Jul 30, 2019

James "Jim" Boyd Bowers accepted his eternal retirement plan, which he undoubtedly earned, on July 30, 2019.  Jim was born to Clyne and Iola (Rains) Bowers in Windsor, IN. Growing up he worked in his family's store, Bowers & Sons, and graduated from Stony Creek High School where he played basketball. Jim proudly served in the United States Army...

Jul 26, 2019

Selma Christine Reagon was born in Wilder, TN on April 16th 1920. Christine and her mother, Mae, and sister Jewel lived in Fentress County, Tennessee until 1937. They came to Muncie and Christine graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1938.

Christine and William J. Reagon were married in 1942. They were together for 67 years before...

Jul 23, 2019

Rita C. Reidy of Indianapolis passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, following a five-month illness.

Rita was born on August 1, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana to Dohrman and Maxine Brotherton, the second of three daughters who were residents of Dunkirk, Indiana.  Rita as a youngster was a movie enthusiast, joining her sister to see Movie Tone...

Jul 21, 2019

Francis Weaver, Jr., 90, of Muncie, passed away on July 21, 2019, at his home.  Francis was born on April 26, 1929 in Muncie to the late Amos Frank and Cora (Wilson) Weaver.  Francis entered the U.S. Army in April 1946 and served for 12 years, until he took disability.   He was an electrician and owner/operator of Weaver Electric. ...

Jul 20, 2019

Martha Ellen Qualkinbush, of Muncie, just shy of her 100 th birthday, passed away on July 20, 2019. Martha Ellen was born in Lapel, IN, the daughter of George and Hester (McKinley) Hall.

Martha Ellen was a devoted caregiver and homemaker in the roles of wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She was family-oriented and provided for every...

Jul 17, 2019

Former Yorktown resident, Madonna Rhea Monroe, passed away July 17, 2019 in Athens, Alabama.  Born May 25, 1947, Madonna was the daughter of Robert E. and Lola E. (Mann) Monroe.

Madonna was a charter member of the Yorktown High School Class of 1965.  After graduation she attended David Lipscomb College in Nashville, TN.  ...

Jul 15, 2019

George Duff Forshee, Jr., 91, of Muncie, passed away at Heartland Memory Care in Muncie, Indiana, on July 15, 2019. George was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on November 16, 1927 to Lottie and George Duff Forshee, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and Darrell; stepdaughter, Sharon Arnett; and first wife,...

Jul 9, 2019

Vance Edward Lacy, 88 of Muncie, died early Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019 at Signature Healthcare of Muncie. He was born October 28, 1930 and was the son of the late Parker & Stella (Williams) Lacy. Vance was raised by his late grandfather Arthur Williams and his aunt Mary Williams.

Vance retired after 40 years of dedicated...

Jul 5, 2019

De'Wayne Neely Murphy, 65, of Muncie, passed away on July 5, 2019 with family by his side.  De'Wayne was born in Muncie, the son of the late Charles Edwin and Marcella Ruth (Marks) Murphy.   De'Wayne is a graduate of Muncie Central.

Unbeknownst to De'Wayne, he was born an avid Muncie Central Bearcats fan. ...

Jul 3, 2019

Rick Eugene Buck, 70 of Muncie, died Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was born February 16, 1949 and was the son of the late Wilbur Buck and Agnes (Rutledge) Rathburn.

Rick was an over the road truck driver for 40 plus years, retired from Wal-Mart...