Emily Anne Hughes, a vibrant spirit whose love touched many, was born on April 17, 1990, in Marion, Indiana. Tragically, the world lost this remarkable woman on January 4, 2026, in Muncie, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy rich with love, creativity, and unwavering dedication. Emily was known to many as “The Chicken Mom,” a title … Read more
Mary Lee Price Root, 93, of Flora, IN passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Jan 4, 2026 at Peabody nursing home in North Manchester, IN. She was born on May 13, 1932 in Caddo, OK to Thelbert and Mozzel Price. She was married to Emmert H. Root on September 4, 1948. Mother was … Read more
Kenneth R. Meredith, 78, of Mexico, Indiana passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash, Indiana to the late Charles I. and Mildred P. (Kester) Meredith on December 25, 1947. Kenneth graduated from North Manchester High School in 1966 and later joined the United States … Read more
William D. “Bill” Atkins, 94, of Marion, passed away in his home at 1:05 am on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, December 31, 1931, to George and Gwendolyn (Keen) Atkins. On October 29, 1950, he married Elizabeth Ann (Selzer) and she preceded him. Bill graduated from Van Buren … Read more
David Wayne Sorenson, 64, of Marion, IN, passed away on January 6, 2026. Born on October 8, 1961, in Huntington, IN to Jack and Virginia Sorenson, he was a devoted husband to Beth Sorenson and a loving father to Jennifer, Brent, Shane, and Brianna. Dad was hard-working and dependable. He spent many years working as … Read more
Sharon A. Boyce, 85, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 1:42 a.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Warland A. Artis, Sr. and Irene (Matthews) Lake. In 1986, Sharon married Charles Franklin Boyce, and they shared 20 loving years together until his … Read more
Timothy W. Shipley, 61, of Marion, passed away at 2:39 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in his home. He was born in Huntington, Indiana, on Tuesday, May 12, 1964, to Curtis and Kathryn (Sparks) Shipley. He worked as a custodian at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida until his retirement. Tim loved spending … Read more
Loretta Delph, 79, passed away peacefully at 7:01 am on Friday, January 2, 2026, in her Marion home. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky, on Tuesday, August 13, 1946, to John and Margaret (Orick) Stepp. On October 3, 1996, she married James R. Delph, the love of her life, who preceded her in death on … Read more
Charlene “Charlie” Kay Young, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away at her home in North Manchester, Indiana, on January 5, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on February 27, 1950, in Manchester, Connecticut, to Kenneth Allen and Charlotte Jean (Ballenger) Stratton, Charlie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering … Read more
Juan Hernandez Castillo, 78, Urbana, Indiana, passed away at his home with his family by his side, in Urbana, Indiana on January 5, 2026. Born on October 13, 1947, in La Villa, Texas, to Refogio Herandez and Guadalupe Castillo Cerda, Juan lived a life full of faith and family. After completing high school, he pursued … Read more