroll's Snow Removal.  Bernie was an avid golfer, loved to fish and go to truck pulls, but lived to be around friends and help his community. He was an active member of several organizations, Elks Lodge #471 of Wabash, Loyal Order of Moose of Wabash No. 1195, Wabash Eagles Lodge #549, American Legion Post 15 of Wabash, Harley Davidson Owners Group and Big Brother and Big Sister Program.  

Bernie is survived by significant other, Jan Schlemmer, Wabash; sister, Beverly (Elmer) Williams, Roann and two nephews, Jared Williams, Rochester and Shawn Williams, Roann.  

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.  Burial will follow at Lagro Cemetery, Lagro, Indiana.  Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Moose Twilight Service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the funeral home.  

In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to be made in his memory to Shop with a Cop or the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Paul L. Edwards

Paul L. Edwards, 76, was a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana. Paul completed his long journey at 10:54 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on August 23, 1941 in Wabash to the late Henry and Juanita (Shoemaker) Edwards.

Paul was a retired factory worker and a member of the Eagles Lodge in Wabash.  He attended Sweetwater Church in North Manchester, Indiana and Potter's House Church in Wabash.  
Paul is survived by daughters, Darla (Ed) Hildebrand, Mt. Gilead, Ohio and Christina Anderson, Wabash; son, Paul (Terry) Shoemaker, Michigan; brothers, Henry Nate Edwards and Franklin (Barbara) Edwards both of Wabash; sister, Barbara (Mick) Gatchel, Wabash; thirteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by daughter, Dawn M. Edwards; granddaughter Duranda Drue Anderson; grandson, Jason Lee Streich and one sister.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Bernice Pickering officiating. Calling hours will be at the funeral home two hours prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Gardens of Memory, Huntington, Indiana.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.