Doris F. Stephenson, 67, North Manchester, died at 7:51 p.m. at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born May 17, 1949 in Wabash to Chauncey and Mary Florence (Smith) Airgood. On March 17, 1979 she married David L. Stephenson. She graduated from Wabash High School in 1967. She then graduated from Manchester College …read more.

Ramon Edward Gillespie, 88, rural Wabash, died at 4:40 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 9, 1928 in Wabash County to Vernon and Dorothy (Malott) Gillespie. Ray married Margaret Hanna at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash Sept. 17, 1950. He was a 1946 …read more.

Dorothy E. “Dottie” Force, 86, Wabash, died at 2:23 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 10, 1930 in Defiance County, Ohio to Milton and Wilhelmina (Schroeder) Haase. Dottie graduated from Sherwood-Delaware High School in Sherwood, Ohio in 1948. She married Wallace B. Force, Jr. in Angola …read more.

Allen R. Wrisk, 82, of rural Wabash, died at 2:16 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 9, 1933 in Lagro, Joseph Henry and Solesta Fern (Hunt) Wrisk. Allen graduated from Lagro High School. He married Patricia Ann Barrus in Wabash June 12, 1955; she died June …read more.

Wilbur L. “Willie” Slabach, 82, Wawaka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in LaGrange County Sept. 15, 1934, the son of Abraham and Lena (Miller) Slabach. On Sept. 15, 1957 he married Mary A. Yoder at the Methodist Church in Middlebury; she preceded him …read more.

Joan Elizabeth Nixon, 75, formerly of Wabash, died Monday, October 24, 2016, at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. She was born July 1, 1941, in Peru to Joseph and Marian (Hamp) Nixon. She was a 1959 graduate of Knox High School, in St. James, N.Y., a 1964 graduate of Wellesley College in Wellesley, …read more.

Hubert Jack Johnson, 86, Wabash,  died at 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medial Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 28, 1930 in Wichita, Kan. to Vinton and Grace “Dott” (Clinger) Johnson. Jack was a 1948 graduate of Rose Hill High School. He served a term in the US Air …read more.

Diana J. Collins, 47, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 1:48 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born July 24, 1969 in Wabash to Paul D. Moore and Kathy (Coble) Barker-Rowe, she survives in Wabash. Diana was a server, bartender, and cook at Smitty’s in Wabash. …read more.

Margaret Christine Jefferson, 90, Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. She was born Oct. 4, 1926 in Marion to Harrison C. and Martha E.(Casey) Wallace. Margaret married Richard A. Jefferson, in Marion, Aug. 30, 1947; he died Sept. 2, 2013. She worked …read more.

Subhashbhai C. Patel, 62, Wabash, died at 12:14 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born March 5, 1954 in India, to Chunilal and Revaben Patel. Subhashbhai married Jashodabahen Patel in India May 23, 1978. He was a bank manager in India and moved to the United States in June 2006, …read more.

Larry Allen Harrington, 80, Wabash, died at 8:10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at his home. He was born April 5, 1936 in Bicknell to Ray and Josephine (DeLong) Harrington; and was raised by his father and step mother, Evelyn Harrington. Larry was a US Marine Corp veteran. He married Linda Kirk in Vincennes June …read more.

Kathleen D. “Kate” Daywalt, 88, Wabash, died at 9:40 a.m., Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 8, 1928 in Waltz Township, Wabash County, to Orval C. and Winifred (Straughn) Pressler. Kate was a 1946 graduate of LaFontaine High School and was the Gladiola Queen of Wabash in …read more.

  DeWayne Leon Brooks, 69, of rural Wabash, died at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born June 2, 1947 in Wabash, to James E. and Anna Belle (Ridenour) Brooks. DeWayne was a Southwood High School graduate. He was a US Army veteran, and served in the …read more.

Max E. Carter, 76, Wabash, died at 10:53 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born June 13, 1940 in Grant County to Hubert and Virginia (Wiles) Carter. Max was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Margaret “Peg” Rice at the Wabash Christian …read more.

Melynda “Mindy” Leisure, 29, Wabash, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in her residence. She was born Aug. 9, 1987 in Wabash to Larry M. & Laura A. (Eads) Leisure. She graduated from Manchester High School in 2006 and participated in Wabash County Special Olympics which she enjoyed very much. She was very …read more.

