Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Barbara Eaker

Barbara Eaker

Oct 26, 2022

Barbara (Miller) Eaker, 89, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Middletown. She was born in Warrick County, Indiana on August 21, 1933, the daughter of the late Amil and Cloa (Stephens) Miller. Barbara was a graduate of Linville High School and had owned and operated Main Street Market in Anderson for 25 years. Recently she...

Beckett Aaron Hathaway

Beckett Aaron Hathaway

Oct 22, 2022

Beckett Aaron Hathaway, 9 of Anderson, IN passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born on August 16, 2013, a son of David and Ciara Hathaway. Beckett was a momma’s boy and loved his sisters, often teasing them. Beckett was a very social young boy who had many friends. He was always happy and his smile would light...

James Eugene Stevenson

James Eugene Stevenson

Oct 21, 2022

James Eugene Stevenson, 80, of Daleville passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Jim was born on March 6, 1942 in Muncie, IN a son of the late Cleatis and Vivian (Wood) Stevenson. He was a 1960 graduate of Daleville High School. Jim was an inductee of the Daleville Athletic Hall of Fame...

Randy Dearduff

Randy Dearduff

Oct 20, 2022

Randy Dearduff, 60, of Daleville passed away Thursday October 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. He was born on May 20, 1962, in Marshalltown, IA to the late James and Melba (Estep) Dearduff. He was a 1980 graduate of Daleville High School. Randy worked as a custodial leader for Ball State University for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time...

John Thomas "Tom" Hurley

John Thomas "Tom" Hurley

Oct 17, 2022

John Thomas “Tom” Hurley, 54, of Muncie passed away Monday October 17, 2022, at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1968, in Indianapolis to J. Richard and Peggy (McKaig) Hurley. Tom was a 1986 graduate of Yorktown High School and a 1990 graduate of Indiana University where he was a proud member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)...

Robert A. Mcgill

Robert A. Mcgill

Oct 16, 2022

Robert A. McGill, 86 of Middletown passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on February 6, 1936, a son to the late Clarence Edward McGill and Sally McGill- Brochu. Robert taught at the Pendleton Reformatory School for 33 years. He enjoyed learning, loved the Lord and was always involved in church activities...

Carolyn Ann Ertel

Carolyn Ann Ertel

Oct 15, 2022

Carolyn Ann Ertel, 86, of Middletown, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022. She loved the Lord and was a strong prayer warrior for all of her family and loved ones. Carolyn is survived by her two daughters, Debbie Burris and Amy Ertel; sisters, Nancy Oakes of New Castle and Betty Brenan of West Lafayette; brother, John Oakes...

Robert Bruce Seward

Robert Bruce Seward

Oct 14, 2022

Middletown, Ind. – Robert Bruce Seward went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born in Anderson Indiana on September 10, 1946, to George and Martha (Maly) Seward. Bruce was a 1964 graduate of Middletown High School and married the love of his life, Peggy Richman on August 14, 1965. He and...

Dorothy Louise Watts Zirkel

Dorothy Louise Watts Zirkel

Oct 12, 2022

Dorothy Louise Watts Zirkel, 90, of Middletown passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Nasalroad. Visitation will be from 12:00pm-1:00pm Monday, October 17, 2022 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Middletown. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Memorial contributions may be given...

Jacob Aaron Williams

Jacob Aaron Williams

Oct 10, 2022

Jacob (Jake) Aaron Williams age 40, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born in Muncie, IN on March 15,1982. He graduated from Daleville High School in 2000. He graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s in Telecommunications in 2005, and a Master’s in digital storytelling in 2009. Jake was an accomplished writer,...

Dixie Lee Amonett

Dixie Lee Amonett

Oct 8, 2022

Dixie Lee (Rector) Amonett. Resident of Anderson passed away October 8, 2022 at Willowbend Living Center in Muncie after a ten-year battle with dementia. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on November 29, 1952, the daughter of Rev. Jack and Virginia Cox Rector. Dixie was a graduate of Shenandoah High School (1970) and received her BS and MA in elementary...

Margaret Sue Luellen

Margaret Sue Luellen

Oct 7, 2022

Margaret Sue Luellen, 71, died peacefully at Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield on Friday, October 7, 2022, after an extended illness. Sue was born on February 11, 1951, to Grover and Barbara (Stout) Wood, who preceded her in death. She joined an older brother, Byron (Barney) Wood, who also preceded her in death in 2015. Sue spent her childhood in...

Floyd Neal, Sr.

Floyd Neal, Sr.

Sep 25, 2022

Floyd Neal, Sr., 80, of New Castle passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born on September 23, 1942 in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Floyd and Mable Neal. Floyd was a 1960 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. He retired from Westinghouse/ABB after 35 years of service. Floyd was a jack of all trades...

Ann Louise Talley

Ann Louise Talley

Sep 22, 2022

WESTFIELD - Former longtime Daleville resident Ann Louise (Cannon) Talley, 80, Westfield, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Wellbrooke of Westfield after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Muncie, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Schlegel) Cannon. She and her loving husband, Jerry Talley, were married Aug. 8, 1959. She was a 1959 graduate of...

David F. Smalley

David F. Smalley

Sep 19, 2022

David Smalley, 58, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born in New Castle on October 2, 1962, to Charity (Smalley) Early. David was a 1981 graduate of Knightstown High School and went to God's Bible School in Cincinnati OH and received a Bachelor's degree in Theology. He loved reading, writing and playing games on the...

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...

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...

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...