John G. Franklin, 78, Marion, passed away at 1:25 pm on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, on Wednesday, June 4, 1947, to John “JT” Thomas and Helen Frances (Blackburn) Franklin. On April 20, 2002, he married Cindy … Read more
Betty Lou Boyer, 92, Marion, passed away at 2:40 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, December 9, 1932, to Kenneth and Lucille (Leisure) Mauller. On October 24, 1951, she married Kenneth E. Boyer, who preceded her in death. Betty was … Read more
Margaret Marie (Hix) Brown, 96, LaFontaine, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:26 pm on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. She was born in Grant County, Indiana, on Thursday, January 31, 1929, and will be laid to rest at Gardens of Memory next to her husband, Harry … Read more
Carolyn Jean (Ancil) Royce, 88, Warren, previously from LaFontaine, passed away at 5:40 am on July 3, 2025, at Heritage Pointe of Warren surrounded by family during her final hours. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 26, 1937, to Ira and Bernice (Smith) Ancil. On October 5, 1957, she married Cary … Read more
Beverly “June” Green, 88, passed away at 7:21 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She was born in Grant County, Indiana, on October 9, 1936, to Paul Henry and Delores Annabel (Brumfiel) Crandall. On October 16, 1955, she married the love of her life, William Green. June graduated from Converse High … Read more
Vernon P. Skinner, 94, Marion, passed away at 12:12 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in his home. Born in Bloomfield, Indiana, on Tuesday, July 22, 1930, he was the son of Harvey Roscoe and Caroline (Hash) Skinner. Vernon was a United States Army Veteran. He worked various jobs in construction prior to working at … Read more
Darrel Lee McGriff, age 86, Marion, passed away at 6:22 pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. Born in Plymouth, Indiana, on Monday, January 2, 1939, to Lester and Mary (Garl) McGriff, Darrel lived a life full of love and dedication. Darrel graduated from Argos High … Read more
Billie Shawndale Poe, born on November 9, 1970, in Warsaw, to Bill and Ruth (Miller) Poe, passed away peacefully at his home in North Manchester on July 4, 2025. He was 54 years old. Billie’s dedication to his work was evident throughout his impressive 13-year career at MPS. He began his journey in the agricultural … Read more
McKenzie Shante Logan Callison, born on May 6, 1993, in Fort Wayne, passed away tragically on June 4, 2025, in Warsaw, Indiana. McKenzie graduated from Manchester High School in 2011. Following high school, she pursued further education at Ivy Tech Community College. McKenzie was a happy-go-lucky individual who reveled in the beauty of the outdoors, … Read more
Maribeth Jane Cook, 72, North Manchester, passed away on July 4, 2025, in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on June 26, 1953, in Wabash, to Morris Earl and Evelyn Lucile (Coning) Cook, Maribeth lived a life marked by compassion, service, and a steadfast faith. Maribeth graduated from Manchester High School in 1971 and pursued further education … Read more