IN- The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2024 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. This day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and all concerned individuals with the well-being … Read more
Bernita E. Pearson, 95, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 7:58 am on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, March 22, 1928, to Ralph and Wilma (Little) Phillabaum. On June 7, 1947, she married James E. Pearson, and … Read more
Carl L. Jones, 75, of Gas City, passed away at 2:37 am on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, April 27, 1948, to Lester and Wanda (Harlan) Jones. He married Pam Althouse, who survives. Carl graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1967. … Read more
Alice Faye Proffitt, 82, Wabash, passed away at 1:58 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 14, 1941, to Arltain and Anita (Madley) Jefferies. On October 23, 1959, she married Donald L. Proffitt, who preceded her in death. … Read more
Jay Allen Davidson, 82, Marion, passed away in his home at 12:45 pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. A lifelong resident of Marion, Jay was born on Saturday, May 10, 1941, to Clarence and Mildred (Russell) Davidson. On May 29, 1971, he married the love of his life, Paula Kay Winn, and she preceded him … Read more
Hinton S. Lyons, 77, Marion, passed away in his home at 9:40 am on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, on Friday, November 15, 1946, to Elgin and Faye (Smith) Lyons. On May 13, 1972, he married Niala A. Johnson. Hinton was a veteran of the United … Read more
Shirley Marie McLain, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:08 pm, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on May 16, 1936, in Eolia, Kentucky, to James Arnold and Ruth Idella (Dodson) Collier. Shirley worked at Art Metal/Datavue in Wabash more than 20 years, Controls in North Manchester, First National Bank … Read more
Elsie Mae Strickler, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:25 am, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on October 5, 1933, in Wabash, to Walter Henry and Edith Lucille (Aukschun) Horner. Elsie was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Richard Strickler in Wabash … Read more
Chong “Ginny” Lake, 84, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Autum Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash. She was born on July 30, 1939, in South Korea, then moved to the United States in 1963. Ginny married Steven Lake in 1967. He passed away on June 12, 2013. … Read more