Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Harvey L. Barnes Sr.
Nov 13, 2018
Harvey L. Barnes Sr., 80, went to be with his Lord and Savioron Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at his Fairmount residence. Harvey was born inSummitville, Indiana on November 19, 1937, son of the late Lawrence L. andChelsaMae (Montgomery) Barnes. Harvey began his life as a farmers son and enjoyed showing cattle with his family. Hemarried Peggy SueBurlesonon February 15,...
George 'Johnny' R. Fernung
Nov 11, 2018
George R. JohnnyFernung, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Marion, Indiana. Johnny was born on January 18, 1934, in Madison County, Indiana, to the late William R.Fernungand the late Gertrude (Townsend)Fernung. He was a 1952 graduate ofSummitvilleHigh School and served his country in the Army for a short time. He farmed for Greenway FernungFarms for many...
David A. Holloway
Nov 10, 2018
David A. Holloway, 61, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 10, 2018. David was born on December 18, 1956, to Roy and Nancy Holloway, who survive in Marion. David graduated fromEastbrookHigh School in 1975 and then pursued further education fromIUPUI, where he received his Associates Degree in engineering. He worked as a team lead at AmericanWoodmarkfor 15...
Jeffery Alan Wood
Nov 9, 2018
Jeffery Alan Wood, 55 of Upland, IN died Friday morning November 9, 2018 at his residence. Jeff was a graduate ofEastbrookHigh School Class of 1981 and was employed by Soap N Suds Car Wash, Gas City, IN. He was born November 16, 1962 in Marion, Indiana to Mark E. and Julie M. (Baugher) Wood, his mother survives in Upland,...
Sandra D Taylor-Schroeder
Nov 3, 2018
Our beloved, Sandra (Coulter) Taylor Schroeder, 56, was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in Columbus. She passed while surrounded by her loving husband, children, parents and siblings after fighting a tough 10-year battle with breast cancer. Sandra touched the lives of all those who knew her and will always be remembered for...
Cole A. Reeves
Oct 30, 2018
Cole A. Reeves, 69, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at his Fairmount, Indiana home. Cole was born on September 20, 1949 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Donald E. and Elinor Irene (Gaddis) Reeves. Cole graduated from Fairmount High School and was a retired sprinkler fitter forShambaugh Son. Cole is survived by his wife of 31 years,...
Janis Bragg
Oct 29, 2018
Janis (Helms) Bragg, 94, formerly of Upland, died Monday morning, October 29, 2018, in Westminster Village, Muncie. She was born on March 26, 1924, in Fowlerton, the daughter of the late Clyde and Hazel (Duling) Helms. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1942. She married J. William Bragg on July 1, 1944, in Fowlerton. They shared 62 years...
Gladys Hall
Oct 22, 2018
Gladys Hall, 99, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, at Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis. Gladys was born on September 4, 1919, to the late Cary and Velma Myers. She graduated from Marion High School in 1937. While working at a bank in Marion, Gladys met the love her life, Duane Hall. They were married on September 3,...
Donald R. Mccracken
Oct 21, 2018
Donald R. McCracken, 61, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his Fairmount residence. Donald was born on November 29, 1956 In Marion, Indiana, son of the late Charles and Marie (Bundy) McCracken. Don graduated from Olney Friends School inBarnesville, Ohio in 1975 and fromEarlhamCollege in 1979 with a BA in German. Don was an excellent pianist, loved classic movies,...
David Lowell Boone
Oct 20, 2018
David Lowell Boone, 88, Marion, who passed away in his home on Saturday, October 20, 2018, is now experiencing the joys of heaven with Jesus, his Savior. David was born in Ft. Wayne, IN, on March 14, 1930, to Fred and Marie (Trainer) Boone, the youngest of their 5 children; Robert, Joseph, Bette and Don, all of whom are...
Ronald Lee Ball, Sr.
Oct 14, 2018
Ronald Ron Lee Ball, Sr., 73, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Ron was born on March 9, 1945, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Chester andOrvetaSally Ball. A lifelong resident of Marion, he graduated from Van Buren High School in 1963. He...
Mary Ellen Hamilton
Oct 12, 2018
Mary Ellen Hamilton, 100, died Friday, October 12, 2018, at her Fairmount, Indiana residence. Mary Ellen was born on August 24, 1918, in Marion, to the late Roscoe and Gertrude Sanborn. She grew up and lived her life in Grant County. She married Clair Hamilton on January 25, 1942. They celebrated 68 years of marriage before Clair passed away...
Connie Jo Cox
Oct 9, 2018
Connie Jo Cox, 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Rolling Meadows Health Care inLaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on October 9, 1956, to the late Homer and Betty Sprinkle. Connie graduated fromMississinewaHigh School in 1977. She worked for several years as a nurses aide at Riverside Nursing Home. She used to attend the Methodist Church in...
Sara L. Nader
Oct 8, 2018
Sara L. (Sigworth) Nader, 96, went home to be with the Lord, Monday morning, October 8, 2018, in Colonial Oaks Healthcare Center, Marion, surrounded by family. She was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 1922, the daughter of the late Otis and Electa (Spencer) Sigworth. She was a graduate of Bible College in Binghamton, New York and attended...
James 'Jimmy T.' T. Gross
Oct 7, 2018
James Jimmy T. Tucker Gross, 81, died peacefully Sunday morning at his rural Upland home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 7, 1936, in Rushville, Indiana, the son of the late Arthur and Ethel (Tucker) Gross, the family lived in Rushville and Connersville before later moving to Marion. Jim graduated from Marion High School in 1954,...
Deborah Lynn Billings
Oct 5, 2018
Deborah Lynn Billings 60 died Friday October 5. 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital Anderson with her family at her side. She was born in San Diego, California August 30, 1958 to the late Kenneth Lee Griffith and the late Betty J. Andrews. Debbie graduated from Fort SmithHigh School, Fort SmithAR, she married Bobby G. Billings , July 28, 1979...
Leroy F. Scott
Oct 4, 2018
Leroy (Roy) F. Scott passed peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Marion V.A. Leroy was a Grant County resident all of his 86 years. He retired from American National Can (Foster Forbes) after 40 years, in 1992. Leroy was a Jack of all trades and had many second jobs during his life. Leroy proudly served his country...
Connie Sue Chaplin
Oct 3, 2018
Connie Sue (Parks) Chaplin, 67, of Marion, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Marion General Hospital. Connie was born on February 4, 1951, daughter of the late Louis F. and Eunice C. (Barnes) Parks. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1969 and received an AssociatesDegree from Indiana Business College. She married John E. Chaplin, Jr. on September...
Jacendia 'Missy' M. Skeens
Sep 29, 2018
JacendiaM. MissySkeens(Trappe), 52, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at her home in Upland, Indiana. She was born on April 02, 1966, in Houston, Texas, to AllenTrappeand Bessie (Eddins)Koukoutis. Missy was a homemaker, a nurses aide atBradnerVillage and Twin City Healthcare, and she used to work atBlackfordCounty canning factory. She enjoyed being around her family. She also enjoyed...
Sharon L. Powell
Sep 27, 2018
Sharon L. Powell, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was born on October 6, 1935, to the late John and Mildred Wray. She married Kenneth Powell on August 19, 1951, and they recently celebrated 67 years of marriage. Together, Ken and Sharon had 8 children. Sharon was a wonderful mother and worked very...
