Rev. Mark Garringer
Oct 16, 2026
Rev. Mark V Garringer, age 86, Farmland, died Friday October 16, 2026 at home following an extended illness. Born in Winchester on March 25, 1940, he grew up in the Farmland area and was a part of the last graduating class of Green Township High School – the class of 1958. Mark furthered his education at Taylor University where he...
Jack Bell
Oct 15, 2026
Jack Wayne Bell, age 83, Niles Township, died Thursday October 15, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Portland on September 23, 1943, he grew up on the family farm where he lived for most of his lifetime. Jack was a proud graduate of Albany High School, class of 1962, where he lettered in...
Kenneth Fields
Oct 10, 2026
Kenneth L. Fields, age 87, Albany, died Saturday October 10, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Kenneth was born just outside of Albany on the family farm on September 22, 1939; he remained living on the farm where he developed a love of dairy farming that would last a lifetime. He graduated from Albany High...
Judy Garr
Oct 5, 2026
Judy Garr passed away on October 5,2026, surrounded by family. She lived her life with strength, determination, generosity, and a deep love for her family and community. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Indiana, Judy believed in showing up—for her family, her friends, her hometown, and the people she loved. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, traditions, friendships, and love...
James (Jim) Smith
Oct 5, 2026
James P. (Jim) Smith, age 71, Gaston, died Monday morning at Ascension St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Anderson, following a battle with cancer. Born in Muncie on August 12, 1955, Jim was a graduate of Muncie Northside High School and a resident of Gaston for the past 30 years. He was a locksmith for the Department of Corrections where he worked...
Roland (Ron) Barker
Oct 2, 2026
Roland (Ron) Barker, age 85, Albany, died Friday October 2, 2026 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Born in Illinois on February 27, 1941, he lived the past several years in Albany. Ron was a dedicated police officer with the Albany Police Department for many years. He previously worked at Indiana Bell and was a...
Ireda Welch
Oct 1, 2026
Ireda Welch, age 86, Albany, went home to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of Thursday October 1, 2026 while residing at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Farmland on September 12, 1940, she was a 1958 graduate of DeSoto High School and a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Ireda worked at Mutual Federal Bank (now...
Gordon Shelton
Sep 16, 2026
Gordon Shelton, age 63, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday September 16, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born in Indianapolis on July 23, 1963, he grew up there and graduated from Northwest High School. Gordon lived in Marion for several years and worked various jobs over the course of his lifetime. He loved electronics, animals, watching old movies, and...
Sharon Brown
Sep 12, 2026
Sharon Brown, age 84, Muncie, was welcomed by Jesus at the gates of Heaven on Saturday September 12, 2026 at Signature Health Care. Born in Hartford City on December 6, 1941, Sharon grew up in Gaston and was a 1959 graduate of Gaston High School. She was a dedicated homemaker and attended True Light Baptist Church for many years. Sharon...
Bill Shepherd
Sep 7, 2026
Bill Shepherd, age 83, rural Hartford City, died Monday September 7, 2026 at home. He was a horse breeder and leaves behind family and friends. In accordance with his wishes, cremation was chosen.
James Tapley
Sep 2, 2026
James Christian Tapley, age 56, Albany, died unexpectedly on Wednesday September 2, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born in Muncie on August 15, 1970, he lived near Albany all of his life and was a 1989 graduate of Delta High School. James drove a truck for B&L Trucking for over 20 years and in earlier years hauled grain...
Area Resident
Sep 1, 2026
This page is in memory of a Dunkirk resident who has died in anonymity; while she may be gone, she will not be forgotten. The Meacham staff is honored to have served her family.
James Riddle
Aug 19, 2026
James Riddle, age 96, formerly of Fairview, died Wednesday August 19, 2026 at his son’s home in North Ft. Myers, Florida, where he resided since 2023. Born in Burkesville, Kentucky on April 24, 1930, he grew up in Kentucky, graduated from Columbia High School (KY) in 1949, and lived west of Albany for many years. He was a devoted husband,...
Doug Henry
Jul 30, 2026
Douglas E. (Doug) Henry, age 59, Dunkirk, died unexpectedly on Thursday July 30, 2026 in Brazil, Indiana. Born in Hartford City on September 19, 1966, he grew up in Portland and attended Jay County High School. Doug worked for several years at the (Ardagh) glass factory in Dunkirk; he also enjoyed working at Coca-Cola in Portland until it’s closure and...
Stan Mock
Jul 11, 2026
Stan Mock, age 64, Noblesville, passed away at home on Saturday July 11, 2026, leaving behind a family and many loved ones who will forever cherish his memory. Born in Bluffton on February 28, 1962, he graduated from Jay County High School in 1980 and attended Ball State University.
Stan was a devoted NASCAR fan with a genuine love for racing....
Betty E. Vaughn
Jul 9, 2026
Betty E. (Jones) Vaughn, age 72, Dunkirk, died Thursday July 9, 2026 at home with family by her side. Born in Marion on May 8, 1954, she attended Dunkirk High School and worked in factories over her lifetime including Pretzels Inc. where she retired from.
Survivors include sons: Terry Eugene Vaughn (wife: Jennifer), Dunkirk, Charles Henry Vaughn (wife: Betty Jo), Albany,...
Trudy Sullivan
Jul 5, 2026
Trudy Sullivan, age 81, Albany, died Sunday July 5, 2026 at home. Born in Portland on February 4, 1945, she grew up in Dunkirk and lived in Delaware County for several years. Trudy was a 1963 graduate of Dunkirk High School and attended Ivy Tech as well as Ball State University. She was a social services administrator at Miller’s Merry...
Tena Valentine
Jul 1, 2026
Tena Valentine, age 82, Albany, died peacefully on Wednesday July 1, 2026 at home. Born in Muncie on August 10, 1943, she grew up in Dunkirk, graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1962, and attended Muncie Business School. She worked for three years as a bookkeeper for Jordan Paper in Muncie and was a former Albany Health Care volunteer.
Tena was...
Linda L. Stewart
Jun 19, 2026
Former Dunkirk resident Linda L. Stewart, age 70, Muncie, died Friday June 19, 2026 at The Waters of Muncie following an illness. Born in Union City, Indiana on March 21, 1956, she graduated from Dunkirk High School and went to business college. Linda was a homemaker and over the years she worked at Indiana Glass Co. and Dunkirk Moose Lodge.
Survivors...
Stacy (Harvey) Boyce
Jun 17, 2026
Stacy L. (Harvey) Boyce, age 54, Dunkirk, died Wednesday June 17, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born in Portland on October 20, 1971, she grew up in Dunkirk, attended schools there, and went to Jay County High School. Stacy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
Survivors include a son: Stormie Adney (wife: Breea), Dunkirk;...
