Frances E. Barker

Frances E. Barker, 96, of Wabash, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born on May 10, 1925, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Nicolo and Concetta Broccolo.  

Frances married Walter Ivan Barker on January 21, 1950; he passed away on September 19, 2009.  Frances was an active Jehovah's Witness for 79 years, being baptized on August 6, 1942.  Frances loved to cook and have company visit her.  She will be remembered fondly by all those whose lives she touched.   

Frances' legacy lives on in her many beloved nieces and nephews.

Per Frances' wishes, private graveside services will be held at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. 

The family of Frances E. Barker have trusted McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, Indiana, with final arrangements.  

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

George A. Powell

George A. Powell, 54, of Atlanta, Indiana, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Wabash, on November 10, 1966,  to Earl L. Powell and Mary (Miller) Powell.

George was a 1987 graduate of Southwood High School.  He married Shelley R. Gray on October 7, 1989; she survives.  George worked as a fuel truck driver for Ceres Solution in Noblesville.  He also worked in the swine industry, for over 25 years, at Carl Swine and Kokomo Grain.  For ten years, George was a first responder and firefighter for the Mt. Etna Fire Department.  George's favorite thing was to sit on his front porch and have a Bud-Light and he was an avid hunter and fisherman.  

George is survived by his wife, Shelley, of Atlanta, Indiana; one son, Zachary (Kimberly) Powell, of Bedford; one daughter, Jenna (Clinton Myers) Scalf, of Noblesville; two brothers, John (Rebecca) Powell and Fred Powell, both of LaFontaine; one sister, Brenda (Eric) Lantz, of Paw Paw, Michigan; three grandchildren, Kellen Scalf, Lakota Maxwell and Phoenyx Maxwell.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Donnie Garst and Kaleb d'Ombrian officiating.  Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery in Lincolnville.  

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Wounded Warriors Project.  

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana, has been trusted with George's arrangements. 

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

Shirley Ann Barlow

Shirley Ann Barlow, 84, passed away at 6:38 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born on February 3, 1937, in Wabash, to the late Herbert and Garnett (Sharp) Enyeart.

Shirley was a 1957 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  Shirley married Verlin Barlow on October 20, 1957; he passed away on December 15, 2014.  She worked for over 38 years at Wagners and United Technologies. She then worked at Dana, in Andrews, for six years.  Shirley love planting in the garden, working in her flower beds, and just being outside.  She also loved to shop and talking with people.  Most of all, Shirley loved helping friends and family and spending time with her grandchildren.  

Shirley is survived by one son, Tom Barlow, of Wabash; one sister, Eva Mae (Larry) Garrett, of Marion and two brothers, Lamoine (Loretta) Enyeart, of Marion and Estil (Linda) Enyeart, of LaFontaine; sister-in-law, Charlotte Harnish, of Wabash; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews.  Along with her husband, Shirley is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth James Barlow, who passed on November 2014 and two brothers, Herman Enyeart and Larry L. Enyeart. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.  

Visitation will be two hours prior to services, starting at 9:00 a.m., at the funeral home.  

Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Shop with a Cop, 780 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana, has been trusted with Shirley's arrangements. 

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

Martha L. McCord Combs

Martha L. McCord Combs, 82, of Wabash, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on February 7, 1939, in Madison County, to the late William V. and Isabelle (Brown) Griese.

Martha married Arthur McCord in 1961; he passed away on June 5, 1988. She then married Carew (JR) Combs; he passed away in 1992.  Martha worked at the Wabash Sweet Shop for 32 years and then worked at HIZ, Inc. in Wabash.  Martha was a member of Wabash North Wesleyan Church.  She was animal lover and especially loved her cats.   

Martha is survived by her three sons, Dale (Amanda) McCord, Lee McCord and Robert McCord, all of Wabash; one daughter, Carolyn (Danny) Prater, of Wabash; one sister, Bonnie Jo Bullins, of Warsaw; twelve grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by one son, Jack McCord; one daughter, Ethel Jane McCord; six brothers and five sisters.  

Private services for family will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.  Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Elwood.  

In lieu of flowers, the preferred memorial is to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Martha's arrangements.  

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