Current Obituaries

Waneta P. Pohler

Mar 21, 1918 - May 23, 2013

Hugh W. Smith

Nov 2, 1923 - May 23, 2013

Wendell G. 'Wendy' Mann

Jan 21, 1929 - May 21, 2013

Roger A. Cooper

Jul 2, 1947 - May 21, 2013

Lyle J. Cotton

Apr 3, 1928 - May 20, 2013

Miriam Sims

May 2, 1921 - Dec 18, 2012


Miriam Sims, 91, of Huntington, IN, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2012, at 5:05 a.m. at Tipton House, in Huntington.

Mrs. Sims had worked as a secretary and operated a business with her husband.

She was born May 2, 1921, in Newark, NJ, to Meyer and Hannah Cowen Geller. She married Marvin Sims on Nov. 25, 1941. Her husband preceded her in death in November 2005.

Survivors include a son, Allen (Ann) Sims, of Huntington; a granddaughter, Elizabeth "Liz" (Dave) Karst, of Huntington; and two grandchildren.

A service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at 11 a.m., with calling one hour prior to the service, at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 1224 N. Jefferson St., Huntington. Rev. Rich Miller will preside.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, with M.J.S. Mortuaries, of Redkey, in charge.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com.