Wade Weaver Barbara J. Prater, 76, North Manchester, took her final hike on December 16, 2023, passing away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 23, 1947, in Warsaw to Clyde and Emma Jean (Adams) Shepherd.After graduating from Claypool High School in 1965, Barbara began working at Zimmer in Warsaw, where … Read more
WABASH, IN- The Community Foundation of Wabash County is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Wabash County is Brooke Wagner of Wabash High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars (LECS) are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. Brooke Wagner will attend either Ball State University … Read more
Nancy Mae (Fry) Christie passed away on Tuesday, December 12th, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on April 16, 1936 to Harvey M. and Beulah M. (Eakright) Fry. The last of seven, Nancy grew up at 553 Gillen Ave, Wabash, where she attended Century Elementary School and was known for her … Read more
Rose Magdalene Overman, 93, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:00 am, Monday, December 11, 2023, at The Waters of Wabash East. She was born on November 1, 1930, in Fairmount, Indiana, to Raymond and Rose Elliott (Brogan) Kinch. Rose was a 1949 graduate of Fairmount High School. She married Jack Jennings Overman in Gas City, … Read more
David Catterton, 78, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:22 am, Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 20, 1945, in Wabash, Indiana, to Joseph Lansing Catterton and Elizabeth (Davidson) Boggs. David worked and retired from Pathfinders Services, and also worked at Hoosier Point both in … Read more
Sheryl Ann Bowman, 72, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on December 11, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The daughter of the late Rex Weitzel and Mabel Colleen (Heeter) Brown, Sheryl was born March 21, 1951, in Wabash, Indiana. A lifelong resident of North Manchester, Sheryl graduated from Manchester High School … Read more
James Russell Justice, 71, Lagro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on October 24, 2023. The son of Joe and Anna “Annie” (Johnson) Justice, James was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on April 22, 1952. A gifted, self-taught mechanic, James worked on everything from small engines to diesels. For much of his fifty-three-year … Read more
Margaret A. Scott, 69, Marion, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Wyndmoor of Marion in Marion. She was born in Kennett, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 13, 1954, to Buell and Leta (Leak) Wilkerson. Margaret graduated from Mississinewa High School and was an accountant for Marion General Hospital and Parkview in Fort Wayne. Margaret … Read more
WABASH, IN – Visit Wabash County officials announce the return of a favorite immersive tour. Tickets for the Winter Maker Tour will go on sale online (www.visitwabashcounty.com) and in person (Welcome Center, 221 Sj Miami St, Wabash) on December 19 at noon. The Winter Maker Tour will take place on Saturday, January 20 from 9 … Read more
Maxine C. Shafer, 88, of Wabash, Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on February 25, 1935, to Phillip and Charolette (Gorney) Tasch in Culver, Indiana. Maxine was a homemaker. She married John W. Shafer in October of 1954. He passed … Read more