Charles “Abe” Edward Spohn, 91, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1932 in Peru, Indiana to William Edward and Louise (Aikman) Spohn. Charles joined the United States Navy where he served from 1952-1956. On September 22, 1955, Charles married the love of his life, Phyllis … Read more
It is with deep sadness we share that our beloved wife, mother, aunt, and friend, Mary Jo Murch, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was surrounded by her family and close friends. Mary Jo was born in Asheville, North Carolina, on April 26, 1953, to … Read more
Imogene May Lowden, 92, Gas City, passed away in her home on the morning of Friday, March 15, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, March 10, 1932, to Carl and Gladys (Payne) Arbuckle and was one of two children. As a young woman, she fell … Read more
Our beloved husband and father, Floyd Rondel Estes, went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 15, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1940, in Scottsville, Kentucky, to Charles and Bertha Estes. He married the love of his life, Virginia Wampner, on November 21, 1959, and they shared 64 years together. Floyd … Read more
Dinah Kay Crockham, 72, Marion, passed away at 6:46 am on Friday, March 15, 2024, in her home. She was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, on Friday, June 29, 1951, to James Alvon and Wanzetta (White) Barnett. On July 10, 1971, she married James Crockham, who survives. Dinah was a 1969 graduate of Marion … Read more
Judy C. (Edwards) Westfall, 85, Van Buren, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1938, in Grant County to Marion and Beatrice (Graves) Edwards. On July 1, 1956, she married Russell Westfall in Landess, Indiana. She was a member of Landess Christian Church and later attended Grace Community Church. … Read more
Mary C. Vinson, age 87, passed away at her residence, Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born June 3, 1936, in Marion, Indiana. The daughter of the late Alfred and Lillian (Martin) Harreld. She married Leonard “Gene” Vinson on June 21, 2003, and he proceeded her in death on June 14, 2008. Mary was a … Read more
This from 21alivenews.com: FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – A former Huntington County Community Schools Corporation assistant superintendent was charged with 20 felonies Tuesday, a day after a state report showed he misspent nearly half a million dollars using gift cards bought with taxpayer dollars. Former Assistant Superintendent Scott Bumgardner is charged with one count of … Read more
WABASH, IN— Downtown Wabash, Inc. board of directors elected 2024 officers and gained two new board members. Incoming board members for 2024 diversify the organization’s leadership in age, industry and qualifications. Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s new board members include Bob Lundquist, Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Owner and Isaias Tactuk, Gebhart Holdings General Manager of Hospitality. … Read more