Wade Weaver

Carl Allen Cooper, from Marion, Indiana, born May 25, 1957, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. Carl proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the National Guard. Throughout his life, he worked hard and held many roles, including at a glass factory, as “The Boat Doctor,” and as a semi-truck … Read more

Laurie Virginia Knight, 75, of Marion, passed away in her home at 3:19 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on Sunday, February 5, 1950, to Lester and Lillian (Murray) Canada. She married Clifton P. Knight on October 21, 1994, who preceded her in death on August 29, 2024. Laurie … Read more

Larry W. Bryant, 86, of Gas City, passed away at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, July 12, 1939, to Fredrick and Ada (Vardaman) Bryant.   Larry is survived by his daughters, Nancy Bryant, Kathy (Mike) Foy; grandchildren, … Read more

Shirley J. Hester, 86, Naubinway, Michigan passed away at 11:22 am on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Jonesboro. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 18, 1939.  On February 1, 1959, she married Charles E. Hester, Sr. and he preceded her in death.   Shirley was involved in the … Read more

Mary Victoria Gretz-Savarino, 81, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She was born to Paul Anthony and Mary (Buccilli) Gretz on November 17, 1943, in Marion, Indiana. Mary graduated from Marion High School and married Joseph Savarino on October 26, 1960. … Read more

Gerald E. Key, 71, a resident of Huntington County, Indiana, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on October 3, 1954, to Max I. and Vera (Odle) Key in Wabash County, Indiana.  Gerald was a 1974 graduate of Southwood High School. After graduation, … Read more