Bill G. Preston, 84, Marion, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:14 pm on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Peru, Indiana, on Saturday, November 11, 1939, to Earl and Ethel (Carroll) Preston. On July 12, 1959, he married Mary Riddle, and she survives. … Read more
Steven D. Williams laid his burdens down and transcended on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at 10:59 pm. He was born on November 13, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Jesse Williams, Jr., and Kathy Barren. Steven married the love of his life, Teresa “Lovey” Smith, on August … Read more
Betty Jean Millspaugh, 87, of Butlerville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in her daughter’s home in McAllen, TX. She was born in Jonesboro, IN, on December 29, 1936, to Verner Hunt and Helen (Hunt) Davis. Betty Jean contracted polio at the age of three, while her father was serving in World … Read more
Harold C. Davis, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 73. Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, on December 1, 1950, to Jesse and Bernice (Jennings) Davis Jr., Harold leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. A graduate of Manchester High School, Harold dedicated thirty-five years … Read more
Rocky Casen Lee Shepherd, born on August 17, 2007, in Fort Wayne, to Robert Gahl and Valarie Shepherd, passed away from a tragic accident on June 27, 2024, at the young age of 16 in North Manchester. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Rocky’s departure leaves a profound void in the lives of all who … Read more
Merl Junior Wilson, 87, of North Manchester, passed away on June 29, 2024 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born in Claypool, Indiana, on December 16, 1936 to Merl Monroe and Alvina Ruth (Cotton) Wilson.Merl was a graduate of Laketon High School in 1956. He married Karen Sue Krichbaum on April 7, … Read more
Beverly Diane (Yentes) Betzner passed from this life to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 24, 2024 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, IN. She was born October 17, 1953 to Daisy Louise (Johnson) Yentes Berg in Peru, IN. She was a 1971 graduate of Peru High School and Kokomo … Read more
Charles “Chuck” Duane Hendrix, 71, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:47 am, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington, to Silas Jr. and Jean (Brown) Hendrix. Chuck was a 1971 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Kim Matthews at the … Read more
Beverly Bernice Kelley, 85, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:15 am, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 11, 1938, in Converse, Indiana, to Claude S. and Edith (Bish) King. Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Marion High School. She worked at Dana in Andrews 31 years, retiring on February … Read more
Julene “Judy” Latham, 64, of rural North Manchester, Indiana, died at 7:40 pm, Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home, with her husband Craig and dog Motley by her side. She was born on January 22, 1960, in Huntington, Indiana, to Junior Smith Jackson and Thelma (Sherpherd) Jackson. Judy married Craig Latham in Warsaw, Indiana … Read more