Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.

Dec 9, 2022

Andrew Michael Graham, 36, of Longwood, FL, passed away on December 9th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 14th, 1986. He is survived by his parents Timothy W. and Laura L. Graham; his sister Allison John (husband, Vandon and their two children Graham and Aubrey), numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Dec 7, 2022

John Brent Miller was called to his eternal home with Jesus on the evening of December 7, 2022, while in his home in Sweetser, Indiana.

After High School he went to work for Active Products for many years until they shut down and then he opened his true passion an auto body shop...

Dec 5, 2022

Donald Harold "Donnie" Fights, Jr., 65, of Jonesboro, Indiana, died at 7:32 PM, on Monday, December 5, 2022, at his Jonesboro home. He entered this world on April 24, 1957, in Marion, Indiana, born to Donald Fights, Sr. and Marjorie (Ailes) Burton.

Donnie was a hard worker who loved building barns. He was a self-employed barn builder...

Dec 4, 2022

Marian Townsend, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was surrounded by family in the comfort of her home. Marian was born on April 4, 1925, in White County, Indiana, to the late Merle and Anna Marie (Dempster) Martin.

Growing up, Marian attended a one-room school house where she developed her astute auditory...

Dec 2, 2022

Robert Neil Stover, 66, of Matthews, Indiana, died at 10:26 AM, on Friday, December 2, 2022, at residence. He entered this world on April 22, 1956, in Marion, Indiana, born to Robert and Ruth Ann (Felver) Stover, Sr..

He was a 1974 graduate of Blackford High School. Following high school, he continued on to become...

Nov 30, 2022

MUNCIE - Ray A. Lancaster (aka "Neighbor"), age 77, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022, following a brief illness.

He was born abroad in Surrey, England, on November 15, 1945, and was the first-born child to Floyd and Patricia Lancaster, while Floyd was serving in the United States Army.

Ray...

Nov 30, 2022

Joyce Jean Riddle ,78, of Fairmount, Indiana, went to be with Jesus on November 29th,2022. Joyce was born in Morehead, Ky. on March 10th, 1947. Daughter of late Allie and Elzia Plank. Also proceeded in death siblings Georgia Carter, Arvetta Dean, Vada Estep, Phyllis Rodgers, Ona Bennett, Harold Plank, Marvin Plank, Vernon Plank, Wendell Plank, Darrell Plank and Ralph...

Nov 29, 2022

Robert H. Taylor, 77, of Fairmount, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital.

Robert was born on January 15, 1945 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Harold Taylor and the late Dorotha M. (Betts) Story. Robert graduated from Fairmount High School in 1964. He worked in production at Delphi of Anderson, retiring in...

Nov 24, 2022

David W. DeRossett, 78, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at home. David was born on February 20, 1944, to the late Otis and Stella DeRossett. He worked for 42 years for Dana Corporation as a machinist. He enjoyed buying old cars, especially Model T's, and playing pool with his friends at the Plymouth Club and Bob's Bar....

Nov 21, 2022

Arietta Kay Herring, 76, passed away at home on Monday, November 21, 2022. Arietta was born on June 13, 1946, to the late Walter and Loretta Scott. A hardworker, she held many jobs over the years, including a waitress, factory worker, grocery store clerk, and many other positions, before retiring from Burns Security after more than 10 years. She...

Nov 20, 2022

Bob Gillespie, 75, of Gas City, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital.

Bob was born on September 21, 1947 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Robert T. and F. Louise (Craw) Gillespie. He graduated from Marion High School in 1966. Bob was an over the road owner operator of Gillespie trucking for...

Nov 19, 2022

Charles "Chuck" K. Hood, 64, formerly of Fairmount, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at his Silver Lake residence after a brief illness.

Chuck was born in Elwood, Indiana on February 22, 1958, the son of the late Charles and Alinden Dorothy (Cone) Hood. Chuck graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1977. He had been a...

Nov 15, 2022

Randy L. Berry, 61, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his Fairmount residence.

Randy was born on July 23, 1961 in Hinton, WV, son of the late Leland and Phyllis (Cooper) Berry. He graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1979. He was a welder for Midwest Tank in Summitville. Randy was a...

Nov 14, 2022

Humberto Morales Tenorio, 37, of Marion, Indiana, died at 9:40 PM, on Monday, November 14, 2022, at his Marion home surrounded by his family. He entered this world on March 25, 1985, in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, born to Pablo Morales Olivares and Teresa Tenorio Escalante, they survive.

He worked in landscaping and was a faithful...

Nov 12, 2022

Xzavier Paul Rowland, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Xzavier was born on December 19, 2003, to William Rowland and Stephanie Shipley. He enjoyed fishing, playing video games, cars, anime, and listening to music. He loved just being a teenager and hanging out with his friends and family. His family was everything to him.

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Nov 9, 2022

Chad Allan Orr, 44, of Upland, Indiana, passed away from a brief illness on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, in Muncie, IN. He was born on January 15, 1978, in Marion, IN. Chad married Amy L. Kinder on May 16, 2014, in Pigeon Forge, TN, she survives.

Chad spent most...

Nov 6, 2022

Barbara J. Symms, 82, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Morrison Woods in Muncie.

Barbara was born in Portland, Oregon on May 11, 1940, daughter of the late Raymond W. and Dorothea (Sutton) Dickerson. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1958. She married Roger M. Symms on September 29, 1967 in Fowlerton. As a...

Nov 2, 2022

Joyce A. Madigan, 76, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Marion Health.

Joyce was born on April 29, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late Francis Eugene Ice and Frances G. (West) Ice. She graduated from Marion High School in 1963 and Married David Lee Madigan on August 11, 1963. He preceded her in...

Nov 1, 2022

John Lewis Miller, 88, of Marion, Indiana, died at 9:45 a.m., on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He entered this world on August 29, 1934, in Greentown, Indiana, born to Bryce and Lucille (Miller) Miller. John married the love of his life Lucille "Lucy" Dillon on December 15, 1956, she survives.

He was a graduate of...

Nov 1, 2022

Blanch "GG" McWhirt, 80, of Marion, Indiana, the one and only; was known by all, but couldn't remember names, decided to unexpectedly take the grand vacation to visit her Lord at 11:19 p.m., on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

She was a unique and spunky woman who had a tribe of glamorous rummaging sisters known better...