Muncie, IN Obituaries

Edmond "Ed" Sparks, 86, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Ed was born on June 13, 1939, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, and was raised by his foster parents, James Asbury and Lyda Banks, in the hills...

Richard E. Ward, 93, of Muncie, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by family at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1932, to Carl and Justine (Anderson) Ward, in St. Louis, Missouri. ...

Jean Marie Jones, 85, a long time resident of Muncie, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her daughter’s home in North Webster, Indiana. Jean was born on March 9, 1941 an...

Carolyn Buck, 86, of Muncie, passed away May 4, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare. She was born July 3, 1939, and was a lifelong resident of Muncie. She was an avid animal lover, and a woman who found jo...

Joyce A. Hargis, 85, entered into an eternity of holy peace, and profound joy, on May 3, 2026. Joyce spent all her life in Muncie, Indiana. She was the youngest of five. The home where she grew up w...

Carolyn Loraine Lockhart, 79, of Muncie, passed away April 23, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born October 31, 1946, in Hartford City, the daughter of Jay and Violet (Scott) Walker. A devot...

Christopher Martin“Chris” Charles, 70, passed away April 22, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital from an extended illness. He was born June 13, 1955, in Muncie, the son of Robert Joseph and Dorothy Ann (...

Phyllis L. Johnson, age 92, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Woodlands in Muncie. She was born on June 25, 1933, in Muncie, IN, to Maxwell B. and Evelyn O. (Baker) Clevenger. Phyllis was ...

Jo Ellen Moore, 79, of Muncie, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1947 in Muncie to Howard and Edna Moore. Jo graduated from Muncie Central High School...

Wilbur Eugene “Bill” Gordon, 88, passed away April 11, 2026, at his home. He was born June 23, 1937, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Delmar Gordon and Lucille (Gordon) Eckey. Born and raised with s...

Sherri Duckett, 65, of Muncie, passed away April 8, 2026. She was born December 28, 1960, in Muncie, the daughter of Benjamin Correll and Betty Bradley. She will be remembered as a loving, passionat...

Joseph Emery Cook, age 48, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2026 in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on February 5, 1978, in Lafayette, Indiana. His parents are William F Cook and Harriet L. Cook. He ...

Robert Slaven, 72, passed away March 23, 2026, at his home. He was born April 18, 1953, in Muncie, the son of Francis Slaven and Neva (Simpson) Slaven-Garrett. A graduate of Muncie Central High Sch...

Robert Eugene Wagoner passed away Thursday, March 26 at Bethel Point rehabilitation center after suffering a stroke on December 7th, 2026. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on February 21, 1933, the so...

Karen Ann Cooper, 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her residence in Muncie. She was born in Muncie, IN, on October 4, 1948, to Robert and Helen (Burdorf) Thesing. On February 5, 1972, ...

Peggy Sue Cottrell, 72, of Muncie, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1954, in Muncie to Bernard Hickman and Gonda (Mays) Staggs. ...

Christina JoAnn New Shopher died Tuesday, March 17 in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, after a short illness. She was 47. Chrissy (sometimes called Crissy or Crissy Jo) was born in Muncie to R...

Thelma M. Westlake, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.She was born on February 12, 1940, the daughter of John and Alma Crouse, in Muncie, Indiana. A faithful m...

Whitney Jo Lee, 43, of Yorktown, Indiana, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on May 10, 1982, in Muncie, Indiana, Whitney was a transplant survivor. We can't help but to ...

Sherry Ann “Ann” Clements, 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on April 5, 1963, to Richard and Shirley (Howard) Cleme...

Larry G. Black, 79, of Muncie passed away on February 22, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born November 1, 1946, in Owingsville, Ky. He moved to Muncie as a child and graduated from M...

Joseph Henry “Joe” Lukens, 73, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 22, 2026. Joe was born on May 20, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to John a...

Luther Edmond “Eddie” Burris, 66, of Muncie, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel. He was born on September 6, 1959, to Wesley Burris and Elizabeth (Hovis) Whi...

Ernest Thomas "Tom" Ison, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1945, to Ernest and Mary Belle (White) Ison, in Muncie, IN. On August 24, ...

Ronald D. McCormick, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born October 9, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana to Floyd and Hazel (Pence) McCormick. Ron...

