Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.

Sep 11, 2024

Odell W. Guffey, 90, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1934, in Albany, Kentucky, to Roland and Hadia (Neal) Guffey. After moving to Indiana, Odell graduated from New Castle High School in 1954, the same year he proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country from 1954 to...

Sep 6, 2024

Bud Alan Teegarden, 77, of Jonesboro, Indiana passed away on September 6, 2024. Born on May 18, 1947, Bud led a life marked by warmth, humor, and deep faith.

Bud graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1966 and furthered his education at the National Barber and Beauty School in 1967. Bud's career spanned varies roles;...

Sep 2, 2024

Shirley A. (Alford) Zirkle, 88, of Fairmount, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on

Monday, September 2, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 19, 1936, to the

late Leon and Mary (Rudicel) Alford. A proud graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1954,

Shirley married the...

Aug 31, 2024

Marjorie M. Deal, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Marion. Marjorie was born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 16, 1947, to the late Elwood and Kathleen (Davis) Griffith. She graduated from Mifflin High School in 1965. Marjorie was a homemaker.

Marjorie enjoyed watching sports, she was a fan of Ohio State University,...

Aug 29, 2024

Stephen O. "Steve" Ketring, 81, from Upland passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 8, 1942, in Van Buren, IN, to his late parents - Glenn Ketring and Eloise Watson Long. Steve was a proud graduate from Jefferson Township High School in 1960 and bravely served in the...

Aug 27, 2024

James Alden Eastburn, age 80, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024, at Marion Health, after several months' complications following surgery. James, the son of the late Rev. John A. Eastburn and Lois (Hollenbeck) Eastburn, was born on November 19, 1943, and is survived, and loved, by his wife of 59 years, Cynthia Lou Eastburn (Ricks)...

Aug 27, 2024

Roger Alan Keith, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and devoted follower of Christ, was called to his heavenly home on August 27, 2024. As a man who embodied what loving Christ meant, he lived out the words of First Corinthians Chapter 13 each and every day.

Roger graduate from Fairmount High School Class of...

Aug 25, 2024

Bobby Jack Lewis, 90, of Fairmount, Indiana died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Marion Health.

Bobby was born in Pardee, West Virginia on July 28, 1934, son of the late Jake and Effie (Houston) Lewis. Bobby had attended Mississinewa High School and proudly served his country in the Marine Corp during the Korean War. He...

Aug 24, 2024

Richard “Dewayne” Hook, 73, of Anderson and formerly of Jonesboro, died Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Community Hospital of Anderson.

Dewayne was born in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Virgil and Kathleen Lynch Hook. He was a graduate of the last graduating class of Fairmount High School in 1969. Richard had a lifelong passion...

Aug 24, 2024

Charles E. Sexton, 88, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his Fairmount home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 5, 1935, in Tateville, Kentucky, to the late Lester and Vira Sexton, Charles lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to his family and community.

After graduating from Sulphur Springs High...

Aug 24, 2024

Well done, my good and faithful servant. A friend to all, David E. Hodge, 77, of Marion, made his final journey to his heavenly home on August 24, 2024, at Marion Health, after a short illness.

David was born on October 26, 1946, to Robert J. and Dorthea E. (Phillippe) Hodge. On April 22, 1971,...

Aug 20, 2024

Wilma Jean Bramel, 98, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Swayzee. Wilma was born to the late Floyd and Marguerite (VanNess) Hamilton, on December 29, 1925. in Point Isabel. She attended Summitville Schools. Wilma married the love of her life, Max D. Bramel, on December 31, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2010. Wilma...

Aug 17, 2024

Wendell L. Gerstorff Sr., 88, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Fairmount. Wendell was born in Alexandria, to the late, James and Mary (Jones) Gerstorff, on January 28, 1936. He attended Fairmount schools, and was in the Army from 1959-1960 in Germany. Wendell retired from GM in 1991, after 30.3 years of service. Wendell was a member...

Aug 16, 2024

Robert M. Roth, age 70, of Marion, IN, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare Center.

Born on October 31, 1953, in Marion, Indiana, Bob was the son of Robert L. Roth and the late Wilma J. Huston Roth Rood. He grew up in Fairmount and graduated from Madison-Grant High School...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nathan Detamore on August 16, 2024,in his home. Nathan was born to Kirk and Jaquelyn Detamore on March 13, 1975 in Marion, Indiana.

Nathan graduated from Marion High School in 1993 an went to work at Hartson-Kennedy before working at Tulox Plastics...

Aug 13, 2024

Richard A. (Pete) Beck, born October 14, 1933 in VanBuren, Indiana to Charlene and Flynn Beck, passed away on August 13, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.

Pete graduated from Fairmount High School in 1951. He lettered in track, basketball and baseball. He attended Earlham College for one year and played football for the first time...

Aug 12, 2024

Nathaleen A. Ford, 98, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Marion Health. Nathaleen was born on July 25, 1926, to the late Sherman and Bertha Thomas. She worked for Glass House in Illinois, as well as Owens-Illinois. Along with her husband, Robert, she owned Ford's Used Furniture in Marion. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, crocheting,...

Aug 7, 2024

Scott A. Roll, born on January 29, 1958, in Marion, Indiana, to Jess Willard Roll, Jr. and Marilyn Sue (Bye) Roll passed away peacefully at Wesleyan Health and Rehab on August 7, 2024. Scott graduated from Jay County High School in 1976 and soon after, proudly served our country in the US Marines.

Scott had...

Aug 6, 2024

Mary P. Walton-Emrick (Smith), a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehab on August 6, 2024. Born in Huntington County on March 2, 1925, to the late Daniel and Mary (Messersmith) Smith, Mary lived a life filled with faith, love, and community spirit.

Mary attended Banquo High School...

Aug 6, 2024

Janet R. Kiser (Hood), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024. Born on January 12, 1938, to Herman D. Hood and Edna L. Hood (Tyner), Janet led a life filled with love and dedication to her family and community.

Janet graduated from Somerset High School with...