Betty H. Sagarsee, 87, Wabash, died at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at her home. She was born Sept. 1, 1929 in Frederick, Md. to Harold and Helen (Harris) Eaton. Betty was a Bippus High School and Huntington College graduate. She worked as an aide at the Wabash County Hospital retiring after 30 years. She …read more.

Gene Alan Dangerfield, 54, rural Wabash, died at 1:35 a.m., Oct. 10, 2016 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 7, 1961 in Wabash, to Larry and Barbara (Morphew) Dangerfield. Gene was a 1980 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Paula (Stucker) Ahlfeld in Wabash April 8, 2005. He enjoyed …read more.

WABASH – Tippecanoe Valley won its final TRC volleyball match, 3-0, at Southwood Tuesday night.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley defeated Wabash 21-13 Friday night to claim its third straight prep football win.

Pamela Elizabeth Drook, 74, of rural Converse, died at 4:04 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 25, 1942 in Wabash to Roy V. and Jeanne E. (Murphy) Trisler. Pam was a 1960 graduate of Wabash High School. She married her childhood sweetheart, Tom Drook, at the St. …read more.

Lyla Donniece Tyner, 63, rural Wabash, died at 4:42 p.m., Oct. 4, 2016 at Marion General Hospital in Marion. She was born Sept. 17, 1953 in Moberly, Mo. to Hershel and Josephine (Kanatzer) Reynolds. Lyla was a 1971 graduate of Cairo High School in Cairo, Mo., and attended Central Christian College in Moberly, Mo. two years. …read more.

Roberta M. Brinegar, 92, Wabash, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born in Lafayette Jan. 27, 1924 to the late Gloe and Goldie (Deboy) Deardorff. She graduated from Linlawn High School in the class of 1942. She married Edward B. Brinegar in Wabash April 25, 1942. He …read more.

Betty R. Nelson, 74, of rural Wabash, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 9, 1942 in Wabash, to Floyd Franklin “Bill” and Mary (Sharp) Parke. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Noble High School. She retired from General Tire in Wabash after 40 …read more.

Mary F. Baker, 93, Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Feb. 3, 2016 in Phoenix. Mary was born Jan. 13, 1923 in Wabash to Frank McClure and Winfred (Furrow). She graduated from Wabash High School and Manchester College, where she received a degree in education. She later received a Master’s Degree from St. Francis University, Fort Wayne. …read more.

Jon Charles Nearhouse, 71, rural Wabash, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Wellbrooke, Wabash. He was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Wabash, to Charles Franklin and Betty Marie (Jenks) Nearhouse. Jon was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Betty Jean Riddle in Wabash on Feb. 14, 1964; she died …read more.

Faith Noel Garrett, 28, Wabash, passed away at 3:39 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born Nov. 8, 1987 in Wabash, to Jason Shepherd and Beverly Garrett. Faith was a 2006 graduate of Wabash High School. She enjoyed fishing, …read more.

Harold L. Atkinson, 80, Wabash, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wabash.  He was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Upland, to Charles A. and Pauline (Miller) Atkinson. Harold was a 1955 graduate of Noble Township High School.  He married Shirley Roser, at the Zion Lutheran Church …read more.

Erin Lee Wrisk, 28, Wabash, died at 8:25 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Jack E. McKillip, 86, Wabash, died at 10:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at his home.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1967, in Wabash, to the late Chauncey Leo Rhoades Jr. and his mother, Judy (Campbell) Rhoades, who survives in Wabash. Rod was a 1985 graduate from Northfield …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Services are to be announced. McDonald Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kamdyn Michael Taylor, infant son of Billy D. Taylor Jr. and Alexis Nelson, rural Wabash, died at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born at 12:23 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. He is survived by his parents: Billy D. Taylor Jr.; and Alexis Nelson, Wabash; five brothers: Logan Rife, Roann; …read more.

AKRON – A recap of Tippecanoe Valley sports for Thursday, Aug. 25.

Clarence L. Tully, 80, formerly of Wabash, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at 2:10 a.m. in his home in Ocala, Fla.

AKRON – A roundup of Tippecanoe Valley sports for Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Wilma Jean Snapp, 91, Wabash, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Charles Alber and Mary Elizabeth (Grimes) Goble on Sept. 23, 1924, in Peru. Wilma Jean married Rex H. Snapp on Aug. 30, 1941, he passed away on March 11, 2008. She …read more.

