Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Gary R. Haynes
Jun 24, 2018
Gary Robert Haynes, 73, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his Fairmount residence. Gary was born in Marion, Indiana, to the late Carl D. and Lois (Overmyer) Haynes on January 7, 1945. He married Shirley (Ragsdale) Haynes on April 10, 1984. She survives. Gary was a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1964- 1971. He served...
Dan E. Draper, Jr.
Jun 23, 2018
For Dan E. Draper, Jr., 46, Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Son, life ended way too early on June 23, 2018. He entered this world on May 9, 1972, in Marion, Indiana, born to Elaine and Dan Draper, Sr. Dan enjoyed racing, music, playing the guitar, and traveling. He liked to take his golf cart to Taylor Lake with...
Trey Braxton Lawson
Jun 23, 2018
Trey Lawson, 19, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Born on March 2, 1999, he was the son of Mike Lawson and Paige Julian. For the last year, he had been working atRittenhouseHeating and Cooling. He loved basketball, music, and tattoos. He also loved dogs and his cat. Trey was a people person. He loved hanging out...
Jo Ella Timbs
Jun 20, 2018
Jo EllaTimbs, 90,Greentown, left this world to be with the Lord at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Jo was born August 25, 1927, in Calhoun County, Alabama, to George Dewy and Sarah (Smelcher) Ford. Jo married Howard Williamson in 1946. They moved to Gas City in 1955 and raised two children.After 30 years of marriage, Jo and...
Jacqueline 'Jackie' S. Williams
Jun 17, 2018
Our beautiful Jacqueline Jackie Sue Williams, 80, entered into the precious arms of Jesus on June 17, 2018. She was born January 7, 1938, in Mitchell, Indiana, to the late Richard and Margaret Dodson. After graduating fromRoyertonHigh School in 1956, she attended Ball State University where she earned a Secretarial Certificate. Jackie married the love of her life, David...
Carolyn S. Wood
Jun 12, 2018
Carolyn S. Wood, 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Carolyn was born on June 1, 1955, in Marion, to the late John and Rebecca (Garner) Davis. She graduated from Fairmount High School in1973. She later worked at the VA Hospital in Marion as the Canteen Chief and retired after more than 20...
Dale E. Spencer
Jun 6, 2018
Ive got one more story, and then, Ive got to go Dale E. Spencer, 91, passed away Wednesday evening, June 6, 2018, at Heritage Pointe, Warren, with family by his side. He was born on April 16, 1927, in Monroe Township, the son of the late D. Estel and Margaret (Green) Spencer. He graduated from Jefferson Township High School...
April L. Wiley
Jun 4, 2018
April Wiley (Bunch), 43, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and daughter-in-law went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2018. She entered this world on July 28, 1974, in Marion, IN, born to Spencer and Sharon (Barney) Bunch. She graduated from Madison-Grant High School, Class of 1992. April furthered her education through Indiana Wesleyan University earning a Bachelors degree...
Obera L Brandenburg
May 28, 2018
Obera Lee Brandenburg, 72, of Fishers, Indiana, died of natural causes on May 28, 2018. He was born August 7, 1945, at Marion General Hospital. Obera (Obe) lived most of his life in the Gas City/Jonesboro, Indiana area. Obe worked for Central Indiana Gas Company for 32 years, and prior to retiring, he worked in the maintenance department at...
Drake Alan Smith
May 19, 2018
Drake was born in Anderson, Indiana onSeptember19, 1995, son of Todd A. (Rachel) Smith andKarrieD. (Redman) Sheets. Drake was a 2014 graduate ofMadison-GrantHigh School. He worked with his father at Elsa in Elwood in the materials department. Drake enjoyed fishing, hunting andmotorcycles. He was in the process ofbuildinghis own Harley. Drake was a very giving person with an amazing...
William L. Brass
May 15, 2018
William Bill L. Brass, 75, of Fairmount, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Marion General Hospital. Bill was born on January 16, 1943, in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Forrest A. and Anna E. (Ellyson) Brass. Bill served his country in the Army for 20 years, retiring on February 1, 1987. He married MaryThienand they enjoyed 26...
Carolyn R Shinn
May 15, 2018
Carolyn R.Shinn, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare in Marion. Carolyn was born on May 19, 1933, to the late Abraham and Margaret Delight (Presnall) Richey in Grant County. Carolyn graduated fromSwayzeeHigh School in 1951. She then married JohnShinnlater that year and he survives. She worked on the farm with John for...
Max E. Smith
May 14, 2018
Max E. Smith, 89, of Fairmount, Indiana, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Rolling Meadows Health Care inLaFontaine, Indiana, after a long illness. Max was born in Fairmount Township, Indiana, on September 7, 1928, son of the lateLeathand Inez (Kimes) Smith. Max graduated from high school in 1946. He married Mary L. Ryder on January 22, 1950. Max retired...
Bradley Allen Eakins
May 13, 2018
Bradley Allen Eakins, 63, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018, with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 9, 1954, to the late Kenneth and Doris (Hurst) Eakins. Brad graduated from Marion High School, class of 1973. He later worked as a firefighter for the Marion Fire Department for many years. Brad married Toni...
Margaret 'June' Holloway
May 8, 2018
Margaret June Holloway, 87 of Peru andformerlyof Jonesboro, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Dukes Memorial Hospital inPeru after a brief illness. June was born in Grant County, Indiana on June 11, 1930, daughter of the late Walker and Edna (Hoppel) Pearson. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1948 and married the love of her life, Joseph C.Holloway...
Kathy L Smith
May 6, 2018
Kathy Lynn (Robbins) Smith, 67, of Gas City, Indiana, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kathy was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, on August 3, 1950, to the late and great Hagan Glen and Hallie Marie (Perry) Robbins. She was a graduate of Fairmount High School (Class of 1968), where she was a...
Patricia K. Wilson
May 6, 2018
Patricia KathrynOttingerWilson (82) left this earthly realm on Sunday May 6, 2018 after a brief decline in her health, to join her husband The Rev. Dale Wilson in heaven. She is survived by her daughter Kathryn Conley, granddaughters Kat Marine and Samantha Conley, her sister Donna Kay Bauer, niece Kelly BakerKlopp(Marty), nephews Brad Baker and Jami Baker (Denise), son...
Jerry J. Cole
May 6, 2018
Jerry J. Cole, 81, of Fairmount, Indiana, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, after a brief illness. Jerry was born on November 19, 1936 in Converse, Indiana, son of the late Paul and Mildred (Fager) Cole. He married Sara Kay Beck on July 14, 1957 in Fairmount. Jerry had worked atParaniteWire Cable Factory in...
John Robert Swasho
May 6, 2018
John R. Swasho, 82, died unexpectedly at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. John was born in Tionesta Pennsylvania on August 1, 1935, son of the late George and Jane Swasho. John served in the United State Army from 1954-1956. John married LaVerna Lee Niedo. She preceded him in death on June 16, 2011. He had served as a police officer...
Kit A. Jackson
May 6, 2018
Kit A. Jackson, 46, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his residence in Marion, Indiana.Kitwas born on August 23, 1971, and was raised in Marion, Indiana by his parents Chad and Barbara (Arnold) Jackson. Kit graduated fromEastbrookHigh School in 1991. He furthered his education by attending the Job Corp for about 6 months and was then accepted...
