All Obituaries

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, track, and baseball teams. He married the love of his life on June 27, 1964, Connie L. Burkett, in New Haven,...

William O. “Bill” Swathwood, 78, of Matthews, passed peacefully early Thursday morning, July 20, 2017, in Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion, from complications of Parkinson’s 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 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech and Drama from Asbury University in 1961. After teaching...

Dortha Lee "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 graduated from Clinton Arkansas high school in 1953. She then graduated from Indiana State Beauty School. She...

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. He was strong, creative and always had a smile on his face. Due to his limitations from Spina Bifida, he was determined and didn’t let it limit his zest for life...

MARY E. WALZ, 84 of Upland died peacefully Friday July 14, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 3, 1933 in Lebanon, Indiana to the late Earl E. and Fayma M. (Meeks) Williams. Mary married Donald K. Walz June 16, 1952 and he survives in Upland. Mary is survived by 3 children; Virginia “Ginny” Rice, Connie Doublin both of Upland, and Michael (Kathy) Walz, Buena Vista, Colorado. Also...

Mary Jane (Prickett) Davis, 93, died Wednesday morning, July 12, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Hartford City. She was born in Marion, the daughter of the late William Prickett and Zelma (Burnworth) (Prickett) Shockley. She graduated from Marion High School in 1942. Mary Jane married Oren H. Davis on November 25, 1943, in Marion. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2009. Mrs. Davis attended the Upland United Methodist Church and was a member of the...

Roselyn May Farley, 75, made her journey to heaven to be with Jesus at 10:08 a.m. on July 6, 2017, surrounded by her family and dear friends. She faced her battle with cancer with beauty, bravery, and courage. Roselyn was born May 7, 1942, along with her twin sister, Rosilyn Kay, in North Manchester, Indiana, at home, to Charles and Evelyn (Barr) Young. She married the love of her life, Jack D. Farley, on September 1, 1963. Roselyn was a...

Esther C. Cates, age 87, of Marion, IN, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on June 2, 1930, to the late Quincy and Hazel (Roe) Small. She graduated from Swayzee High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Jesse Cates, on May 13, 1951. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2014, after celebrating 63 years of marriage. Esther was a member of the Mount Olive United Methodist Church in Marion, where she was...

Shirley L. Stace, 78, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1938 in Fairmount, Indiana to the late Denzil and Eva (Clark) Thompson. She married Gordon Stace on June 1, 1956 and he preceded her in death on November 14, 2003. Shirley participated in various activities over the years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, golfing, bowling, and listening to music. She was a member of the First United Methodist...

John Custer, Jr., 84, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. John was born on November 10, 1932 in Hamilton, Pennsylvania, son of the late John W. and Gladys (Smith) Custer.  He graduated from Punxsutawney High School in Pennsylvania and also attended Taylor University for two years.   John served in the National Guard and was stationed in Germany while in the Army.  John retired as a supervisor from General Motors in...