Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
James L. Matney
Mar 24, 2021
James L. Matney, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. James was born on January 2, 1939 to the late Ralph and Annabelle Matney. He graduated from Summitville High School in 1957, and then attended beauty school and EMT school. He worked for RCA as a laborer from 1957-1964, and then for...
Larry J. Holloway
Mar 21, 2021
Larry J. Holloway, 66, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Hartford City, Indiana on October 2, 1954, son of the late John and Molly (Steele) Holloway. He graduated from Eastbrook High School and worked for Owens-Illinois before moving to Tennessee where he worked for many years as a...
Martha M. Stair
Mar 12, 2021
Martha M. Stair, 88 of Fairmount died Friday March 12, 2021 at University Health Care Center in Upland, Indiana. Martha was born in Fairmount Township, Indiana on March 5, 1933, one of seven children born to the late Clarkson A. and Mary M. (Arnett ) Holloway. Martha graduated from Fairmount High School in 1951 and received her elementary education...
Willa Mae Haisley
Mar 11, 2021
Willa Mae (Willie) Haisley, 95, of Fairmount died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Rolling Meadows Health Care Center where she had been a resident for several years. Willie was born in Swayzee, IN on May 12, 1925, daughter of the late Ralph E. and Marie (Beeson) Peterson. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1943. Willie married Harley Haisley...
Buddy Paul Byrd
Mar 10, 2021
Buddy Paul Byrd, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Marion, Indiana. Buddy was born on March 28, 1934, in Alpine, Tennessee, to the late Fred and Ova Elizabeth Byrd. On September 5, 1959, he married Rose Frances German. They celebrated 54 years of marriage, before she passed away on May...
Carolyn Jo Dyer
Mar 5, 2021
Carolyn Jo Dyer (Friermood), of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5th, 2021. She was born in Wabash, Indiana, to Raymond Friermood and Vernon Mathes on March 7, 1937. Carolyn graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and was a retired V.A. nurse. She enjoyed spending time camping, gardening, and making memories with family. Carolyn...
Charles F. "Barney" Barnhart
Mar 1, 2021
Charles F. "Barney" Barnhart, 86, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at his Fairmount residence. Barney was born on June 8, 1935, in Fairmount, Indiana, son of the late George Truman and Nellie (Jay) Barnhart. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955 where he enjoyed playing basketball. He was an Army veteran serving during the end of the Korean...
David M. Gerdes
Mar 1, 2021
David M. Gerdes, 65, passed away at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on August 4, 1955. David is survived by his friend, Nancy Wright, and his two kitties, Michelle and Gracie. In accordance with David's wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt...
Madi Sue Bright
Feb 26, 2021
Madi Sue Bright passed away peacefully at home after a brief struggle with congestive heart failure at the age of 14. Madi passed on her own terms, in her own time, in the arms of her Mama. Madi was the sweetest little girl. Madi came to her family as a rescue 7 years ago. Madi brought much joy and...
Dennis Lee Walker
Feb 22, 2021
Dennis Lee Walker, 74, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne in the company of his three daughters. Dennis was born on September 1, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Virginia Mae Walker. He served in the Army, earning a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze...
Donald E. Logan
Feb 22, 2021
Donald "Don" E. Logan, 91, formerly of Fairmount, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at his Marion residence. Don was born on July 30, 1929, in Jonesboro, Indiana, son of the late Ellis and Tempa (Brown) Logan. Don was drafted into the Army in January 1950. He served until December of 1953, reaching the rank of Corporal. He married Valarie...
Vera L. Thomas
Feb 20, 2021
Vera L. Thomas, age 91, of Fairmount, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Twin City Nursing Home, Gas City, IN. She was born in 1929 to the late Ralph and Eva Deeter. After graduating high school, Vera married Gerald R. Thomas of Jonesboro, IN and had three children. She worked as an LPN at Marion General...
Donna J. Clock
Feb 18, 2021
Donna J. Clock, 98, of Fairmount, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Morrison Woods in Muncie. Donna was born in Fairmount, Indiana on July 26, 1922, daughter of the late William R. and Lillie M. (Whitesides) Spence. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1939. She married Clifford E. Clock. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1987....
Steven Eugene Smith
Feb 17, 2021
Steven Eugene Smith, 66, of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, in Anderson. He was born August 24, 1954, the son of Horace N. and Vera C. (Dilling) Smith. Steve married Kathy K. Kimes on August 24, 1974. They are the proud and loving parents of three children and nine grandchildren. Steve cherished his family and any mention...
Keith D. Sheets
Feb 15, 2021
Keith D. Sheets, 62, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on September 23, 1958, to James "Jim" and Thelma Sheets, in Marion. Keith was one of five children and he grew up with his family in Grant County, IN. He began his lifelong career in asphalt at the tender age of 14,...
Terry Lee Timmons
Feb 15, 2021
Terry Lee Timmons, 62, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 in LaFontaine while awaiting his second kidney transplant. Terry was born on January 13,1959, to the late James and Rosaline "Freda" Timmons, in Marion, Indiana. Terry attended Mississinewa High School. He worked many years in the automotive industry. He previously worked at Sinclair Glass Company, Foster-Forbes Glass Company,...
Dane C. Lawing Jr.
Feb 11, 2021
Dane C. Lawing Jr. 63, of Fairmount, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Dane was born on September 28, 1957 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Dane C. Lawing Sr. and Ruth (Bollhoefer) Lawing. He graduated from Marion High School in 1976 and attended Ball State University. He married Beth Mitchener on November 27, 1981....
Christine Watson
Feb 8, 2021
Christine Watson, 81, of Fairmount died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Christine was born in White Pine, Tennessee, daughter of the late Howard Reno and Nettie B. (Bishop) Reno. She married Thomas Watson on January 9, 1960 in Celina OH. Christine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She enjoyed collecting dolls, reading and...
Ernest "Le" Leroy Mahan
Feb 3, 2021
Ernest LeRoy "Le" Mahan, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. Le was born on January 11, 1946, to the late Ernest and Betty Mahan, in San Francisco, California. On May 28, 1988, he married Faith Watkins, and she survives. Le joined the Army in 1963 and retired from the National Guard after serving...
Diann K. Johnson
Jan 30, 2021
Diann K. (Hatfield) Johnson, 75, died Saturday, Jaunuary 30, 2021 at her Jonesboro residence. Diann was born in Marion, Indiana on June 25, 1945, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothea (Click) Hatfield. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1963. Diann and her husband Jim of 56 years were married on May 15, 1965. Diann had worked at...
