Freida J. Marshall
Mar 28, 2016
ALBANY – Freida J. Marshall died Monday March 28th at Miller's Merry Manor, Dunkirk. Born on May 9, 1929 in Ringos Mills, KY, she graduated from Flemingsburg High School in 1947 and moved to Indiana in 1949 with her husband, Warren. She lived in Albany for forty-six years and enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, and spending time with...
George M. Stephen
Mar 27, 2016
REDKEY – George M. Stephen, age 86, Redkey, died Sunday afternoon at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Born in Redkey on Nov. 10, 1929, he lived most of his life there. He worked for Norfolk & Southern railroad for 37 years before retiring. George is survived by his daughters, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. ...
Ayden R. Philebaum
Mar 24, 2016
WABASH – Ayden R. Philebaum, age 18, formerly of Muncie, died Thursday morning at Vernon Manor Children's Home, Wabash. Ayden was born in Muncie on Nov. 22, 1997, and will be greatly missed by his parents, David & Brenda Philebaum, Muncie; five brothers: Austin, Andrew, Adam, A.J., and Alijah Philebaum; also, five sisters: Alissa, Amara, Abby, Anna, and Aliana. ...
Dwain Steen
Mar 18, 2016
ALBANY – Dwain Steen, age 82, Albany, died Friday March 18, 2016, at home. Born in Portland on September 25, 1933, he was the son of Albert & Jessie (Lawson) Steen. He grew up in Portland and had lived in Alexandria before moving to Albany in the early 1960's. Dwain sold insurance for Western & Southern and worked for the...
Elnora (Henry) Rees
Mar 7, 2016
ALBANY – Elnora Rees, age 91, Albany, died Monday afternoon at Albany Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Dunkirk on May 20, 1924, she grew up in Redkey and was a resident of Albany most of her life. She married James Earl Rees on Oct. 19, 1943, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In earlier years Elnora...
Wayne Oakley
Mar 4, 2016
ALBANY – Wayne Oakley, age 65, Albany, died Friday morning at home surrounded by family after an illness of three months. Born in Muncie on May 28, 1950, he grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School with the class of 1968. He learned skilled trades work and became a journeyman tool & die maker working forty-six...
Orpha (Peterson) Vincent
Feb 23, 2016
Orpha Vincent (nee Peterson) passed away February 23, 2016. She is predeceased by husband William Bales Vincent, January 1, 2011 and brothers Keith, William Neal, and Douglas. She is survived by children Vanessa Lee Vincent, Sterling Brian Vincent, Kimberly Kay Vincent (Moran) son-in-law Michael Moran, sisters Betty Flesher, Nancy Rickert and brother-in-law Ervin Rickert and countless beloved nieces and...
Noah "Ed" Smith
Feb 19, 2016
ALBANY – Noah "Ed" Smith, age 78, Albany, died unexpectedly on Friday February 19, 2016. Born in Muncie on July 5, 1937, he grew up in Selma and lived in Albany for the past several years. He was a 1955 graduate of Selma High School and a member of Selma Christ United Methodist Church. Ed enjoyed woodcarving, volunteering for Second...
Jeffrey L. Edwards
Feb 2, 2016
ALBANY – Jeffrey L. Edwards, age 56, Albany, died Tuesday February 2, 2016, while at home with his wife. Born in Muncie on May 17, 1959, he grew up in Albany and was a graduate of Delta High School (1977) and Ivy Tech where he received a degree in computer programming. Jeff worked as a computer analyst for Ball...
Roger L. Besser
Feb 1, 2016
ALBANY – Roger L. Besser, age 64, Albany, died Monday morning at home following an extended illness. Born in Delaware County on May 26, 1951, he grew up in Eaton, attended Delta High School, and was a graduate of Ivy Tech. Roger was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and belonged to the American Legion. He worked...
Sherry D. (Farlow) Crawford
Jan 28, 2016
ALBANY – Sherry D. (Farlow) Crawford, age 73, Albany, passed on to meet The Lord Thursday morning at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Anderson on April 19, 1942, she was a graduate of Anderson High School and Indiana Business College. She moved to Albany in 1995 and had worked for Hillcroft in Muncie for twenty years before...
Harold D. Liggett
Jan 15, 2016
ALBANY – Harold D. Liggett, age 84, Albany, died Friday morning at home following an illness. He was born in Delaware County on March 26, 1931, and lived east of Albany for the past several years. Harold was a graduate of Saratoga High School and was a radio operator during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. ...
Jimmie D. Underwood, Jr.
Dec 31, 2015
Jimmie D. Underwood, Jr., age 60, Albany, died Thursday morning at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness. Cremation was chosen; there will be no viewing hours or funeral ceremony.
Classie Marie (Fuller) Marcum
Dec 27, 2015
DUNKIRK – Classie Marie Marcum, age 68, Dunkirk, went to be with The Lord peacefully with family at her bedside Sunday night at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Hartford City on Dec. 1, 1947, she was the daughter of Sherman and Thelma Fuller. She graduated from Redkey High School in 1965 and was a...
Harold "Jake" Morris
Dec 18, 2015
MUNCIE – Harold "Jake" Morris, age 91, Muncie, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at home following a brief illness. Born in Muncie on June 6, 1924, he was the son of Jacob A. & Hazel (Toll) Morris. He grew up in Fairview and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He owned Morris Automotive in Muncie and did...
Mabel (Beaty) Mccowan
Dec 13, 2015
DUNKIRK – Mabel McCowan, former longtime Dunkirk resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday Dec. 13, 2015, at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born in Monterey, Tennessee, she grew up there and moved to this area in 1949. She retired from Indiana Glass Co. in Dunkirk, and with her husband, owned & operated Ernie's Furniture for several years. She moved to Albany...
James E. Stevens
Dec 2, 2015
ALBANY—James "Jim" Stevens, age 71, Albany, died Wednesday morning at home following a brief illness. Born Oct. 12, 1944 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas, he moved to Muncie at age 17 and had been an Albany resident since 1970. Jim led a life of service. As an independent contractor, he contributed to numerous community landmarks such as the Muncie bypass and...
Ralph F. Dayton
Nov 9, 2015
DUNKIRK – Ralph F. Dayton, age 78, Dunkirk, died Monday morning at home after a long illness. Born in Portland on May 20, 1937, he grew up in Dunkirk and was a 1955 graduate of Dunkirk High School. He went to work at Kerr Glass (now Ardagh) and worked there for 45 years until retiring in 1999. Ralph also trained...
Jerry Thomas Metcalf
Nov 4, 2015
ALBANY – Jerry Thomas Metcalf, age 72, Albany, died Wednesday morning at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Chattanooga, TN, on May 6, 1943, he moved to Indiana at a young age and was a resident of Albany for many years. He was an appliance repairman that enjoyed tinkering with electronics, including watches, and even...
Michael P. Hershey
Oct 27, 2015
DELAWARE COUNTY – Michael P. Hershey, age 58, died Tuesday Oct. 27, 2015, at home following an extended illness. Born in Muncie on June 26, 1957, he grew up in Albany and was a part of the first graduating class of Delta High School in 1975. He lived in Oklahoma for four years before returning to the area in 1987. ...