{"id":102680,"date":"2026-10-05T13:45:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T17:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102680"},"modified":"2026-10-05T13:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T17:45:28","slug":"barbara-l-whitton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102680","title":{"rendered":"Barbara L. Whitton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thumbnail-12.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thumbnail-12.webp 305w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thumbnail-12-208x300.webp 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barbara L. Whitton, 83, of Marion, passed away at 3:53 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 20, 1943, to Kenneth Gear and Mary (Sam) Clevenger. On August 20, 1999, she married Allie C. Whitton. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barbara attended from Marion High School and worked as a line worker at Huntington United Technology. Barbara also managed the Broadmoor Motel for 25 years before they closed. She was a hard worker with a warm heart who never met a stranger. Known for being fancy, sassy, and classy, she loved getting dressed up, and decorating for the holidays. An avid animal lover, she adored her dogs, Gracie and Izzy. Barbara enjoyed spending time with others, whether chatting with friends, playing bingo, or simply sharing a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include her children; Dewayne (Vonda) Rohrer, Candy (Larry) Case, Lynette (Sandi) Rohrer, Maryann (James) Lester, Penny O&#8217;Hara, Tracey (Brenda) O&#8217;Hara, siblings; Becky Gear, Eddie Gear; 11 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family would like to thank Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center and staff for their care and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Gear; mother, Mary and Sam Clevenger; daughter, Tena Scott; sister, Regina Rogers; husband , Allie C. Whitton; two great grandsons, Javon and Jayzon Blackwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N Baldwin Ave., Marion, Indiana 46952.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Barbara&#8217;s life will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Chaplin Darrell Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory &#8211; Marion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barbara L. Whitton, 83, of Marion, passed away at 3:53 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 20, 1943, to Kenneth Gear and Mary (Sam) Clevenger. On August 20, 1999, she married Allie C. Whitton. &nbsp; Barbara attended from &#8230; <a title=\"Barbara L. Whitton\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102680\" aria-label=\"Read more about Barbara L. 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