Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
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...
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...
Maria Withrow
Jun 5, 2025
Maria Josephine Withrow, 72, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 5, 2025.
She was born on March 8, 1953, in Marion to the late William and Virginia (Ray) Zowd. Maria dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a Nurse's Aide for 53 years. She retired in 2018 after 16 years...
John Dearth
Jun 3, 2025
John A. Dearth, 75, of Upland, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born May 17, 1950, in Huntington County to the late Maurice G. and Leatha Leona (McMillen) Dearth, John graduated from Huntington North High School in 1968 and attended North Manchester College. He retired from General Motors Marion...
Jill Shelton
Jun 3, 2025
Jill E. (Marley) Shelton, 81, of Fowlerton, died, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Marion Health.
Jill was born on July 26, 1943 in Marion, IN daughter of the late Elmer E. and Edith J. (Garner) Marley. Jill attended Fairmount High School. She married Lewis B. Shelton on September 17, 1960. He preceded her in death after 62 years of...
Patricia Robinson
Jun 2, 2025
Patricia A. Robinson, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away at her home in Fairmount, Indiana, on June 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on November 20, 1939, in Hartford City, Indiana, to the late Edward and Ruth Comer, Patricia lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, marked by her warmth, generosity, and spirit of adventure.
Patricia...
Lewis Richards
May 27, 2025
Lewis D. Richards, 98, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1927, in Fowlerton, Indiana to the late Daniel and Stella (Payne) Richards.
On October 16, 1949, Lewis married the love of his life, Lois D. Walker. Together, they built a life centered on faith,...
Glenda Hartley
May 25, 2025
Glenda Rae Aldrich Hartley of Marion who was born in Indianapolis on May 20, 1939, to the late Bernice and Charles Aldrich passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025.
Glenda was a graduate of Howe High School, Class of 1957. She married the love of her life and they spent 42 years together.
She was a member...
Walter "Doug" Howard
May 24, 2025
Walter "Doug" Howard, 78 years old, of Upland, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Doug is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth; son, Mark (Cassie) Howard; grandchildren, Jimmy (Jennifer) Moore, Caden Howard, J.J. Faulkner; Jenna (Jason) Swain; great-grandchildren, Ivy, Heavyn, Brinleigh, and Bodie; brother, Tom Howard; and many nieces, nephews, and...
Mary Orem
May 23, 2025
Mary Ellen Baker Orem passed away surrounded by family May 23rd 2025, closing the final chapter of a life defined by determination, intellect, and a deep commitment to purpose. Born in 1937 to Arthur and Crystal Baker in Fairmount, Indiana, Mary Ellen came of age in an era shaped by tradition and social expectations-many of which she met with quiet...
