Gary C. Cooper, 83, formerly of Wabash, Indiana died at 6:20 am, Friday, October 18, 2024, at Sunnyside Village Retirement Community in Sarasota. He was born on December 26, 1940, in Wabash, Indiana, to Chester and Viola (Gephart) Cooper. Gary was a 1958 graduate of Noble High School and studied Agriculture Education at Purdue University … Read more
Julia Ann “Judy” Wray, 99, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:10 pm, Friday, October 18, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on August 6, 1925, in Wabash County, to Dorsey A. and Alice (Dooley) Brubaker. Judy married G. Elbert Wray; he died in 1986. She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. … Read more
Norma L. Allen Davis, 95, Swayzee, passed away at 4:04 pm on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Sims, Indiana, on Monday, February 25, 1929, to Cordia and Sarah (Shockey) Allen. In 1986, she married Roy D. Davis and he preceded her. Norma graduated … Read more
Edna W. Reaves, formerly of Marion, IN, passed away October 17th, 2024 in Anderson, IN. Edna was born in Arkansas to Hugh and Glenda Sharp. She grew up in Michigan and graduated from Pontiac High School. In 1953, she married Roy Pyle with whom she had five children, and he proceeded her in death. In … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Health Department has received enhanced state funding of $405,959.71 for 2024 to focus on improving the health of the community through the Health First Indiana (HFI) initiative. The Miami County Commissioners signaled their commitment to making Miami County a healthier place to live and work by opting into HFI … Read more
WABASH, IN- The 2024 Chili for Charity Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday, October 19th at Paradise Spring in Wabash. The following are the judging results by category: 2024 Open Judging: Back Yard Hillbilly Chili Holy Wranglers Spikes & Bikes Living Faith Hannah Lodge Factory Street Babe of Wabash County Getto Booty Chili Big … Read more
Smoke “Smokey” Leedy, 11, beloved dog of Tom and Beth Anne Leedy passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, after a difficult battle with pancreatitis. After having a lifelong love of dachshunds, Tom always hoped he would be lucky enough to come across a solid black one. Smoke was born in February of 2013. Tom … Read more
Linda Johnson, 77, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:47 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 6, 1947, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Elzie and Eula (Daniel) Ward. Linda was a graduate of Lenore High School in Lenore, West Virginia. She was a homemaker and also worked at Sharp … Read more
Andrew J. Powell, 1 month and 14 days old, of Marion, passed away at 10:19 am on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, September 2, 2024, to Charles Powell and Kelcee (Mote) Todden. Andrew was a very happy and healthy baby who was loved deeply by … Read more
