Dec 21, 2019

John William Ryder, age 77, a long-time resident of Muncie Indiana, was taken to be with the Lord at his place of residence on Saturday morning, December 21, 2019.  John was born on December 28, 1941 to the late Morris Truman and Salley Ann (Hillman) Ryder. He graduated from Royerton High School in 1959 and then from Purdue University...

Dec 14, 2019

Margaret Elizabeth Hammons, 80, of Muncie, died Saturday evening, December 14, 2019 at The Woodlands of Muncie. She was born November 7, 1939 in Alton, IL and was the daughter of the late James D. & Mary K. (Peckinpaugh) McCloskey.

Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Margaret enjoyed...

Dec 14, 2019

Frantie Himes Raiser, of both Muncie and Sebring, FL, passed away at the young age of 100, with her daughters by her side. Frantie was born in Tennessee, the daughter of Mary C. (Winningham) and William H. Massengale.

Frantie married the love of her life, George Himes, in 1941.   She worked for Ball Corporation for 35 years,...

Dec 13, 2019

Margaret Louella Clemons, 87 of Muncie, died Friday morning, December 13, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born August 11, 1932 in Jamestown, TN and was the daughter of the late Albert & Erimine (Davis) Rich. Margaret was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved caring for and being with her family. Margaret enjoyed fishing,...

Dec 12, 2019

Levi Matthew Malik, infant son of Najeeb Abdul Malik and Rebecca Sole, was born into the arms of Jesus on December 12, 2019 at 4:46 p.m. weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces and 19 inches long. He was born with beautiful black hair and long fingers and toes like his big brother.

In addition to his mommy, daddy,...

Dec 11, 2019

Jeannette Marie Dobbs, 71, of Matthews died Wednesday afternoon, December 11, 2019. She was born January 11, 1948 in Muncie and was the daughter of the late Howard Eugene & Jeannette Marie (Smart) Burton.

Jeannette was 1966 graduate of Muncie Central High School. She attended Ball State University from 1966-1968. Jeannette married Rabon Dobbs on October 28,...

Dec 7, 2019

Sandra Kay Southworth, 77, of Muncie, passed away on December 7, 2019 in The Cottage of Water's Edge Village, with family by her side.  She was born on April 4, 1942 in Muncie to the late Raymond, Jr. and Lorena Mae (Segraves) Brookbank.

Sandra was a member of Eaton Baptist Church, the Moose (Chapter 712), Liberty Bowl...

Dec 4, 2019

Jamie Leigh "Little Fighter" Dorton, 14 of Muncie, died Wednesday afternoon December 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 15, 2005 in Muncie and is the daughter of Lora Renae Dorton.

Jamie was a loving little girl who was a strong fighter that loved to laugh, watch movies and being with her family....

Nov 29, 2019

Shirley Juanita Writtenhouse, 78 of Muncie, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born March 10, 1941 in Muncie and was the daughter of the late Casey & Virgie Mae (Thompson) Jones.

Shirley was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved reading and being with her family...

Nov 28, 2019

Michele Dawn Keifer, 49, of New Castle, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019 at Ball Memorial Hospital with family by her side.  She was born on March 31, 1970 in Muncie to David Anthony and Kathleen Helen (Smith) Keifer.  She is a 1988 graduate of Muncie Central High School.  After high school she attended and earned her...