Leon Gene DeLauter, 88, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1937, to Domer Leon DeLauter and Genivieve F. (Young) DeLauter in Canton, Ohio. Gene was a graduate of Wabash High School. He married his true love, Mary L. … Read more
Charles David Smith, 84, Marion, passed away at 12:52 am on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Carrollton, Texas. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 2, 1941, to Charles and Dorothy (Moore) Smith. He served in the United States Army and then worked at Bell Fiber. He was a member of the … Read more
Paul D. Tegarden, 64, of Marion, passed away at 6:23 pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in his home. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, February 21, 1961, to William and Theresa (Andre) Tegarden. Paul graduated from Marion High School. He was an avid fan of Charlie Brown, a collector of memorabilia, … Read more
Rhoda Arnett, a devoted homemaker and cherished member of her church community, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. She was born to Arthur and Haley (Prater) Whitaker on May 24, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky. On August 27, 1955, Rhoda married Kernie Arnett, and together they shared … Read more
Clark Laton Smoot Sr., a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2025, in Converse, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 20, 1937, in Ringo Mills, Kentucky, Clark lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and a passion for the great outdoors. For 30 years, he contributed … Read more
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear mother, Kyu Sun Theresa Sabina, who passed away Dec 17th, 2025, at the age of 83 from surgical complications following a fall and hip fracture. She was born in Seoul, South Korea on 2/24/1942, to Noh Heung Geun and Song Gi Im. She suffered tragedies … Read more
Nancy Jane Lewis, 86, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:29 pm, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on August 19, 1939, in Wabash, to Gail Lamoine and Velma Alice (Eltzroth) King. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School. She married DeWayne Dale Lewis at the Wabash Christian Church … Read more
Beverly Elshire, 61, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:31 pm, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on August 2, 1964, in Martin, Kentucky, to Robert and Gallie (Owsley) Taylor. Beverly was a 1982 graduate of Southwood High School, and a graduate of Wabash Beauty College. She married … Read more
Violet M. Stamper, 96, of Gas City, passed away peacefully at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Gas City, Indiana, on February 8, 1929, to Virgil and Mabel (McWhirt) Fanning. In April 1948, she married Arnold Stamper, with whom she shared a devoted life … Read more
Chad Alan Coffey, 47, of Jonesboro, passed away in his aunt’s home at 4:19 pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, September 26, 1978. He was a lead forklift operator at Cafe Valley. He loved being outdoors, whether it was hunting or fishing, and he was always up … Read more