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Mickey Joe Bowers

Mickey Joe Bowers, born on September 13, 1943, in Rochester, Indiana, to Ralph and Gretchen Eileen (McQuiston) Bowers Sr., passed away on May 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family, whom he loved dearly. Mickey was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family. … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announces Hoosier Shakes

WABASH, IN– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present Hoosier Shakes from June 7 through June 10 on the Honeywell Center’s outdoor Carpenter Plaza. The free event brings Shakespeare to life using original practices, including minimal sets and costumes, a poetic delivery of dialogue, and lively interaction between actors and audience. Pre-show music will begin each … Read more

Wabash Kiwanis Club announce awards to local high school seniors

WABASH, IN- The Wabash Kiwanis Club is excited to once again announce the distribution of award monies to four local high school seniors as part of the organization’s Self-Reliance program. Awards and recognition took place at a luncheon ceremony at the Honeywell Center on Tuesday afternoon, honoring these individuals for their exceptionalism in front of … Read more

Jerry Lee Jones

Jerry Lee Jones, 81, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 15th 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 9th 1944 to the late Ruben Jones and the late Flossie Smith Cover. He married Joanetta “Fay” Townsend on March 27, 1964 and she preceded him in death. Jerry was a … Read more

Gary Dean Pickett

Gary Dean Pickett, 67, of Bunker Hill, was called to God at 12:08 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, with his wife and two sons at his side. Born May 9, 1958, in Bedford. He was the son of Vernon Milton Pickett and Charlotte Jean Pickett. He was … Read more

Ellis M. Rice

Ellis M. Rice, 93, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:07 am, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He was born at home in Lafayette, Indiana on November 29, 1931, to Lawrence M. and Martha Evelyn (Ellis) Rice. Ellis was a 1949 graduate of Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Indiana. He received his … Read more

Vina Sites

Vina Sites, 87, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering dedication to others. She was born in Gray, Kentucky on April 26, 1938 to Roy and Rosa (Brafford) Ferrell. On May 26, 1976 she married … Read more