Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Harper's Community Funeral Home

740 State Rd 930 E

New Haven, Indiana

Lonnie Herrell Obituary

Lonnie L. Herrell, 84, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on May 27, 2024, at Elkhart Place Assisted Living, Elkhart. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Thurman and Emily (Ervin) Herrell. He retired in 1993 from Gladieux Refinery and went on to own Loonie and Silly's Country Bar in New Haven until 2005. He enjoyed Karaoke, casinos, bowling, golfing, and playing cards, always in the company of good friends and family. He is survived by his children, Brian and Ron (Tracie) Herrell and Sherri (Dan) Berghoff; siblings, Ford and Billy Herrell, and Mildred Stanley; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by wife, Violet "Sally" (Jones) Herrell in 2003; and siblings, August "Virgil", James "Roy" and Clifford Herrell, Dee Stanley, and Shirley Herrell.

Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2024, at Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 E. St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with visitation one hour prior. Visitation is also 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial is 2 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024, at W.H. Parman Cemetery, 1212 Holly Grove Rd, Corbin, Ky. Preferred memorials are to OPS Adventures, opsaventures.org To share online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 29, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Lonnie Herrell

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Dick Hathaway

May 29, 2024

To Lonnie & Sally's family,
God's blessings on all of you.
They were both very fine people.
Worked with Lonnie at Gladieux.
With sincere sympathy,
Dick & Betty Hathaway

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Lonnie Herrell's name

Memorial Events
for Lonnie Herrell

May

30

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Harper's Community Funeral Home

740 State Rd 930 E, New Haven, IN 46774

May

31

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Harper's Community Funeral Home

740 State Rd 930 E, New Haven, IN 46774

May

31

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Harper's Community Funeral Home

740 State Rd 930 E, New Haven, IN 46774

Jun

2

Burial

2:00 p.m.

W.H. Parman Cemetery

1212 Holly Grove Rd, Corbin, KY

Funeral services provided by:

Harper's Community Funeral Home

740 State Rd 930 E, New Haven, IN 46774

How to support Lonnie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Lonnie Herrell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more