All Obituaries

Terry L. Rhoades, age 71, Albany, passed away surrounded by family on Friday January 22, 2021 at IU Health Methodist, Indianapolis, following an extended illness.  Born in Muncie October 15, 1949, he grew up in Muncie and moved to Albany in the 1970’s.  Terry graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1967 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.  He worked for Muncie Coin Machines for 30 years before retiring in 2010.  He also worked at Magic City Beverage...

Susie Oakley, 69, Albany, died unexpectedly Tuesday January 19, 2021 at home.  Born in Muncie May 2, 1951, she grew up in Albany and was a 1969 graduate of Albany High School.  She retired from Ferrellgas, Albany, after working there for over twenty years.  Susie was a homemaker & mother who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her sons: Mike Oakley, Albany, and Chad Oakley (wife: Sarah), Greenfield; two brothers: Steve Bishop...

Felicia Jo Rainey, age 58, Eaton, died Friday January 15, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.  Born in Muncie October 10, 1962, she grew up in Albany and was a 1981 graduate of Delta High School.  Felicia was employed by Serve U Success as a lead merchandiser, working out of the Meijer store in Richmond.  She also worked for Proctor & Gamble for around six years.  She loved to travel with her husband; together they visited places all...

Terry L. Arnold, age 74, Albany, died Thursday December 31, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.  Born in Portland November 27, 1946, he grew up in Albany and was a 1964 graduate of Albany High School.  Terry was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged after his service.  Over the years he worked at Cline & Wilt Lumber Yard, Portland, Dunbar Furniture, Berne, Pennville Custom Cabinets, Portland, and...

Louise (Fox) Whitehair passed away on Dec. 24, 2020, at her home in Oro Valley, AZ. She was born in Redkey, IN, a daughter of the late Cecil and Cynthia Fox. A graduate of Redkey High School, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Manchester College (Indiana) and Masters Degree from Ball State University. She taught at several area schools and retired from Westlawn Elementary in Dunkirk after 35 years.  She and her late husband, Joe, were former season ticket holders of Purdue...

Kelly Kirby, age 61, Winchester, died Tuesday December 15, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, following a brief illness.  Born in Muncie to Robert & Clara Persinger on Nov. 27, 1959, she grew up in Delaware County and was a 1978 graduate of Muncie Southside High School and attended Indiana Business College.  Kelly worked for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles processing center in Winchester for 13 years.  She attended Albany Christian Church and enjoyed sewing, crafts,...

Thelma Louise (Grayson) Reynolds, age 93, Dunkirk, died unexpectedly Saturday December 12, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  Born in Farmers, KY on Nov. 12, 1927, she attended school in Kentucky and lived several years near Eaton before moving to Dunkirk.  She retired from Kerr Glass (now Ardagh) after working there 30 years.  She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Dunkirk, and enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, cooking, playing cards, and just being with...

Wanda Oakley, age 89, Albany, died Monday December 7, 2020 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center following an illness.  She was born May 16, 1931 in Cannon County, Tennessee.  In earlier years she worked at Ball Bros. in Muncie and later became a beautician.  Wanda was co-owner and operator of JuWan’s Hair Fashions in Muncie for several years before retiring.  Survivors include her son: James C. Oakley, Jr. (wife: Brenda), South Jacksonville, IL, two...

Florence G. (Linn) Stults, age 93, Dunkirk, died Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Dunkirk, following an illness.  Born May 10, 1927 in Blackford County, she was a graduate of Pennville High School.  Florence was a self-employed beautician for over seventy years before retiring.  She was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for several years.  She was a volunteer reader at Redkey Elementary School, enjoyed...

Kathy (Jefferis) King Hodge, age 60, Albany, died Saturday November 28, 2020 at home following an illness.  Born in Muncie February 22, 1960, she graduated from Delta High School in 1978.  Kathy retired recently from IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital where she worked in Environmental Services for 30+ years.  She attended Albany Nazarene Church in prior years, was a kind soul, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include a son: David King, Albany; daughter: Jenn...