Stephen K. Baldwin, born on October 1, 1949 in Marion, Indiana, passed away on July 19, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was 76 years old. Stephen’s early years were rooted in Marion. He graduated from Bennett High School in Marion, Indiana, an achievement marking the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of dedication and diligence. … Read more
David Emerson Spargo Sr., age 99 passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Marion. He was born May 21, 1927, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Edward & Addie (Williams) Spargo. David was known for his love for the Lord, wife, family, baseball and … Read more
Charles Leroy Stephens Sr., 84, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 2:22 am on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Born on May 5, 1942, in Marion, Indiana, Charlie was the son of Carlos and Ruth (Tincher) Stephens. On July 9, 1971, he married the love of his … Read more
Marcia D. Rutz, 75, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 10:12 p.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation in Markle, Indiana. She was born on September 19, 1950, to Melvin Huston and Mary (Mettler) Huston in Wabash, Indiana. Marcia was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School. She … Read more
Luther Allen Barefoot, affectionately known as “Bare,” passed away at his home in Liberty Mills, Indiana, on July 21, 2026. Born on November 5, 1933, in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, to William Robert and Elsie (Bowser) Barefoot, Allen lived a life dedicated to hard work, family, faith, and community. Allen graduated from Schellsburg-Napier High School in … Read more
Mr. Kitters also known as, “Charlie,” passed away peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning, July 20, 2026. He came to us as a young stray in September of 2023. What started out as making friends with a stray cat quickly turned in to the best four-legged pal we could ever ask for. We always … Read more
With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Dominic David James LaCoss, who went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2026, at the age of 35. Dominic was born on November 13, 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona; grew up in the Goodyear/Buckeye area of Arizona; eventually moving to … Read more
Sharon Bruck passed away peacefully on July 12, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the company of the family who adored and loved her beyond measure. Sharon was born on August 17, 1947, to Delores and Howard Bruck. From the beginning, she was a woman of strength, determination, and heart. A few years … Read more
Thomas “Richard” Morris, 89, of Upland, passed away at 10:25 pm on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Saturday, July 3, 1937, to Thomas “Marshall” and Ethel (Benbow) Morris. He married Norma E. Jones, who survives. Richard graduated from Mississinewa High … Read more
William Leroy “Bill” Sapp, 72, Gas City, passed away in his home at 6:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 7, 1953, to Jack and Mary (Telfer) Sapp. He married Maria G. “MaryJo” Battishill and she survives. Bill graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked … Read more