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David Emerson Spargo Sr.

David Emerson Spargo Sr., age 99 passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Marion. He was born May 21, 1927, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Edward & Addie (Williams) Spargo. David was known for his love for the Lord, wife, family, baseball and … Read more

Charles Leroy Stephens Sr.

Charles Leroy Stephens Sr., 84, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 2:22 am on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Born on May 5, 1942, in Marion, Indiana, Charlie was the son of Carlos and Ruth (Tincher) Stephens. On July 9, 1971, he married the love of his … Read more

Marcia D. Rutz

Marcia D. Rutz, 75, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 10:12 p.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation in Markle, Indiana. She was born on September 19, 1950, to Melvin Huston and Mary (Mettler) Huston in Wabash, Indiana. Marcia was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School. She … Read more

Luther Allen Barefoot

Luther Allen Barefoot, affectionately known as “Bare,” passed away at his home in Liberty Mills, Indiana, on July 21, 2026. Born on November 5, 1933, in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, to William Robert and Elsie (Bowser) Barefoot, Allen lived a life dedicated to hard work, family, faith, and community. Allen graduated from Schellsburg-Napier High School in … Read more

Mr. Kitters

Mr. Kitters also known as, “Charlie,” passed away peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning, July 20, 2026. He came to us as a young stray in September of 2023. What started out as making friends with a stray cat quickly turned in to the best four-legged pal we could ever ask for. We always … Read more

Dominic David James LaCoss

With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Dominic David James LaCoss, who went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2026, at the age of 35. Dominic was born on November 13, 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona; grew up in the Goodyear/Buckeye area of Arizona; eventually moving to … Read more

Sharon Bruck

Sharon Bruck passed away peacefully on July 12, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the company of the family who adored and loved her beyond measure. Sharon was born on August 17, 1947, to Delores and Howard Bruck. From the beginning, she was a woman of strength, determination, and heart. A few years … Read more

Thomas “Richard” Morris

Thomas “Richard” Morris, 89, of Upland, passed away at 10:25 pm on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Saturday, July 3, 1937, to Thomas “Marshall” and Ethel (Benbow) Morris. He married Norma E. Jones, who survives. Richard graduated from Mississinewa High … Read more

William Leroy “Bill” Sapp

William Leroy “Bill” Sapp, 72, Gas City, passed away in his home at 6:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 7, 1953, to Jack and Mary (Telfer) Sapp.  He married Maria G. “MaryJo” Battishill and she survives.   Bill graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked … Read more

Doretha Kay Morton

Doretha Kay Morton, 78, Marion, went to her heavenly home with her family by her side at 7:20 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, March 13, 1948, to Maurice and Wilma Jean (Camblin) Morton. Doretha was a proud graduate of Marion High School and Ball … Read more