All Obituaries

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...

Gregg Edward Andrews, 64, of Marion, IN, passed away at 5:42 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020. Gregg was born in Marion, IN on June 21, 1955, the son of Edward and Bonnie Caudill Andrews. Gregg graduated from Marion High School and earned an Associates Degree from Indiana Business College. He was retired from GEA Floor Shine. Gregg is survived by his sons Kipp Andrews and Chase Andrews both of Indianapolis, a sister Debra and a brother Brad. He was preceded in death by...

Janet F. Gutzwiller, age 85, of Marion passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Aperion Care in Marion. Janet was born August 29, 1934 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy (Swetnam) Clevenger.  She married George J. Gutzwiller on August 31, 1952, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2008. Janet was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Marion and the Daughters of Isabella and the Altar and Rosary Society.  She is survived by a...

James Daniel “Danny” Gulley, age 41, of LaFontaine passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in LaFontaine, Indiana. Danny was born June 29, 1978 in Marion, Indiana the son of Larry and Rebecca (Lerner) Gulley.  He was a 1996 graduate of Marion High School and had played football at McCulloch Middle School and basketball at the PAL Club and Lakeview Christian School.  He loved spending time with his nieces and nephew and loved his family.  He also loved listening...

Linda Lou Secrest, age 68 of Converse passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in her home. Linda was born on August 16, 1951 in Tateville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Lura (Hill) Roberts.  She married Richard Secrest on June 21, 1967 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2004.  She was a member of the Eagles Lodge #227 Auxiliary in Marion where she enjoyed playing Bingo.  Linda loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and camping with her girls. She is...

Melanie S. Arven, age 62 of Marion passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. Melanie was born on January 16, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of the late George and Mary (Grogan) Palmer. She was a graduate of Marion High School and was the Queen of her class and was a cheerleader.  When she was younger, she was a Brownie and later as an adult she was a Girl Scout Troup Leader. Melanie took flying lessons at the Wabash Airport and held a...

Marjorie L. Foreman, age 97 of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion. Marjorie was born on September 24, 1922 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Garrison) Denton.  She married Bobby L. Foreman on March 24, 1947.  They were the owners and founders of Foreman & Son’s Marathon, which has been a family business since 1963.  Marjorie was a devoted wife and loving mother to her sons.  She...

A life of quiet service has ended, a soldier of the Cross has gone home. Wallace R. “Bud” Purdom, age 92, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Warren. Bud was born on May 27, 1927 in Grant County, Indiana the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Morgan) Purdom.  Bud met his future wife, Lillie Kerr a registered nurse who also worked at the VA.  They married on March 10, 1947.  Bud was a loving husband and father and the couple...