Wade Weaver WABASH COUNTY, IN – On May 16, 2026, the Indiana State Police was requested by the Wabash Police Department to investigate a fatal crash that occurred during a vehicle pursuit. Preliminary investigation indicates that shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers with the Wabash Police Department attempted to stop a motorcycle after the rider disregarded a red … Read more
Dena Thomas, 60, of (Marion) Brownsburg, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born on Saturday, February 12, 1966, Dena was the daughter of Diana “DeeDee” and Herman “Bud” Wiecking, both of Marion. She grew up playing softball at the local PAL Club, swimming and golfing at The Elks Lodge … Read more
Amarah Cherri Ann Bodkins Bragg went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2026, at 6:24 PM surrounded by her loving family. Amarah was born April 5, 2026, to Shiann and Jayden, weighing 4lbs. 5.9 oz and 18 inches long. Her mommy and daddy fell in love with her from the day they found … Read more
Harry Joseph “Joe” Certain, 81, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1944 in Marion, Indiana to the late Harry “Buzz” and Agnes Certain. Joe married Jackie “Crimmins” Certain on June 25, 1966 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Joe was a graduate of Bennett High School, class of 1962. … Read more
Lauretta Wilson, 97, Marion, passed away at 5:05 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, June 8, 1928, to Floyd and Grace (Endsley) Davis. Lauretta graduated from Sweetser High School and worked at RCA until 1984, when she retired. She was a member of … Read more
Connie Jo Williams, 76, Fowlerton, passed away in her home at 1:51 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, on Thursday, November 17, 1949, to Ed and Juanita (Sizemore) Fannin. On September 11, 1967, she married the love of her life, Charles E. Williams in Carlisle, Kentucky. She … Read more
Pamela E. Maxwell, 73, of Marion, passed away at 10:09 am on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born in Welch, West Virginia, on Tuesday, January 20, 1953, to JD and Evelyn (Breedlove) Steward. Pamela is survived by her daughters, Paula (Easterday) Ludlow of Marion and Lutora Waters of Ocala, FL; grandchildren, Jeremy Pritchard of … Read more
Gary Lee Passwater Sr., a man known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to his family and those he loved, passed away at his home on May 11, 2026. Born on July 16, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Lloyd and Phyllis (Culmann) Passwater, Gary’s life was defined by his commitment to … Read more
Shirley Ann Gross (Espe), 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 4:20 am, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 20, 1935, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Floyd and Lena (Demaree) Hawley. Shirley married Arthur Gross in 1954 in Kokomo, Indiana and began her career working … Read more
Chien Van Doan, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, passed peacefully at Parkview Regional Medical Center at 10:20 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1951 in Hue, Vietnam to Quan Van Doan and Tran Thi Sen. He was the oldest of seven brothers and two sisters. Chien received his Associates Degree from … Read more