All Obituaries

Dunreath Lee Vest, age 79, of Marion passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. Lee was born on February 28, 1940 in Sand Lick, W. Virginia the son of the late Obie and Dona Jane (Bailey) Vest.  He married Edith Stover on March 25, 1967 and she preceded him in death on March 14, 2017.  Lee was very social and loved to hang out with his friends and family.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR, his favorite driver was Jimmie Johnson.  He also liked...

Emma L. Crum, age 80, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2019 at the Rolling Meadows Health Care Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. Emma was born on December 10, 1938 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Byron “Pete” and Orpha (Coonrod) Rayl.  She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1959.  She married Paul Crum on April 7, 1962 and he preceded her in death in 2015.  Emma’s pride and joy was being a mom and grandma, and she dearly...

Norma J. Kennedy, age 74, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Norma was born July 14, 1944 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Charles B. Robbins and Stella P. (Davis) Owens.  Her mother survives.  She worked at United Technologies in Huntington, retiring at the age of 63. Norma was a member of the Church of Christ in Marion and enjoyed studying the Bible.  She was also a member of the Audubon’s Society...

Dirk Guffey, age 59, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2019.  Dirk was born July 18, 1959 in Marion, Indiana the son of Odell and Patricia Guffey.  He operated Estates of Serenity Cemetery in Marion for several years and later was a QMA at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. He was also a member of First Baptist Church, Marion.  In addition to his parents, Dirk is survived by two daughters, Taylor Guffey (Shawn McBroom)...

Winifred Gilmore Manwell, 91, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019 surrounded by her family.   Born on the family farm in Koleen, Indiana on April 13, 1928, “Winnie” was the only child of Harley V. Gilmore and Gladys (Williams) Gilmore.  She graduated from Marion High School.  Winifred married Richard Manwell on January 1, 1949 and together they raised three daughters.  Winifred was a dedicated servant of the Lord, wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Richard Niles Knost, age 90, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at York Place Assisted Living Community, Marion.  Richard was born November 13, 1928 in Jackson County Indiana, the son of the late James and Mary (Enochs) Knost. He married Phyllis Shinn on August 27, 1950, she preceded him in death.  Richard served his country in the United States Army and also the United States Air Force Reserve. He held an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and was...

Don “Rich” Guenin, age 74, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  Don was born on November 12, 1944 in LaFontaine, Indiana the son of the late William and Betty (Howard) Guenin.  Don was employed by AEP for 30 plus years.  Don is survived by a son, R.J. (Kay) Guenin of Lafontiane,IN; Daughters, Missy West Yocum TX, Stacy Stubbs, Yocum TX; Brother Larry (Marcia) Guenin, Marion and Sister Jane (Steve) Peebles, Wabash IN;...

Beverly J. Moore, age 79, of Marion passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at Park Place Senior Living in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Beverly was born June 20, 1939 the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary (Smith) Wiley.  She married Clarence M. Moore on June 28, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 9, 2008. Beverly was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts, needlework and spending time with her family.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marion. She is survived by a son,...

Don “Pinky” Pinkleton, age 65, sadly passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born July 24, 1953 in Pennsylvania to the late Woodrow Pinkleton and Elizabeth Pinkleton.  He married Diane Mark on August 1, 1990, and she survives.  Don was a production worker and machine operator at General Tire retiring after 35 years. Don loved music and singing karaoke. He was also a sports fan and loved to watch the Colts and Pacers. He...

Jackie D. McBroom, age 55, of Marion passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Jackie was born March 23, 1964 in West Memphis, Arkansas to the late Malcolm and Linda (Rae) McBroom.  She had worked as a server at several restaurants.  Jackie was a loving mother and grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. Jackie is survived by two sons, Shawn McBroom and Shannon McBroom; a daughter, Stacey McBroom; three...