Carol Jean Baber

February 9, 1939 – May 8, 2025 Carol Jean Baber, 86, Arcadia, passed away quietly with family by her side on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Carol was born in Noblesville…


Dena Marie Beard

October 22, 1945 – May 2, 2025 Dena Marie Beard, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Sheridan on Friday evening, May 2, 2025. Born October 22, 1945, in…


Roberta Jean (Wallace) Huff

December 19, 1931 – January 15, 2025 Roberta Jean (Wallace) Huff, 93, Sheridan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025. Born December 19, 1931, in…


Marietta Pickett

January 7, 1935 – May 10, 2025 Marietta Pickett, 90, of Hamilton County, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Marietta lived a life…


Jane Frances Prasse

August 20, 1945 – May 13, 2025 Jane Frances Prasse, 79, Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on August 20,…


Janet has ink in her veins

The Hamilton County Reporter is proud to name Janet Hart Leonard as the first recipient of our Ink-Stained Wretch Award. Janet’s award certificate reads, “In recognition and appreciation for her…


It takes a village

By EMILY ALEXANDER Guest Columnist Note from Janet Hart Leonard: For Mother’s Day, I am handing over my column to my daughter, Emily Alexander, to share her thoughts. When people…



Celebrating a 37-year calling

By JANET HART LEONARD For The Reporter What if God calls you to a place you never imagined living and doing something you never imagined doing, yet so perfect you…