Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Brian L. "Shortround" Marcum
Jul 17, 2024
Brian L. "Shortround" Marcum, 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born on March 21, 1971, to Linda (Marcum) Gerstorff, in Marion. Brian graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1989. He was a proud member of the Iron Workers Union Local 147.
Brian's love for the great outdoors and...
John F. Carpenter
Jul 16, 2024
John F. Carpenter, 93, of Fairmount, died on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.
John was born on November 1, 1930, son of the late Martin C. Carpenter and Marcille Owens Carpenter Weaver. John graduated from Summitville High School in 1948 where he was an athlete competing in basketball, and baseball....
Sam Francis
Jul 14, 2024
Harrison S. "Sam" Francis, Jr., 91, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. Born on January 30, 1933, in Knott County, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Harrison, Sr. and Reanie Francis. Sam graduated from Milan High School, class of 1951, and then proudly served in the Army from 1953...
Betty May Gibson
Jul 13, 2024
Betty May Gibson, 89 of Upland passed away Saturday, July 13th 2024 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie IN.
She was born January 1st 1935 to the late David and Elsie May Buteau in Marion Indiana making her the first New Years baby born in Grant County that year. She spent most of her childhood years in Marion...
Bobby First
Jul 13, 2024
Robert J. "Bobby" First Jr., a beloved member of the Fairmount community, passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 64. Born in Marion, IN, on September 23, 1959, the late Robert J. First Sr. and Ruth Ann (Miller) Line. Bobby was known for his friendly nature and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in...
Carolyn Lou Ross
Jul 9, 2024
Carolyn Lou Ross, of Upland Indiana, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after a brief illness. Carolyn was born on Friday September 3, 1937, in Gas City Indiana. She was the 10th of 12 children to the marriage of Oren H. and Hester (Weaver) Williams.
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Michael Stevens
Jul 6, 2024
Michael (Mike) Gail Stevens 76 passed away at Jonesboro Rehabilitation Center, Jonesboro, GA.; July 6, 2024 after a short illness. He was born to the late Lawrence (Steve) D Stevens and Lana Lou (Everhart) Pulaski; November 12, 1947; Marion, IN. He Married Iva Dianne (Lowe) Hudson on January 9, 1970. She passed March 15, 2024.
Mike attended Mississinewa High...
Robert "Bob" Davenport
Jul 3, 2024
Coach Bob Davenport, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Upland, Indiana, at the age of 91. Born on April 30, 1933, in Oakley, Kansas, to the late George and Rosie (Bunch) Davenport. Bob led an impactful life marked by his dedication to serving Christ, to coaching, and to public speaking.
Bob's journey began at UCLA, where he excelled...
Coach Bob Davenport
Jul 3, 2024
Coach Bob Davenport, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Upland, Indiana, at the age of 91. Born on April 30, 1933, in Oakley, Kansas, to the late George and Rosie (Bunch) Davenport. Bob led an impactful life marked by his dedication to serving Christ, to coaching, and to public speaking.
Bob's journey began at...
Cindy Lou Rice
Jul 3, 2024
Cindy Lou (Rumple) Rice, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Muncie. Cindy was born on January 26, 1959, in Marion, to the late E. Gene and Gladys Joan (Spencer) Rumple. She graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1976. Cindy was an HR specialist at the VA Medical Center for 19 years. She was a member of...
Michael D. Parker
Jun 30, 2024
Michael D. Parker, 76, passed away on June 30, 2024 in Indianapolis. He was born on November 1, 1947 to the late Albert and Helen (Dellinger) Parker in Elwood, Indiana. He was a graduate of Wendell L. Willkie class of 1965 in Elwood, Indiana. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served in Korea...
Linda B. Camacho
Jun 24, 2024
Linda B. Camacho, 82, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Jonesboro, surrounded by her family, and went in peace. Linda was a fighter and battled cancer on three different occasions. Linda was born on March 2, 1942, in Converse, to the late Dwight Miller and Mabel (White) Miller-Strayer. She attended Converse High School and then earned her...
Eileene Bridgeman
Jun 22, 2024
Eileene (Crose) Bridgeman, 82, of Gas City, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Wharton, West Virginia, on May 9, 1942, to Homer and Agnes Crose.
Eileene attended Muncie Central High School and enjoyed playing volleyball for the Wildcats. She married...
Marvin Ray Gabbard
Jun 21, 2024
Marvin Ray Gabbard, 64, formerly of Fairmount, received his ultimate healing as he smiled and took our Savior's hand after a long battle with cancer on Friday, June 21, 2024 at his Winchester, Tennessee home, surrounded by his daughter Latasha and his fiancee', Lisa
Marvin was born on December 5, 1959, in Marion, Indiana, son...
Ashley Knight
Jun 16, 2024
Our Heavenly Father called Ashley home on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024, after her 5 year battle with cancer. She was a warrior that fought bravely throughout her diagnosis. Ashley was born August 7, 1986 to Jeffrey and Shawn Knight. She grew up in Van Buren, Indiana and graduated in 2005 from Eastbrook High School. She spent many years...
Terry L. Osborn
Jun 16, 2024
Terry L. Osborn, 56, died unexpectedly, Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his Fairmount residences.
Terry was born on May 31, 1968, son of Steven (Sheryl) Osborn Sr. of Marion and Patricia (Sheveily) Osborn of Fairmount. He graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1986. He was a cook at Rosies Little Italy and Peace and...
Howard I. Swaim
Jun 12, 2024
Howard I. Swaim, 94 1/2, of Fairmount, Indiana died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 and was reunited with his Lord and Savior.
Howard was born in Marion, Indiana on January 10, 1930, son of the late Elmer and Blanche (Mart) Swaim. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1948. A hardworking man, Howard farmed from a...
Gwendolynn Mullenix
Jun 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious baby, Gwendolynn Mullenix who was born sleeping on June 11, 2024. Though our time together was brief, the love we hold for our little one is eternal.
Gwendolynn is survived by her parents Andrew and JaiLynn (King) Mullenix, siblings Raiden and Jacelynn...
Kevin M. Teagle
Jun 5, 2024
Kevin M. Teagle, a devoted husband, and proud Marine, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the age of 65, surrounded by his loving family in Marion, Indiana. Born on December 22, 1958, he was the beloved son of the late Ralph Teagle and Beulah Litmer. On February 14, 1987, he married his wife, Cynthia Brown, who...
Timothy D. Sullivan
Jun 2, 2024
Timothy D. Sullivan, 67, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was born to the late Charles and Mary (Sturgis) Sullivan on June 29, 1956 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He then married Vicki (Dyer) Sullivan on October 25, 1980.
Timothy loved to watch television. His favorite shows were Mama's Family...
