Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Helen Heiny
Jan 11, 2021
Helen D. "Darlene" (Smith) Heiny, 88, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, in Upland. Darlene was born on July 23, 1932, in Wenatchee, WA, to the late Lynn Edgar Smith and the late Evelyn Frances (Deeter) Goodell. She graduated from Langley High School; Class of 1951. Darlene worked at the Marion Camera Shop, in Marion; Pierce Governor, in...
Nancy L. Emmick
Jan 9, 2021
Nancy L. Emmick (nee Brosius), age 73, of Marion, IN passed away Friday, January 9, 2021, at home. She was born December 16, 1947, in Chicago, IL to Edward J. and Dorothy M. (nee Kodish) Brosius. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed. Nancy is survived by her daughter,...
Emery Bailey, Sr.
Jan 8, 2021
Rev. Emery Bailey, Sr., 70, of Fairmount, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Emery had been the pastor of the South Marion Freewill Baptist Church for over 32 years. He was a maintenance man for Tulox Plastics for several years, enjoyed tinkering with things, and could fix most anything. His objective in life was...
Ruth Barton
Jan 8, 2021
Ruth (Penn) Barton, 92, went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2021. She was born in Neptune, New Jersey, to Ross and Beatrice Penn on April 26, 1928. She lived the first 50 years of her life near the Jersey Shore, raising her family, breeding basset and bloodhound show dogs, and...
Marilyn D. Bragg
Jan 7, 2021
Marilyn D. Bragg, 90, died Thursday morning, January 7, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana, of Covid-19. She was born on a family farm near Fairmount on December 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Robert Lees and Dorothy (McCoy) Lees. She married John F. Bragg on August 6, 1950 in Upland, Indiana. Before moving to Muncie about...
Donald K. Walz
Jan 6, 2021
Donald K. "Don" Walz, 87, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Marion General Hospital. He was born in Winslow, Arizona on February 1, 1933, the son of the late Ferdinand and Kathryn (Stephens) Walz. Don graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1951. On June 16, 1952, he married the love of his life, Mary Williams. Together they shared...
Jacalyn L. Thompson
Jan 5, 2021
Jacalyn L. "Jackie" (Williams) Thompson, 71, of Fairmount died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Jackie was born on March 12, 1949, daughter of the late Jack L. Williams and Phyllis A Schaaf who survives. She was a 1967 graduate of Marion High School. She married Stephen K. Thompson on September 27, 1969, celebrating 51 years of...
Jersey Payne
Jan 4, 2021
Jersey crossed the "Rainbow Bridge" on January 4th, 2021 at the age of 10. She died peacefully with her parents by her side. Jersey was well known and well loved as the "neighborhood black lab", wandering from house to house on a very routine path to visit her neighbor friends and collect treats along the way. She will be...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