Shelby Jean Wiley, 79, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Paintsville, Ky., to Grant Sr. and Cordie (Collins) Hill. Shelby married Alvin Wiley in Wabash Nov. 18, 1978; he died Feb. 7, 2012. She worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in …read more.

Robert Lee “Rob” Clarkson III, 60, Richvalley, died at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 16, 1956, in Florence, Ky., to Robert Lee Jr. and Elaine Joy (Seibold) Clarkson. Rob was a 1974 graduate of Northfield High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at …read more.

AKRON – Sports shorts for Tippecanoe Valley action on Aug. 18.

Vera Mae Linsburg, 88, Wabash, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Anderson, to Fred and Bertha (Bodle) Hannah. Vera was a 1946 graduate of Alexandria High School and attended Indiana Business College. She married H. Eugene Linsburg in Alexandria on April 4, …read more.

Sally Regene Howard, 77, Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Bickford Cottage, Wabash. She was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Wabash to James and Helen (Corder) Hale. Sally graduated from Wabash High School in 1956. She married Billy Bob Howard in Wabash on Feb. 10, 1957; he died Dec. 6, 2013. …read more.

Christopher J. Stout, 24, Wabash, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on July 14, 1992, in Wabash, to Gary Wayne and Kelly Jo (McGinnis) Stout, who survive in Wabash. Chris was a 2011 graduate from Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate …read more.

Julie Ann Hall, 52, Wabash, died at 7:10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Jack Engledow, 77, Wabash, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Peggy June Learned, 57, Wabash, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1958, in Anderson, to Virgil and Mary Ann (Shrock) McCord. Peggy was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Michael Learned on July 9, 1977, in Wabash. She worked for GDX …read more.

Ruby Craig, 93, Wabash, died at 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

Patricia A. Kisner, 81, North Manchester, died at 8:40 p.m., Aug. 9, 2016 at Peabody Health Care Community in North Mancehster.

Dr. Robert B. Beckett, 74, passed away Aug. 7, 2016 in Wabash, after a brief illness. Bob was born in 1942 in Houston, Texas, raised in Grand Rapids, Mich. and Frankfort. He graduated from Frankfort High School in 1960, went on to obtain a Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in 1965, followed by a Masters …read more.

Bobby D. Randolph Jr., 38, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 1, 1978, in Wabash, to the late Bobby Randolph Sr. and Patricia (Wilson) Randolph, she survives in Wabash. Bobby is also survived by son: Zackery …read more.

Kenneth L. Elliott, 76, Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born May 11, 1940, in Wabash, to Joseph Elliott and Maxine (Kerr) Elliott Novak. Kenneth was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He was first married to Judy Krueger, and she survives. He then married Gaynell …read more.

Carl Hall, 74, Wabash, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Buckingham, Ky., to Lee and Martha (Newsome) Hall. Carl married Joyce Slone in Wheelwright, Ky., on Feb. 10, 1960. He worked for Container Corporation, Wabash, retiring after 25 years. Carl was a …read more.

James Frederick Berry, 83, Wabash, died at 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Parke County, to Raymond and Beatrice (Martin) Berry. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Bellmore High School, in Parke County, and a graduate of the Tampa Barber School, Tampa, …read more.

Karen Sue “Montana” Speicher Weimer, 58, of rural LaFontaine, died at 5:25 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at her home. She was born April 18, 1958 in Wabash, to James and Gladys (Grandstaff) Speicher. Karen married Rex Weimer in Wabash, Sept. 11, 1976. She was a union pipe fitter out of Fort Wayne and worked at …read more.

Makeila Marie Dingess, seven weeks, Wabash, died at 2:39 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born June 3, 2006, in Warsaw, to Skyler D. Dingess and Amy M. (Swick) Burchett. Her parents survive in Wabash. She is also survived by brothers: Logan Burchett, Damien Burchett and Jesse Burchett, all of …read more.

Florence Tyson, 101, Wabash, passed away at 11 p.m. on Tuesday July 26, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born to Issac and Lessie (Copeland) Miller in Wabash. Florence married Byron Tyson of December 8th, 1933. He passed away on April 1, 1988. She is survived by a son Charles Tyson and half …read more.

