Connie was born to Allen and Imogene (Bahney) Smith on November 4, 1941. She grew up west of North Manchester on the family farm and was a lifelong resident of Wabash County. She had two sisters, Joyce Lauer and Janet Dawson and several cousins. Connie attended and graduated from Laketon High School and at college … Read more
William Edward “Butch” Bowman, 75, of Gas City, passed away at 6:25 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, March 28, 1951, to Charles and Mary (Hobbs) Bowman. Butch worked as a Parts Manager for Auto Tech and Advance Auto … Read more
James “Jim” L. Hensley, 89, of Marion, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born on October 29, 1936, in Anderson, Indiana, to Frank and Velma (Farwick) Hensley. On June 12, 1955, he married the love of his life, Dorothy E. (Tubbs), who survives. … Read more
Ronald “Ron” F. Holt, 68, of Marion, passed away at 11:15 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Twin City Healthcare in Gas City. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, October 20, 1957, to Doyle and Lula (Bullard) Holt. On December 26, 1985, he married Janet (Patterson), who survives. Ron graduated from Mississinewa … Read more
Ralph D. Pace, born on September 12, 1959, in Marion, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026, in his hometown of Marion. Ralph was the son of the late Ralph Pace and Constance Gunnoe, who preceded him in death. His memory continues through his surviving relatives, Mike Gunnoe, Jeffry Gunnoe, and Tom Gunnoe. Ralph’s life … Read more
Cathy Rupley, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on July 17, 1956, in Grundy, Virginia, to Lawrence and Okie (Bailey) Lester, Cathy’s life was marked by an unwavering commitment to family and the deep love she consistently extended … Read more
Richard Dean “Dick” Smith, 78, of Wabash, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 22, 1948, in Wabash to Fred and Pauline (Palmer) Smith. Dick was a 1966 graduate of Southwood High School. He continued his education at Vincennes University and later earned … Read more
Kevin Douglas Clapp, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of 70. Born on June 16, 1956, in Marion, Indiana, to David and Shirley (Lahr) Clapp, Kevin’s journey was marked by hard work, devotion to family, and an enthusiasm for life that touched … Read more
Agnes E. Humble (Wibel-Roby) of Foley, Alabama passed away in Pensacola, FL on Friday June 19, 2026. Born April 3, 1930, she was 95. Agnes loved to garden and plant flowers. Fondly known as “Aunt Ag”, she was loved and adored by her family. Agnes was preceded in death by: her only Daughter Vicki Lynn … Read more
Norma Jean Hendricks, 95, of Marion, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior at 12:07 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1931, in Union City, Ohio, to Clarence and Zanna (Rhines) Woodbury. On Aug. 15, 1952, she married the love of her … Read more