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David Kendall Mercer

David Kendall Mercer

Sep 3, 2016

David ""Dave"" Kendall Mercer, 65 of Anderson, passed away on September 3, 2016 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Indianapolis. David was born on April 23, 1951 in Morris, Illinois to the late Hayden and Dorothy (Decker) Mercer. He owned, trained and drove harness race horses and was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He...

I. Leon Calvert

I. Leon Calvert

Sep 3, 2016

I. Leon Calvert, 97, Daleville, passed away on Saturday morning, September 3, 2016 at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Muncie. He was born in Trafalgar, IN on March 19, 1919 to the late Riley O. and Hester E. (Mitchell) Calvert. Leon was a 1937 graduate of Center Grove High School in Johnson County. He married Marie E. Smith...

Alice Darlene Cunningham

Alice Darlene Cunningham

Aug 31, 2016

Daleville...Alice Darlene Cunningham, 79, resident of Millers Merry Manor and longtime resident of Daleville, passed away at the nursing home Wednesday morning.She was born, June 27, 1937, in Eleanor, IN., the daughter of Calvin and Lillian Hinkle Petty.She was a graduate of Eleanor High School and received her certificate in Radiology from Ball Memorial Hospital..She was a member of the...

Clayton E. Huff

Clayton E. Huff

Aug 27, 2016

New Castle...Clayton E. Huff, 26, resident of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 27, 2016.He was born January 9, 1990, the son of Frank and Kelley Huff and brother to Tyler Huff (Ali) and Danyelle Coats (Zac)and his favorite nephew, Jackson Huff all who survive.Also Surviving are a niece: Quinn Coats (Partner: Shane Burke) and grandmothers: Shirley Goins...

Randall Dean Cummins

Randall Dean Cummins

Aug 24, 2016

Dunkirk...Randall Dean Cummins, 59, resident of Dunkirk, passed away August 24, 2016 at St. Vincent's Regional Hospital in Anderson.He was born in Tipton, March 1, 1957, the son of Owen Mike and Marjorie CumminsHe was a 1975 Highland High School graduate and worked for Nugent Electric through IEBW #481.He attended One Accord Tabernacle in Muncie.He was preceded in death by...

Shirley Ann Owen

Shirley Ann Owen

Aug 19, 2016

Shirley Ann Owen of Daleville was born May 12, 1941. She lost her battle with cancer August 19, 2016. She graduated from Mt. Summit High School with the class of 1959. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph B. Owen; son Christopher Owen of San Diego, CA, daughter Kimberly Owen of Phoenix, AZ, and son Alex...

Kevin Guffey

Kevin Guffey

Aug 19, 2016

Kevin Gene Guffey, 48, died peacefully at his home in Cheyenne, WY, on August 19, 2016, as a result of pancreatic cancer. He was born June 27, 1968, the son of Gene & Brenda Guffey, Daleville. He was a graduate of Daleville High School (1986), Lincoln Technical Institute with an associate degree in Diesel Mechanics & Business, and the Cummins...

Virgil Paul Morehead

Virgil Paul Morehead

Aug 19, 2016

Anderson...Virgil Paul Morehead, 88 passed away at St. Vincent's Health Care in Anderson. Services are private

Breanne Leigh Frye

Breanne Leigh Frye

Aug 17, 2016

Daleville...On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, Breanne Leigh (Kuhns) Frye died unexpectedly at the age of 36. She was born in Anderson, November 4, 1979. She lived most of her life in the Daleville area.She attended Daleville and Shenandoah Schools. She was a very good athlete, and was popular, outgoing, funny, pretty and outspoken.She excelled at track where she participated at...

Betty Lou Barr

Betty Lou Barr

Aug 14, 2016

Pendleton....Betty Lou (Moorman) Barr, 85,resident of Rawlins House Nursing Center, passed away Sunday evening at the nursing home.She was born in Anderson, August 19, 1930, the daughter of Claude and Marjorie Berry Mooreman.She was a graduate of Anderson High School (1948) and worked for many years at General Motors in Production at Delco Remy. She moved to Middletown in 1961...

