Jorja Rayne Russell, 14, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Jorja was born on August 21, 2006. She was currently an 8th grader who absolutely loved her cartoons! She didn't like it when people or activities would interfere with her cartoon time. She also enjoyed being sung to and holding her stuffed animals. When Jorja...
Sue Ann (Truex) Felton, 77, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Heritage Pointe, Warren. She was born on March 14, 1943 in Marion, the daughter of the late Charles and Maxine (Heller) Truex-Sanders. Sue graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1961 and attended two years at Taylor University. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Ball...
Patricia A. "Patty" Ashcraft, 80, died Friday, December 18, 2020 in Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lafontaine. She was born on August 15, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of the late William and Mary Little. Patty married Joseph Ashcraft on May 3, 1985 in Golden, Colorado. Together they shared 29 years until he preceded her in death...
Norma J. Peterson, 86, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Norma was born on February 11, 1934, to the late Frank and Pearl Brown. On March 14, 1959, she married the love of her life, Jerald Peterson, and he survives. They were able to celebrate 61 years of marriage...
Leighton Allen Owings, 2, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born on February 23, 2018, to David Owings and Caci Seals. Leighton enjoyed driving around his Jeep Power Wheel, carrying the mail, blowing bubbles, and running through the hose. He loved to snack and grocery shop, often opening things while in line to check out...
Thomas E. "Tom" Colley, 68, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home, in Marion. Tom was born on June 9, 1952, in Seattle, Washington, to the late William H. and Sarah Lee (Saye) Colley. Tom attended Marion High School and was inducted into the Grant County Sports Hall of Fame with the 1969 Marion Giants Football...
Florence M. Terhune, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at her Fairmount residence. Florence was born in Clay County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Roscoe J. and Cleo (Jones) Marcum. She graduated from Manchester High School in Clay County, Kentucky and received her Under Graduate and Master's Degrees in Education from Ball State University. She married Allen C. Terhune on...
Marsha J. Perez, 73, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, in Marion. She was born on November 5, 1947, in Marion, to the late Oliver D. and Ellendel (Thomas) Ross. Marsha was a longtime employee of Richard's Restaurant, she is the one that made the salads and the delicious pies. She attended Friendship Baptist Church. Marsha loved spending...
Dewayne N. "Peanut" Gaskin, 70, died unexpectedly Friday, December 11, 2020 at his Summitville residence. Peanut was born on September 24, 1950, in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Margaret Gaskin. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1968 and married Linda D. Chapman on November 21, 1969. Peanut was a retired Red Gold Truck Driver. He had also...
Sacha Myers, 35, died unexpectedly at her Fairmount residence, Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Sacha was born in Kokomo, Indiana on May 2, 1985, daughter of Susan (Myers) Martin. Sacha graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 2004. She enjoyed swimming, singing karaoke (which she was very good at from a young age,) her dog, Isis, and playing with her nieces...
Donna J. Harris, 96, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in Marion. Donna was born on January 3, 1924, in Fowlerton, to the late Glen and Elva (Faulkner) Huston. She graduated from Fairmount High School. Donna was a member of Westview Wesleyan Church. She worked several years in packing at Owens-Illinois Glass Factory, in...
Gary R. Bright, 62, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his Fairmount residence after a long and hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born in Marion, Indiana on December 4, 1958, son of the late Rex Eugene and Beverly E. (Brown) Bright. A 1977 graduate of Madison-Grant High School, he attended Taylor...
Sandra K. "Sandy" Grant, 70, passed away in her home, on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Sandy was born on May 24, 1950, to the late Raymond (Jean) Kendal and Betty Bullington, in Alexandria, where she grew up. She married the love of her life, Donald Grant, on August 29, 1979, and he preceded her in death on November 4,...
Robert V. "Bob" Miller, 90, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born to Winnie and Gladys (Kratzer) Miller, in Converse, Indiana, on May 28, 1930. Bob was very proud of his family and loved being a grandpa. He was also an avid Pacers, Colts and Cubs fan. Bob graduated from Converse High...
Lovell Jane "Bow" Lainhart, 90, a long-time resident of University Health Care in Upland, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. Jane was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 23, 1930, daughter of the late Milburn Taylor and Rosa Josephine (Skaggs) Stillwell. She attended a one room school house in Kentucky. She later moved to Alexandria...
Donna J. (Garrison)Grindle, 88, Fairmount, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at IU Ball Hospital. Donna was born in Shirley, Indiana on December 7, 1931, daughter of the late Earl Henry and Dessie Ita (Simons) Garrison. She graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1949. Donna was the secretary/treasurer at Madison-Grant High School from 1971 to 2002. She was an...
Robert H. Hammitt Sr., 81, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at his Fairmount residence. Robert was born in Jonesborough, Tennnessee, son of the late John and Emma (Hensley) Hammitt. He served his country in the Marines from 1957 to 1960. Robert was a retired truck driver, driving for 40 years and enjoying every minute. He also enjoyed fishing. He...
Alice "Virginia" (Hart) Reese, 94, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1926, in Howard County, Indiana, to the late Rev. Raymond F. and Iva B. (Lindley) Hart. Virginia graduated from Gas City High School, Class of 1944. She married the love of her life, Paul E. Reese, on May 19, 1945, who...
Phillip E. Canaday, 88, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020, in Warren, Indiana. He was born to the late Adelbert and Bonnie (LaRowe) Canaday, on July 17, 1932, in Marion, Indiana. Phil served his country in the National Guard. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Ruhl) Canaday, on September 7, 1957, she survives. They lived on...
Wanda J. Worrick, 81, died Monday, November 30, 2020 in University Nursing Center, Upland. She was born in Marion on January 27, 1939, the daughter of the late Jesse and Ellen (Parks) Knobeloch. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1957 and attended two years at Taylor University. She married William "Bill" Worrick on August 6, 1960 in Gas...