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

Sep 18, 2022

Lester Earl Cates, age 94, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, September 18, 2022, at home in Marion, Indiana, surrounded by his family. Lester lived and farmed in Grant County all his life. He loved God, his family, farming, and his church family. He was born on June 8, 1928, to the late Charles and Ethel (Powell) Cates. Lester...

Sep 18, 2022

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, both Clyde "Butch" A. Sears, 71, and Rhonda L. (Royal) Sears, 64, passed away instantly in a tragic accident. As devastating as it is, it is all too fitting for the two of them, they did everything together in life here on earth, and now they have gone home to Jesus together. The two...

Sep 17, 2022

Ronald Andrew "Andy" Petty of Jonesboro, Indiana passed away on September 17, 2022. Andy was born June 22, 1973, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ronald L. Petty and Joan (Roger) Turner.

Andy was a Certified HVAC Technician for Custom Comfort for 30 years. He graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1991. Andy enjoyed...

Sep 15, 2022

Oden Mullenix, 2 1/2 years old, passed away on September 15, 2022. His owner Mackenzie loved him to pieces. Oden was a very smart and sweet cat who loved Mackenzie dearly. He even knew how to sit.

Oden is survived by his owner, Mackenzie, and brother Leo.

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Sep 12, 2022

Betty J. Shrout, 86, formerly of Kentucky, died Monday, September 12, 2022 at her daughters Fairmount home.

Betty was born on October 23, 1935 in Owingsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Nannie Mae (Brandshaw) Goldie. She married Lonnie L. Shrout on October 31, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1997. Betty was a homemaker,...

Aug 31, 2022

Raja Wortman, age 7 passed away on August 31, 2022. She was the loving dog of Dave and Sharon Wortman. She was the best dog for the Wortman family. She was often seen smiling. Raja always was a good listener and frequently would follow Dave around when he would grab his keys. She was family dog that always had...

Aug 29, 2022

Sharice Moncelle-Avette Bilbee, 29, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, from injuries sustained in an accident. Sharice was born on July 27, 1993, to the late William and Patrice Bartrum, but was adopted and raised by Troy and Sherry Bilbee. She graduated from Marion High School, class of 2013, and was a life-long member of Brinker Heights Wesleyan...

Aug 29, 2022

George H. Walker, Jr., 75, of Converse, Indiana, died at 8:25 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at Marion Health. He entered this world on April 21, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, born to the late George Harrison and Lillian (Hungerford) Walker. George married Elizabeth Walters on October 11, 1996, she survives. He worked in tool and die for General...

Aug 29, 2022

Boots Fields passed away on August 29, 2022 in the morning. He was the pet of Deanna and Brandon Fields. Boots was loving and caring. He would often place his paws on Deanna's cheek and pat her. Boots loved to hang out with Cassie and she let him paint her nails. They loved to watch Sponge Bob together too....

Aug 28, 2022

Robert "Bob" L. Fulton, 84, of Peru, Indiana, died at 6:07 PM, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on April 28, 1938, in Huntington, IN, born to Lemoine and Helen (Ellet) Fulton. Bob graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1956 and from Huntington College in 1960 with...

Aug 28, 2022

Ralph (Mike) R. Brown passed away on August 28, 2022 in Oakland City, Indiana. Ralph was born on April 26, 1931 to the late Carl and Vera Ruth (Cloud) Brown. He attended Van Buren high school and graduated in 1949. Ralph married the late Emma Louise Brown on November 1, 1949. They started their lives together and had two...

Aug 27, 2022

James A. Jones, 65, of Fairmount, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital. Jim was born on February 27, 1957 in Peru, Indiana, son of the late Larry and Marilyn (Lawson) Jones. He graduated from Peru High School in 1975. Jim married the love of his life, Christy Pavone, on July 30, 1977 in Gas City. Jim worked...

Aug 26, 2022

Craig D. Schlottman, 73, of Marion, Indiana, died at 7:10 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at his Marion home. He entered this world on December 18, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, born to Donald and Rose (McGale) Schlottman. Craig married Linda Eberhardt on November 3, 1973, she survives. He was a graduate of Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois....

Aug 24, 2022

The circle of life is complete for Steven E. "The Colonel" DeVault, 76, Thursday, August 24, 2022 at 11:42 PM at his Marion residence. Steve was born in Muncie, Indiana on September 23, 1945, son of the late Howard R. "Butch" and Margaret (McKnight) DeVault. Steve has one brother, Mike who also preceded him in death. He married Juliana...

Aug 20, 2022

Betty J. Creek, 92, of Sellersburg, Indiana, formerly of Fairmount, died at 12:10 PM, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana. She entered this world on June 21, 1930, in Huntington, Indiana, born to Floyd and Lois (Bright) Haynes. Betty married Max Creek on May 29, 1949 and he preceded her in death on...

Aug 18, 2022

Robert "Bruce" B. Owens, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his Marion residence. Bruce was born on March 13, 1948, to the late Robert L. and Oka (Morris) Owens, in Danville, IL. He graduated from Armstrong High School in 1966. Bruce married the love of his life, Frances (Lord) Owens on November 5, 1977. They spent...

Aug 14, 2022

Leah Faye (Hiday) Beck, 95, of Alexandria, died at 12:29 a.m., August 14, 2022, at Edgewater Woods in Anderson, Indiana. Leah was born in Hellgate, Montana on December 18, 1926, the daughter of the late Herschel, and Mina "Faye" (Mann) Hiday. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1944, and attended Earlham College. Leah married George Everett Beck in...

Aug 12, 2022

CG Freeman 88 of Fairmount, IN died Friday August 12, 2022 at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center, Marion, IN. CG was born in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas on September 27, 1933, son of the late Walt and Lela (Arnold) Freeman. CG graduated from High School in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas and soon after joined the Navy serving from 1955-1957. He married Mary K....

Aug 9, 2022

Maxwell Harris passed away on August 9, 2022. His loving owners Mike and Pam Harris wrote the following about Maxwell's life. Maxwell came into our lives in August 2012, a beautiful 10 week old Harlequin Great Dane. We quickly discovered he had separation anxiety and the ability to destroy property when left home alone. I began taking him into...

Aug 9, 2022

Janet Lou Carter, 88, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, August 9, 2022. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on August 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Robert and Frances Johnson. Janet graduated from Marion High School in 1951. She married Leland D. Carter on June 27, 1975, and he preceded her in death on...