All Obituaries

Treva E. Bennett, 91, of Swayzee, Indiana died Tuesday April 24, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after a brief illness. Treva was born on July 8, 1926 at home in Swayzee, Indiana, daughter of the late Herman and Mabel LaVonne (Bradford) Seeley.  She graduated from Swayzee High School in 1943 and married the love of her life Charles W. “Bill” Bennett on April 29, 1945 after meeting at Peerlees Machine where she was a secretary and dating for two weeks....

David A. Weber, 64, of Jonesboro, Indiana died, Sunday, April 22, 2018 after a long illness. David was born in Marion, Indiana on February 7, 1954, son of the late Leon and Phyllis (Smith) Weber. David graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1973 and attended Lincoln Tech. He was a member of Eastview Wesleyan Church and was active in the Marion Easter Pageant. David was a former Member of the Mill Township Fire Department where he was an assistant chief,...

Bradley A. Sweat, 48, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at his residence in Matthews, Indiana. Brad was a 1989 graduate from Eastbrook High School, an active member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 387 Gaston, Indiana, and a member of the Legion Riders Post 313, Fairmount, Indiana. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, and being with his family, especially his grandsons. He enjoyed building race cars and being involved in racing, shooting pool, singing karaoke, and...

On the evening of April 19th, 2018, J Scott Steckenrider went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family. For the last 18 months, he fought a good fight against a particularly aggressive form of cancer, and was blessed to be in the comfort of his own home at the end of that battle. In life he was known by many titles: husband, father, son, teacher, friend. In death, his legacy in each of these roles will live through those who were blessed to have known him. He...

William E. “Bill” Wilson, 80, passed away Monday morning, April 16, 2018, in his residence, with family by his side. He was born in Muncie, the son of the late Paul and Fern (Wright) Wilson. Bill married the love of his life, Bonnie Glass, on September 3, 1955 at Epworth United Methodist Church, Matthews. He was employed with Delco Battery, Muncie, as an Inspector for 19 years before his retirement in 1973. Bill was a member of...

Rev. Rex G. Hughes, 94, formerly of Jonesboro, Indiana went home to be with his Lord Monday April 9, 2018 at Colonial Oaks Healthcare Center, Marion, Indiana Rex was born November 1, 1923 in Huntington, Indiana to the late John F. and Pearl Mae (Gamble) Hughes.  He graduated from Roanoke High School, Huntington County in 1941.  He joined the Army in January 1943, served as a medic in the 38th Field Hospital and was honorably discharged in January 1946.  While in the...

     Samuel W. Anderson, 93, passed away Monday evening, April 9, 2018, in the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare. He was born in Alexandria on September 7, 1925, the son of the late Lee Anderson.      Mr. Anderson served in the Navy in World War II. He married Vera Garrett on December 31, 1947. She preceded him in death on April 26, 2012.      Sam moved to Upland from Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He was employed with...

Harriet Ann (Heater) Smalley, 93, died April 7, 2018 with her family by her side in Sebring, Fla. She was born July 15, 1924 in Fairmount, Indiana. She married Harold Smalley on June 7, 1941. Harriet and Harold travelled extensively across the United States with their children and grandchildren. In their retirement years, they spent their winters in Sebring, Florida, where they made many lifelong friendships with a wonderful group of people. Harriet will be lovingly...

Maschelle E. Downam, 53 of Gas City, died Thursday April 5, 2018, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Maschelle was born July 23, 1964, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Buddy L. and Judith Wilcoxon Chapman. Her mother survives in Marion, Indiana. She married John W. Downam June 16, 1989, and he survives. She was a graduate of Eastbrook High School, attended Southside Wesleyan Church, Gas City, and enjoyed doing...

John Ray Estelle, 78, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his Gas City, Indiana residence. John was born in Anderson, Indiana on July 20, 1939, son of the late Ruben and Grace (Turner) Estelle. He graduated from Anderson High School. John worked for Grice Motors and spent 30 plus years as a self-employed truck driver. John loved cars and was an incredible carburetor builder. He loved drag racing and was known as "Two Feathers" to his friends at the Muncie Drag...