All Obituaries

Bonnie I. Pinkerton, age 92, a long time resident of Sweetser, Indiana passed away on March 30, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion.  She was born May 30, 1927 in Sweetser and was the daughter of the late Fred and Florence (Hudson) Smith.  She was a long time employee of J.C.Penney’s.  Bonnie and Pat met at work and became close friends.  They loved traveling and spending time together.   Bonnie is survived by her brother, Ronald Smith (Mary...

Martha Dee Rohrer, age 75 passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. Martha was born August 12, 1944 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Doyle and Opal (Dillon) Rohrer.  She worked at Foster Forbes for 35 years until its closing.  She tried retirement but that didn’t last long.  She became a cashier at WalMart for 14 years before finally calling it quits. She enjoyed spending time with...

Henry O. Hogue, Jr., age 80, of Marion passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie.  Henry was born October 9, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama.  He was born to the late Henry Hogue, Sr. and Sally Mae (Terry) Hogue.  He was one of eight children.  Henry married Mary Ann Huffaker in 1971 and she survives.  He worked for the Conrail Railroad and Norfolk Southern for 50 years as a boom operator, switch man and welder helper.  He...

John S. McManis, age 92, of Marion passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. John was born on May 15, 1927 in Gas City, Indiana the son of the late Clifton and Alta (Donaldson) McManis.   He married Caroline Marshana Webb on October 20, 1968, and she preceded him in death. John was an Air Force veteran and worked as a skilled tradesman at Dana Corporation for 41 years until his retirement in 1994. He was active in Parents...

Betty Jean Hobson, age 88, of Marion passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. Betty was born January 29, 1932 in Rushville, Indiana to the late Artie and Cora (Fields) Basey.  She worked as a school guard for Marion Community Schools for 20 years. She is survived by two sons, Everett (Carlotta) Hobson of Upland and Stoney Hobson of Wabash; a daughter, Opal (Robert) Burritt of Holiday, Florida; a brother, James Basey of Florida; 12...

Dennis H. Gentry, age 68, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in his home. Dennis was born January 16, 1952 in Heber Springs, Arkansas the son of Delbert Gentry and Eva Nell (Graham) Oyler. He married Margaret Rusby on May 21, 1977, and she survives.  Dennis was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  After his service to our Country, he worked in production at General Tire for two years and then at SCM Paper Factory for 20 years until his retirement in 1999.  He...

It is with deep sorrow that our family declares the passing of our beloved Davery “Joe” Quick, age 62, of Marion.   Joe passed away on Saturday February 29, 2020 of a heart attack. Joe was born on March 1, 1957, in Marion, Indiana to the late David Luther Quick and Frances Mae (Ward) Holland.  His mother survives.  Joe graduated from Marion High School in 1975, where he was on the wrestling team.  He was the youngest of three siblings and he went on to...

Valeria May DeLaughter, age 78, of N. Manchester passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. Valeria was born January 7, 1942 in Danville, Indiana the daughter of the late John Q. and Thelma (Chatham) Layne.  She married Darwin DeLaughter in 1965, and he survives. Valeria graduated from Winchester High School and then attended Indiana State University .  Continuing her education, she earned her Master’s Degree from University of Saint...

James Leroy “Jim” Warner, age 83 of Marion passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Marion General Hospital. James was born March 16, 1936 in Dayton, Kentucky the son of the late Roy and Thelma (Diehl) Warner.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He met the love of his life Karen Haun in 1955 after returning home from the war, and they shared 54 years together.  Many knew Jim as the “Shoeman” where he managed Pic-Way Shoes for...

Warren M. Smith, age 75, of Marion passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 in his home with his wife by his side. Warren was born May 21, 1944 in Gas City, Indiana the son of the late Warren H. and Charlene E. (Pavey) Smith.  He married Pamela Gould on January 30, 1965 and they were married until 1972.   They remarried on November 13, 1989 and both were glad they did.  They shared 30 years together.  Warren was a supervisor at Penn Central Transportation Company later...