All Obituaries

Braunson Shane Nikita Mathias, received his angel wings on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Although he was only 14 months old, he left a huge impact on those who loved him so much. He was born on September 10, 2021, the son of Noah Love and Alyssa Mathias.  He is also survived by his brothers, Brody Love and Kashmir Love; three sisters, Ava Miller, Paisley Miller and Novah Love; maternal grandparents, Chastity Mathias and Johnathan...

Rheba J. Whitlock, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Rheba was born on June 26, 1922, in Sweetser, Indiana, the daughter of the late Clyde and Elsie (Kirk) Mitchell.   Following her graduation from Sweetser High School in 1940, Rheba worked for the Dana Corporation in Marion.  She married Robert Whitlock in 1955, and he preceded her in death in January 2017.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Berndean Mitchell; and two sisters,...

Jackie “Jack” Antrobus, age 73, of Marion passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Jack was born on October 14, 1949, in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Spencer Carl Antrobus and Lula (Bowles) and James Ellis.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. Jack served the City of Marion for over 30 years, both as a Police Officer and Street Superintendent.  He was a Licensed Funeral Director and worked at...

Eveline McCoy Wyatt, 82, passed away on November 22, 2022 at the Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.  Eveline was born in Majestic, Kentucky on April 18, 1940, to the late Vernon and Edna McCoy. Eveline married the love of her life, Eddie Wyatt, December 23, 1962, and they celebrated 53 years of marriage until his death in 2015. She worked at several restaurants and drug stores during her younger years and was employed for a while at RCA. However, the job she was most...

Constance J. “Connie” Newton, age 94, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Connie was born on December 5, 1927, in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of the late Wesley Cook and Hazel (Chamberlain) McQuown.  Connie married Owen Newton on June 27, 1949, and he preceded her in death on March 5, 1983. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1948 as part of the Cadet Nursing Corp. ...

Sharon E. Faulkner, age 80, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in her home. Sharon was born on August 3, 1942.   She married Bill Faulkner and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2001. Sharon worked in the Human Resources department at J.C. Penney for 30 years until her retirement.  She was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa; and Grace Community Church where she loved attending “Cowboy Church”.  Sharon was a fan of NASCAR Racing,...

Betty Regnault, age 65, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in her home. Betty was born on August 25, 1957, in Winchester, Indiana, the daughter of the late Rollin and Franciene “Sue” (Booher) Reynolds.  She married William Regnault on July 11, 1984, and he survives. Betty was a homemaker and was a member of the Eagles Lodge #347 in Lafayette.  She liked to bet on the horses and play the slot machines.  Betty was a good cook, and also enjoyed...

Dale L. Hewitt, age 95, of Marion, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Marion General Hospital. Dale was born on February 21, 1927 in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Arthur and Velma Hewitt.  He married Grace Marie Wlodarczak in 1947, and she preceded him in death in May 2001. Dale served in the U. S. Army and then worked as a nurse’s aide at the VA Hospital in Marion for 35 years, and then worked another 28 years at the Marion Library.  He was a member of the...

Geraldine R. Hillyer, age 93, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Wynmoor of Marion. Geraldine was born on August 30, 1929 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Harry and Thelma (Lowe) Eastes.  She married Robert Hillyer on December 10, 1949, and he preceded her in death on November 27, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Diskey of Fairmount and Jeanine Sollars of Marion; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Planck of Marion, Brooke (Ray) Mullen of...

Ellie Mae Marie Williams, age 4, of Gas City passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Ellie was born on August 3, 2018, in Marion, Indiana to Edward Williams and Brittney Calvert. Ellie was always happy and just had the biggest smile! She had a special bond with everyone and loved being around everyone and playing. Ellie was very bubbly and had a great sense of humor.  She was bald & beautiful and embraced life to its fullest. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Ellie...