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Clarence Mitchell Smith

Clarence Mitchell Smith

Sep 18, 2022

Clarence Mitchell Smith, "Mitch" passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1956 in Noblesville, IN, a son of the late Clarence and Susie Smith. Clarence was a 1975 graduate of the Livingston Academy and retired from the Operators Engineers Union, Local 103 in 2011 after 32 years. He was a loving father, grandfather and...

Ted Houston Begley, Jr.

Ted Houston Begley, Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Ted Houston Begley, Jr. of Shirley passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Wise County, VA., the son of the late Ted Houston Begley, Sr., and Ruby Geneva (McGuire) Begley. Ted was a 1961 graduate of Markleville High School and graduated from Purdue University.  He retired from General Motors after 33 ½ years...

Noel Monique Hamblin

Noel Monique Hamblin

Sep 13, 2022

Noel Monique (Botset) Hamblin, 54, resident of Muncie went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.  She was born in Auburn, Indiana. March 25, 1968. The daughter of Rev. Alvin and Willie (Yates) Botset Sr. Noel was a graduate of Meridian Senior High School of Meridian, MS and attended Anderson University. She was...

Monica Ramirez

Monica Ramirez

Sep 3, 2022

Monica Ramirez, 53 passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022.  She was born on August 24, 1969 in Tijuana, Mexico, a daughter to Felipe Soria and Ines Pasten. Monica loved to cook and to do crossword puzzles.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and serving her family, as well as crocheting. Monica is survived by her husband, Manuel Gama; 2...

Steven Leroy Vance

Steven Leroy Vance

Aug 30, 2022

Steven Leroy Vance, 73, of Yorktown, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.  He was born on June 8, 1949 in Henry County, a son of the late Lewis L. and Ann L. (Reed) Vance. Steven graduated from Daleville High School and ITT Technical Institute in Fort Wayne with a degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. He retired from Ball State...

Jeremy Ray Blair

Jeremy Ray Blair

Aug 23, 2022

Jeremy Ray Blair, 29 of Anderson passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1993 a son of Roy and Nicole Blair. Jeremy enjoyed spending time with family and loved vehicles. In addition to his father, Roy Blair he is preceded in death by his grandfather, Virgil McCord; nephew, Leo Blair; cousin, Verena O'Bryant; and...

Roger Little

Roger Little

Aug 22, 2022

Roger Little, 77, of Anderson passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. He was born on February 14, 1945 in Alexandria to the late Vern and Betty (Hall) Little. Roger owned K&R Construction for many years and delivered fuel for Pilot Travel Centers after his retirement he worked at Indiana Beach in the maintenance department. He...

Tamera Lynn Doto

Tamera Lynn Doto

Aug 22, 2022

Tamera "Tammy" Lynn Doto (Melton), 64, of Middletown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on March 16, 1958 as the first daughter of Robert and Sue (Chapman) Melton. Tammy was a 1976 graduate of Daleville High School. She dedicated her life to children's education. Tammy worked...

Jerry Don Mandrell Sr.

Jerry Don Mandrell Sr.

Aug 21, 2022

Jerry Don Mandrell Sr., 83, resident of Markleville, passed away August 21, 2022 at his residence.  He was born July 10, 1939 in Pittsburg, Illinois the son of the late Roy and Marguerite (Dorsett) Mandrell. He was married for 54 years to Carolyn Sue upon her passing in 2021. Jerry was a life long member of the Union of Bricklayers. ...

John Royd Olson

John Royd Olson

Aug 18, 2022

John Royd Olson, 75, of Yorktown Indiana, formerly of Hoxie KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lorin and Ruby (Alvig) Olson.  John attended Lane Technical High School in Chicago, Illinois (School of Champions), Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois (Bachelor of Arts in...

John Worth Redding

John Worth Redding

Aug 14, 2022

John W. Redding, 84, Marion, Indiana,  passed away peacefully in his favorite chair at home on Sunday, August 14, 2022.  He was born on December 17, 1937 in New Castle, Indiana, to Paul W. and Mary E. (Reynolds) Redding. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1956.  John proudly served four years in the United States Air Force, and then...

Karla Elizabeth Kern

Karla Elizabeth Kern

Aug 14, 2022

Karla Kern, 53, of Noblesville passed away Sunday August 14, 2022, at St. Vincent 86th Street in Indianapolis. She was born May 17, 1969, in Muncie to Carl and Elizabeth (Abshire) Kern. She was a 1988 graduate of Shenandoah High School then went on to get her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana State University and received her Nursing Degree from Indiana...

John R. Good

John R. Good

Aug 13, 2022

John R. Good, 86, of Florida passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022. He was born May 7, 1936, in New Castle. Per John's wishes there will be no services. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery in Middletown.

Madonna Catherine Zirkle

Madonna Catherine Zirkle

Aug 10, 2022

NEW SERVICE TIMES PLANNED SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS. Madonna Catherine (Vannatter) Zirkle, 87, passed away on August 10, 2022, at Primrose Memory Care in Anderson. She was born in Anderson on November 22, 1934, the daughter of Herrall and Margaret (Muterspaugh) Vannatter. Madonna moved to Middletown in 1936 where she lived the majority of her life.  She was a 1952...

Martha Ann Minnick

Martha Ann Minnick

Aug 3, 2022

Martha Ann (Lamb) Minnick, 88, resident of Middletown, passed away August 3, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born in Henry County, June 2, 1934 the daughter of Ward E. and Ida Alice Brown Lamb. Martha was a graduate of Middletown high School and served for many years on the City Council.  She retired from...

Marcia Kay Clingerman

Marcia Kay Clingerman

Aug 1, 2022

Marcia Kay (Land) Clingerman, 72, passed away August 1, 2022 at Community Hospital of Anderson, following an extended illness. She was born on May 19, 1950 to the daughter of Joseph and Juanita Land. Marcia was a graduate of Shenandoah High School and went on to receive her nursing degree from Anderson College. She worked at Ball Memorial Hospital, several...

Tunis Wilson Garrett

Tunis Wilson Garrett

Jul 31, 2022

Tunis Wilson Garrett, 81 of Shirley, passed away peacefully after a short illness in his home on Sunday, July 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Dallas and Virgie (Clark) Garrett, and he later moved to Indiana. Tunis met the love of his life, Connie H. Welker on December 19,...

Paul Lewis Waid

Paul Lewis Waid

Jul 25, 2022

Paul Lewis Waid, 75, resident of Bethany Pointe Healthcare passed away July 25, 2022. He was born in Muncie, January 23, 1947 the son of Lowell and Anne McClung Waid. He married Patricia Givens and were married for 49 years. He was a member of the Middletown Church of the Nazarene and grew up in the Muncie High Street United...

Cherry Lynn Levell-Sneed

Cherry Lynn Levell-Sneed

Jul 24, 2022

Cherry Lynn Levell Sneed (Jarvis) 73, resident of Anderson, passed away on Sunday at her home.  She was born in Anderson, December 27, 1948 the daughter of William and Francis Jarvis. She retired from St. John's Hospital Environmental Services and attended Lone Oak Wesleyan Church.  She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved cooking, jewelry and flowers.  She was...

Barbara Kay Redman

Barbara Kay Redman

Jul 19, 2022

Barbara Kay Redman, 80, of Middletown passed away Tuesday July 19, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1942, in Muncie to the late Frank L. and Helen E. (May) Shirey. Barbara was a 1960 graduate of Middletown High School. She enjoyed gardening, canning and fishing. Barbara was proud of the 5-pound 12-ounce Striped Bass she caught on one of...

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