Veta Joy Holle, a beloved member of her Laketon community, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 29, 1932, to Archie M. and Mary E. (Hackworth) Caudill, in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, Veta lived a life marked by love, faith, … Read more
Benny Lucas, 82, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:13 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Robert and Nellie (Howington) Lucas on December 9, 1942, in Dungannon, Virginia. Benny worked construction for many years and also worked for Gaunt and Son in … Read more
Judith “Judy” Kay Fields, born on November 6, 1948, in Lebanon, Indiana, to Wayne Eugene and Dawn Noreen (Klein) Wright, passed away on August 22, 2025, at The Waters of Wabash West in Wabash, Indiana. Judy’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, vibrant spirit, and generous heart. A proud graduate of Hobart High … Read more
John Bacon Curtis, a beloved educator and devoted pastor, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Born on December 11, 1943, to Theodore Roosevelt and Meta (Bacon) Curtis, in Racine, Wisconsin, John’s journey through life was characterized by his deep commitment to faith, family, and community service. In … Read more
Heather Marie Sturgeon (Crutchfield), age 42, of Kokomo, IN, was called home by our Lord and Savior on August 21, 2025. Heather was born on July 3, 1983, in Peru, IN, to Bill Crutchfield and Kimberly (Ray) Cook. She was a 2003 graduate of Peru High School. Throughout her life, Heather held several jobs, including … Read more
Mr. Kevin Eugene Beverly, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Beverly was born on May 27, 1954, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Richard and Bonnie Beverly, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Pam Jamison. He retired from Chrysler Corporation with the tool and … Read more
James Donald Paul, 96, of Wabash, Indiana, died 11:24 pm, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1929, in Wabash, Indiana, to Berman C. Paul and Ruth Helen (Rife) Cooper. Jim was a 1947 graduate of Linlawn High School and was a US Navy veteran. He married Shirley … Read more
Mary Louise Riddle, 65, Marion, passed away at 6:09 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 26, 1959, to Maurice Huffman and Rosanna (Wayne) Good. She married James Riddle on October 20, 1978. Mary loved her job as she … Read more
Amanda M. “Mandie” Adams, 44, Sweetser, passed away at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, October 20, 1980, to Dennis and Vickie (Wise) Wohlheter. Amanda was united in marriage to Nick Adams and together they built a loving home. … Read more
Richard “Dick” E. Banker, 85, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Gilbert and Mary (Gladstone) Banker on November 27, 1939, in Tuxedo Park, New York. Dick was a 1957 graduate of Greenport High School. He then continued his education and graduated … Read more