Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

John Carroll Ballard

John Carroll Ballard

Feb 5, 2009

Chesterfield...John Carroll Ballard, 71, resident of the Anderson/Chesterfield area, passed away Wednesday at Countryside Manor in Anderson after an extended illness.He was born in Anderson, February 2, 1938 the son of Chauncey and Mabel Laurie Ballard.He retired from General Motors in Anderson in 1990 after 30 years of service.He was a US Navy Veteran.He was a member of the National...

Anna Marie Sellers

Anna Marie Sellers

Feb 3, 2009

Middletown...Anna Marie (Smith) Goble-Tappan-Sellers, 94, lifetime resident of the Middletown area, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown.She was born September 20, 1914 in Henry County, IN, the daughter of Sylvester and Nettie Hugel Smith.She winter in Auburndale Florida for many years.She retired from Delco Remy, Division of General Motors in Anderson where she had been a...

Eileen Mae Levell

Eileen Mae Levell

Feb 1, 2009

Daleville...Eileen Levell, 82, longtime resident of Daleville, passed away at her resident after a courageous battle with COPD.She was born in Jennings County, IN, the daughter of Robert and Zelma Pickett. She was married to Wayne L. Levell who proceeded her in death.Survivors include two daughters: Mrs. Randall (Gaynell) Rowe of Daleville and Donna Ehle of Daleville, grandchildren: Mrs. Carrie...

Jean Marcum Raines

Jean Marcum Raines

Jan 29, 2009

New Castle...Jean Raines, former Middletown resident, passed away Thursday morning at The Waters in New Castle.She was born in Clinton County, KY on November 13, 1927.She had resided for the last 23 years in Middletown, Indiana.She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years: George Raines, 2 children: Marcus Raines of Middletown and Amy (Michael) Vermeulen of Valrico, FL,...

Tina Ann Sample

Tina Ann Sample

Jan 28, 2009

Daleville...Tina Ann (Sparks) Sample, 42, resident of Daleville, passed away January 28, 2009 at her residence.She was a 1985 graduate of Daleville High School and worked in the cafeteria for many years.Survivors include her husband: Gary of Daleville, 1 son: Gary James Sparks III of Muncie, her parents: James and Mary W. Scott Sparks of Daleville, 1 sister: Terri (Steve)...

David Eugene Fredericks, Jr

David Eugene Fredericks, Jr

Jan 26, 2009

New Castle...David Eugene Fredericks, Jr., 31, resident of New Castle, passed away Monday morning at St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson.He was born in Indianapolis, December 3, 1977, the son of David E. and Connie Lynn Eggers Fredericks.He was a member of the Indiana National Guard and had worked as a part time police officer.besides his parents, he is survived...

Allen Milton Morin

Allen Milton Morin

Jan 22, 2009

Anderson...Allen Milton Morin, 75, resident of Anderson, passed away January 22, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness.He was born in Cross Plains, Indiana, October 12, 1933, the son of Ray and Lily Kelly Morin. He was the youngest of nine children.He retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 1990, after 37 1/2 years in production.He was a member...

Thomas E. Skinner

Thomas E. Skinner

Jan 14, 2009

Daleville...Thomas E. Skinner, 65, resident of Daleville, passed away January 14, 2009 at his home of forty years after an extended illness.He was born in Washington, PA, the son of John L. and Leona M. Phillips Skinner.He retired from Marion Fisher Body where he had been a pipefitter but had worked at several General Motors Plants for over 25 years.He...

Marjory Carolyn Gillis

Marjory Carolyn Gillis

Jan 11, 2009

Cowan...Marjory Carolyn Farmer Gillis, 76, resident of Muncie, passed away unexpectedly at her home.She was born April 26, 1932 in Mechanicsburg, In, the daughter of Frank and Alta Pate Farmer.She was a 1950 graduate of Middletown High School, former member of the OES of Middletown and retired from Delco Remy in Anderson where she belongs to the UAW #662.She was...

Clarence Burl East, Jr

Clarence Burl East, Jr

Jan 10, 2009

Pinellas Park FL...Clarence Burl ""Rocky"" East, Jr., 55, died at 1:15 pm Saturday , January 10 at Hospice House Woodside from an extended illness.He was born on January 29, 1953 in Huntingburg, IN to Roscoe Abrell and Dorothy Farmer. He was adopted by Clarence B. East SR in 1960.He was a 1971 graduate of Shenandoah High School.He had been a...

