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Paul Elvin Carter Jr.

Paul Elvin Carter Jr., 76 of Peru passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, IN.

He was born on August 30, 1947, in Williamsport, Indiana to Paul Elvin Carter Sr. and Ellen Louise (Wilkinson) Carter. He married Roxanna Marie (Books) Carter on October 17, 1970, and she survives.

He enjoyed painting, woodworking, auctions, collecting marbles, yard selling, watching wrestling, cooking, and western tv shows. Paul enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had previously worked at Kofabco in Peru and Container Corporation of America in Wabash where he retired. Paul attended the Wabash Church of the Nazarene where he gave his life to Christ.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children, Paul Brian Carter, Peru and Jason Lee Carter (Amy) of Peru; five grandchildren, Ryan Carter, Peru, Brian Carter (Ashayna Harvey), Brownsburg, Jasper Carter, Peru, Skyler Carter, Peru and Sadie Carter, Flora; two great grandchildren, Raeleigh Carter, Peru and Oakleigh Carter, Brownsburg. Paul is also survived by his sister, Aldyth Biddle (Michael), Onward and brother, Michael Carter Sr., Peru, and by many other family members.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ellen Carter, Sr., sister, Arlena K. Carter, daughter-in-law, Carrie L. Carter; and pet dog, Bear.

Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, on Friday, September 29, 2023. The funeral service will follow at 1pm with Kirk Johnson and Ryan Carter officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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Mary Catherine Sarver

Mary Catherine Sarver, 74, of Peru, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

A full obituary will follow shortly…

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral services will follow at 12:00pm. Burial will take place at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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Keith Lyn Stockdale

Keith Lyn Stockdale went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2023.

He was born in Peru, IN on June 30, 1944.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dianne Halley Stockdale, and his brother, James Allen Stockdale (Linda).

Keith and Dianne have three children, Deborah and husband Timothy Alwine, Melissa and husband John Guyer, and Brian Stockdale; eight grandchildren, Courtney Alwine (Allie), Chandler Alwine (Kyndale), Maddison Guyer, Brogan Guyer, Macey Stockdale, Jeremy Stockdale, Brittany Barnes (Cody), and Noah Goulette; and four great-grandchildren, Maverick Alwine, Harper Alwine, Kinsley Hoover, and Ridge Barnes

He was preceded in death by his parents James W. and Iris Stockdale.

Keith was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He retired as a Project Engineer at NIPSCO after 35 years of employment.

He served in numerous positions as an active member of the Peru Grace Brethren Church over the course of many years. He was also involved in the Mexico Lions Club and Mexico Fire Department.

Visitation will be held from 10am to 1pm at Peru Grace Brethren Church, 430 South Broadway, Peru, Indiana on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The funeral service will follow at 1pm with Pastor Dave Jodry, Pastor Jordan Bradley, and Pastor Ron Bowland officiating. Internment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Mexico, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Peru Grace Brethren Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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Stephanie Lynn Blake

Stephanie Lynn Blake, 69, of Peru, Indiana passed away September 17, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born December 5, 1953 in New Hampshire to Frederick Dobson and Donna Fisher.

She is survived by her sons David and Donald Blake. She had 6 grandchildren; Aaron, Jared, Lauren, Evan, Cheyene, and Brantley, and 2 great grandchildren; Jackson and Ivan.

The family held a private celebration of life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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John L. Elliott

John L. Elliott, age 75, of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion.

John was born on October 9, 1947, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Dee and Jeanie (Chambers) Elliott.  He served in the U.S. Army, and then worked in production at the RCA plant in Marion later named Thompson Consumer Electronics where he retired from. 

John was a very generous man.  He enjoyed going to car shows and loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles. 

He is survived by his partner, Donna K. Spath of Marion; three sons, Justin Elliott of Tennessee, Sean Recometa of Marion, and Scot Recometa of Oregon; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Elliott.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.  Visitation will also be held from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the funeral home prior to the funeral.  Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Chaplain Phil Rogers officiating.

Burial will immediately follow funeral services in the Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 1385 N. Baldwin Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46952.

Online condolences and memories for the family can be shared at www.ravenchoate.com

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Linnelle Eugene Richard

Linnelle Eugene Richard, also known as Gimmy Nutron Mr. Indiana, was born on February 28, 1981, to the proud parents of Shirley Richard and Richard Washington, III.  Linnelle accepted Christ at an early age at Rising Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor T.A. Hunter.

Linnelle was the proud owner and CEO of Guttaboy Productions, where he was a musical engineer.  He was also employed at Wiley Metal Fabricating and Dollar General Distribution Center.  Linnelle enjoyed music, cooking, rapping, but, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children, nieces, and nephews.  His children were the love of his life.

