Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Joe Justus
Jan 13, 2025
Joe Allen Justus, 65, of Fairmount, fought the good fight and finished his race, joining his Lord and Savior in heaven, on Monday, January 13, 2025
after a 16 year cancer battle.
Joe was born in Marion, Indiana on November 15, 1959, son of the late Wilbur J. and Barbara (Thompson) Justus. He graduated from Madison Grant High School...
Jean Godfrey
Jan 11, 2025
Jean B. Godfrey, 96, of Upland, passed away peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at University Healthcare Center in Upland.
Born on April 17, 1928, in Finley Lake, New York, Jean was the daughter of the late Alexander and Florence Dorothy (Arnink) Knowles. She enjoyed a cherished childhood on the family farm,...
Gene Wimmer
Jan 9, 2025
Gene Owen Wimmer, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. Born March 20, 1933, in Grant County to Charles Owen Wimmer and Mary Angeline (Curless) Craig, he was raised in Howard County in the home of his grandparents, Glen Owen and Ethel Mae Wimmer.
Wimmer attended Union Township School until his senior year of high...
Franklin "Frank" Wayman
Jan 4, 2025
Franklin "Frank" E. Wayman, 80, of Gas City, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 5, 1944, in Marion, Indiana, Frank was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and neighbor, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and service.
He attended and graduated from high school and college in...
Dorothy Schultz
Jan 3, 2025
Dorothy Anne Schultz went home to heaven to be with the Lord on Friday morning, January 3, 2025 at 1:08 a.m. She lived a life of serving her Savior Jesus Christ, teaching children whom she loved dearly, and caring for family members and loved ones. God faithfully loved and provided for Dorothy all the days of her life. If the...
Michael Kegg
Dec 31, 2024
Michael Richard Kegg III was a 34-year-old man that lived at Francisco, IN. He was tragically killed on December 31, 2024, while heroically defending himself and his step-mother, Malisa Kegg with whom he made his home to protect her from abuse, she also was killed.
Born on April 3, 1990, in Marion, IN, Michael attended Madison Grant Schools...
Jodie Cain
Dec 31, 2024
Jodie J. Cain, 81, of Upland, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
She was born in Blackford County on March 27, 1943, to Warren and Mabel Fergus. Jodie married F. Jay Cain on February 22, 1963. They had three children together: Kim, Angie, and Jayson.
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Robert Detherage
Dec 31, 2024
Robert Allen Detherage, 81, died December 31st at 12:55 a.m. at Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion, Indiana, from complications due to strokes. He was born in Lebanon, Missouri on April 14, 1943 to Wanda R Hill and James R Detherage. He married Deanna Joan Hipskind on March 13, 1965. They were married for 55 years when Deanna passed away in...
Ryker Robinson
Dec 31, 2024
Ryker Michael Robinson was born sleeping on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Though he wasn't here long, he made a big impact on those around him.
Ryker was the son of Amara Jeffries and Brian Robinson. He also leaves behind his twin brother, Phoenix, as well as three other brothers, Jacob Whitehead, Hendrix Robinson, and Kahleo Bennett; grandmother, Juliana Jeffries; aunts...
Charles Lewis
Dec 29, 2024
Charles David Lewis, 92, Fairmount, died 29 December 2024 at the Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center, Marion, IN.
Charles was born on June 23, 1932 in Fairmount, Indiana, son of the late Iliff W. and Sarah L. (Leach) Lewis. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1950 where he starred in track extensively and broke various high school records. He worked...
G. Williams
Dec 27, 2024
On December 27, 2024, Geneva Yetive (Hummer) Williams, at the age of 102, went home to be with the Lord after more than three years battling Dementia . Yetive was born on September 28, 1922 in Jay County, Indiana on a farm near Pennville to her parents, Eulia Naomi (Winget) Hummer and Edgar A. Hummer and passed away while living...
Charles Marks, Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Charles E. Marks Jr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Gas City. Charles was born on April 9, 1949, in Marion, to the late Charles Sr and Ruth (Donaldson) Marks. He graduated from Marion High School, and retired from Foster Forbes. Charles married Jerri J. (Baker) Marks, she preceded him in death on August 2, 2022.
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Mary Davis
Dec 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary M. Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on December 25, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on December 12, 1934, Mary lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a deep connection to her community in Matthews, Indiana.
Mary proudly...
Roberta Jeffrey
Dec 24, 2024
Roberta "Betty" L. Jeffrey born June 19, 1925, to the late Webster and Madge (Ruley) Cox in Jonesboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. She grew up on the Cox Family Farm in Jonesboro where she remained a lifelong resident and proudly lived her entire life right there on the same ground where she was born. She leaves...
Pauline Blackburn
Dec 23, 2024
Pauline M. Blackburn, 83, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024, at her residence.
Born on March 2, 1941, in Radley, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James E. Jr. and Frances E. (Poe) Ancil. Pauline dedicated much of her life to nurturing others, working in the cafeteria at Madison-Grant School Corporation and...
Robert Breedlove
Dec 23, 2024
Robert M. Breedlove Sr., a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on October 13, 1936, in Marion, Indiana, Robert dedicated his life to family, business, and community service, leaving behind a legacy of love and determination.
A proud graduate of Marion High School, Robert continued his...
Tucker Jean Davis
Dec 21, 2024
Tucker Jean Davis crossed the rainbow bridge on Saturday, December 21, 2024, to be with his fur-sister Paislee, who passed in 2022. Tucker lived for ice cubes! His favorite season was winter, when it snowed, he would dive face-first into any and all snow piles he could find. Tucker's favorite toys were his teddy bear, his ball, and his turtle...
Bryan Southerland
Dec 20, 2024
Bryan "Davie" David Southerland II, 42, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Marion. Davie was born on March 16, 1982, in Marion, to Bryan "Dave" D. and Elizabeth "Beth" A. Southerland. He graduated from Marion High School Class of 2000. Davie worked at KN Industries, LLC, doing electrical maintenance.
Davie was a smart and thoughtful person....
Leonard "Dale" Scheidt
Dec 18, 2024
Leonard Dale Scheidt, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Blackford County due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A longtime resident of Upland, Indiana, Dale lived in the same home for over 60 years. Though small, he adeptly expanded his house as needs arose. Music was a significant part of his life; he played...
Jenifer Roberts-Smith
Dec 16, 2024
Jenifer Roberts-Smith, passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 51. Jenifer was born on October 12, 1973, in Marion, Indiana, to Edward and Caroyln Roberts. Growing up in Marion, she made countless memories and friendships that she cherished throughout her life.
Jenifer graduated from Marion High School and went on to become...
