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Barbara Whitehurst

Barbara Whitehurst, 86, of Marion, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6:30 am. Born on January 2, 1939, in Paris, Kentucky, to Chester and Agnes (Baker) Vickers, Barbara lived a life full of love and dedication. She married Richard Whitehurst on April 20, 1956, and they shared many wonderful … Read more

David N. Wick Sr.

David N. Wick Sr., 85, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on January 30, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio to Earl and Margaret (Ferryman) Wick. David was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. He married Bonnie Watchorn on December 25, … Read more

Marcella Hively

Marcella Hively, 93, of Wabash passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Wellbrooke. She was born July 30, 1931 in Miami County to John and Mabel (Kinzie) Kraning. Marcella married Kenneth Hively on July 18, 1954. He preceded her in death on November 11, 2012. She was a 1949 graduate of Jefferson High School … Read more

Patricia M. Patton

Patricia M. Patton, 82, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:25 am, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  She was born on April 10, 1943, in Peru, Indiana, to Cecil Patrick and Mary Virginia (Daly) Raymer. Patty grew up in St. Charles Catholic Church in Peru. She married Jack Patton in Wabash on December … Read more

Thomas A. Ruley

Thomas A. Ruley, 92, of North Manchester, Indiana, formerly of Wabash, died at 3:15 am, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.  He was born on March 15, 1933, in Marion, Indiana, to Paul E.T. and Evabelle (Barker) Ruley. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Nuremburg High School in Nuremburg, Germany. … Read more

Larry Wayne Coe

Larry Wayne Coe, 80, of Gas City, Indiana, died at 8:30 pm, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 14, 1945, in Wabash, Indiana, to George Coe and Lois Ruth (Kendall) Miller. Larry was a US Army veteran, serving from 1965-1967. He married Donna (Sluss) … Read more

James “JD” David Francis

James “JD” David Francis, born on March 27, 2000, in Warsaw, Indiana, to David Francis Sr. and Cosondra Dawn Addair, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Liberty Mills, Indiana, at the age of 25. JD was a loving individual, known for his lively spirit and his unwavering commitment to those he cared for. JD … Read more

Ronald (Ron) Lee Burdine

Ronald (Ron) Lee Burdine, 76, a cherished resident of Peru, Indiana, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a five-year battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Known for his kindness, humor (master of Dad Jokes), and desire to help others, Ron touched the lives of everyone he met. Born on May 14, 1948, in Peru, … Read more

Darrell L. Barber

Darrell L. Barber, born on September 13, 1959, in Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a beloved figure within his community, known for his warmth and dedication. Darrell devoted over thirty years of his life to the Chronicle-Tribune, where he contributed his talents in the mail room … Read more

Andy Wagner

Andy Wagner, a devoted member of his community and an industrious worker, passed away on April 26, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on June 22, 1965, in Marion, Indiana, where he spent his life contributing his talents as a dedicated employee in the housekeeping and maintenance department at VA Northern Indiana Health Care … Read more