Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Billie "Kay" Cullum
Jan 3, 2021
Billie Kay (Bethay) Cullum, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, in her home. She was born on March 15, 1945, in Tupelo, MS. She is the daughter of the late Wade and Willie Mae (Barber) Bethay. Kay graduated from Fairmount High School, and then attended Grant School of Practical Nursing, becoming an LPN. On November 18, 1961,...
Charles Whitaker
Jan 3, 2021
Charles W. Whitaker, 59, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Charles was born on February 8, 1961, in Arkansas, to the late Charles Whitaker and Vera Bauer. He worked in construction as a roofer for many years. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and music, and in his younger years, he liked to...
Lorene Howard
Jan 2, 2021
On January 2nd, Lorene Howard went to be with her Lord after a brief illness. Lorene was 86 years old and celebrated her 69th wedding anniversary with the love of her life, David Howard, on December 22nd. She was born in Missouri to W.C. and Nora Mae (Robinson) Jernigan on October 29, 1934. She was the youngest of 9...
Martha Sue Mahoney
Jan 2, 2021
Martha Sue Mahoney, 92, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her Fairmount residence. Martha Sue was born on July 5, 1928 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of the late Basil and Marguerite (Barnett) Myers. She graduated from Jonesboro High School. Martha Sue married Lowell R. Mahoney on November 21, 1952. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2005. Martha...
Nancy Ann Clock
Jan 1, 2021
Nancy Clock, 76, Marion, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Nancy was born on January 4, 1944, in Delaware County, Indiana, a daughter of Fred and Margaret Clock. She was a client of Carey Services in Marion. Nancy is survived by her sisters: Margaret Waymire, Jean Terrell, Kristi Burnham, and brothers:...
Faye G. Moon
Jan 1, 2021
Faye G. Moon, 77, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Faye was born on August 23, 1943, to the late David and Roberta Johnson. She graduated from Oak Hill High School, class of 1962. On July 8, 1967, she married Larry D. Moon, with the Reverends Bowsman and Claud Moreland officiating...
James A. "Jim" Roberts
Jan 1, 2021
James A. "Jim" Roberts, 86, of Fowlerton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday January 1, 2021, after extended illness. He was at home, surrounded by those he loved. Jim was born May 8, 1934 to Allen and Juanita (Chenoweth) Roberts in Marion, Indiana. He was the eldest of six children, and was a graduate...
Khloe V. Martin
Dec 30, 2020
Khloe V. Martin, 18, of Fairmount, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Upland, Indiana. Khloe had just turned 18, and just finished all her high school requirements making her eligible to graduate midterm. She was well known for her contagious laughter, smile, and quick wit. She loved fiercely and was never afraid to speak her mind or stand...
Richard D. Wolf
Dec 29, 2020
Richard D. Wolf, 80, of Marion, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Marion General Hospital. Richard was a truck driver for many years driving for Anaconda Wire Company and RCA (Thomson) until retirement. He was a Graduate of Mississinewa High School Class of 1958, born August 8, 1940, to the late Adrian H. and Mary (Lennon) Wolf. Richard...
Stephanie Rae Martin
Dec 28, 2020
Stephanie Rae Martin, 43, of Converse, Indiana, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 28, 2020, at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, Indiana. Stephanie was a surgical nurse at the Surgery Center Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, IN. She was a special aunt to her nephews, Chris (Natalie) Kenyon, Jordan Kenyon, Tanner Martin, and Owen Jones as well as great nieces and nephews Isabella,...
Kory "Kp" Lee Pratt
Dec 28, 2020
Kory Lee "KP" Pratt, 35, died unexpectedly at his home on December 28, 2020. He was born in Marion, the oldest of two sons, to Keven and Kim (Hunt) Pratt, Upland, who survive. To know Kory was to love him; he never knew a stranger and greeted everyone with warmth that only he had. He was an avid Pacers...
Alfred "Butch" D. Thornburgh
Dec 28, 2020
Alfred D. "Butch" Thornburgh, Jr., 80, of Seymour, formerly of Upland, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning December 28, 2020 in Countryside Meadows, Avon. He was born on July 9, 1940, in Michigan, the son of the late Alfred D. "Barney" Thornburgh Sr. and Helen (Patterson) Thornburgh. He graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1958....
Barbara J Mundt
Dec 27, 2020
Barbara J. (Waggoner) Mundt, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in Marion. Barbara was born on February 6, 1931, in Fort Wayne, to the late Lester H. and Ethyl M. (Carrington) Waggoner. She graduated from Southside High School in Fort Wayne, class of 1949. After graduating, Barbara was a secretary for two...
Donald "Bud" W. Brankle
Dec 23, 2020
Donald W. "Bud" Brankle, 88, died Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020 in Heritage Pointe, Warren. He was born in Dunbar, West Virginia on September 10, 1932, the son of the late William Edgar "Ed" and Blanche (Penrod) Brankle. Bud graduated from Van Buren High School in 1950. He married the love of his life, Bernadine "Bobbie" Phillabaum on November...
John F. Bragg
Dec 23, 2020
John F. Bragg, 92, died early Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020, in Westminster Village, Muncie. He was born in Upland on March 13, 1928, the son of the late Atwood and Kathryn (Bittner) Bragg Scott. On August 5, 1950, John and Marilyn (Lees) were married. John graduated from Southside High School, Fort Wayne, in 1946 and then served in...
Jorja Rayne Russell
Dec 22, 2020
Jorja Rayne Russell, 14, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Jorja was born on August 21, 2006. She was currently an 8th grader who absolutely loved her cartoons! She didn't like it when people or activities would interfere with her cartoon time. She also enjoyed being sung to and holding her stuffed animals. When Jorja...
Sue Ann Felton
Dec 20, 2020
Sue Ann (Truex) Felton, 77, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Heritage Pointe, Warren. She was born on March 14, 1943 in Marion, the daughter of the late Charles and Maxine (Heller) Truex-Sanders. Sue graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1961 and attended two years at Taylor University. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Ball...
Patricia "Patty" A Ashcraft
Dec 18, 2020
Patricia A. "Patty" Ashcraft, 80, died Friday, December 18, 2020 in Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lafontaine. She was born on August 15, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of the late William and Mary Little. Patty married Joseph Ashcraft on May 3, 1985 in Golden, Colorado. Together they shared 29 years until he preceded her in death...
Norma Joan Peterson
Dec 17, 2020
Norma J. Peterson, 86, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Norma was born on February 11, 1934, to the late Frank and Pearl Brown. On March 14, 1959, she married the love of her life, Jerald Peterson, and he survives. They were able to celebrate 61 years of marriage...
Leighton Allen Owings
Dec 15, 2020
Leighton Allen Owings, 2, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born on February 23, 2018, to David Owings and Caci Seals. Leighton enjoyed driving around his Jeep Power Wheel, carrying the mail, blowing bubbles, and running through the hose. He loved to snack and grocery shop, often opening things while in line to check out...
