Wade Weaver INDIANAPOLIS – Power Up Indiana invests in employer-led training that expands opportunity for workers and addresses workforce shortages across the health care sector. “Indiana grows when Hoosiers have the skills to succeed and employers have the workforce they need to expand,” said Gov. Braun. “Power Up Indiana helps accomplish both by opening doors to better-paying … Read more
Josette Serene Walls, 52, of Rochester, Indiana, died at 2:42 pm, Friday, September 4, 2026, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on July 9, 1974, in Wabash, Indiana, to Joe Lester Walls and Janet (Bridgewater) Shepherd. Josette was a graduate of Manchester High School. She worked at Dexter Axle in North Manchester … Read more
Thomas “Tom” Glen DeArmond, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 10:32 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born October 24, 1950, in Wabash to Glen C. and Nondus Elizabeth (Brubaker) DeArmond, Tom grew up on the family farm, learning the value of hard work, a strong … Read more
Joan L. “Jodie” Wood, 96, of Gas City, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on May 16, 1930, to Glenn and Ruth (Myers) Barton. She married James Wood on January 4, 1980 and he preceded her in death … Read more
Stephen Shepler, 76, of Marion, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Warsaw, Indiana, on Monday, October 31, 1949, to Charles and Rosemary (West) Shepler. Stephen graduated from Marion High School and later attended Purdue University. He worked as a shipping … Read more
Thomas Dewayne McIntire, 82, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at 2:50 p.m., surrounded by his loved ones. Thomas was born on February 25, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana, to Lawrence and Doris McIntire. He proudly served his country in the United States Army on Active Duty from 1961 to 1964 and was stationed at … Read more
On September 2, 2026, at 1:10 a.m.,Our Queen Alberta Hanthorn passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Alberta was born on August 2, 1936, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Lottie and Paul Whitaker. She later moved to Marion, Indiana, where she met her husband, Harry Hanthorn, at the age of … Read more
William Thomas Hodge, a devoted father, grandfather, brother and proud businessman, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at the age of 72. Above all, Bill was a loving and deeply caring family man. His family was the center of his world, and he made a point of being an active, unwavering presence in their … Read more
Tracy T. Talbert, 62, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away on August 27, 2026, in Fairmount. He was born on November 22, 1963, in Kokomo, Indiana. Tracy was a union electrician with IBEW #873 in Kokomo, Indiana. He was a hardworking man who also found great enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life. He enjoyed playing … Read more
Roland Thornhill Hamner IV, known to nearly everyone as Beau, passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 45. Born on May 13, 1981, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Beau lived a life marked by faith, compassion, creativity, humor, and an extraordinary love for people. His faith was at the center of his life. … Read more