Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Kristi Ann Hart
May 31, 2024
Kristi Ann Hart, 67, passed away at Ball Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born to the late James and Charlotte (Caldwell) Roberts on November 7, 1956. Kristi married Walter Hart on September 21, 1974.
Kristi retired from Good Shepherd Daycare after devoting 18 years of service. This is where her love...
Dennis Harold Craven
May 27, 2024
Dennis H. "Denny" Craven passed away peacefully in his Indianapolis home, at the age of 80, on May 27, 2024. Denny was the son of the late Ruby and Hubert Howell and the late Harold Craven.
Denny grew up in Fairmount, Indiana. Even though he lived in Indianapolis for the past 40 years, he still considers Fairmount...
Gene C. Carson
May 27, 2024
Gene C. Carson, a charismatic and beloved soul who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 84. Born on August 22, 1939, to the late Leon and Nell Carson, Gene's adventurous spirit and infectious humor endeared him to many.
In December of...
Margo Elaine Davis
May 26, 2024
Margo Elaine Davis passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born on July 17, 1954 in Marion, Indiana to the late Claude A. Jr. and Betty J. (Gotto) Starkey. Margo attended Madison Grant High School and was the graduating class of 1972. Margo retired from General Motors in 2006, after 30 years,...
Norma J Smith
May 20, 2024
Norma J. Smith, 88, passed away on May 20, 2024 at Marion Health. She was born on February 5, 1936 in North Vernon, Indiana. Norma was a graduate of Marion High School. She retired from Foster Forbes in Marion, where she held the job of an inspector. Norma married Jack C. Smith and he precedes her in passing.
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Burl Dean Hicks
May 20, 2024
Burl Dean Hicks, a faithful servant of God and a steward of His creation, was called home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on August 4, 1941, in Lebanon, Missouri, Dean walked through life with humility, exuding the love of Christ to all who knew him. As a cherished husband,...
Thomas L. Hamble
May 14, 2024
Thomas Lee Hamble was born on September 30, 1935, in Fishers, Indiana, to Hollis and Frances Hamble. He died on May 14, 2024, in Fairmount, Indiana. Tom was proud of playing basketball at Fishers High School where he graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1953. In October of 1954, he joined the US Army and upon completion of...
Sir Gus William Massey
May 13, 2024
My name was “Sir Gus William Massey.” I crossed the rainbow bridge on Monday, May 13th while my mimi held me and my mom told me I was a good boy. I was a tired good boy, and it was time for me to go home. To the masses, I was known as “Gus,” “Gus Gus” or “Gussy Boy,”...
Mary Kathleen Bartrum
May 13, 2024
Mary Kathleen (Bilbee) Bartrum came into this world on Sunday, October 17, 1965, and left in the early hours of Monday, May 13, 2024. She was the fourth child of Martha June and Jerry Bilbee. She may have been one of quite a few kids in the family, but Mary was definitely one of a kind and a once...
Joyce Ann Abdon
May 8, 2024
Joyce Ann (Ketcham) Abdon of Sweetser, Indiana, went into the hands of Jesus on May 8, 2024, with family gathered by her side.
Joyce was the daughter of the late Fern and Roy Ketcham of Canton, Illinois. She was born January 26, 1936. Joyce married William James Abdon (deceased) of Marion, Indiana, on Sept. 2,...
Pamela Kay Spurgeon
May 8, 2024
Pamela K. Spurgeon passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:05 am. She was born in Marion, Indiana to the late L.F. and Jesse (Jacobs) Southerland. Along with her twin sister Sherril, they were the first set of twins born in Grant County in 1948.
Pam graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1966. She...
Duane Howard Johnson
May 5, 2024
Duane Howard Johnson, 56, was born in Marion, Indiana, August 16, 1967. Duane came into this world kicking and screaming, covered in blood. Duane was born to Thomas and Sarah Johnson.
He passed away on May 5, 2024.
Duane led a fruitful life. After having graduated from Madison-Grant High School, he...
Stacy E. Bell
May 1, 2024
Stacy E. Bell passed away on May 1, 2024 at Northwest Health. She was born on February 17, 1968 to the late Paul and Mickey (Tudor) McLain. Stacy was a graduate of Marion High School in 1986. After high school she attended Ivy Tech where she graduated and became a licensed practical nurse.
Stacy enjoyed spending her...
Edward "Gene" Cunningham
Apr 30, 2024
Edward “Gene” Cunningham went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in McKinney, Texas. Gene was born in Prospect, Tennessee on April 9, 1931, to Roy Chester and Martha “Louise” (Birdsong) Cunningham. After graduating high school, he joined the Marines and served in the Korean War.
Gene was a faithful follower of...
Kathy Ann Connors
Apr 30, 2024
Kathy Ann Connors, 62, of Fairmount, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash.
Kathy was born in Marion, Indiana on February 25, 1962, daughter of the late Thomas Bush, Rita (Bradford) Smoot and her step-father Herb Johnson. She graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1980. She had worked at...
Bob White
Apr 27, 2024
Robert L. "Bob" White, 84, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
Bob was born on February 1, 1940, in Marion, to the late Enoch and Mildred (Couch) White. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1958. Bob married his high school sweetheart,...
Michael Dale Holdcroft
Apr 25, 2024
Michael Dale Holdcroft, 72, passed away April 25, 2024, after a short, but hard-fought battle with Lymphoma. He was born January 9, 1952, to Asel and Anna (Shockley) Holdcroft, and attended Eastbrook High School (class of '70), where he ran track and cross country, played freshman basketball, and golfed. He married Paula West on October 1, 1971, and they...
Ronald D. Clock
Apr 22, 2024
Ronald D. Clock passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on November 30, 1943, in Alexandria, Indiana, to parents Clifford and Donna (Spence) Clock, Ronny carried with him a love for speed and craftsmanship throughout his years.
After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1963, he embarked on...
Ruby J. Keirstead
Apr 16, 2024
Ruby J. Keirstead, 84, of Gas City, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1939, in Marion, Indiana, to Samuel and Lessie (Hanshew) Haley and raised by Cledith and Clercie (Andrews) Thornburgh, who all preceded her in death. She attended Community Bible Methodist Church in Gas City where she was loved...
Sharon J. Blackburn
Apr 10, 2024
Sharon J. Blackburn, age 71, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 25, 1952, to the late Lloyd and Loretta Bowman, Sharon was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Jack Blackburn, whom she married on November 27, 1970.
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