Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Russell "Russ" A. Hopkins
Jul 8, 2021
Russell Anthony Hopkins Obituary September 8, 1961 - July 8, 2021 On July 8, 2021, Russell Anthony Hopkins, an adored son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend found his own "Stairway to Heaven". Russ died suddenly due to complications from diabetes. He was just 59 years old. Russell is survived by his mother, Virginia, sister, Tricia, nephews Andrew (wife Amanda)...
Jack E. Jackson
Jul 6, 2021
Jack E. Jackson, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, in La Fontaine. Jack was born on November 19, 1944, in Alexandria, to the late Ralph W. Jackson, and Margie J. (Miller) Jackson. Jack attended Fairmount High School through the 9th grade. He married the love of his life Lillian D....
William "Bill" C. Williams
Jul 6, 2021
William C. "Bill" Williams was born September 6, 1934, and went home to be with his Lord July 6, 2021. Bill was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, son of the late William Harrison and Lorena Frances "Jo" (Sanders) Williams. In his spare time when he wasn't working to support his family, Bill loved to fish, spend time with his...
Kenneth Dale Gluff
Jul 2, 2021
Kenneth Dale Gluff 48 of Fairmount, IN died unexpectedly Friday, July 2, 2021, at his home in Fairmount. Kenny was born May 15, 1973, in Marion, Indiana to Homer and Christine (Shelton) Gluff. They survive. Kenny had a servant's heart, always willing to give a helping hand. He enjoyed shopping, especially grocery shopping with his mother, he loved good...
Martha "Marty" Claxon
Jul 1, 2021
Martha "Marty" L. Claxon, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. Martha was born on July 23, 1933, to the late Anderson and Sarah Chapman-Corby. A hard worker, Marty was owner of the Outpost Diner, trailer park, and gas station. She was formerly a member of the Moose Lodge and...
Tracy Ann Yeater
Jul 1, 2021
Tracy Ann (Payne) Yeater passed away on July 1, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Marion on January 5, 1963, the daughter of the late Bill Payne and Janice (Klum) Payne. Tracy graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1981. She married her Liberty Elementary School classmate, Jeff "Butch" Yeater on...
Wayne I Taylor
Jul 1, 2021
Wayne I. Taylor, 84, passed away on July 1, 2021, in the afternoon at his home in Fowlerton, Indiana. Wayne was born on September 1, 1936 to the late Robert Taylor and Hezzie (Summers) Taylor, in Gulfport, Mississippi. After Wayne graduated high school, he served his country in the Navy. After serving in the Navy, Wayne's occupation consisted of...
George Everett Beck
Jun 29, 2021
George Everett Beck, 94, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Edgewater Woods in Anderson. George was born on June 6, 1927, in Van Buren, Indiana, son of the late Flynn and Charlene (McCracken) Beck. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1945 and 4 days later volunteered to serve in the Navy during WWII. He was on...
David Eric Stinson
Jun 27, 2021
David E. Stinson, 71, of Jonesboro, died, Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Colonial Oaks Health Care after a long illness. David was born in Madison County, Indiana, on July 22, 1949, son of the late Claude Bernard and Lola Jean (Heidman) Stinson. David attended IVY Tech for three years for mechanical engineering. He served in the Army during the...
Linda Lou Rukes
Jun 25, 2021
Linda Lou Rukes, 79, of Muncie, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday June 25, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor in Hartford City. She was born on November 14, 1941, in Terre Haute, to Byron Walker and Beatrice (Harms) Walker Penna. Linda married the love of her life Clovis "PeeWee" Rukes on June 25, 1960, which was exactly...
Seth Braden Goodbody
Jun 24, 2021
Seth Braden Reese Goodbody, 24, of Marion, Indiana died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his residence. Seth was a loving and caring person. He enjoyed gaming, working out and was always concerned about his and others nutrition. He was an All-Star football player while in Junior High, a Notre Dame fan, and enjoyed going to the Notre Dame football...
Debra Himes
Jun 21, 2021
Debra N. Himes, 63, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at home with her daughter. Debra was born on November 11, 1957, to the late Burton Owens and the late Muriel Cooley. She graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1976. She then completed beauty school, which she wasn't a fan of. For almost 21 years, she worked as...
Joyce A. Butcher
Jun 21, 2021
Joyce Anne (Hollingsworth) Butcher, 84 of Summitville, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Joyce was born on November 12, 1936, in Summitville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Omer and Alberta H. (Bloom) Hollingsworth. She graduated from Summitville High School. Joyce married Donald E. Butcher on July 28, 1957, in Fairmount. He preceded her in...
Phyllis Ann Kelly
Jun 18, 2021
Phyllis Ann Kelly, 94, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. Phyllis was born on February 4, 1927, to the late Lewis and Iba Kendall. She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1945. On January 16, 1949, she married Herbert Harrold. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1987. She then married Tinsley Kelly...
Jerry L. Hinkle
Jun 18, 2021
Jerry Lee Hinkle, 80 passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at his Fairmount residence. Born December 10, 1940 to the late Paul and Mildred "Millie" (Akers) Hinkle in Buchanan, Virginia. He loved his Blue Ridge Mountains and was proud of his Southern Heritage. A member of the United States Army, Jerry served as an...
Paul E. Taylor
Jun 12, 2021
Paul E. Taylor, 87, died Saturday morning, June 12, 2021 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Beardstown, Indiana on June 20, 1933, the son of the late Charles L. and Melva M. (Tillitson) Taylor. Paul served in the United States Air Force for 1952-1961. He retired from Delco-Remy, Anderson, after 31 years. He attended Oak Chapel...
Diana Lynn Cain
Jun 11, 2021
Diana Lynn Cain, 59, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Diana was born on September 30, 1961, to the late Gary Hagebusch and Connie Isaacs, who survives. She was a stay at home mom to her two children, Darrick and Alexis. She enjoyed listening to her rock music as loud as she...
Mary Ellen Miller
Jun 11, 2021
Mary Ellen Winger Miller June 15, 1930- June 11, 2021 Mary Ellen Winger Miller was called to her eternal home with Jesus on the morning of June 11, 2021, while in her home of 60+ years in Converse, IN. She was born a twin to Jesse E. Winger and Berniece White Winger in Sweetser IN. on June 15, 1930....
Vera "Jean" Hanlon
Jun 9, 2021
Vera "Jean" Hanlon, 95, of Fairmount, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Colonial Oaks Health Care. Jean was born in Hendricks County, Indian on October 19, 1925, the fifth of nine children born to the late James Otha and Lola (Arnold) Miller. She graduated from Filmore High School in 1943. She married Clifford Hanlon on June 8, 1944. Clifford...
Carolyn J. Fox
Jun 8, 2021
Carolyn J. (Worl) Fox, 86, of rural Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Carolyn was born in Marion, Indiana on June 11, 1934, daughter of the late Vance Worl and the late Lova Irene Thompson West. Carolyn graduated from Fairmount High School in 1952. "She leaves a Little Sparkle Where ever she goes." Carolyn Fox,...
