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...

Gene E. Jay, age 86 of Marion passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Gene was born on August 21, 1934 in Huntington, Indiana the son of the late Marland and Verna (Smith) Jay.  He married Doris Black on July 1, 1955, and she survives. Gene worked as a lineman for Indiana Bell Telephone for 30 years until his retirement.  He was an avid bowler when he was younger and had bowled a Perfect 300 Game, and received a 300 Ring.  He loved old cars and had...

Mary Lue Hopkins of Harlingen, Texas passed from this life on June 8, 2021 at Retama Nursing and Rehab Center in Harlingen, Texas.  She was 90 years of age. She was born on December 29, 1930 in Fleming County, Kentucky to Evelyn Rankin Emmons and Noble David Emmons.  She was an only child.  She had four daughters, Theresa Elaine (Dan) Johnson, Jill Rene (Fred) Nolting, Robin Elizabeth (Jim) Gorczyca and Linda Kay (Tim) House.  In 1975, she married Rodney Hopkins and...

Anthony "Tony" DeLaughter, age 51, of North Manchester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tony was born on September 26, 1969 in Wabash, IN to Darwin and Valeria (Layne) DeLaughter.  Tony married Kelly Newman on October 10, 2008.  Tony, along with Kelly, owned and operated DeLaughter Bail Bonds and Indiana Tow and Recovery.  He was a member of the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Deming Lodge 88 F&AM of...

Betty Howell, age 91 passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Affectionately called “Boop,” she was born on August 18, 1929 in Marion, Indiana and was the only child of Ralph and Kathryn (Osborn) Van Duyn. After meeting at the 949 Drive-In, she married Guy Howell, Jr. on March 25, 1949.  They were married 55 years until Guy’s passing on March 10, 2004.  They had three children, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Betty worked at Foster Forbes for 20 years...

Carrall A. (Domer) Chambers, age 79, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Carrall was born on March 16, 1942 in Aurora, Illinois the daughter of the late George and Mary (Ulmer) Domer.  Carrall lost her parents at a young age, and was raised by her loving grandparents, Karl and Minnie Ulmer.  She married Clifton A. Chambers on September 8, 1979, and he preceded her in death on November 3, 1988. Carrall was a nurse’s...

Jane E. Hall, age 70 of Marion passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Marion General Hospital in Marion. Jane was born on October 8, 1950 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Hugh and Barbara (Sample) Bussard.  She worked at Foster Forbes for 22 years and then at Miller’s Merry Manor in the kitchen.   Jane enjoyed crocheting, working crossword puzzles and working out in her yard.  Jane is survived by her daughter, Theresa Hall (Tracy Talbert) of...

Clyde Junior Riddle, age 64 of Marion passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Clyde was born September 7, 1956 in Bath County, Kentucky the son of the late Espie and Irene (Purvis) Riddle.   Clyde married Brenda King on October 6, 1973, and she survives.  He worked at West Point Foundry. Clyde enjoyed gardening, old tractors, going to Auctions, coon hunting and drinking beer.  He was someone everyone liked and he never knew a...

Shirley Ann Lee, age 85 of Fairmount, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on June 30, 1935 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late James Edward and Elsie Pauline (Bonner) Pitt.  She married Dickie B. Lee on March 21, 1955, and he survives. Shirley worked as a Line Inspector at RCA until her retirement.  After retirement she loved to vacation at their winter home in Florida.  She was a member of the Order...

Kimberly A. Baker, age 64 of Marion passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Kimberly was born on October 24, 1956 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Edward and Jackie (Faulkner) Sprinkle.  She married Jeff Baker on April 3, 1976, and he survives. Kimberly was a legal secretary for the Call Center in Marion.  She loved I.U. Basketball, NASCAR Racing, especially driver Ryan Blaney and loved trying out new restaurants.  Kimberly was a...