View Abby McKinley Abby Jean McKinley passed peacefully in her mother’s womb and was stillborn on June 14, 2019, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She gave her family 18 weeks of joy and excitement and will forever have a hold on their hearts. Her family was blessed by getting to spend 18 hours holding her and loving her. Abby is the daughter of Nick and Stephanie McKinley of Marion, Indiana. Abby’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Dupont Hospital and the F…

View Clyde Lamb Fairmount Clyde David Lamb, 71, of Fairmount, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Danville Regional Rehab. David was a lifelong resident of Fairmount. He worked for McCaslin Farms, drove a truck for Pallet Builders, was in Fairmount Civil Defense for over 45 years, and was an amateur Ham Radio operator. He also was a member of SASS, Single Action Shooting Society, since 1994. David was a pro wrestler for 23 years with the Champion International Wrestling Association, and he was ind…

View Clellon Bottoms Upland      Clellon Q. Bottoms, 79, died Thursday evening, June 13, 2019, in Wesleyan Healthcare, Marion, surrounded by family. He was born in Edmonton, Kentucky on June 17, 1939, the son of the late Rev. Lambert and Ella Mae (Quinn) Bottoms.      He graduated from Sonora High School, Sonora, Kentucky, in 1958. In 1959, he moved to Upland, where he had attended the Upland United Methodist Church for over 40 years. He was employed wi…

View Jimmie Yeley Upland      Jimmie D. Yeley, 74, died late Wednesday night, June 12, 2019, in Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born in Hartford City on September 10, 1944, the son of the late William G. and Leah (Rockey) Yeley.      Jimmie enjoyed his life on the family farm, his numerous friends and acquaintances, neighbors and caregivers. He didn’t know a stranger.      Jimmie, a client of Care Services for a…

View Alice “Irene” Palmer Upland Alice “Irene” Palmer, 88, died and entered into eternal life early Thursday morning, June 13, 2019, in Heritage Pointe, Warren. She was born on January 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles O. and Crystal F. (Futrell) Rouse. Irene was a member Union Chapel Baptist Church, Marion and was a former member of the ABWA. She was an Administrative Assistant for Farm Credit Services for many years. She married Jerry Palmer on January 28, 1950. Together they share…

View Marilyn Sapp Marilyn Sapp, 83, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on June 16, 1935, to the late Murrell “Bud” and Hildred McCarter. She married the love of her life, James “Melvin” Sapp, on December 4, 1954, and he preceded her in death on November 1, 2012. Marilyn was great at many things, including gardening — she could make any plant grow — and making noodles, a trait she inherited from her… Marilyn Sapp, …

View Ruth Manley Higgs Ruth (Warren) Manley Higgs, 96, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bath County, Kentucky, to the late Mattie Belle (Wells) and Alen Warren, the oldest of 11 children. Ruth attended school in Bath County, and in order to get to school each day, she had to cross a swinging bridge — which she was terrified of. Her brother used to swing it back and forth to tease her. She moved to Marion in the late 1940s. Ruth wa…

View Russell Carter Russell Dwight Carter, 68, passed away at home on Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was born in Fairmount on December 8, 1950, to the late Luther Benjamin and Lillie Mae Jane Carter. He graduated from Madison-Grant High School, class of 1970. He married Debra Lainhart on September 23, 1972, and they raised three daughters together. Russell worked as a journeyman, millwright, and repairman for St. Gobain, retiring after 35 years. He was a former member of Lighthouse Assembly of Go…

View Jack Ball Jack C. Ball, 76, of Marion died Friday, May 31, 2019, at Marion General Hospital. Born March 31, 1943, at Marion, Indiana to the late Chester and Orveta ”Sally” (Norris) Ball. After graduating from Van Buren high school in 1961, Jack began employment at RCA until being drafted into the Army. Upon his return, he went to work at General Motors driving a forklift for 34 years. Jack always had a sign on the back of his forklift that said, “No coffee, No workee”, if… Jack C….

View Judith “Judi” Holder Judith “Judi” Irene Holder, 78, was called home to glory on Monday, June 3, 2019, at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 3, 1941, to Orville and Eleanor (Lane) Halverson, and married her sweetheart, Jack Edwin Holder, on June 10, 1961, in Hancock, Wisconsin. He went home to his Savior on November 29, 2018. Judi graduated from Tri-County High School in Plainfield, Wisconsin, and then earned a Histology Certification from the Universit…

View Carl Gerstorff Upland Carl E. Gerstorff, 95, of Upland, died Saturday morning, June 1, 2019, in Wesleyan Healthcare Center, Marion. He was born on November 2, 1923, the son of the late William and Mary (Jones) Gerstorff. Mr. Gerstorff served in the United States Army during World War II. He was formerly employed with the VA Hospital, Marion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, playing Bingo, and doing crossword puzzles and was a member of the Jonesboro American Legion. Survivors …

