Muncie, IN Obituaries

Melissa Ann Tate, 49, of Yorktown, passed away on her birthday, July 30, after a brief battle with cancer. She fought hard but the cancer was just too aggressive. Melissa was born in Muncie to Gene ...

Tina Wise passed away on July 27, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to her family, friends, and community. Tina was a proud graduate of Southside High School. She went on to p...

Barbara Turner passed away on July 24, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and will miss her every day. Barbara was first and foremost a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmot...

Ledford “Claude” Harding, 95, of Muncie, entered everlasting life on July 22, 2026. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky, on September 22, 1930, to Wilburt and Mary (Bartman) Harding. For more than 40 ...

Mary “Kathryn” Koger, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on July 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Kathryn was born on December 17, 1941 to Thurston and Alma Sutton. She devoted her ...

Glenda S. Ryan passed on July 3, 2026, at the age of 68. Born July 13, 1957, in Crown Point, Indiana, Glenda lived in Anderson, Indiana.

Two things can be true at the same time. So, it is with deep sadness and great joy that we announce the passing of our mother, Maria J. Gonzales. As many of you know, she joyfully celebrated her 83rd ...

Thomas Edward “Tommy” Welder, 64, of Muncie, passed away July 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 19, 1962, in Muncie, the son of Edward and Barbara (Black) Welder. To know him was to love h...

Mark E. Rucker, 65, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2026, in the same city where he was born in 1961. Mark was the son of Lloyd E. Rucker and Mary Jean Rucker, both of whom pr...

Linda Abrell, 89, passed away July 8, 2026. She was born November 9, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana, to Lester and Elizabeth Holloway. Linda attended Muncie schools and graduated from Muncie Central in 1954...

Elvera Nichols 101, of Muncie, Indiana went home to the Lord on July 7, 2026. Elvera was born March 5, 1925, to Charley and Jennie (Ringgenberg) Klonglan in Polk City, Iowa. She graduated from Sheld...

Mary Michael, 92, passed away July 6, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 4, 1934, in Muncie, the daughter of Walter Miller and Ethel Woolard. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, friend...

Randy Lee Stader, 73, of Muncie, passed away July 4, 2026 at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born January 11, 1953, in Muncie, the son of Jack and Mary Stader. He found his greatest enjoyment in natu...

Dallas Bullard, 78, of Muncie passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 4, 2026; truly gaining independence from a body worn thin by the increasing years. The son of Fred Bullard and ...

Randolph Michael Puckett, 71, of Muncie, passed away June 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born April 8, 1955 in Spokane, Washington, the son of Rondal and Rose (Holtgreven) Puckett. He lived a life...

Kelli Jo Tobin, 62, passed away June 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born May 15, 1964, in Muncie and was a graduate of Yorktown High School.She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, service, and...

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us cherished memories to hold forever. She entered her eternal home on June 27, 2026. ...

William "Bill" Freeman Miller, 102, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, June 24, 2026. In passing from this life, he joined his wife Ruby of 66 years, and his brothers (L...

Gayla Hoover (Johnson) August 30th 1969 - June 21st 2026 Gayla 56, of Muncie, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at IU health on June 21st, 2026. She was born on August ...

Greta R. Lephart, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Muncie on June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Greta was the daughter of Mary (Craig) Garrett and Carson Garrett. She was a devot...

Joanne (Lea) Charles, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born Rita Joanne on November 21, 1936, she was...

Bette Stewart, 97, of Daleville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Bette was born in Albany, Indiana, to Dr. Karl and Sylvia Puterbaugh. ...

Evelyn J. Huntington, 90, passed away peacefully June 12, 2026 surrounded by those who cared for her. Born on April 4, 1936, to Wilbur B. and G. Frances Dawson, Evelyn spent her early years in Indiana...

Marvin Clinton Gridley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital on June 10, 2026, following a brief illness. He was 84 years old. ...

Kenneth Williams, 64, of Muncie, passed away June 5, 2026. He was born February 9, 1962 in Muncie, the son of Kenneth Williams and Karen Schounce. A graduate of Muncie Central High School’s class of ...

Bonnie Lee (Whitson) Kwolek of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Born on May 7, 1940, to Ralph and Dorothy Whitson, she was the oldest of three children. She was preceded in d...

Donald Elmer Moore, 80, of Muncie, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 5, 1946, in Muncie to Elmer and Vashti (Sullivan) Moore. On August 2...

Jacquelyn Hay O’Harra, 84, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Jacki was born February 23, 1942, in Elmira, New York, a beloved daughter of the late Kenneth Marlowe Hay and Virginia Whit...

Rex Neil Hammond Sr., 87, of Muncie, passed away May 26, 2026 at The Waters of Muncie. He was born September 14, 1938, in Hartford City. Rex built a life grounded in commitment and integrity. He ret...

Joyce Gray, 89, of Muncie, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Signature Healthcare. She was born August 7, 1936, in Muncie, the daughter of Ralph Leonard and Grace (Bond) Leonard. A graduate ...

Johnna M. Terrell, 79, of Muncie, IN, passed away May 24, 2026, at Envive of Muncie. She was born July 24, 1946, in Muncie, to the late John Vincent and Eleanor Potter. She was a devoted home cook...

Robert Wayne “Bob” Tyler, Sr., 78, of Muncie, IN, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2026. He survived a major heart attack one year ago on May 19, 2025, and spent the last year enjoying visits ...

Gene Faxton Moody, affectionately known to most as “Pap,” passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on October 7, 1925, in Moodyville, Tennessee, the son of Robert “Edd” and Orph...

Leslie W. “Les” Niccum, 84, of Muncie, peacefully passed to meet his loving Savior May 19, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 27, 1941 in Muncie, the son of Robert Warren Nic...

Robert Lee Winders, 82, died peacefully in Muncie, Indiana, on May 18. He was born July 6, 1943, at the Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle to C.H. “Red” and Mabel (Everly) Winders. He lived in Spe...

First Sergeant John Stanley, retired, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home, peacefully in the presence of the love of his life, Nena. John was born on August 20, 1945, in N...

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. ...

Kathy Spangler, business owner and mother, died May 6th, at the age of 67, following an extended battle with bile duct cancer. She was born on October 13th, 1958, the daughter of Terry Wilson and Lau...

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 ...

Archie Glenn Newnum, Jr., age 68, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, in Singer, Louisiana. He was born Thursday, February 13, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, to Archie G. Newnum Sr. and Georgia Mae (Jones) Newn...

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 ...