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Edith L Bailey

Edith L Bailey, 77, of Marion, passed away at 1:26 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Marion Health in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 4, 1949, to Robert L. Burton and Delberta (Frazier) Sachse. On December 16, 1978, she married the love of her life Gary Bailey, who precedes … Read more

Douglas “Doug” E. Maples

Douglas “Doug” E. Maples, 79, Gas City, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born in Wise County, Virginia on August 18, 1947, to George and Zella (Cheek) Maples. On August 22, 1971, he married Joyce Terry and she survives. Doug attended Mississinewa High School and worked as a machine … Read more

Bessie M. Burke

Bessie M. Burke, 87, Marion, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away at 10:50 am on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Wyndmoor of Marion. She was born in Rella, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 16, 1939, to Cecil and Flora (Rice) York. On September 28, 1968 she married Will Scott Burke and he preceded her in death. Bessie … Read more

Clarence I. Ragan

Clarence I. Ragan, 95, of Sweetser, passed away at 11:57 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born north of West Middleton in Howard County, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 2, 1930, to Frank A. and Flora (Shirley) Ragan.   Mr. Ragan and his siblings were … Read more

Juanita Catherine Rapp

Juanita Catherine Rapp, 95, of LaFontaine, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Northwood Manor Senior Living in Marion. Juanita was born on January 10, 1931 in Huntington County, Indiana, to the late Ernest (“Oren”) and Audra (“Delight”) (Dimick) Collins. Juanita married George Rapp, Jr., on August 11, 1950. George passed away in June … Read more

Joyce Amanda (Huffman) Joy Baker

Joyce Amanda (Huffman) Joy Baker, 93, passed away on August 30, 2026, at her home in North Manchester, Indiana. She was born on December 3, 1932, in North Manchester, to Jesse and Anna (Feigley) Huffman. Throughout her long life she remained deeply connected to the community that shaped her and that she, in turn, served … Read more

Amanda Lynn Skeans

Amanda Lynn Skeans, 41, of Andrews, Indiana, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on October 12, 1984, to Malissa Jane Timmons in Monticello, Indiana. Amanda married Khrystopher J. Skeans on August 5, 2020. She enjoyed doing a multitude of crafts and … Read more

Morris “Moe” Smedley

Morris “Moe” Smedley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Moe lived a life centered on family, friendship, and service to others through his many years of teaching and coaching. His warm personality, sense of humor, and genuine interest in others helped him … Read more

Trula Fern Cox

Trula Fern Cox, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 7:53 a.m., on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on September 23, 1935, to the late Frances McKinley Welch and Pearl Mae (Lynch) Welch in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee. Trula married Ronald P. Cox on December 19, … Read more

Peter “Pete” Michael Butterbaugh

Peter “Pete” Michael Butterbaugh, 65, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 28, 1960, to Samuel Butterbaugh and Amy (Butterbaugh) Lauer in Wabash, Indiana. Pete proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, the … Read more