Joan “Joanie” M. Bunch, 56, Gas City, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Marion Health. She was born in Portland, Indiana, on August 21, 1968, to Jack and Carol Kikendall. On February 14, 2000, she married Robert A. Bunch. Joan graduated from Mississinewa High School. She then received her associates degree in … Read more
Chester R. Babb, 90, of Marion, passed away at 7:50 am on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Greenville, Kentucky, on Sunday, May 20, 1934, to James and Gladys (Hundley) Babb. Chester graduated from Marion High School and worked as an Engineering Tech for … Read more
Elizabeth A. Powell, 93, of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2025. Liz married Don Powell on July 4, 1948. They were married for 66 years until Don’s passing in 2014. They were lifelong Marion residents but spent many winters in St. Petersburg, Florida, where they had many cherished … Read more
L. Keith Prickett, 80, of Marion, passed away in his home at 7:49 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Marion. He was born in Peru, Indiana, on March 13, 1944, to Eldo and Velma (Kling) Prickett. On November 9, 2002, he married Kaye “Kayla” Reed. Keith was a truck driver for 23 years with … Read more
Hugh E. Lovins, 66, of Fairmount, passed away at 3:23 am on Friday, January 17, 2025, in his home. Born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on April 18, 1958, to Charles and Melba (Alford) Lovins, Hugh lived a life full of love and dedication. On January 8, 2000, he married Debra L. Caudill, who survives him. Hugh … Read more
Michael Kent Aust, 66, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:20 am, Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 26, 1958, in Riverside, California, to William “Bill” Aust and Bonnie (Miller) Tucker. Michael worked at Ford Meter Box, bartended at Scotty’s, and installed and maintained television towers. He was a member … Read more
Robert “Bob” Charles Hamilton, 76, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away on 2:30 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence in Wabash, Indiana, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Wabash on September 9, 1948, Bob was the son of Lawrence Joseph and Ethel Marie (Campbell) Hamilton. He married … Read more
It is with profound sadness that the family of Brandy announces her passing on January 15, 2025, at her residence in West End, North Carolina, surrounded by her loved ones. Brandy was born on March 10, 1987, in Tampa, Florida, to Jerry Dennis and Tina Michelle Willis. Brandy attended Peru High School, Class of 2005. … Read more
Keith Daniel Dyson, 93, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 5:45 pm, Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 2, 1931, in North Manchester, Indiana, to Earl and Geneva M. (Stansberry) Dyson. Keith was a 1950 graduate of Roann High School. He was a US Army … Read more
Thomas Hicks, 87, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:19 am, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6, 1937, in Pyramid, Kentucky, to Norman L. and Sadie (Shepherd) Hicks. Tom married Dawn Hughes in Auxier, Kentucky on September 5, 1959; she died August 12, … Read more