Monte Lee Clark

Monte Lee Clark

Jul 30, 2016

Alexandria....Monte Lee Clark...23, resident of Alexandria and longtime resident of Anderson, passed away Saturday at his residence.He was born in Anderson, July 3, 1993, the son of Thomas Clark and Kimberly Hileman Smith.He had worked at several car washes in the area and was a 2013 Anderson High School graduate.He is survived by his parents, step father: Eric Smith, 1...

Richard Lee Jones

Richard Lee Jones

Jul 30, 2016

Middletown...Richard Lee Jones, 63, resident of Middletown, passed away Saturday afternoon at his home.He was born in Honolulu, HI, September 24, 1952 the son of Carl Richard and Norma Tumilty Jones.He was a 1971 graduate of Anderson High School and had worked for several years at Magna Power Train as well as being a Tool and Die maker for years.He...

Charles Edward Bradbury

Charles Edward Bradbury

Jul 26, 2016

Daleville...Charles Edward Bradbury, 85, resident of Daleville, passed away July 26, 2016 at St. Vincent's Regional Hospital in Anderson.He was born in Cowan, Indiana, January 9. 1931, the son of Edward and Mable Hough Bradbury. He retired from Howe Fire Apparatus after 30 years of service. He was also a technician at Ball Corporation until 1996.He was a graduate of...

Richard Lamoyne Vannatter

Richard Lamoyne Vannatter

Jul 25, 2016

Middletown....Richard LaMoyne Vannatter, 82, resident of Middletown, passed away July 25, 2016 at St. Vincent's Regional Hospital in Anderson.He was born August 16, 1933 in Anderson, the son of Herrall and Margaret Muterspaugh Vannatter.He was a veteran of the US Army and a graduate of Middletown High School class of 1951.He was a member of the Middletown United Methodist Church...

Brian Patrick Hornbaker

Brian Patrick Hornbaker

Jul 22, 2016

Anderson...Brian Patrick Hornbaker, 57, resident of Anderson, passed away July 22, 2016 at Lindberg Crossing Healthcare in Anderson.He was born in Anderson, September 22, 1958, the son of Harvey Hornbaker and Cheri Collins High.He had worked in several area sanitation departments.Survivors are 3 sisters: Victoria Pool of Middletown, Mary McCray of Anderson and Laura Cooper of Richmond, 1 Aunt: Rene...

Charles William Yapp

Charles William Yapp

Jul 21, 2016

Middletown...Charles William Yapp, 63, resident of Middletown, passed away July 21, 2016 at St. Vincent's regional Hospital in Anderson.He was born in Knightstown, July 22, 1952, the son of Paul E. and Jennie Riley Yapp.Private services are being arranged through Ballard and Sons Funeral Home.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.comthe Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of ""Bill"" with family...

Mary Ellen Wilson

Mary Ellen Wilson

Jul 19, 2016

Mary E. Wilson, 54, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away on Tuesday July 19, 2016 at Community Hospital North after fighting a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 22, 1961, the daughter of David and Barbara Edwards in North Webster, IN, and graduated from Anderson High School. She attended Purdue University where she was a graduate...

Kerry Lynn Smith

Kerry Lynn Smith

Jul 15, 2016

Middletown....Kerry Lynn (Alspaugh) Smith, 41, resident of Middletown Passed away July 15, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born in Anderson, July 21, 1974 the daughter of Randy Alspaugh and Danielle Lynn Teepe.She worked at Heritage House Nursing Home in New Castle in Housekeeping. She was a graduate of New Castle High School in 1993.Survivors are her parents:...

Claudia Lu James

Claudia Lu James

Jul 15, 2016

Claudia Lu (McNabb) James claimed her eternal reward on Friday July 15, 2016, with her family by her side at St. Vincent's hospital in Anderson, Indiana. Claudia was born in Martin County, Indiana, on May 29, 1934, to parents Hallie and Lestel (Inman) McNabb. She is survived by her brother, Darrell (Sandy) McNabb of Worthington; brother-in-law Leonard Speas of Russellville;...

Phyllis Lea Whitworth

Phyllis Lea Whitworth

Jul 13, 2016

Middletown...Phyllis Lea Benbow Whitworth, 96, resident of Middletown, passed away Wednesday at her home after an extended illness.She was born in Sulphur Springs, May 21, 1920, the daughter of Benjamin and Arminta Benbow.She was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and attended New Castle Business College.She worked in the Seniority Unit for General Motors in Anderson for over 20...

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