All Obituaries

Larry Sizemore, 77, Redkey, died Sunday March 21, 2021 at his daughter’s home following an extended illness.  Born in Logan, West Virginia on May 5, 1943, he was a longtime resident of Redkey.  He was a receiving department forklift operator at Indiana Glass Co., Dunkirk, for over 40 years until retiring when the plant closed.  In earlier years he worked for the National Forestry Service and was a taxi cab driver. Larry was a true patriot and hard worker who taught his...

Barnie C. Stephens, age 57, Dunkirk, died Saturday March 13, 2021 at home following a brief illness.  Born in Muncie July 1, 1963, he attended Jay County schools and lived in Portland for several years before returning home in Dunkirk.  He worked at Jay/Randolph Developmental Services and participated in Special Olympics through bowling and horseback riding.  He belonged to T.O.P.S. in Hartford City where he was the recipient of numerous awards.  In earlier years he was...

Janice E. (Grove) Summers, age 71, died Monday March 1, 2021 at Signature Health Care following an extended illness.  Born in Muncie Jan. 5, 1950, she grew up in Delaware County and attended DeSoto High School.  Living most of her life in Yorktown, she also had lived in Kokomo and Corpus Christi, TX.  She was a bank teller at First Merchants Bank and Star Financial Bank for several years and had worked at Lifetouch and Garver’s Landscape before retiring.  She...

William “Dale” Brenner, age 90, Albany, died Sunday Feb. 28, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.  Born in Dunkirk Oct. 23, 1930, he graduated from Redkey High School in 1948.  Dale was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a recipient of the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, 2 Overseas Bars, and the United Nations Service Medal.  After serving his country, he worked at Warner Machine Products, Muncie, for 26 years.  He also...

Jackie “Fletch” Goodman, age 52, Parker City, died unexpectedly Tuesday February 16, 2021 in Randolph County from natural causes.  Born in Muncie November 24, 1968, he grew up in Selma and was a 1987 graduate of Wapahani High School.  Fletch was a general foreman for Edko and had also worked for Asplundh Tree Expert Co. and Townsend Tree Service.  He was a member of American Legion Post 437, Selma, and enjoyed bowling, fishing, canoeing, playing cornhole, family...

Jerry L. McConnell, age 86, Albany, died Wednesday February 3, 2021 at home following an extended illness.  Born in Albany Oct. 28, 1934, he was a lifelong area resident and a 1953 graduate of Albany High School.  He worked at GM Delco Battery, Muncie, for 39 years before retiring.  Jerry was a 50+ year member of Anthony Lodge No. 171, F. & A.M. and belonged to York Rite, Anderson.  He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and his “cross in my pocket”...

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...