Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Lamerle Alexander
Sep 7, 2021
LaMerle "Granny" Wales Alexander, 84, Greentown, passed away surrounded by her family on September 7, 2021, in Kokomo, Indiana. On November 17, 1956, she married Jack Alexander in Marion, Indiana. Born in Athens, AL, she was the daughter of Tom and Lucille Wales. She graduated from Converse High School. She retired from UPI in Kokomo. She was a member...
Wayne E. Dicks
Sep 7, 2021
Wayne E. Dicks, 93, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. Wayne was the son of the late Raymond and Gladys Dicks, born on June 9, 1928, in Fairmount, Indiana. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1947. When he graduated, James Dean was a sophomore. On July 2, 1960, he married Mary Frances Harris, and...
Edward Arnold Shelby
Sep 5, 2021
Edward "Ed" Shelby, April 8, 1962 - September 5, 2021 went home to be with the Lord and his family on Sunday, September 5, 2021 after a long battle with Crohn's Disease. The family is thankful he is in pain no more. Ed was a loving father and husband. He loved watching his kids grow and were very proud...
Thelma Lee Wallen
Sep 3, 2021
Thelma Lee Wallen, 76, of Fairmount passed away September 3, 2021 at her home with her family at her side. She was born August 15, 1945, in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Willie Hampton and Beulah Kelly. Thelma married the love of her life, Ronald B. Wallen on March 9, 1963. Thelma was a dedicated wife,...
Michael K. Collins
Sep 2, 2021
Michael K. Collins, 33, of Fairmount, died unexpectedly in an auto accident on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Michael was born on January 10, 1988 in Bethesda, Maryland, son of Michael E. Collins and the late Leisa (Marley) King. Michael graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 2008. He married Alexis Cain on June 1, 2013. He worked in Shipping at...
James B. Dickison
Sep 1, 2021
James B. Dickison, 84, passed away at his Jonesboro home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. James was born on February 9, 1937, in Haldeman, Kentucky, son of the late Shad J. and Cora B. (Adkins) Dickison. He married Betty J. Nelson on January 30, 1965. She preceded him in death on January 2, 2018. James worked for General Motors...
Betty Lee Waggy
Aug 30, 2021
Betty Lee Waggy, 89, died Monday, August 30, 2021, at her Fairmount residence surrounded by her family. Betty was born on January 17, 1932, in Rigdon, Indiana, daughter of the late Jasper and Beulah (Hamilton) Hofer. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1949. She worked at RCA/Thomson's for over 30 years retiring in 1992. Betty was a free-spirited,...
Robert Lee "Bob" Osborne
Aug 27, 2021
Robert Lee "Bob" Osborne, 87, of Marion, Indiana, entered his eternal rest on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Bob was born on July 13, 1934, to the late J. Russell and Rhea Osborne. He married Linda King on August 26, 1960, in Ohio. They were able to celebrate their 61st anniversary the day before...
Rebecca Sue Moore
Aug 25, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Moore entered into heaven on her birthday and saw the face of Jesus, a gift that her family is thankful for even as they mourn her passing. Becky was born August 25, 1944, and died August 25, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was the daughter of Ralph W. and Mary Frances (Morris) Harvey. She...
Betty J. Hiatt
Aug 23, 2021
Betty J. Hiatt, 95, of Fairmount, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Wesleyan Health Care. Betty was a lifelong Fairmount resident born on February 18, 1926, daughter of the late John R. and Flora J. (Scott) Askren. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1944. Betty married Dale F. Metzger on May 23, 1948. He preceded her in death...
Bobby Earcel Clark
Aug 23, 2021
Bobby Earcel Clark, 82, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 13, 1939, to the late Albert and Opal Clark. He graduated from Olive Hill High School in Kentucky, and then earned his Mortuary Science degree from Mid-America College of Funeral Service. He worked as an embalmer in Kentucky, and occasionally...
Robert Anthony Caravelli
Aug 21, 2021
Robert Anthony Caravelli, Esq. was born July 8, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, first son of the late Dr. Anthony and Mrs. Olga (Grellner) Caravelli. He received his bachelor degree from LaSalle College (now LaSalle University) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1967. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Air Force, including a tour of duty in Thailand...
Robert L Vetor
Aug 18, 2021
After a long and valiantly fought battle against cancer for 15 years; Robert Vetor passed away. He is now able to walk the streets of gold in Heaven with Jesus. His lifelong friend, Jon VanNess says that he is sure that Rob is running on those streets. He was named after his Uncle Robert L. Cruea. Rob started school...
Betty J. Starkey
Aug 16, 2021
Betty J. Starkey, 89, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at her Fairmount home. Betty was born on August 12, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Otis Edward and Ruth (Baxendale) Gotto. She married Claude A. Starkey Jr. on December 10, 1948. Betty and Claude moved to Fairmount in 1952. Soon after Betty went to work at...
Jeremy J Brewer
Aug 16, 2021
Jeremy J. Brewer, 47, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, in Marion, after his long battle of Leukemia. Jeremy was born on October 8, 1973, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Jeanene (Caudill) Austin. He attended Marion High school and graduated class of 1993. Jeremy worked at Tulox Plastic Corporation for about 15 years, and he was a...
Thomas G. Watson
Aug 15, 2021
Thomas G. Watson, 89, of Fairmount, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 At Summitville Health and Living. Tom was born in Fairmount, Indiana on March 10, 1932, son of the late Harold and Marie (Felton) Watson. Tom attended Fairmount High School and served his country in the Army from 1957-1959. He was stationed in Berlin for 18 months. Tom was...
Michael D. Lindsey
Aug 12, 2021
Michael Davis Lindsey, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. Michael was born on December 28, 1947, in Port Saint Joe, Florida, to the late James and Avis (Suber) Lindsey. He attended Escambia High School, in Pensacola, Florida. Michael also attended Pensacola College as well as the University of New Mexico, where he obtained...
James E. Roberts
Aug 11, 2021
James E. Roberts, 85, Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, August 11, 2021, in his residence. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on May 30, 1936, the son of the late Ester and Ella (Sells) Roberts. He married the love of his life, Susie Groce on July 19, 1958 in Livingston, Tennessee. James had...
Lucy Doris Moore
Aug 10, 2021
Lucy Doris Moore, 100, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 10, 2021. She was born in Alvorton, Ohio on January 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Charles and Ocie (Brown) Hauter. Lucy worked at JC Penney and Goodyear in Fort Wayne, but took the greatest pride in being a homemaker. She loved baking pies and spending time with...
David L. Whybrew
Aug 8, 2021
David L. Whybrew, 74, died Sunday afternoon, August 8, 2021 in the VA Northern Indiana Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion on December 12, 1946, the son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Shelton) Whybrew. Dave graduated from Taylor University where he enjoyed running Cross Country and Track. He earned his Master's Degree in Education from...
