Frances O. (Pulliam) Rupert, 83, Marion, passed away in her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born in Houston, Mississippi, on June 18, 1940, to Willie and Phoebe (Kilgore) Pulliam. On September 9, 1961, she married the love of her life, Willie F. Rupert, and he survives. Willie and Frances have celebrated 62 … Read more
Kristi Lynne Sparks, 66, North Manchester, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 19, 2023, at her home. The daughter of the late Robert Sherman and Arline Ruth (Needham) Kline, Kristi was born in Wabash on August 10, 1957. She grew up in Sidney, Indiana, where she enjoyed playing with her brother and … Read more
Roger Isaac, 72, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 9, 1951, to Harold and Margie (Dials) Isaac in Martin, Kentucky.Roger was a 1971 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Nancy Moeller on October … Read more
Bernita E. Pearson, 95, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 7:58 am on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, March 22, 1928, to Ralph and Wilma (Little) Phillabaum. On June 7, 1947, she married James E. Pearson, and … Read more
Carl L. Jones, 75, of Gas City, passed away at 2:37 am on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, April 27, 1948, to Lester and Wanda (Harlan) Jones. He married Pam Althouse, who survives. Carl graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1967. … Read more
Alice Faye Proffitt, 82, Wabash, passed away at 1:58 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, September 14, 1941, to Arltain and Anita (Madley) Jefferies. On October 23, 1959, she married Donald L. Proffitt, who preceded her in death. … Read more
Jay Allen Davidson, 82, Marion, passed away in his home at 12:45 pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. A lifelong resident of Marion, Jay was born on Saturday, May 10, 1941, to Clarence and Mildred (Russell) Davidson. On May 29, 1971, he married the love of his life, Paula Kay Winn, and she preceded him … Read more
Hinton S. Lyons, 77, Marion, passed away in his home at 9:40 am on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, on Friday, November 15, 1946, to Elgin and Faye (Smith) Lyons. On May 13, 1972, he married Niala A. Johnson. Hinton was a veteran of the United … Read more
Shirley Marie McLain, 87, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:08 pm, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on May 16, 1936, in Eolia, Kentucky, to James Arnold and Ruth Idella (Dodson) Collier. Shirley worked at Art Metal/Datavue in Wabash more than 20 years, Controls in North Manchester, First National Bank … Read more
Elsie Mae Strickler, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:25 am, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on October 5, 1933, in Wabash, to Walter Henry and Edith Lucille (Aukschun) Horner. Elsie was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Richard Strickler in Wabash … Read more