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Lauretta Wilson

Lauretta Wilson, 97, Marion, passed away at 5:05 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, June 8, 1928, to Floyd and Grace (Endsley) Davis. Lauretta graduated from Sweetser High School and worked at RCA until 1984, when she retired. She was a member of … Read more

Connie Jo Williams

Connie Jo Williams, 76, Fowlerton, passed away in her home at 1:51 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, on Thursday, November 17, 1949, to Ed and Juanita (Sizemore) Fannin.  On September 11, 1967, she married the love of her life, Charles E. Williams in Carlisle, Kentucky.    She … Read more

Pamela E. Maxwell

Pamela E. Maxwell, 73, of Marion, passed away at 10:09 am on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born in Welch, West Virginia, on Tuesday, January 20, 1953, to JD and Evelyn (Breedlove) Steward. Pamela is survived by her daughters, Paula (Easterday) Ludlow of Marion and Lutora Waters of Ocala, FL; grandchildren, Jeremy Pritchard of … Read more

Gary Lee Passwater Sr.

Gary Lee Passwater Sr., a man known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to his family and those he loved, passed away at his home on May 11, 2026. Born on July 16, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Lloyd and Phyllis (Culmann) Passwater, Gary’s life was defined by his commitment to … Read more

Shirley Ann Gross (Espe)

Shirley Ann Gross (Espe), 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 4:20 am, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 20, 1935, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Floyd and Lena (Demaree) Hawley. Shirley married Arthur Gross in 1954 in Kokomo, Indiana and began her career working … Read more

Chien Van Doan

Chien Van Doan, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, passed peacefully at Parkview Regional Medical Center at 10:20 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1951 in Hue, Vietnam to Quan Van Doan and Tran Thi Sen. He was the oldest of seven brothers and two sisters. Chien received his Associates Degree from … Read more

Jane Ann Cole

Jane Ann Cole, 78, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 1019 Bell’s Place in Wabash. She was born on April 3, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana, to Eugene E. and Eleanor Ann (Hanna) Wilson. Jane graduated from Northfield High School in 1966. She married Michael C. Cole on February 18, … Read more

Eric Scott Garber

Eric Scott Garber, 65, Claypool, passed away at his home on May 12, 2026. Born on January 15, 1961, in Wabash, Indiana, to Jerry Lee and Barbara “Bickey” (Myers) Garber, Scott lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and accomplishment. Scott attended Manchester High School and then became the owner and operator of E. Scott … Read more

Carolyn K. Crist

Carolyn K. Crist, a devoted community member and cherished individual, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. Born on February 24, 1943, in North Manchester, to George F. and Hazel M (Baker) Coon, Carolyn’s life was marked by a genuine commitment to service, education, and the well-being … Read more

Betty Jean Reavis

Betty Jean Reavis, age 96, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:40pm. She passed away peacefully at The Waters of Peru. She was born May 1, 1930 to Lula J. (Herst) Colglazier and Elmer Colglazier who preceded her in death. She married Arthur Lee Reavis in … Read more