2026
Mary Helen Skiles, 94, of Bringhurst, entered the gates of Heaven, Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born to the late Charles E. and Alberta M. Wampler Long on January 5, 1932, in Knob Noster, MO. On December 8, 1950, in Rossville, she married Charles Skiles and he preceded her on August 31, 2015. Mary was a dedicated famers wife and homemaker. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1950 and was a member of the Cutler Ridge OGBB NC Church. Mary is survived by two daughters: Sharon (Lynn) Peters and Marcia (Robin) Root. Son: Larry (Joyce) Skiles. Son in-law: Loren Peters. Twelve grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.聽 Two sisters: Marlene (Gary) Boone and Charlene (Steve) Lynch. Brother: Dale (Lois) Long. Sister in-law: Bonnie Long. She is preceded by her parents, husband, daughter (Diane Peters), three brothers: Everett, David and Russell Long.
The Skiles Family invite friends to visit Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 9:00am until the time of service at 11:00am at Cutler Ridge OGBB NC Church, 3521 State Road 75, Cutler IN 46920. Officiating will be the Brethren. Burial to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
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Tami Sanderson Richardson
June 17, 2026 7:22 pm 路Larry and Joyce,
So sorry to hear about your Mom! My thoughts and prayers to you and your family! 馃檹馃徏鉂わ笍馃檹馃徏
Stephanie Hufford
June 18, 2026 11:03 am 路Beulah was kind enough to let me know of Mary Helen’s passing. Jack and I had some great visits with Mary Helen and other classmates who attended over the years beginning with the 50th Rossville High School Reunion. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers 馃檹 are with the family. Sending my condolences, Stephanie Hufford, Carmel, IN
Doris Smith
June 19, 2026 9:20 am 路Dear sweet Mary Helen. I was a little neighbor girl in 1945. Mary Helen, Marlene and Charlene, used to come to our house and play. I thought she was so pretty. I am now 86 years old. I wish life was such that we could be friends without losing track of others. I was in 1st grade. We lived just up the road from the Longs on the 26 side of the road. We had rented the house from Omar Bydler. Lots has happened in all those years in between then and now. I have thought of those girls and Dale and Russell, wondering what had become of you. For some reason…..I don’t remember Everett? God bless you in your sorrow and may you find comfort in our God.
duane p. overholser
June 20, 2026 10:26 pm 路sorry for your lose will kepp the family in my pray
don houser
June 21, 2026 9:40 pm 路So sorry to here this: she was a great lady and raised a loving family. Your all in my prayers.
don houser
June 21, 2026 9:40 pm 路So sorry to here this: she was a great lady and raised a loving family. Your all in my prayers.
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