Linda Sue Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 30, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on November 2, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Joseph and Virginia (Haun) Brown, Linda cherished her roots and developed a deep love for fishing along the Elkhart River and playing the lottery. During winters, she found solace in adult coloring...
Willie Laws, a devoted husband and father, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2024, in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on January 31, 1933, in Saint Charles, Virginia, to Fred Laws and Beulah Laws (Berry). Willie dedicated himself to hard work and spent 30 years as a supervisor at Franks Foundry, followed by 10 years as a line worker...
Ligonier, IN - James R. Giesman, 77, was born in Muncie on April 1, 1947. He passed away on June 1, 2024 peacefully at his home following a lengthy illness. He graduated from Harrison High. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 - 1969 with a year of service in Vietnam alongside the 14th Combat Engineer Battalion. He...
Brenda Leigh Phelps passed away on June 1, 2024, in Muncie, Indiana, at the age of 81. Born on November 20, 1942, in Co-Operative, Kentucky, Brenda was the daughter of James Dester Jones and Lucille (Burnett) Jones. She devoted over 50 years to sales, notably at Macy's, where her warmth and expertise left an indelible mark on all she...
Eugene W. Smekens, a man of 97 years, passed away peacefully in the morning on May 20th. He had been residing at Morrison Woods Memory Care since November, where his beloved wife, Joyce Smekens, also found her final resting place last month. Theirs was a love story that spanned 54 years, a testament to the enduring power of love....
Timothy "Tim" Lee Oxley, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a dedicated husband to June Elaine Oxley (Leazenby) for 44 loving years. Born on September 9, 1944, Tim was the son of Ralph D. Oxley and E. Jean Oxley (Baker). Tim spent many years as a forklift driver...
On May 18, 2024, we bid farewell to Donald "Don" Lee Friddle, a devoted husband, father, and friend. Born in Eaton, Indiana, on March 31, 1933, Don's life was marked by 68 years of unwavering love and devotion to his beloved wife, Marilyn Friddle (Rowland). Don's love story with Marilyn was one of enduring devotion and shared dreams. Through...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janet Eileen Wiswasser (Swartz) on May 16, 2024, in Muncie, Indiana, at the age of 90. Janet was born on February 22, 1934, in the serene town of St. Marys, Ohio, to Edward and Leota Swartz (Schaefer). Janet's life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, creativity, and cherished memories....
James E. Bailey of Muncie, IN passed away on May 11, 2024 at age 85. James was born in Summers County, West Virginia on June 9, 1938. He grew up near the small town of Ballengee, WV and graduated from Talcott High School in Talcott, WV. As a young man, James moved to Richmond, IN where he met Lorene...
Sherri Gentry, beloved daughter of Jerry Buckles and Nancy Buckles (Brewer), passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 58 in Selma, Indiana. Born on October 28, 1965, in Muncie, Sherri was a vibrant soul known for her infectious laughter and boundless kindness. She graduated from Burris High School and found joy in the simple pleasures of...