Verna L Dailey, 82, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully with her loving husband at her side on September 17, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born in Rigdon, Indiana, on Monday, November 8, 1943, to Richard and Chloie (Street) Bruner. On November 12, 1977, … Read more
Daniel “Danny” Francis Magers, 74, passed away on September 20, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born on August 27, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to Barbara Jean Magers and Sam Magers, both of whom preceded him in death. Born and raised in Marion, Danny eventually made Kokomo his home, where he lived for the last … Read more
Mary Ella “Ellie” Martin, 97, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:25 pm, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on June 9, 1929, in Huntington, Indiana, to Albert and Evangeline (Wall) Teusch. Ellie was a 1947 graduate of St. Vincent High … Read more
Cora Lee Hodge, 89, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 8:20 am, Friday, September 25, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 16, 1937, in Burnwell, West Virginia, to Allen and Rose (Harless) Copley. Cora married Kenneth “Kenny” Hodge on August 2, 1958, in Chelyan, West Virginia. They shared … Read more
Jerry Lee Watson, 75, of rural Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 8:45 a.m., on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 19, 1950, to Paul and Martha (Rose) Watson in Randolph County, Indiana. Jerry graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1969. A … Read more
Garry Lee Fortner, 80, passed away on September 26, 2026, at his home in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on July 23, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Frank and Barbara (Beech) Fortner. Garry built a life marked by hard work, family, and the simple pleasures that brought him happiness over the years. He made … Read more
Charles Paul Bender, Jr., 92, affectionately known as Paul, left this earthly life on September 28, 2026. Born on July 7, 1934, in Wadsworth, Ohio, he was the son of Charles Paul Bender, Sr. and Bernice Ion (Koontz) Bender. In 1937, his family relocated to Wabash, Indiana. Paul graduated from Wabash High School in 1952 … Read more
Phyllis Madelene (Betten) France, 93, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 3:13 a.m., on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on October 30, 1932, to Harry and Edna Lucile Betten, in North Manchester, Indiana. Phyllis was a graduate of Central High School. She … Read more
Arden Devon Heagy, 93, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 22, 1933, to Carl and Ruth (Goodrich) Heagy. Arden married Julia Mae Cooper on April 4, 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 and was a member of the Lagro … Read more
Promise Mae Riddle was born on September 24, 2026, and passed away the same day. Though her time here was brief, she was deeply loved from the very beginning and will forever remain in the hearts of those who awaited her and cherished her. Heaven gained an angel in Promise, and her memory will be … Read more