Wade Weaver Sandra Elaine McElheny, 79, of Peru passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on November 18, 1946 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Jesse Devoid and Florence Virginia (Slocum) Jackson. On January 31, 1984 Sandra married Stephen “Steve” Jerry McElheny and they shared 41 years of … Read more
Donald Floyd Stouffer, 91, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:34 am, Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash West. He was born on July 13, 1934, in Wabash, Indiana, to Asa Carl and Esther Rebecca (Whistler) Stouffer. Don was a 1952 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Doris Irene Millican at … Read more
Ronald L. Jones, 76, died November 21, 2025 in Florida. Ron, the son of Clifford R. and Lois M. (Launder) Jones, was born in Wabash, Indiana, on February 25, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Middleton, two sisters, Judy (Dan) Risk and Nancy (Richard) Fisher, both of Wabash, Indiana, and eight nieces … Read more
Floyd E. Ancil, 87, of Marion, passed away at 12:30 am on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, October 13, 1938, to Meredith Ancil and Verna (King) White. On October 18, 1994, he married Edith Brown, who survives. Floyd retired from military … Read more
Jackson Robert Barnett, of Marion, entered heaven at 4:10 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Friday, November 21, 2025, to Jacob Ryan Barnett and Destinee Leeanne Scott. Destinee and Jacob were excited to bring Jackson into their lives. Jackson was … Read more
Leonard A. Barker, 91, of Converse, passed away peacefully at 2:30 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born May 19, 1934, in Swayzee, Indiana, Leonard was the son of Fred and Martha (Lake) Barker. On August 15, 1987, he married Sharon Lynne Broadstreet, who survives. Leonard graduated from … Read more
Darlene June Carper, 81, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on April 25, 1944, in Elmira, Michigan, to Gerald and Ardith (Bush) Gates. On September 15, 1962, Darlene married the love of her life, … Read more
WABASH, IN- Honeywell Arts & Entertainment invites the community to the Honeywell House Open House on Wednesday, December 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Honeywell House is embarking on a transformative $3 million renovation to welcome a new era of elegance and expanded possibilities. For over 50 years, the House, once the cherished home of Eugenia Honeywell, has … Read more
INDIANA — AAA predicts at least 73 million travelers hitting the road this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, nearly 2 million of those from Indiana. As Hoosiers embark on holiday travels, INDOT urges drivers to travel safely and plan ahead, as increased traffic is expected across the state starting Tuesday afternoon. “Motorists should be aware of increased traffic and … Read more
PERU, IN- On Monday, November 24, 2025, community leaders, board members, volunteers and residents gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to officially announce the opening of The Father’s House, a men’s sober living home, at 70 West 2nd Street in Peru. This is the second home The Father’s House 5:16 has opened, … Read more