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Jon Hoyt Peckinpaugh

Jon Hoyt Peckinpaugh

Apr 2, 2024

Born December 18th, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana to John A. and Deloris J. (Alspaugh) Peckinpaugh, Jon Hoyt Peckinpaugh ended his earthly 5 year fight with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Jon was a 1976 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, and 1981 graduate of Ball State University, where he earned a BS in Marketing and was...

Carolyn Sue Nelson

Carolyn Sue Nelson

Mar 25, 2024

Carolyn Sue Nelson, 90, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at The Forum at the Crossing in Indianapolis. She was born on June 7, 1933, in Daleville to the late Floyd and Josephine (Bowers) McWilliams. She grew up in Daleville, graduating from Daleville High School in 1951, then attended Columbia Women’s College in Missouri. Carolyn was...

Gregory Lee Ozbun

Gregory Lee Ozbun

Mar 13, 2024

Gregory Ozbun was born Sunday, October 2, 1960, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Virgil and Martha (Osborne) Ozbun. He embraced life with a love for the outdoors, finding solace and joy in gardening, raising animals, and stewarding nature. Guided by his unwavering faith, Gregory exemplified the virtues of Christianity, leading his family with grace, compassion, and wisdom. With his...

Nicholas "Nick" Kelley

Nicholas "Nick" Kelley

Mar 10, 2024

Nicholas “Nick” Kelley, 39, of Mt. Summit passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024 at St. Vincent in Indianapolis. He was born on March 23, 1984 in Indianapolis to Mike and Anna (Cox) Kelley. Nick was a self-employed carpenter who loved working on anything he could get his hands on. He was a stubborn guy on the outside but had...

Trevor Anthony Conner

Trevor Anthony Conner

Mar 10, 2024

Trevor Anthony Conner, 28, of Middletown, Indiana passed away from a brief illness on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at IU Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born October 21,1995 in Anderson, Indiana to Lauri Morgan and Randall Conner. Trevor was a 2014 graduate of Shenandoah High School. He spent 4 years serving our country as an Air...

William "Bill" Franklin Swaby

William "Bill" Franklin Swaby

Mar 5, 2024

William “Bill” Swaby, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his residence in Daleville, IN surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 10, 1933 to the late Orval T. and Laura (Ladson) Swaby in Sullivan County, IN. He graduated in 1951 from Pleasantville High School, Pleasantville, IN. Upon graduation, he married his high school...

Curtis Wesley Parker

Curtis Wesley Parker

Mar 3, 2024

Curtis Wesley Parker, 34 of Anderson passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1989 to the late Garney Parker and Margaret West. Curtis was a momma’s boy. He loved his 3 daughters and would do anything for anyone. Curtis was a hard worker, loved pizza and working on cars. He enjoyed sports and music....

Matthew Carper

Matthew Carper

Mar 2, 2024

Matthew Carper, 55, of Pendleton passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1968, in Muncie to Michael Dean and Linda (Keesling) Carper Sr. He was a 1986 graduate of Shenandoah High School. In school Matthew was a runner and played basketball. He enjoyed watching sports, going fishing and his animals. Matthew loved spending time...

Phyllis Jean Shelton

Phyllis Jean Shelton

Mar 2, 2024

Phyllis Shelton, 72, of Middletown passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024, at St. Vincent in Anderson. She was born on February 8, 1952, in Lafayette to the late Robert and Margaret (Pearl) Leath. She was a 1972 graduate of Anderson High School. Phyllis worked in home health care at Individual Support Services for 8 years and as a paint...

Teresa L. Byrd

Teresa L. Byrd

Feb 20, 2024

Teresa L. Byrd, 69, of Middletown passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1955 in Muncie to the late Mark and Shirley (Zile) Hanna. In 1973 Teresa graduated from Shenandoah High School. Teresa worked for General Motors in Anderson, Indianapolis and Marion retiring in December of 2013 after 33 years. She enjoyed being outside...

Alan Jay Ritchie

Alan Jay Ritchie

Feb 19, 2024

Alan Jay Ritchie, 70, of Middletown IN, went home to be with the lord on Monday, February 19th, 2024. He was born April 18th, 1953, in Anderson, IN to the late Kenneth and Nadean (McDonnell) Ritchie. Alan is a 1971 Shenandoah graduate. He is married to his beloved wife, Bonnie, for 47 years. Alan and his wife loved to travel,...

Brenda Sue Real

Brenda Sue Real

Feb 11, 2024

Brenda Real entered into the presence of her Savior on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following an extended battle with cancer. Brenda was born and raised and lived her entire life in Central Indiana. She graduated from Shenandoah High School, married the late Dennis McSherley, and then stayed at home caring for their three children. In every aspect of her life,...

Jerry Wayne Richardson

Jerry Wayne Richardson

Feb 1, 2024

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Jerry Wayne Richardson, 79, went home to be with the Lord. He was born September 12,1944 and was married to his high school sweetheart, Virginia Murphy, who survives, for nearly 62 years. They resided in Unionville, IN for over 50 years, then traveled the country in an RV until 2019 when they settled in Daleville,...

Eric L. Kinderman

Eric L. Kinderman

Jan 23, 2024

Eric L. Kinderman, 52, of Daleville, passed away on January 23, 2024, at home. He was born August 28, 1971, in Muncie and lived in the Chesterfield, Daleville area most all his life. Eric was the son of Roger and Margaret Kinderman. Eric worked for North American Roofing until he experienced a life-changing accident on January 10, 1997. Eric loved...

Evelyn Marie Poor

Evelyn Marie Poor

Jan 22, 2024

Evelyn Marie Poor 89, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North. She was born on October 12, 1934, in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late Harold and Gayle Fadely. She was a member of the White Union Christian Church for 70+ years. She loved the Lord, her family, and all her...

Robert David Mundell Iii

Robert David Mundell Iii

Jan 22, 2024

Robert David “BJ” Mundell III, 34 of Chesterfield passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1989 to the late Robert David Mundell II and April Scudder. BJ loved his wife more than anything, he was a community servant who never met a stranger and would brighten up a room anywhere he was. He would...

Marlene Kathryn Barnard

Marlene Kathryn Barnard

Jan 11, 2024

Marlene Kathryn Barnard, 85, of Anderson passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born March 31, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Verne and Beatrice Ainsworth. On June 8, 1963, she married James G. Barnard. Marlene was a 1956 graduate of Monroeville High School where she was very active in cheerleading. Following...

Trishia Lee Lowery

Trishia Lee Lowery

Jan 5, 2024

Trishia Lee Lowery, 53, of Sulphur Springs passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born July 2, 1970, in Lexington, Kentucky to Norman and Janice Mills. Trishia is a 1988 graduate of Northside High School in Roanoke, Virginia. Trishia enjoyed reading a good book. She was very active in her church. She spent time...

Shirley Ragan

Shirley Ragan

Dec 29, 2023

Shirley A. Ragan, 62 , of New Castle passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29th, 2023. She was born August 28th, 1961, in Delaware County to the late Charles and Doris Jean Fosnight. Her passion was taking care of people, Shirley served as a CNA for many years. She was devoted to her patients. She was known...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Blevins

Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Blevins

Dec 28, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Blevins on Thursday, December 28, 2023, after a brief illness. Jackie was a loving daughter, sister, partner, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. One of Jackie's greatest joys in life was the love she had for her family. She cherished...

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