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Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, October 13, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Marion High School and went on to earn his law degree at Earlham College. He was a partner at Biddinger and Johnson Law Firm in Marion and from there was appointed City Attorney and … Read more

Basil “Mike” Brady

Basil “Mike” Brady, 87, Upland, went home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, at 4:10 pm on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home in Upland. Mike was born in Torrance, California on Tuesday, March 16, 1937, to Basil E. and Inez (Wilson) Brady.   He graduated from Torrance High School (1954) and Cal … Read more

William “Brian” Pearson

William “Brian” Pearson, 67, of Marion, passed away at 12:11 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services in Indianapolis. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Thursday, May 9, 1957, to William and Gloria (Markley) Pearson. He married Cynthia “Cyndi” A. Scott, who survives. Brian graduated from Marion … Read more

Roy Lee Evans

Roy Lee Evans, 78, Marion, passed away at 1:09 am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in his home. He was born in Wise, Virginia, on Wednesday, July 24, 1946, to Hayward and Bonnie (Stidham) Evans.   Roy graduated from Appalachia High School and was a welder for ten years with Active Products. A true lover … Read more

Tonya L. Simpkins

Tonya L. Simpkins, 62, of Jasper, passed away at 12:18 pm on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, January 18, 1962, to Danny and Carol (Snyder) Simpkins.   Tonya graduated from Adams Central High School and was a nurse throughout her career. … Read more

Joyce “Elaine” Corbett

Joyce “Elaine” Corbett, 83, of Marion, passed on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Syracuse, Indiana. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on January 4, 1941, to Russell and Evelyn (Hillyer) Mitchell. Elaine graduated from Bennett High School in 1959 and the University of Tampa in 1964, where she received her B.A. in Education. She taught … Read more

NIPSCO accepting grant applications

IN- For the seventh consecutive year, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is accepting applications for its Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant to support local nonprofit organizations and first responders to provide public safety education and training across northern Indiana. Grants are available in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Applications are … Read more