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Francisco Mendez Vale

Francisco Mendez Vale, 81, of Fishers, passed away at 3:00 am on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born in Moca, Puerto Rico, on December 3, 1942, to Eduardo and Ricarda (Vale) Mendez. Francisco enjoyed his work as a millwright with U.S. Steel.  He was a proud member of the … Read more

Carol E. (Barton) Coppock

Carol E. (Barton) Coppock, 85, of Gas City Indiana, passed away surrounded by her family and loved ones on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  She was born on April 14, 1939, to Harold and Edna Barton of Gas City, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Mississinewa High School. She married James (Jim) Coppock on March 17, … Read more

William “Bill” D.  Lash

William “Bill” D.  Lash, 76, current resident of Marion and formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 3, 1948, the son of William and Lena (Craig) Lash. On June 26, 1976, he married Darlene Moss. Bill began … Read more

David “Dave” Jason Alleman

David “Dave” Jason Alleman, 46, of Marion, was welcomed by Christ with his wife and adult children by his side, 2:43 pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on Monday, February 6, 1978, to Forrest “Dave” and Theresa (Hysell) Alleman. On October 16, … Read more

Jesse Elsworth “Jay” Parrett III

Jesse Elsworth “Jay” Parrett III, 77, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:36 pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born on September 4, 1947, in Wabash, to Jesse E. Jr.and Katrina Irene (Miller) Parrett. Jay was a 1965 graduate of Wabash High School, and a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam. … Read more

Jury finds ex-Huntington University coach guilty of sexual battery

This from WANE-TV.com: HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN – The jury found former Huntington University running coach Nicholas E. Johnson guilty of sexual battery Thursday night. Johnson was initially also facing a misdemeanor battery charge, but that was dismissed in June. He is set to be sentenced Oct. 17. Day two of the trial began Thursday at … Read more

Salamonie Lake’s Preschool offers “C is for Camouflage,” Oct. 17

ANDREWS, IN- Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “C is for Camouflage,” on Oct. 17. Explore ways animals use camouflage to survive. Children ages 2 – 5 and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West … Read more

Sara Nordling Exhibit on display at the Honeywell Center

WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will host an exhibit by artist Sara Nordling from October 2 through November 10 at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center. Nordling will be on-site for a public reception on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. Reception reservations are recommended and can be … Read more

Pamela Sue Smith

Pamela Sue Smith, 64, of Evansville, Indiana (formerly Peru) passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. She was born on March 14, 1960, in Madison, Wisconsin to Donald Trakel and Delanne (Schwartz) Trakel. As a child of a United States Air Force member, she spent her early years residing … Read more

Lorrie J. Walker

Lorrie J. Walker, 65, of Gas City, passed away at 4:35 am on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Assisted Living in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, June 9, 1959, to Arnold Walker and Marsha (Tutterow – Walker) Baugh. Lorrie graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1977 and attended Ball … Read more