View Jeanene Austin Jeanene Austin, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. Jeanene was born on February 20, 1956, to the late Bernard Caudill and Judith Lanternier. Jeanene attended Marion High School, then worked at St. Regis for many years, until its closing. After St. Regis closed, she opened her own housekeeping business. She attended Northeast Church of God. On February 5, 2001, she married Robert Austin. Jean…

View Pauline Ott Pauline A. Ott, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Marion. She was born in Peasticks, KY, on October 12, 1936, to the late Lee and Margaret (Purvis) Corey. Pauline graduated from Van Buren High School, Class of 1954. She worked as a clerk at Woolworth’s Department Store and then had her own in-home daycare for 30 plus years. Pauline was a member of the College Wesleyan Church and attended Westview Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and doing all sorts of…

View John Horine John E. Horine, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, from injuries sustained in a tractor accident.  John was born on June 4, 1943, to the late Everett and Mary Horine.  He graduated from Swayzee High School in 1961 and then joined the National Guard.  He worked for Delco Remy for many years, retiring in 1996.  On November 8, 1981, he married the love of his life, Glenda Sides.  John was a…

View Dennis “Denny” Smith Dennis “Denny” E. Smith, 73, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital. Denny was born on August 1, 1945, to the late Robert and Mildred Smith. He joined the Army in 1965, serving until 1967. He married Ardeana Leisure on July 5, 1981, and she survives in Marion. He was a new member of Brookhaven Wesleyan Church, having just moved to Marion last year. Denny enjoyed riding his Honda motorcycle, …

View Milo Jefferies Jr. Jonesboro, Indiana Milo Joseph “Dewey” Jefferies Jr., 71, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his rural Jonesboro residence. Dewey was born on December 5, 1947 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Milo Joseph Jefferies Sr. and Betty L. (McDaniel) Jefferies. He attended Marion High School and served in the Army. Dewey was a pole barn builder. He had worked for Wicks Building, Fairmount Builders and retired from Trice Buildings where he had worked f…

View Fredrick Pace Fredrick P. Pace, 82, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. Fred was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on May 28, 1936, son of the late Russell C. and Agnes B. (Keller) Pace. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955 and was an Air Force Veteran. Fred worked as a machinist at General Motors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Fred is survived by his sister, Melanie Pace, and his four brothers, Raymond, James, Richard, and John Pace. He was pre…

View Doris Underwood Doris Underwood 80, formerly of Fairmount, Indiana died Saturday May 4, 2019 at Community Hospital Anderson, Indiana The daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hamm) Coffel she was born December 12, 1938 in Marion, Indiana. On March 29, 1961 she married Benjamin G. Underwood he preceded her in death October 14, 2000. Doris worked as a Nurses Aide and a QMA for many years, her interest included gardening, going …

View Mary Felver Besser Mary E. (Jones) Felver Besser, 99, passed away at Marion General Hospital on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Mary was born on April 4, 1920, to the late James and Leona Jones. She married Glen Felver on March 6, 1937, and he preceded her in death on October 14, 1963. She later married Robert Besser on October 15, 1964, and he preceded her in death on August 15, 1993. She lived in Upland most of her life and was a member of the Hartford City …

View Vera Hunt Upland      Vera L. (Miller) Hunt, 88, died on Monday afternoon, April 29, 2019 in University Nursing Center, Upland. She was born in Marion on July 30, 1930, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Humphrey) Miller.      Vera married Max Hunt in 1948. Together they shared 43 years, before he preceded her in death on December 30, 1991.      Mrs. Hunt, who was a lifelong resident of Upland, was formerly employed with…

View Gregory Pollen Fairmount Gregory L. Pollen 54 of Fairmount, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday April 26, 2019 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana Greg was born December 26, 1964 in Marion, Indiana to Dwight C Pollen who survives in Fairmount and the late Shirley R. (King) Pollen. He was a 1983 graduate of Madison-Grant High School and an Army Veteran. He married Cindy Miller June 20, 1989 in Marion, Indiana, she survives. Greg worked at …

View Scotty Shannon Marion Scotty M. Shannon 75 of Marion died peacefully Saturday April 27, 2019 at his home. He was born March 3, 1944 at Maysville, Kentucky to the late Alexander and Earsie (Kinder) Shannon. On June 19, 1965 Scotty married the love of his life Donna L. Wright in Marion, Indiana they spend 54 years together. Scotty retired in 2000 from GenCorp after 42 years of service. He was a member of Sunnycrest Baptist Ch…