All Obituaries

Wilma Lee (Maddy) Swingley, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday March 24, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor (now The Waters of Dunkirk) where she lived the past two years spreading her wit, wisdom, and joy with the loving and caring staff.  Wilma was born on May 27, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio.  She was a 1944 graduate of Redkey High School and retired from Indiana Bell Telephone Co. (now AT&T) after working there for 32 years.  Affectionately known as “the purple...

Roberta (Bobbie) Strahan, age 81, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born May 12, 1941, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to James and Maribelle (Canada) Kidd.  Bobbie spent her early childhood in the Crawfordsville area before moving to the westside of Indianapolis where she attended Ben Davis High School and played clarinet in the marching band. After graduation she attended Purdue University where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics...

Penny Henry, age 78, Albany, died Monday March 6, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.  Born in Muncie on October 2, 1944, she grew up in Muncie and was a graduate of Muncie Central High School.  Besides being a homemaker, Penny worked in management over the years at Famous Recipe, Shoney’s, and Mac’s, all of Muncie.  She enjoyed any activity involving her grandchildren or great-grandchildren, and was a big Colt’s fan. ...

Phyllis A. (Shafer) Shroyer, age 95 of rural Eaton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday March 5, 2023, following an unexpected medical episode.  Born in Delaware County on February 24, 1928, she graduated from DeSoto High School with the class of 1946.  Phyllis was a member of DeSoto United Methodist Church.  She was a homemaker and loved flowers. Survivors include her sons: Joe Shroyer (wife: Theresa), Muncie, Jon Shroyer, Albany, and Jerry...

Janice Gray, age 83, Albany, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Independence Village of Fishers South following an extended illness.  Born in Canal Winchester, Ohio on June 18, 1939, she grew up in Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in English.  Janice moved to Muncie in 1964 and spent most of her life near Albany.  At age 50 she received a Masters degree from Ball State University and taught there as well as Ivy Tech.  As a talented pianist, she...

Charley Daniel, age 71, Farmland, died Monday February 13, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.  Born in Muncie on March 24, 1951, he grew up in DeSoto and attended DeSoto High School.  Charley was a truck driver for Rosema Corp., Muncie, for over 30 years before retiring.  He also worked at Kerr Glass (now Ardagh), Dunkirk, for several years.  He belonged to Carpenters Local 1016, attended True Light Baptist Church, and enjoyed playing sports...

Harold D. Anderson, age 86, Redkey, died Thursday February 2, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.  Born in Smokey Junction, Tennessee on August 9, 1936, he grew up there and graduated from Norma High School.  Harold moved to Jay County in 1961 and remained a resident of Redkey since that time.  He served in the U.S. Navy and worked for a time at Armstrong Glass (now Ardagh), Dunkirk, before working at Delco Battery where he retired from in 1994 after...

Chad A. Hunt, age 44, Muncie, died Tuesday January 24, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.  Born in Muncie on April 23, 1978, he grew up in Delaware County and was a 1996 graduate of Delta High School.  He received an Associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College and worked as a carpenter for several years.  Chad was employed last at Canpack, Muncie, as a millwright.  He was a former member of the Dunkirk Moose Lodge and enjoyed...

Penny Renee Davis, age 63, Albany, passed away Saturday January 21, 2023 at home following an extended illness.  Born in Portland on May 18, 1959, she grew up in Dunkirk and attended Dunkirk High School.  Penny worked in the warehouse at Kerr Glass (now Ardagh) for several years before retiring.  She was a loyal friend and avid Chicago Cubs fan who enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, and animals – especially rescue dogs. Survivors include her sister: Margaret A....

Marsha L. (Grove) Tarr, age 68, Albany, died Thursday January 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her family after fighting a brief battle of recurrent cancer.  Born in Muncie on October 30, 1954, she was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and a 1972 graduate of Delta High School.  Marsha worked for Rock-Tenn, Eaton, for 27 years and retired in 2015 from Anchor Glass, Winchester, after working there 13 years.  She enjoyed puzzles, books, going to craft shows, anything involving...