Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
G. Vardaman
Jul 5, 2025
George "Jerry" Vardaman, 88, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Wesleyan Healthcare Center.
Born on April 9, 1937, in Marion to the late George and Marcella (Boone) Vardaman, Jerry graduated from Marion High School in 1957. He worked as a mold maker at Foster Forbes for over 42 years, retiring in 2000, and later delivered...
Elaine Click
Jul 4, 2025
Elaine Click, 79, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation in Marion. She was born on February 24, 1946, to the late Joseph and Margaret Gregg.
Arrangements for Elaine have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Life Celebration Funeral Home and Cremation Services. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place....
Rodney Frazier
Jul 3, 2025
Rodney L. Frazier, life-long resident of Marion, IN, died peacefully in his home on 7/3/2025 at the age of 68.
Rodney was born in Marion on December 2, 1956 to Paul and Violet Frazier. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1975. He joined the Sheet Metal Worker's Local 20 in 1978 and retired in 2011 after 33 years.
In...
Patricia Zirkle
Jul 2, 2025
Patricia "Mamaw" Louminta (Wise) Zirkle
October 25, 1939 - July 2, 2025
Patricia "Mamaw" Louminta (Wise) Zirkle, 85, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at
home on July 2, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on October 25, 1939, to Opal and James Wise, Patricia grew up in Marion and never called
anywhere else home. She married the love of her...
Helen "Janie" Kesler
Jul 1, 2025
Helen Jane "Janie" Kesler 89, of Upland, Indiana, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She entered this world on May 27, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana, born to Joseph and Kathryn (Goss) Smith. She graduated from Mishawaka High School and attended Taylor University. Janie married Jay Kesler on June 7, 1957, he survives. In addition to her loving husband of...
Janice Hughes
Jun 30, 2025
Janice M. Hughes, age 76, of Upland, Indiana, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2025, at the University Nursing Center. Born on April 29, 1949, to Earl and Fayma Williams, Janice brought warmth and love to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Throughout her life, Janice embodied the values of dedication and integrity. She devoted herself to her family as...
Charlene Trimm
Jun 29, 2025
Charlene "Charlie" Michelle Trimm, age 35, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, following her courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 14, 1990, in Marion, she was the beloved daughter of Greg (Kye) Trimm and Stacy, née Bryant, George, and special father figure, Arthur Trimm. Charlie attended Jones Jr high, where she played the violin, and...
Billie Phipps
Jun 29, 2025
Billie J. Brown Phipps, 83 of Anderson and formerly of Fairmount, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Aperion Care Center in Marion.
Billie was born in White Pine, Tennessee on December 28, 1941, daughter of the late Howard and Nettie B. (Bishop) Reno. Billie attended Fairmount Schools. She married Lester I. Brown on June...
Mary Pitt
Jun 29, 2025
Mary Lynn Pitt, 73, Fairmount, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Century Villa Health and Rehab in Greentown, Indiana. A lifelong resident of Liberty Township, Mary Lynn was born on August 1, 1951, to Howard and Charline (Shugart) Jones.Mary Lynn was a 1969 graduate of Fairmount High School. She attended Marion College. She worked as a paraprofessional at Eastbrook...
Teddy Ricketts
Jun 24, 2025
Teddy M. Ricketts, 78, Summitville, passed away peacefully at 8:55 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Summit Health & Living. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, September 26, 1946, to Chester "Merle" and Doris (Claudfelter) Ricketts.
Teddy proudly served in the United States Army and, following his honorable3 military service, dedicated 27 years in the Dietetics Unit...
Linda Stroup
Jun 23, 2025
Linda Stroup was born on November 28, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She passed away on June 23, 2025; she was 77 years old. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Throughout her life, Linda dedicated herself to various roles, both professionally and within her community. She is remembered for her time at Dairy...
Della Ruth Aileen Jackson
Jun 22, 2025
Della Ruth "Aileen" Jackson, 81 of Marion, died Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.
Aileen was born on May 13, 1944, in Fairmount, Indiana, daughter. of the late Charles Kendall and Viola May (Smith) Kendall. She attended Fairmount High School. Aileen had worked for Advantage Health Care and was a custodian of Team MJV at Ford Meter...
Tony Bartrum
Jun 20, 2025
Tony Landis Bartrum, 55, of, Marion passed away on June 20,2025. Born on September 23, 1969, in Marion, Indiana, Tony was the son of the late Ora and Lucy ( Newcomb) Bartrum.
Tony is survived by his children, Jaden Alexis Jill Barber of Marion, Jacee Barber of Marion, Cody Applegate of Marion, Joshua Bartrum of Marion and Christopher Bartrum of...
Roger Stephens
Jun 19, 2025
Roger L. Stephens, 75, of, Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on July 5, 1949, in Lackey, Kentucky, Roger was the son of the late Gaylord and Maudie (Smith) Stephens.
A proud graduate of Wabash High School, Class of 1967, Roger answered the call to serve his country by...
Donald Garrison
Jun 15, 2025
Donald E. Garrison, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 15, 2025, just shy of his 82nd birthday. Born on June 27, 1943, in Marion, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Ervin and Jeanette Garrison.A proud graduate of LaFontaine High School's Class of 1961, Donald forged a path marked by service and dedication. He enlisted...
Ronald Davis
Jun 12, 2025
Ronald E. "Ron" Davis, 75 of Fairmount, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Ron was born in Marion, Indiana on October 7, 1949, son of the late John Albert and Rebecca (Garner) Davis. He attended Fairmount Schools and married Teresa J. Gray on February 9, 1982. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2009.After...
Janet "Susie" Gavin
Jun 10, 2025
Janet Marie "Susie" Williams Gavin, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Marion General Health Hospital. She was born in Swayzee, Indiana, on June 11, 1932, to Clyde and Cecile Loer Williams.
Susie graduated from Swayzee High School in 1950. She was a proud drum majorette in the marching band, cheerleader and basketball queen.
After graduating, Susie worked...
Carolyn Fox
Jun 10, 2025
Carolyn Louise Fox, 74, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Marion Health on June 10, 2025. Born on September 25, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Rufus Fox and Effie Murdock. Carolyn was a proud graduate of Knoxville West High School, class of 1968, and later earned an Associate's Degree, leading her to a fulfilling career...
Winona Farr
Jun 8, 2025
Winona A. Farr, of rural Jonesboro, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 8, 2025, one day after her 68th birthday following a hard-fought cancer battle.
Winona was born on June 7, 1957, in Hartford City, Indiana, daughter of the late John Custer and Ruth Ann (Hoover) Custer. She graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1975 and attended Indiana...
James Little
Jun 6, 2025
James A. Little, born on June 10, 1989, in Marion, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025, in Fairmount, Indiana. He was 35 years old. James is survived by his loving parents, James P. and Kimberly (McBroom) Little, Fairmount; his devoted sister, Toni Little, Fairmount; his treasured nephew, Haidyn Little; and lifelong friends, Jordan and Cory. He shared a...