Robert James Courtney, Muncie, IN, age 97, passed away on February 19, 2026, with wife Betty and family members at his side. Robert James Courtney's life was defined by the guiding principles of fait...

Brenda was a bright light that shined when talking about her faith with God and her love for music. Her way of praising God, came mostly from her playing the piano, singing and writing songs about her...

Norma Mae Gaines Perry passed from this life on February 17, 2026 at Heritage of Yorktown. She was born on May 12, 1931 to Asa and Bessie Garner Gaines in Port Huron, MI. She was one of seven children...

George “Fred” Fletcher, 98, of Milpitas, California, passed away on February 21, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by his wife and close family. In his final moments, his wife sat beside him, gently rub...

Brenda Kay Bays, 63, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Muncie, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at LifePath Hospice House in Ruskin, Florida. She was born on September 14, 1962, in Mu...

Sondra K “Sandy” Rawlings, 82, of Muncie passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Morrison Woods in Muncie, Indiana. Sandy was born November 18, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Robert S Bratta...

James “Jim” Padgett, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 17,2026, at Brickyard Healthcare. He was born October 8, 1963, in Monterey, Tennessee, the son of A.G. Padgett and Avo Todd. He moved to Indiana...

June E. Poore, 71, of Muncie passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Brickyard Health Center in Muncie. Born in Muncie, IN, on June 20, 1954, she was the daughter of James “Jim” Howard Arnold an...

Amy Marie Crabtree, 46, of Muncie, Indiana, entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Community Hospital Anderson, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Amy was born D...

Arlene C. Campbell, 85, of Muncie, passed peacefully at home February 3, 2026. She was born in Arnold, Pennsylvania, on January 29, 1941, to Peter and Lucille (Masse) Mohr. On April 9, 1960, she marr...

Billie Jo Boutwell, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 98 on January 28, 2026, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, IN, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....

Arlena Lou Grubbs, 86, of Muncie, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Woodlands. She was born August 9, 1939, the daughter of Marvin and Sylvia (Cline) Miller. A 1957 graduate of Muncie C...

Richard L. McKillip Sr., 93, of Muncie, South Bend native, passed away on January 23, 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Elm Ridge Funeral Home.

Robert Lee Greenwalt was born on July 8, 1949, in Muncie, Indiana to Gene and Loisanne Greenwalt. Bob graduated from Central High School in 1967 and attended Ball State University from 1967 to 1968. ...

Anthony R. Daum, 32, of Muncie, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at home. He was born October 26, 1993, the son of Tonya Daum. A graduate of Jasper High School, Anthony came to Hillcroft in Sept...

Joseph “Joe” Kent Williams, 64, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Ball Memorial Hospital on January 18, 2026, after bravely managing chronic illnesses with stren...

Doris was born in Muncie Indiana on October 22,1931 to the late Bill and Violet Tobey. She went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Richard “Dick...

Raymond E. McKee, 74, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, to Ralph and Ruby Niggermeyer. Ray was known for ...

Toni Nicole Bowling, 35, of Muncie, IN, gloriously entered eternal life with the Lord on December 26, 2025, at her beloved home. Toni, daughter of Michael Bowling and Samantha Hess, was born August 30...

Lois Wehrle, 101, of Warren, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Heritage Pointe of Warren. She was born in Achille, Oklahoma on June 25, 1924, to George McCorkel and Zelma (Parker) McCorkel...

Sandra Leigh Austin, 81, a long-time resident of Muncie, In., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Louisville, Ky., leaving behind a legacy of diligent work, laughter, many friends, and ...

Larry Dean Harting, 85, of Yorktown, Indiana, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 29, 2025, while in hospice care at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. Larry was born in Elwood, Indiana. ...

On December 24, 2025, Brenda “Maxine” Rednour passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, and joined her grandson, Terry Jr., in Heaven. Maxine was born on March 25, 1939, to ...

Nancy L. Gott, 85, of Muncie, passed away December 25, 2025, at Albany Health Care and Rehab. She was born February 25, 1940, in Gaston, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Jones) Gott. Nancy was a wom...

Carol Leone (Dissinger) Bates, 87, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie. She was born on March 29, 1938, to Charles and Bernice (Steward) Dissinger, in Auburn, I...