Rufus A. Purdue, Jr

Rufus A. Purdue, Jr

Jan 3, 2009

Bloutsville...Rufus Purdue, Jr., 77, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home in rural Losantville, surrounded by his family.He was born September 22, 1931 in Middletown. His parents were Rufus A. Purdue Sr., and Melissa Hite Purdue. He married his wife, the former Cathy Rice, forty four years ago. He...

Michael Edward Talkington

Michael Edward Talkington

Jan 1, 2009

Middletown...Michael Talkington, 41, resident of Middletown, passed away January 1, 2009 at his residence.He was born in Anderson, November 21, 1967, the son of James Edward Talkington and Charlotte Virgina Sanders.He worked as an engineer at Steel Parts Corp in Tipton, IN and was a member of Toastmasters International.He is survived by his wife: Brenda (Flynn) of Middletown, father: James...

Frances L. Franklin

Frances L. Franklin

Dec 31, 2008

Muncie...Frances L. Franklin, 87, resident of Muncie, passed away Wednesday at her residence.She was born in Daleville, December 21, 1921, the daughter of Carl and Leta Miller Pierce.She was a 1940 graduate of Middletown High School and worked for over 31 years as a para/professional at Delta High School.She was a member of the Farm Bureau and held various township...

Dale Green

Dale Green

Dec 29, 2008

Middletown...George Dale Green, 84 resident of Middletown, passed away Monday at St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson.He was born in Knightstown, IN, September 30, 1924, the son of George Clinton and Opha Moffett Green.He was a 1942 graduate of Knightstown High School and a 1947 graduate of Ball State University.He married Harriett J. Hopkins on September 27, 1952.Mr. Green taught...

Mary F. Hamilton

Mary F. Hamilton

Dec 29, 2008

Middletown....Mary F. (Forney) Hamilton, 92, longtime resident of Middletown, passed away Monday morning at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood.She was born in Madison County, May 28, 1916, the daughter of Forrest and Jessie Guston Forney.She attended Middletown High School and was a homemaker most of her life.She attended the Sixth Street Christian Church in Middletown, was a former member...

Jack Sanders

Jack Sanders

Dec 28, 2008

Middletown...Jack Sanders, 84, longtime resident of the Middletown/Honey Creek area, passed away Sunday morning at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home in Middletown.He was born in Muncie, IN, September 4, 1924 and grew up in the town of Honey Creek. He was a fifth generation to reside there.Jack recieved his early education in the Old Honey Creek school and was a...

Dale Allen Bernhardt

Dale Allen Bernhardt

Dec 24, 2008

Muncie...Dale Allen Bernhardt, 54, resident of Muncie, passed away December 24, 2008 at Liberty Village Nursing Center in Muncie.He was born in Redkey, In, December 20, 1953, the son of Frank Leon and Dorothy Singer Bernhardt.He had worked for Hillcroft Center for many years and recieved his diploma from Daleville Schools.He was a member of the Special olympics and Trinity...

Ralph Schlegel

Ralph Schlegel

Dec 22, 2008

Daleville...Ralph Schlegel, 84, resident of the Daleville/Anderson area, passed away early Monday morning at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.He was born in Daleville, December 5, 1924, the son of Leroy D. and Grace Harmon Schlegel.He had lived most of his life in rural Delaware County and had been a dairy farmer, taking great pride in his Docile Jerseys.He had served...

Marilyn D. Laurie

Marilyn D. Laurie

Dec 20, 2008

Middletown...Marilyn D. (Bertram) Laurie, 73, resident of Middletown, passed away Saturday morning at Miller's Merry Manor in Middletown after an extended illness.She was born in Charlestown, Indiana, July 2, 1935, the daughter of Ellis and Stella Winchester Bertram.She was a graduate of Chrysler High School and loved sports and driving fast cars.She had been a homemaker her entire life.She lived...

Katherine Leandra Everitt

Katherine Leandra Everitt

Dec 14, 2008

Anderson...Katherine LeAndra Everitt, infant daughter of Shauna Marie Everitt, passed away at birth on December 14, 2008 at Ball Memorial Hospital.Services are pending at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, Middletown, IN.