All Obituaries

Dustin Joe Hopper, 42, of Zionsville formerly of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Arrangements are pending.  Dustin's full obituary will soon follow.

Elsie “Sandie” Ernest, 71, of Logansport passed away at 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 29, 1949, in Panama City, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Walker) Drake. On August 29, 1967, she married the love of her life, Arnold D. Ernest.  They were married for 46 years until his death on November 28, 2013. Survivors include her sons, Keith C. Ernest (Donnetta) of Winamac and...

Judy Kay Weiand Fallis, 66, passed away September 7, 2020 at her home in Rincon, Georgia. Born on August 31, 1954 in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Curtis D. Weiand, Jr. and Norma Jean (Rhodes) Weiand. The Indiana native was a member of the Rincon congregation of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Russell Lue Fallis, Jr.; children, Bart Fallis and Olivia Fallis-Merrick; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob...

Ronald G. Ballenger, Sr., 81, of Royal Center passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on July 31, 1939 in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Leo Ballenger, and Alta Ballenger. Ron made his way from Kentucky to Indiana where he fell in love with Margret L. Gunter. On April 28, 1963 he married Margaret L. Gunter.  She preceded him in death on March 19, 2003. Ronald retired from Wilson Foods in Logansport. After retirement Margret and...

Helen M. Manus, 94, of Logansport passed away peacefully at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Born on August 19, 1926 in Daviess County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Amanda (Graves) O’Brian. Helen formerly worked at Arlen’s and 3 D Department Stores in Logansport. She was devoted to her faith, her family and caring for her grandkids. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church.   Survivors include her son,...

Charles R. Austin, 85, of Logansport passed away peacefully in his sleep at Miller’s Merry Manor and went to be with his Lord Jesus at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born on February 21, 1935 in Lowell, he was the son of the late Homer and Minnie (Reames) Austin. Charlie was a lifelong mechanic and formerly owned and operated Austin's Garage and Wrecker Service, which he and his father built and started in Logansport in 1949. He was an avid gun collector. He had a love...

Helen Irene Howell, 96, of Logansport passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born on March 9, 1924 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Irene Lidgard Rodgers. Helen retired from White-Rogers/RBM in Logansport.  She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed her cats and going to breakfast daily with her daughter Carole. Survivors include her daughter, Carole Ford of Logansport, daughter in law,...

Marvin Homer Williams, 89, of Logansport went to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:15 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 4, 1931, in Tilon Illinois, he was the son of the late Homer and Hattie (Martin) Williams. On January 21, 1956 he married Dorothy Johnston, she survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Korea.  Marvin worked for Nipsco for forty and a half years retiring in 1992.  He was a member of the Church of...

Michele Suzanne (Morgan) Braun, 74, of Logansport passed away at 1:16 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020 at Chase Center. Born on August 6, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Betty (Ivey) Morgan of Akron, Indiana. Michele was a 1965 graduate of Akron High School where she was a member of the Glee Club. In the winter of 1964 she was accepted into the Art Instruction Schools in Minnesota where her interests included advertising art, cover design, fashion art...

Anthony Emilio Barrientos, 20, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23, 2020. He was born in Salinas, California on February 24, 2000 and was the son of Blackie Zavala and Maritza Yesenia Barrientos. Anthony was a 2018 Logansport High School graduate.  He was currently employed at Indiana Packers. Survivors include his parents, brothers, Jorge Martinez (Blanca Cervantes) and Leonidas Martinez (Sherlynn Castillo), sisters, Vanesa Martinez, Keyli Martinez...