Wade Weaver 
Hattie Lee Cochran, 20, of Summitville, Indiana, formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 5:37 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on January 1, 2004, at 7:54 a.m., to Larry Cochran and Jennifer Smith in Muncie, Indiana. Hattie attended Southwood High School. She held a membership … Read more
PERU, IN- Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre announces their next Children’s Theatre Workshop to be held on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, from 12pm-4pm at the Historic Peru Depot. This free workshop is for children ages 9-14. During this workshop they will learn how to audition for a play, create a character from start to finish, and … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- On November 4, 2024, the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) received a report alleging child molestation, initiating a collaborative investigation involving Grant County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, Patrol Deputies, DCS personnel, and the assistance of the Grant County Prosecutors Office. The overnight investigation concluded with an arrest warrant issued by the Honorable … Read more
Kim William Butler, born on December 13, 1954, to Jack William and Thelma Jean (Jagger) Butler, in Rochester, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in North Manchester, Indiana, on November 1, 2024, at the age of 69. A dedicated professional, Kim devoted thirty-nine years of his career to Laketon Refining Corporation, from where he retired in 2019. … Read more
Thomas “Tom” David Swan, 81, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana, on August 13, 1943, to Kenneth and Mary (Strahle) Swan. Tom was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed traveling and listening to country music. He was a lifelong Chicago … Read more
Kenneth Alan Yocum, 68, arrived in his heavenly home on November 2, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1955, to Charles and Rena (Wigle) Yocum and married the love of his life, Kathryn J. Donovan, on June 12, 1982. Through their 42 years of marriage, Kenny and Kathy were blessed with five children: Michael … Read more
Burke “Duke” Eastes, 62, of Marion, passed away at 6:16 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 16, 1962, to Joseph and Marilyn (James) Eastes. Duke graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and was a disabled veteran. … Read more
Charles Ray Patrick, 78, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 4:15 pm, Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1946, in Royalton, Kentucky, to Monroe Patrick and Rose L. (Hale) Mann. Charles was a 1964 graduate of Claypool High School, and attended Purdue University. He … Read more
Jay Dee Rogers, 73, of rural Peru, Indiana, died at 10:10 pm, Monday, November 4, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Wabash, Indiana, to Kenneth W. and Leona R. (Thompson) Rogers. Jay was a 1969 graduate of Huntington High School and attended Marion … Read more
Leo Coleman Dennison, 88, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:02 pm, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 12, 1936, in Johnson County, Kentucky, to James and Maxie (Daniel) Dennison and was the last of his 13 siblings to die. Leo married Madge Bush in Wise, Virginia on September 2, … Read more