Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Buddy Paul Byrd
Mar 10, 2021
Buddy Paul Byrd, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Marion, Indiana. Buddy was born on March 28, 1934, in Alpine, Tennessee, to the late Fred and Ova Elizabeth Byrd. On September 5, 1959, he married Rose Frances German. They celebrated 54 years of marriage, before she passed away on May...
Carolyn Jo Dyer
Mar 5, 2021
Carolyn Jo Dyer (Friermood), of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5th, 2021. She was born in Wabash, Indiana, to Raymond Friermood and Vernon Mathes on March 7, 1937. Carolyn graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and was a retired V.A. nurse. She enjoyed spending time camping, gardening, and making memories with family. Carolyn...
David M. Gerdes
Mar 1, 2021
David M. Gerdes, 65, passed away at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on August 4, 1955. David is survived by his friend, Nancy Wright, and his two kitties, Michelle and Gracie. In accordance with David's wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt...
Charles F. "Barney" Barnhart
Mar 1, 2021
Charles F. "Barney" Barnhart, 86, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at his Fairmount residence. Barney was born on June 8, 1935, in Fairmount, Indiana, son of the late George Truman and Nellie (Jay) Barnhart. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955 where he enjoyed playing basketball. He was an Army veteran serving during the end of the Korean...
Madi Sue Bright
Feb 26, 2021
Madi Sue Bright passed away peacefully at home after a brief struggle with congestive heart failure at the age of 14. Madi passed on her own terms, in her own time, in the arms of her Mama. Madi was the sweetest little girl. Madi came to her family as a rescue 7 years ago. Madi brought much joy and...
Donald E. Logan
Feb 22, 2021
Donald "Don" E. Logan, 91, formerly of Fairmount, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at his Marion residence. Don was born on July 30, 1929, in Jonesboro, Indiana, son of the late Ellis and Tempa (Brown) Logan. Don was drafted into the Army in January 1950. He served until December of 1953, reaching the rank of Corporal. He married Valarie...
Dennis Lee Walker
Feb 22, 2021
Dennis Lee Walker, 74, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne in the company of his three daughters. Dennis was born on September 1, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Virginia Mae Walker. He served in the Army, earning a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze...
Vera L. Thomas
Feb 20, 2021
Vera L. Thomas, age 91, of Fairmount, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Twin City Nursing Home, Gas City, IN. She was born in 1929 to the late Ralph and Eva Deeter. After graduating high school, Vera married Gerald R. Thomas of Jonesboro, IN and had three children. She worked as an LPN at Marion General...
Donna J. Clock
Feb 18, 2021
Donna J. Clock, 98, of Fairmount, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Morrison Woods in Muncie. Donna was born in Fairmount, Indiana on July 26, 1922, daughter of the late William R. and Lillie M. (Whitesides) Spence. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1939. She married Clifford E. Clock. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1987....
Steven Eugene Smith
Feb 17, 2021
Steven Eugene Smith, 66, of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, in Anderson. He was born August 24, 1954, the son of Horace N. and Vera C. (Dilling) Smith. Steve married Kathy K. Kimes on August 24, 1974. They are the proud and loving parents of three children and nine grandchildren. Steve cherished his family and any mention...
Terry Lee Timmons
Feb 15, 2021
Terry Lee Timmons, 62, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 in LaFontaine while awaiting his second kidney transplant. Terry was born on January 13,1959, to the late James and Rosaline "Freda" Timmons, in Marion, Indiana. Terry attended Mississinewa High School. He worked many years in the automotive industry. He previously worked at Sinclair Glass Company, Foster-Forbes Glass Company,...
Keith D. Sheets
Feb 15, 2021
Keith D. Sheets, 62, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on September 23, 1958, to James "Jim" and Thelma Sheets, in Marion. Keith was one of five children and he grew up with his family in Grant County, IN. He began his lifelong career in asphalt at the tender age of 14,...
Dane C. Lawing Jr.
Feb 11, 2021
Dane C. Lawing Jr. 63, of Fairmount, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Dane was born on September 28, 1957 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Dane C. Lawing Sr. and Ruth (Bollhoefer) Lawing. He graduated from Marion High School in 1976 and attended Ball State University. He married Beth Mitchener on November 27, 1981....
Christine Watson
Feb 8, 2021
Christine Watson, 81, of Fairmount died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Christine was born in White Pine, Tennessee, daughter of the late Howard Reno and Nettie B. (Bishop) Reno. She married Thomas Watson on January 9, 1960 in Celina OH. Christine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She enjoyed collecting dolls, reading and...
Ernest "Le" Leroy Mahan
Feb 3, 2021
Ernest LeRoy "Le" Mahan, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. Le was born on January 11, 1946, to the late Ernest and Betty Mahan, in San Francisco, California. On May 28, 1988, he married Faith Watkins, and she survives. Le joined the Army in 1963 and retired from the National Guard after serving...
Diann K. Johnson
Jan 30, 2021
Diann K. (Hatfield) Johnson, 75, died Saturday, Jaunuary 30, 2021 at her Jonesboro residence. Diann was born in Marion, Indiana on June 25, 1945, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothea (Click) Hatfield. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1963. Diann and her husband Jim of 56 years were married on May 15, 1965. Diann had worked at...
Charles Thomas "Tom" Andrews
Jan 27, 2021
Charles Thomas "Tom" Andrews, 78, of Fairmount, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. Tom was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 22, 1943, son of the late Charles F. and Ellen Louise (Davis) Andrews. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1961 and from IU in 1965. Tom served 5 years in the Air...
Ron L. Davis
Jan 26, 2021
Ron L. Davis, 59, of Upland, died, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. Ron was born in Marion, Indiana, on March 17, 1961, son of Robert Davis and the late Rose Bernadine (Draper) Davis. Ron graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1979 and married Sheila Chapman on June 7, 1980 . Ron was retired from Aptive...
Salina M. Yoder
Jan 26, 2021
Salina M. Yoder, 92, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her Marion residence. Salina was born in White County, Illinois, on January 24, 1929, the third of seven children born to the late George Elrie Armes and Dessie (Cantrell) Armes King. She graduated from Fairmount High School and married Jack C. Yoder on September 11, 1948. He preceded her...
Dennis R. Crouse
Jan 25, 2021
Dennis R. Crouse, 73, died Monday, January 25, 2021, in his residence with family by his side. He was born in Muncie on May 4, 1947, the son of the late Russell E. Crouse and Mary Etta (Coovert) Bush. He attended Jefferson Township/Eastbrook Schools and served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 during the Vietnam War. He worked...