Funeral services for Jacquelyn Finnegan Lendman, 90, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 4-6 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Wabash. Mrs. Lendman died on July 23, 2016. She was a member of Northside …read more.

Richard Lee Speelman, 95, formerly of Lagro, died at 11:47 a.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Marion General Hospital.

Thelma Dennison, 80, of rural Wabash, died at 3:22 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home.

Robert J. “Bob” Karlin, 65, rural Wabash, passed into the arms of his savior at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1951, in Denver, Colo., to Elden J. and Rosalind (Wasinger) Karlin. Bob received his B.S. in business from Ohio University. He married Linda Talamantes in Denver, …read more.

Mozelle W. Coon, 91, of Wabash, died at 12:36 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, where she had lived the past four years.

Lorella “Lou” Greathouse, 84, Wabash, died at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 17, 1932, in North Manchester, to Riley G. and Ina (Rinehart) Lambert. Lorella was married to Milton H. Greathouse, in Wabash, on Sept. 12, 1980; he died March 17, 2011. She …read more.

Brenda Kay King, 61, rural Denver, died at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 7, 1955, in Marion, to Jonas and Doris (Lewis) Gilbert. Brenda married Donald W. King, in Wabash, on March 31, 1998. She enjoyed working crafts, playing electronic games, and loved her Lord. …read more.

Juanita Mae Bakehorn, 90, rural Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Wabash County, to Roland A. and Demma (Sharp) Hiner. Juanita was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Harold E. Bakehorn in Wabash, on June …read more.

Charles E. “Chuck” Leeka, 86, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

Michael Scott Rose, 33, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Dennis Conliff, 63, of rural Wabash, died at 3:16 a.m., Sunday, July 10, 2016, at his home.

Chandramani C Patel, 95, Wabash, died at 10:21 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2016 at Marion General Hospital.

WARSAW — Big things are happening in Wabash. Yesterday, Thursday, June 30, at the Parkview Wabash Hospital groundbreaking ceremony, the community and Parkview staff gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction of this facility. This new facility will bring 14 jobs to the area. Construction is estimated to be completed in 2018. This facility will provide …read more.

Donald Lewis Hutcheson, 53, Wabash, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Wabash. He was born Sept. 24, 1962, in Anderson, to Lewis Russell and Virginia Ruth (Gates) Hutcheson. Donald was a Southwood High School graduate. He worked as a custodian for Wabash Friends Church where he attended. Donald enjoyed going to flea …read more.

John Edward Stout, 78, Wabash, died at 3:06 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Robert Lee Persley, 58, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home in Wabash. He was born on Sept. 21,1957 in Wabash, to Allen and Betty (Enyeart) Persley.

Michael G. “Mick” Fisher, 65, Sweetser, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born Aug. 4, 1950, in Wabash, to Richard P. and Donna M. (Shockey) Fisher. Mick graduated from Wabash High School in 1968, attended Butler University and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Mo. …read more.

Jackie Dale Orr, 68, Wabash, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. He was born to the late Elmer Ray and Emily Lucille (Bowles) Orr on July 1, 1947, in Wabash. Jackie worked at Arc of Wabash County for over 30 years and was loved by all. …read more.

James Philip “Fibber” McKee, 84, of rural Wabash, died at 6:38 pm, Friday, June 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born July 19, 1931 in Wabash County, to Merle and Esther (Thrush) McKee.

Edna L. Cox, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her home. She was born April 1, 1925, in Wabash County to Clarence and Ramona (Forrester) Howell. Edna was a 1943 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married David W. F. Cox at the Lagro United Methodist Church on …read more.

Rickey Nelson, 57, rural Wabash, died at 10:50 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Leroy Hubbard, 59, of LaFontaine, died at 8:58 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Jane D. McVicker-Hulley, 87, Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West of Wabash. She was born to the late Nick and Helena (Sims) Dorsaneo in Wayne, Pa. on Sept. 11, 1928. Jane was a ballet dancer; she studied for 21 years. She taught ballet in Philadelphia, Pa. …read more.

Shirley Ann Trusty, 77, Wabash, died at 5:01 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Dean A. Proffitt, 62, Wabash, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Parkview of Wabash. He was born on Sept. 19, 1953, in Wabash County, to the late David J. Proffitt and Vivian (Ogan) Proffitt, his mother survives in Wabash. He was a Southwood High School graduate, class of 1971. Dean was …read more.

