Obituaries

Dec 12, 2025

Sherry Colleen Woodard, 78, of Muncie, met her savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home, with her beloved sister and caregiver, Carla Gick.

Sherry was born on July 27, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of the late Carl and Betty (Norris) Woodard. She graduated from Harry Mock, a school for special needs...

Dec 5, 2025

Linda K. Clevenger, age 82, Dunkirk, passed on Friday December 5, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  Born in Portland on July 13, 1943, she grew up in Dunkirk, graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1961, and attended Ball State University as well as Earlham College.  On July 31, 1965, she married Carroll "Buck" Clevenger at St. Mary...

Nov 8, 2025

Barbara J. Lewis, age 81, passed away Saturday November 8, 2025 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Muncie on July 15, 1944, she was a lifelong Albany resident and 1962 graduate of Albany High School.  Barbara worked at Kerr Glass (now Ardagh), Dunkirk, for 30 years before retiring in 2007.

She enjoyed bowling, golfing,...

Oct 28, 2025

Robert E. (Bob) Antrim, Jr., age 69, Hartford City, passed into the presence of his Savior on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.  Born in Kokomo on February 13, 1956, he grew up and attended school there.  Bob lived in Marion, Gas City, Converse, and near Jonesboro before moving to Hartford City...

Oct 23, 2025

Betty Miller, age 84, Muncie, died unexpectedly on Thursday October 23, 2025 at home.  Born in Peru, Indiana on November 15, 1940, she grew up in Akron, Indiana, graduated from Akron High School, and went to cosmetology school.  Over the years Betty lived in Ft. Wayne, Ossian, and Bluffton; after her husband's retirement she lived in Sevierville, TN for...

Oct 21, 2025

David Lynn Reade, age 61 of Muncie, Indiana reached his heavenly home Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.  "Coach" as he was affectionately known, died peacefully at home with his loving wife of 34 years, Kim by his side.

Dave was born June 20th, 1964, in Kendallville, IN to the late...

Oct 18, 2025

Tristan Michael Goodman, age 18, Selma, died Saturday October 18, 2025 following an automobile accident in Delaware County.  Born in Muncie on January 3, 2007, Tristan attended Yorktown High School and the Muncie Area Career Center.  He was a groundskeeper at Prairie Creek Reservoir and did various work on the side.  Tristan enjoyed working on bicycles and cars, listening...

Oct 17, 2025

K. Benard (Ben) Smith II, age 65, Albany, died Friday October 17, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a short illness.  Born in Mesa, Arizona on April 21, 1960, he grew up in Gilbert (AZ) and was a graduate of Gilbert High School (class of 1978).  Ben received an Associate Degree from Chandler-Gilbert Community College and had...

Oct 12, 2025

Ronald Joe Franklin, 63, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Ron was born in Muncie on January 21, 1962 to the late Marvin and Clara Franklin.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1981.  He co-founded and owned Car Tunes Stereo in Muncie for several years. In 1997, he began a...

Sep 27, 2025

Vera (Jeanie) Pavey, age 85, Dunkirk, died Saturday September 27, 2025 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Portland.  Born in Hartford City on March 9, 1940, she grew up in Hartford City and attended school there.  She was a homemaker and had worked at Main St. Market, Dunkirk, Save-A-Lot, Hartford City, and Tyson Foods, Portland.  In years past she was...

Sep 22, 2025

Fran Crouch, age 84, Dunkirk, passed away Monday September 22, 2025 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.  Born in Harman, Virginia on May 20, 1941, she grew up in Virginia and lived in California before moving to Indiana in the early 1970s.  Fran worked at Indiana Glass Co., Dunkirk, for several years until it's...

Sep 21, 2025

James E. Shepherd, age 86, Dunkirk, died Sunday September 21, 2025 following an illness.  Born in Indianapolis on October 13, 1938, he grew up in Edmonton, Kentucky and attended school there before moving back to Indiana.  He was a resident of Dunkirk for several years and worked at Indiana Glass Co. until it's closure.  Jim attended Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle...

Sep 20, 2025

Philip Duane Grove, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 3, 1937, Phil shared 33 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Janet. Phil was a proud graduate of DeSoto High School, Class of 1955.

Phil was the devoted father of Philip Jr. "Butch"...

Aug 2, 2025

Carlis W. Ferguson, age 86, formerly of Muncie, died Saturday August 2, 2025 in Greentown where he lived the past nine years with his daughter.  Born in Morehead, Kentucky on July 28, 1939, he moved to Indiana at a young age.  Carlis worked at Dyn-America for 17 years before retiring in 2007 and prior to that worked at Marhoeffer's...

Jul 18, 2025

Orval Lehman, age 82, died Friday July 18, 2025 at home following an extended illness.  He lived near Royerton since 1970.  Born in Muncie on September 14, 1942, he grew up in Albany, attended Albany schools, and graduated from Muncie Central High School.  Orval owned & operated Lehman International Truck Sales in Muncie for over 15 years before retiring....

Jun 30, 2025

William "Bill" Ketron, age 75, Albany, died Monday June 30, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital following an extended illness.  Born in Richmond on December 15, 1949, he grew up in New Paris, Ohio and attended schools there.  Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and lived near Albany for the past several years.

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Jun 26, 2025

Gordon L. Lowe, age 89, Redkey (and formerly of Dunkirk), died Thursday June 26, 2025 at home following an illness.  Born in Smokey Junction, Tennessee on December 24, 1935, he grew up in Tennessee where he graduated from Norma High School with the class of 1953.  After graduating he moved to Indiana for work at Kerr Glass, Dunkirk; he...

Jun 24, 2025

John Sargent, age 55, Dunkirk, died Tuesday June 24, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.  Born in Portland on June 14, 1970, he grew up in Dunkirk and attended Jay County High School.  He worked at Indiana Glass Co. until it closed, was a driver for the Amish, and managed Sisco Trailer Park in Dunkirk for 25 years.  John...

Jun 17, 2025

Julie Buckner, age 61, Dunkirk, died Tuesday June 17, 2025 at home with family following a brief illness.  Born in Portland on March 10, 1964, she grew up in Dunkirk and was a 1982 graduate of Jay County High School.  Julie worked several years as a front office assistant at the Albany Health Care clinic until its closing and...

Jun 16, 2025

Marsha (Shank) Cooper passed away peacefully with immediate family members at her side, in the early morning hour of Monday June 16, 2025.  She had been hospitalized for several weeks following a period of declining health.  She was 82.

Marsha was born January 7, 1943 in Muncie, the first child of Irene Goad Shank and Elmer Joseph...