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Linnelle went home to be with the Lord, where he was greeted and welcomed into heaven by his heavenly father and earthly father, the late Richard Washington, III.  Linnelle was truly loved and will forever be missed.

Linnelle leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Shirley Richard; children, Ashareah Jones, Donte’ Richard, Si’Vaiyah Richard, Ari’Ella Richard, Branden Cook, Brayden VanHoosier, and Asia Morris; siblings, Tavaurus Richard, Jarvis Richard, Taryell Hutchinson, and Brandon Hardwick; grandparents, Richard Washington, Jr., Georgia Washington, and Marie Pettiford; girlfriend, Ashley VanHoosier; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Washington, III; brother, Jontae’ Jamall Richard; and grandparents, Clyde and Rebecca Richard.

The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Linnelle’s life will begin at 12:00 noon with Rev. Stanford Bolden officiating.  Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.

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Wabash to host Rural Justice and Public Health Summit

WABASH, IN- Three hundred people are expected in Wabash on Friday, October 13 for a justice and health event at the Honeywell Center. The Rural Justice and Public Health Professionals Summit is open to justice stakeholders and healthcare partners from across the state. The Summit will address the unique challenges of justice and healthcare professionals in rural communities—including scarce resources, red tape, and isolation. Participants will learn about opportunities for collaboration, resources, and strategies to meet the needs of rural professionals.

Session topics include: Deinstitutionalization and the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council Shared Responsibilities, Understanding the Sequential Intercept Model Public Safety and Wellbeing Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Funding Resources.

A resource area will allow representatives from service providers including recovery houses, peer coaches, and family support services to connect with participants through a session titled Breaking Down Silos & Building Bridges Statewide. Attendees (lawyers, judges, social workers, healthcare providers) may earn certain professional continuing education credits.

The Summit is a partnership between the Indiana Supreme Court, the Wabash County Bar Association, the Association of Indiana Counties, the Court of Appeals of Indiana, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI), Indiana University, Indiana Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council, the Indiana Department of Health, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Indiana, and the Office of Governor Holcomb.

Funding support provided by DTCI and ITLA and the State Justice Institute, Grant No. SJI-22-T-046. Justice, healthcare, government officials, and community leaders must register by September 29.
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North Manchester restaurant has new owner and more services but same great experience


NORTH MANCHESTER, IN— A new era has begun at The Main View, 141 E. Main Street, North Manchester, when local businessman Aaron Murray took over as owner. Long-time owners Robert and Karen Fawcett wanted to exit the hospitality business and wanted the new owner to carry forward the legacy they have built. That’s what Murray is doing.
“My focus will be to continue to be known as a strong community member, to build upon the established
reputation and brand of The Main View, offering quality food made with quality ingredients, and delivered with a consistent service experience,” says Murray.
Murray has 29 years of experience in retail management and was most recently a store director with Lowe’s Company Inc. in northeastern Indiana. He is a member of Mizpah Shriners of Northeast Indiana, where he serves on the Board of Directors, and is the business advisor of the restaurant and lounge located within the Mizpah Shrine Center. Additionally, he is the Co-founder and President of the GrillMasters Club of the Mizpah Shriners.
Murray’s goal is to expand services at The Main View. The Main View is now open for lunch in addition to its already offered dinner hours five days a week. It will offer both dine-in and carry-out services and feature lunch and dinner specials. In addition to these offerings, Murray plans to provide catering services for businesses, organizations, and events in the community yet this year.
Murray adds, “My vision is that we will be a valued member of our community with a focus on Main Street and a clear view of the present so we can build for the future.”
Another strength of The Main View is some long-term employees continue to work under the new ownership, providing stability and maintaining relationships with customers.
The restaurant will continue to use all its current rooms for dining services which include the family dining room, the main bar, and the banquet room.
Current hours of operation:
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 9 pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
The Main View is a client of the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center and received start-up guidance and marketing-related assistance. For more information on The Main View, contact Aaron Murray at 260.402.6380, aaronmurray@eelriverhospitality.com, or visit the restaurant’s website at themainview.com.
To learn more about the services of the NEI-SBDC, visit www.isbdc.org or call 260-481-0500.

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Indiana State Police participating in the 25th DEA “Prescription Drug-Take Back” 

PERU, IN- On Saturday, October 28, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 25th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.

Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment.  This program is for liquid and pill medications.  Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken.  Needles, new or used, WILL NOT be accepted for disposal.  This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.  Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose both potential safety and health hazards.

Once again, the Indiana State Police is pleased to partner with the DEA, and as in the past, unwanted medications may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post, except for the Toll Road Post.  The event will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.   

The Indiana State Police Peru Post will have their collection on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.