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Victor “Vic” Ireland

Victor “Vic” Ireland, also known as “captain” to his three siblings, aged 86, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born and raised with an unwavering spirit, Vic enjoyed his life immensely, surrounded by his beloved family. Vic and his devoted wife, Ethel, shared an extraordinary journey of 68 years … Read more

Kane Michael Lee Kinsey

Kane Michael Lee Kinsey, 4, Bluffton, passed away at 4:11 pm on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, April 2, 2020, to Travis Kinsey and Brittany (Caudle) Kinsey.    Kane beat his cancer once; he was “One in a Million”. He loved dinosaurs, mowing, anything with wheels- trains, planes, … Read more

Phillip Leon Burton

Phillip Leon Burton, 87, of Marion, passed away at 9:25 am on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Wyndmoor of Marion. He was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on Monday, July 12, 1937, to Elmer and Delene (Florea) Burton. On August 3, 1973, he married Marjorie Ailes and she preceded him in death on June 25, 2008. … Read more

Bradford Ray “Brad” Eilts

Bradford Ray “Brad” Eilts, 71, North Manchester, formerly of Galveston, Indiana, passed away July 23 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The son of Edwin Rhianhardt and Virginia (Ward) Eilts, Brad was born in Muncie, Indiana, on September 7, 1952.Brad’s journey in life was one of dedication and service. After earning his high … Read more

Robert B. Pilcher II

Robert B. Pilcher II, 77, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:22 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 3, 1947, to Robert B. I and Marjorie J. (Turner) Pilcher in Logansport, Indiana. Robert married his wife, Ethel Marie Webb on September 11, … Read more

Carmon Aileen Hunter

Carmon Aileen Hunter who was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at Brownsburg Meadows Nursing Facility, Brownsburg, Indiana. She was 93. Aileen was born on May 10, 1931, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Mildred (Cabe) and Carmon Glessner. Aileen was a graduate of Peru High School in … Read more

LC Smith

LC Smith, 94, of rural Peru, Indiana, died at 8:45 p.m., on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 27, 1930, in Tazewell, Tennessee, to Tilman and Della (Meyers) Smith. He married Clara Dollarhide on July 16, 1951, in Paintsville, Kentucky; she died on January 1, 2013. He retired from … Read more

Carolyn Ann Davis

Carolyn Ann Davis, 84, Marion, passed away at 1:36 pm on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in her home after a courageous battle with liver cancer.  Born on Saturday, September 23, 1939, to Michael and Lucy (Davis) Barton, Carolyn brought immense joy to those around her. Carolyn was a graduate of Bennett High School in Marion. … Read more

Ruth E. Pearson

Ruth E. Pearson, 89, Jonesboro, passed away at 6:06 am on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 16, 1934, to George A. Luckey and Florence E. (Jenkins) Luckey.  On May 10, 1957 she married Robert Pearson and they were married for … Read more

Karen R. Jones

Karen R. Jones, 86, Gas City, passed away at 11:37 pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Heritage of Huntington. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, October 23, 1937, to Fred S. and M. Adren (Williams) Pinkerton. She was married to Jerry E. Jones, who preceded her in death. Karen graduated from Van … Read more