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Stevie Ray Brown

Stevie Ray Brown, 77, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:48 am, Monday, February 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on February 22, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana, to Thomas Edward and Maralyn Mae (Rinearson) Brown. Steve married Nilsa Aviles at the First Baptist Church in Wabash on September … Read more

Frances “Fran” Stapleton

Frances “Fran” Stapleton, a beloved member of the community and a follower of her faith, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on September 17, 1961, in Fort Wayne, to Raymond F. and Naomi J. (Barbour) Stapleton, Fran dedicated her life to her family, career, and … Read more

Donovon “Donny” L. Blocher

Donovon “Donny” L. Blocher, born on December 4, 1951, to Ray and Lucile (Wray) Blocher, in Wabash, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was 74 years old. A graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1970, Donny embarked on a diverse career path that … Read more

Donna Lynn Harmon

Donna Lynn Harmon, 74, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 1:50 p.m., on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1951, to William Burger and Jewell (Anderson) Butcher in Tennessee.  Donna retired from United Technologies in Huntington, Indiana. She loved camping, hiking, the beach, and lighthouses. Most of all, … Read more

Pamela “Pam” A. (Mundt) Finney

Pamela “Pam” A. (Mundt) Finney, 73, of LaFontaine, Indiana, was welcomed into her heavenly home at 5:16 p.m., on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Heritage Pointe of Warren, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1952, to the late Howard L. and Barbara J. (Waggoner) Mundt in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Pam was a 1970 graduate … Read more

Carole Ann Hough

Carole Ann Hough, 83, of Sewell, New Jersey, died at 1:19 am, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Atlas Healthcare Washington Township in Sewell. She was born on April 19, 1942, in Peru, Indiana, to Gaylord L. and Ruby Ethel (Jones) Fouts. Carole married Gerald Edward Hough in Chili, Indiana, on May 22, 1964. They shared … Read more

Beverly Clara Sparling

Beverly Clara Sparling, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, passed peacefully at 10:17 am, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Wabash, to Theodore and Martha (Barnett) Wolfrum. Bev was a 1953 graduate of Noble Township High School and later … Read more

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Townsend

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Townsend, 61, learned the true color of Jesus’s eyes at 4:29 pm, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was surrounded by loved ones until he walked in to the arms of Jesus to get the ultimate healing that he knew was coming. Jeff entered this world on October 25, 1964 in Wabash, … Read more

Gregory Paul Gray

Gregory Paul Gray, 78, of Marion, passed away in his home on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, November 21, 1947, to Kenneth and Margaret (Corn) Gray. Gregory graduated from Oak Hill. Throughout his life, he liked to race cars, especially the SCCA formula cars. In his later years, … Read more

Jerald Scott Buckles

Jerald Scott Buckles, 61, of Marion, passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, in his home. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on January 25, 1965, to Jerry and Nancy (Metcalf) Buckles. Scott graduated from Oak Hill High School and went on to bravely serve his country in the United States Navy … Read more