Delores W. Rife, 97, Wabash, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash.

John M. Lynn, 84, Wabash, died at 8 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home.

WABASH — Troxel Equipment, 834 N. SR 13, Wabash, held a ground breaking ceremony Thursday, May 26, for the expansion of its facility. The expansion will include a new store that will hold Troxel’s retail sales, service department and more. The old building will likely be used for storage.

Carol Ann Steele, 64, Wabash, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. She was born to the late Luther and Zelma (Pontius) Steele on Oct. 6, 1951, in Wabash. Carol enjoyed Elks Bingo and Knights of Columbus Bingo, both of Wabash. Carol is survived by a brother: …read more.

Forrest E. “Frosty” Hudson Jr., 50, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1965, in Wabash to Forrest E. Hudson Sr. and Rita R. (Curtis) Miller. Frosty attended Southwood High School. He was a member of the New Connections Church in Wabash and enjoyed reading. …read more.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 64, Cromwell, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at his home.

Norma Jean Pottenger, 85, formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord at 5:25 am, Monday, June 6, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Lowell Andrew Harner, 87, Wabash, died at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Aug. 14, 1928 in Wabash, to Louis and Jennie (Bever) Harner. Lowell was a survivor of the Great Depression. He was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School, and a U.S. Army veteran …read more.

Raymond Ward McWhirt, 55, Wabash, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his home. He was born May 1, 1961, in New Orleans, La. to James Edwin McWhirt, Jr.and Lucy (DeGelder) Copeland. Raymond worked for Falls Cemetery the past seven years, was a mechanic and handyman to many, and also was a self-employed …read more.

Marla L. Stafford, 66, Goshen, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1950, in Wabash to William F. and Rosemary (Barnes) Walton. On Nov. 22, 1969, she married Virgil R. Stafford at Goshen City Church of the Brethren. He died May 11, 2010. Survivors include her father: …read more.

Carol Nicolette Porcenaluk, 52, Urbana, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Walter Walchak and her beloved mother, Carol (Matlack) Walchak on Dec. 6, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked at Lances Grocery Store in North Manchester. She was a member …read more.

Robert Lowell Blackburn, 88, Wabash, died at 1:25 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Rochester, to Elzie and Myra (Moon) Blackburn. Bob married Dorothea Martin in Wabash on Aug. 17, 1947. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from General Tire in Wabash in …read more.

Tisch Ann Turner, 46, Peru, died at 12:51 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.  She was born Feb. 7, 1970, Wabash, to Don “Grizz” and Lorayne (Templin) Eubank. Tisch was a Certified Nursing Assistant  for several years.  She enjoyed animals, fishing, mushroom hunting, and collecting pigs. She is survived by her …read more.

Lana Sue Burchett, 74, Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2016, at Vibra Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 7, 1942 in Highsplint, Ky. to Victor and Ella (Johnson) Maples.

Melinda Kay Honeycutt, 55, of rural Wabash, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at her home. She was born June 21, 1960, in Wabash, to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth “Dolly” (Cox) Hubbard. Kay married Jimmy Dean Honeycutt in Wabash, on Sept. 15, 1976. She was a member of the Wabash County YMCA and …read more.

Stephen Scott Speicher, 71, of rural Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born Oct. 2, 1944, Huntington, to Clarence H. Speicher and Ruth Ellen (Haines) Keefer. Steve was a 1962 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County and attended Marion College in Marion two years. He was a US …read more.

James “Buddy” Jones, 55, rural Wabash, passed away at 7:46 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his residence, where he was surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1960 to Clarence Jones and Ruby (Whisman) Jones in Marion.

Earl Good, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. He was born April 23, 1937, in Wabash, to Dorsey and Alice (Lottridge) Good. Earl married Carol Young in Jeffersonville, on Feb. 25, 1956. He served in the Indiana National Guard. He worked at Frank’s Dry Goods in …read more.

Karen Kay Gant, 58, Wabash, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 25, 1957, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Ilean “Jo” (Eltzroth) Sellers. Karen attended South Side Freewill Baptist Church, in Wabash. She enjoyed fishing and hunting with her father, riding horses, …read more.

WABASH — The city of Wabash has beat out 10,000 other small communities in a national competition aimed at helping small businesses.