Carla Rae (Norris) Black, 60, of Huntington, Indiana, died at 1:21 am, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on October 19, 1963, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Jess R. and Carol Lee (Noland) Cavins. Carla was a 1982 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked at … Read more
Brenda Kaye Drounette, 59, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 3, 1965, in Wabash, to Keith and Judy (Smith) Resler. Brenda enjoyed camping, going to Indiana Beach, visiting the Zoo, playing board games, pinochle, euchre, and watching movies. She … Read more
Vernon Thompson, 91, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Wabash Parkview Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on December 19, 1932, to Marshall and Bessie (Harter) Thompson in Wabash, Indiana. Vernon was a 1951 graduate of Wabash High School. After high school he entered the United … Read more
Ruth Rodriguez, 99, formerly of North Manchester went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Ruth (Toro) was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 15, 1924, to Ramon Luis Toro and Felicita Olivera-Batiz Toro. She married Anthony Rodriguez and together they had two children, Ruth Elizabeth Spring and David Paul Rodriguez. … Read more
Mary Francis Howard, 76, North Manchester, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 1, 2024, at the age of 76 at her home. Mary was born in Logan County, West Virginia on June 6, 1948, to Willard Don and Mary Lou (Spriggs) Chafin. During her beautiful life, Mary found great joy in her … Read more
With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved father, Rodney N. Hopkins on September 29, 2024. Born on August 4, 1932, to Evadna Saunders Hopkins and Raymond Hopkins in Marion, IN, he graduated from Marion High School in 1950 and began working at Atlas Foundry. In 1951, he joined the Navy to serve … Read more
John Burr Osborn, a beloved member of the Marion community, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on November 23, 1940, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Joseph Arthur and Jean Burr Osborn. John lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and generosity. John dedicated 50 … Read more
Linda Carol Hicks Spencer, of Bunker Hill, Indiana, and Nassau County, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2024. Born on November 26, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Minerva and Greeley Hicks, Linda carried fond memories of her Kentucky roots throughout her life. Linda never met a stranger and always saw the best … Read more
Paul E. McCowan, 90, of Marion, went to be with his Heavenly Lord and Savior at 1:06 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in his home in Marion surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee, on Wednesday, May 30, 1934, to Johnnie and Willie (Pippin) McCowan. On August 25, 1956, … Read more
Kathryn, 88, passed on peacefully at home with her family on September 29, 2024. She was born to Thurman and Ethel (Casterline) Pattison on November 21, 1935. Kathryn married Pete McPherson on November 27, 1953, and they began their life together. Kathryn graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1953. As her children entered school, she … Read more