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Jerry Lee Snyder

Jerry Lee Snyder, 86, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:45 pm, Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 20, 1939, in Lagro, Indiana, to Clarence Raymond and Lula L. (Pinkerton) Snyder. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Andrews High School. He married Mary Schlemmer in Wabash … Read more

Jimmie Lee Clark

Jimmie Lee Clark was born on June 7, 1947, in Peru, Indiana, to Varnham Carey Clark and Helen Louise Clark. He grew up in Roann, Indiana, and graduated from Northfield High School in 1965. Jimmie began his career at General Tire & Rubber Company before moving his family to Kokomo, Indiana, where he worked at … Read more

Ralph D. Marley

Ralph D. Marley, 79, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 9:50 am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Marion Health. He was born on July 27, 1946, to Jess and Alberta (Nicely) Marley. Ralph married Marilyn (Middleton), who preceded him in death. Ralph worked as a laborer for 33½ years at Dana Corporation before retiring. … Read more

Terril Marvin Fetz

Terril Marvin Fetz, 80, Jonesboro, passed away at 3:23 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. He was born in Elwood, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 5, 1944, to James and Lois (McCarty) Fetz. Terril worked as a Crane Operator at General Motors in Marion. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed … Read more

Ronnell “James” Johnson

“There is no higher honor than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest deed.” – Woodrow Wilson Ronnell “James” Johnson, 25, of Van Buren, passed away on November 30, 2025, after a heartbreaking and tragic accident. James was born on July 6, 2000, to his mother, Lanesta, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. James … Read more

Cynthia Pickard

Cynthia Pickard, 63, of Jonesboro, passed away at 1:50 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in her home. She was born on July 5, 1962, in Tipton, Indiana, to Charles and Juanita (Lundy) Price. Cynthia graduated from Tri-Central High School and Ivy Tech. She worked as a phlebotomist for many years at Tipton Memorial Hospital. … Read more

Charles E. Brown

Charles E. Brown, 83, Marion, passed away at 1:59 am on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, March 31, 1942, to Virgil William and Irene Pearl Brown.  On June 21, 1974, he married Cathy James, and she survives.   Charles attended Sweetser High School and served proudly in the … Read more

Roger Dale Swain II

Roger Dale Swain II, 46, Marion, passed away at 10:23 pm on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, November 1, 1979, to Roger and Lois (Martin) Swain.   He worked for several years at Dana Corporation in Marion and had recently worked as a mechanic. Roger loved RC Racing … Read more

Jameson Korbin Matthew Nealis

Jameson Korbin Matthew Nealis, affectionately known as Baby J and J-Mo, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the tender age of 47 days, leaving behind a profound impact on all who knew him. Jameson’s journey began on October 13, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was welcomed into a world that he filled with … Read more

Indiana cigarette use drops 40% after new tax hike

INDIANAPOLIS- Cigarette consumption in Indiana plunged in the first months after a major tax increase, with state health officials reporting sharp declines in smoking and a surge in residents seeking help to quit.Indiana’s cigarette use dropped sharply following a long-awaited tax hike, with consumption falling 40% in the first three months after the increase, according … Read more