Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Betty J. Thornburgh
Aug 22, 2017
Betty J.Thornburgh, 55, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Betty was born on July 17, 1962, in Franklin, Indiana to the late LusterSlevinand Mary (Forney)Slevin, who survives. She graduated from Indian Creek High School in Franklin, Indiana in 1981. She married MarkThornburghand they enjoyed 28...
Cheri R. Patton
Aug 20, 2017
Cheri R. Patton, 62, of Marion, Indiana died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. Cheri was born in Marion, Indiana on June 27, 1955, daughter of the late Robert J. Hill and Patsy (Crull) Hill. She attended Fairmount High School. She enjoyed sewing, knitting,Nascar, and Fishing. She formerly attended Community Chapel Church in Fairmount. She is survived...
Robert L. Boothby
Aug 20, 2017
Robert Rob LeeBoothby, III, 36, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Rob was born on December 26, 1980 to RobertBoothby, Jr. and Susan (Russell) Peach in Wabash, Indiana. He worked as a landscaper for the last year with Mr. L and Dan Landscaping in Fort Wayne. Rob was a big sports fan who loved football and baseball. He...
Max Dean Hurt
Aug 16, 2017
Max Dean Hurt, 53, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Max was born on August 3, 1964 in Marion, Indiana, son ofL.D.Hurt and BettieG. (Harvey) Hurt. Max graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1983. In spite of his disability, Max was the boss. He did more in his 53 years than most do in a...
Janet J. Lowe
Aug 15, 2017
Janet Lowe, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Janet was born to the late Doyle and Opal (Dailey) Rohrer on February 11, 1932, in Marion, Indiana. Janet was a great baker and worked at the bakery at Wal-Mart until she was 80. She was a member of Sims Wesleyan Church...
Paul E. Maggard, Jr.
Aug 12, 2017
Paul E.Maggard, Jr., 64, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Marion General Hospital. Paul was born to Paul E.Maggard, Sr. and the late Joyce (Cavins)Maggardin Harlan, Kentucky on November 24, 1952. He attended Madison-Grant High School. He then became a minister, which he loved doing. Paul met Betty Jones, whom he loved dearly. They were heading down...
Cora J. Martin
Aug 2, 2017
Cora J. Martin, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Cora was born on March 19, 1927, to the late Hershel and Lidie (Bothwell) Martin in Marion, Indiana. Cora was a member of the Friends Church in Fairmount, Indiana. She enjoyed golfing, traveling, and spending time at the lakes. She loved playing cards. She was a life memberatthe...
Richard L. Watson
Aug 1, 2017
Richard L. Watson, 76, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Richard was born in Fairmount, Indiana on March 3, 1941, son of the late Otis Watson andLerabelle(Moon)Watson-Ruggles. Richard attended Fairmount Schools. He was a jack of all trades at RCA for 39 years, doing everything from being an operator, to an inspector and maintenance, retiring...
Sherrill Rae Wilcoxon
Aug 1, 2017
SherrillRaeWilcoxon, 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late L.F. and Jesse Irene (Jacobs)Southerlandon January 1, 1948, in Marion, Indiana. She married GeneWilcoxonon April 2, 2008, and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2011. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1966. She retired from...
Joann Buis
Jul 30, 2017
JoAnnBuis, 87, formerly of Fairmount, Indiana died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at York Place in Marion, Indiana. JoAnnwas born in Morgan County, Indiana on February 25, 1930, daughter of the late Harley and Lucy (Stierwalt) Jones. She graduated from Gosport High School in 1948 and married Leroy W.Buison April 3, 1948 in Gosport, IN. Leroy preceded her in death...
Barbara B. Stookey
Jul 30, 2017
Barbara B. (Burnett)Stookey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born on April 17, 1935 in New London, Missouri to the late Fred H. Burnett and Olivia (Waters) Burnett. Barbara graduated from Central High School, Memphis, TN in 1953. After graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1957, Barb...
Terry 'Butch' W. Garner
Jul 28, 2017
Terry Butch W. Garner, 74, went to his glorious home in Heaven on July28th, 2017. He was born to the late Ivan andLelaGarner on March 22, 1943. He is survived by Nancy, hiswifeand lifelong best friend; daughter Natalie Garner; daughter Lisa (Brent) Murphy; and sister, Carol (John) Stines. Butch is preceded in death by his parents and his brother,...
Janet K. Newby
Jul 27, 2017
Janet K. (Reasoner)Newby, 79, died, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at her Fairmount, Indiana residence. Janet was born on February 12, 1938 in Matthews, Indiana, daughter of the late Howard Reasoner and Bonnie (Vardaman) Reasoner. She was a 1956 graduate of Fairmount High School. After graduation she married her husband of 52 years, Darrell D.Newby, on June 24, 1956 inFowlerton,...
Dorothy E. Atkinson
Jul 27, 2017
Dorothy E. (Mason) Atkinson, 86, loving mother,grandmother, andgreat-grandmother,diedThursday, July 27, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Marion, Indiana. Dorothy was born on September 28, 1930in Matthews, Indiana, daughter of the late Alva Michael Mason andLydia(Sundstrom) Mason. Dorothy was graduated from Fairmount High School in 1948. Sheworked as a conveyor attendant at Fisher Body in Marion for 17 years retiring...
Mark A. Fields
Jul 23, 2017
Mark A. Fields, 53, of Fairmount, Indiana died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne after a motorcycle accident. Mark was born in Muncie, Indiana onSeptember20, 1963, son of Leon Fields andRosevaD. (Stout) Peters. He attended Albany High School. Mark was a former semi driverbut was currently a truck driver for the last 4 years for...
Max Edwin Martin
Jul 22, 2017
Max Edwin Martin, 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born February 5, 1943, to Martha Elizabeth (Millspaugh) and Maynel Isaac Martin of Summitville, Indiana. He was their only child. He graduated from Summitville High School in 1961. He served as class officer and was a part of the basketball, cross-country,...
William O. Swathwood
Jul 20, 2017
William O. Bill Swathwood, 78, of Matthews, passed peacefully early Thursday morning, July 20, 2017, in Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion, from complications of Parkinsons disease. He was born on March 21, 1939 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of the late Paul and Delma (Todd) Swathwood. Bill graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing in 1957. He earned his...
Charlotte L. Kelley
Jul 18, 2017
Charlotte L. Kelley, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. She was born on July 12, 1942, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Charles and Gladys (Johnson) Kelley. Charlotte was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, and there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her children and...
Dortha 'Dottie' Lee Reynolds
Jul 18, 2017
DorthaLee Dottie Reynolds, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dottie was born on September 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Alice (Kirkendoll) Wallace, in Clinton, Arkansas. Dottie married Paul W. Reynolds on April 17, 1973, in Gas City, Indiana. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2013. Dottie...
Austin R. Hurlock
Jul 16, 2017
Austin R. Hurlock, 21, of Gas City, died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Austin was born in Indianapolis on August 30, 1995, son of Larry D. Hurlock and Lori (Shear) Hurlock. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 2012. Austin had an interest in many things. Hewas strong, creative and always had a smile...
