All Obituaries

Joseph Allen Adcock, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2017, in his home.  Joe was born on October 22, 1966, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late James and Dianna (Kendall) Gilbert.  Joe married Katherine McMurray, who fell in love with him back in junior high school, in 2007.  They recently celebrated 10 years of marriage.  Joe was a member of the Masonic Lodge #650 in Matthews.  He was also a member of the Eastern Star with his wife,...

Gary L. Teegarden, 66, of Fishers, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 in his home. A former resident of the Gas City and Jonesboro area, Gary was the son of Homer and the late Bette J. (Eck) Teegarden, born Feb. 1, 1951, in Marion. He was a graduate of Mississinewa High School, the class of 1969. After graduation, he went the US Marine Corp for a short time. Even though he lived away, he considered First United Methodist Church, Gas City, his home...

Brandon Michael Brown, 18, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017, at his home. Brandon was born on March 26, 1999, to Eric and Crystal (Brummett) Brown. Brandon was a very charming young man who lived life to the fullest. He was fearless and would always try new things and he was excellent at everything he tried. He loved riding mopeds and ATV's, sitting outside, listening to music, and drawing. He was a very good artist and could create amazing works of art. He loved...

Emma June Mitchener, 87 formerly of Fairmount, died Friday September 1, 2017 at York Place in Marion, Indiana.  June was born in Grant County, Indiana on June 1, 1930 to the late Russell and Alma (Pattison) Underwood.  She graduated from Fairmount High School class of 1948.  She married Charles F. Mitchener August 13, 1952 and he preceded her in death March 15, 2013. Many years ago June worked for Occidental Chemical Company in Fairmount, Indiana however...

Patty L. Howard Whybrew 88, a lifelong resident of Upland, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at the University Nursing Center in Upland. Patty was born in Jefferson Township September 25, 1928, to the late Stephen and Dorothy (Futrell) Howard. She was a 1947 graduate of Jefferson Township High School. Patty was a telephone operator for Indiana Bell Telephone Company for 23 years, from 1956-1979. She married Joseph Whybrew on April 27, 1996, at Upland...

After a courageous battle with cancer, Shirley Ford passed away on August 29, 2017.  A faithful servant of God, Shirley was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. Born Nov. 8, 1937 to Ruth and Alfred Webb, Shirley was raised in Gas City, graduated from Mississinewa High School, and attended Indiana University. Many summers of her youth were spent being a camp counselor for the Diocese of Northern Indiana Summer Camp She loved fashion and jewelry, and enjoyed...

Kimberly S. Teegarden, 62 of Fairmount died Saturday August 26, 2017 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, IN after a brief illness. Kim was born December 18, 1954 to the late Frederick and Hazel (Stanley) Watson in Marion, Indiana. She was a 1973 graduate of Madison-Grant High School, and attended Indiana Business College where she studied accounting. She attended the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Fairmount, IN. Kim had a green thumb...

Charles D. “Chuck” Holsinger, 93, formerly of Upland and beloved father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, IL. He was born on March 8, 1924 in Red Bluff, CA, to Paul and Elsie (Dingley) Holsinger. He is survived by his son Charles "Ace" (Gwen) Holsinger of Rockford, IL; daughter Janet (Gary) Friesen of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter Robyn...

William R. Payne, 82, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Bill was born May 23, 1935 in Gaston, Indiana, son of Ralph Payne and Martha Trout. Bill graduated from Fairmount High School in 1953.  He served in the Air Force and while stationed in Lincoln, Nebraska, Bill met and married his wife Janice Klum on October 25, 1958. He worked at Delco-Remy in Anderson as an electronics technician for 26 years before retiring in...

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 Luster Slevin and Mary (Forney) Slevin, who survives. She graduated from Indian Creek High School in Franklin, Indiana in 1981. She married Mark Thornburgh and they enjoyed 28 wonderful years of marriage. Betty worked for many years as a CNA and then worked for...