Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
James M. Hawkins
Jun 7, 2021
James M. Hawkins, 63, who resided in Marion, IN, has left his earthly body behind and is now breathing easier in Heaven. He passed away unexpectedly at home on June 7th, 2021. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Hawkins, and father, John Hawkins. He is survived by his 3 sons, Abraham Hawkins (39-Indianapolis,) Wesley Hawkins (20)...
Kathy Elaine Nottingham
Jun 6, 2021
Kathy Elaine Nottingham, 72, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her Jonesboro residence. Kathy was born on October 6, 1948 in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late Richard and Imojene (Harreld) Galbreath. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1966. She married Gary M. Nottingham on November 15, 1968. They were happily married for 31 years before he preceded...
Marjorie Jo Brown
Jun 5, 2021
Marjorie J. Brown, 68, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021, with her family by her side. Marjorie was born on August 25, 1952, to Leslie R. and Ruth I. Croussore. She attended Madison-Grant Community Schools. She was a member of the Fairmount Baptist Church and she loved the Lord and cherished Him. Marjorie moved...
Donnie A Tackett
Jun 4, 2021
Donnie Tackett, 63, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Marion. Donnie was born on March 21, 1958, to the late Charles and Velma (Bradley) Tackett, in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Marion High School, class of 1976. Donnie married the love of his life, Bonnie (Bilbee) Tackett, on February 28, 1986. They just celebrated 35 years of...
Trevor A. Young
Jun 2, 2021
Trevor Young, 29, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Trevor was born on May 26, 1992 in Marion, Indiana to Allen and Phyllis (Jackson) Young. He attended Mississinewa High School and worked for Hydell Construction. Trevor enjoyed shooting guns, fishing, playing video games, playing with his kids, and spending time...
Elmer R. Keller
May 30, 2021
Elmer was born on a farm in Wells County in August, where he grew up farming with his mom, dad, sister, and brothers. He graduated from Chester High School in 1948, where he played varsity baseball and basketball. In April of 1952, he married Mary Lou Prough, and she preceded him in death on May 2, 2017. They were...
Helen L. Jones
May 25, 2021
Helen L. Jones, age 92, formerly of Upland, died early Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021 in Heritage Pointe in Warren, where she had been a resident since June 2018. Born on the family farm in Monroe Township of Grant County on Friday, July 13, 1928 to D. Estel and Margaret (Green) Spencer, she was the youngest of three and...
Maggie Sophia Nieman
May 23, 2021
Maggie Sophia Nieman, 9, of Summitville, gained her wings unexpectedly Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Maggie was born on April 27, 2012 in Anderson, Indiana, daughter of Joshua and Casey (Blanton) Nieman. A third grader at Park Elementary, Maggie loved anything to do with nature and being outside. She loved camping and campfires, swimming, hiking,...
Byron L. Stowers
May 22, 2021
Byron Leo Stowers, 80, of Elwood, died Saturday May 22, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Byron was born on January 26, 1941, in Palermo, West Virginia, son of the late Clifford and Hulda (Lovejoy) Stowers. He graduated from Hamlin High School in Hamlin West Virginia. Byron married Linda D. Hill in West Virginia on December 18, 1959. Linda...
Melissa Kay Fisher
May 22, 2021
Melissa Fisher, 35, beloved Mother and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on May 22, 2021. She entered this world on March 27, 1986, in Petoskey, MI. She is survived by her daughter, Kaylei. Melissa enjoyed spending every waking moment with her daughter, Kaylei, Together they enjoyed arts and crafts, especially making each other bracelets. Her spirit...
Nancy J. Gillespie
May 22, 2021
Nancy J. Gillespie, 70, of Upland, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Morrison Woods, Muncie. She was born in Portland on January 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Harold and Rachel (Heidegger) Stultz. She graduated from Portland High School in 1969 and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Ball State...
James "Jim" D. Downing
May 21, 2021
James D. "Jim" Downing, 80, went to be home with Jesus on May 21, 2021, in Marion, Indiana. He was born on November 14, 1940, to the late Ralph and Maxine (Brown) Downing. Jim married the love of his life, Rosetta M. Gooding on February 4, 1962. The two owned the Jonesboro Laundromat for 30 years and several apartments...
Helen "Honey" M Austin
May 21, 2021
Helen M. "Honey" Austin, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on, Friday, May 21, 2021, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Helen was born in Crawford County, Indiana, to the late Hosie and Gladys (Enlow) Madley, on May 9, 1929. She married the love of her life, Paul D. Austin, on May 30, 1946, and he...
Paul M. Koon
May 19, 2021
Paul M. Koon, 56, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Paul was born on November 29, 1964, to the late Paul Koon and Nancy Bratton. He graduated from LaFollette High School and then went on to receive his Associates Degree in waste management and tool and die. He served in the National Guard. He worked as...
Thomas F. Elkins
May 17, 2021
Thomas F. Elkins went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 17, 2021. He was born in Jonesboro, Indiana on October 30, 1936 to Oral and Nanny Marie (Whybrew) Elkins. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1954. He was a barber at Vic McKees Barber Shop in Marion, then retired from Thomson (RCA). He enjoyed...
Tad Lee Brown
May 17, 2021
Tad Lee Brown, 28, passed away at home on Monday. May 17, 2021, after battling T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, with which he was diagnosed on March 20, 2020. Tad was born on August 30, 1992, to the late Jimmy Brown and Marcie (Musick) Brown Bright. He attended Madison-Grant High School and then worked as a general laborer for American...
John J. Creamer
May 17, 2021
John J. Creamer, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at home in South Carolina. He was born on December 11, 1928, to the late Joseph and Fern Creamer. He graduated from Frankton High School, and then worked as a farmer for many years, before eventually working for the gas company. John married the love of his life, Sarah...
Lois K. Hinkle
May 16, 2021
Born Lois Katherine Young in Marion, Indiana, she married Mark L. Hinkle, Jr. in 1947. Through the years, they lived in many states including Tennessee, Maryland, Illinois, Alaska, New York, and Massachusetts, returning to Marion in 1967. Lois worked for Marion Community Schools as manager of the Resource Center for 25 years. In retirement, Lois volunteered for 10 years...
Robert Douglas Hand
May 14, 2021
Robert (Bob) Douglas Hand went to meet Jesus on Friday, May 14, 2021 at his Fowlerton, IN home. Bob was born on October 25, 1932 in Spokane Washington to the late Ruth M. (Schuerer) Hand and Thurston Hand. He attended West Valley High School in Spokane Washington and graduated in 1950. After high school, Bob joined the Army and...
Mary A. Gerstorff
May 13, 2021
Mary A. Gerstorff, 62, Montpelier, died May 13, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor, Hartford City. Mary was born in Muncie on June 1, 1958, the daughter of the late Edgar and Jeraldine (Welch) Ault. She married Marion Gerstorff and preceded her in death in 1996. She graduated from Yorktown High School in 1976 and was an electrician at Masongale...
