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Geffery Kim (Geff) Cowan

Geffery Kim (Geff) Cowan, 63 years, was born on July 24, 1962, in Modesto CA., to Gerald & Jan (Frantz) Cowan. Dad was baptized on December 17, 1978, into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church (Tuolumne District), to which he remained faithful. On July 18, 1982, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Jane Driver. … Read more

Barbara J. Stewart

Barbara J. Stewart, born on August 29, 1933, in Kosciusko County Indiana, to Omer Otis and Beatrice M. (VanPherson) Coldren, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. After graduating from Laketon High School as valedictorian of her class, Barbara began her working career at Heckman Bindery … Read more

Julie Ann Walk

Julie Ann Walk, 52, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 30, 1973, in Wabash to Roy and Billie Jean (Porter) Monroe. Julie married Larry Walk on December 3, 2005, in Wabash; they have spent nearly 20 loving years … Read more

William Edman “Ed” McBrayer

William Edman “Ed” McBrayer, 85, of Wabash, Indiana, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born December 10, 1939, in Morehead, Kentucky, Ed was the son of Harvey and Anna (Perkins) McBrayer. Ed retired from Wabash Alloys after a long career in supervision. Earlier in life, he worked in the … Read more

Belinda Yvonne Osborne

Belinda Yvonne Osborne, 66, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:38 am, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Aperion Care in Marion, Indiana. She was born on June 1, 1959, in Wabash, Indiana, to Jesse and Elizabell (Fooley) Case. Belinda married Howard Dewayne Osborne in Wabash on April 16, 1982; he died May 28, 2025. In her … Read more

Judith (Judy) Nayrocker

Judith (Judy) Nayrocker was born in Wabash, Indiana, on November 15, 1938, to Oma and Oscar Williams. Judy passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, 24 days short of being 87. Judy married Duane Nayrocker on December 13, 1955. Had Judy lived 52 days longer, they would have been married 70 years. Judy received Jesus … Read more

Carl Stopp

Carl Stopp, 88, of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Marion, Indiana, entered his eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida. He had spent the last 25 years of his life in Brooksville, a place he loved and called home. His final resting place will be in Van Buren, Indiana. … Read more

Wings Etc. donates additional $100,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

FORT WAYNE, IN— Wings Etc. proudly presented St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a check for $100,000 at the 2025 Wings Etc. Brand Summit, held September 22–24 at Four Winds Casino Hotel in South Bend, Ind. The gift, powered by guest generosity and The Wings Etc. Foundation’s commitment to “improving children’s lives,” brings total donations … Read more

Child Solicitation arrest of Marion man

MARION, IN- On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m., witnesses with a “Catch a Predator” group and decoy reported that they had been involved in several internet text message exchanges with a local Marion man who believed he was communicating with a thirteen-year-old girl through a Facebook dating profile. The messages were sexual … Read more

Miami County woman faces 10 charges related to child molestation and neglect

MIAMI COUNTY, IN — A Miami County woman faces 10 charges related to child molestation and neglect. According to an affidavit for probable cause filed in September, the charges stem from a string of incidents involving a juvenile victim and the suspect, Shayna E. Pierce. During their investigation of the case, police determined the number … Read more