All Obituaries

Gaston, IN Larry D. Fisher, 68, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by his family, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 12, 1955, to Harold and Marilyn (Bisel) Fisher. He graduated from Wes-Del High School in 1973 and went on to work for BorgWarner for over 40 years. Larry farmed in northern Delaware County with his family his entire life. He enjoyed golfing with his group of friends and family, fishing, and most of all,...

Shideler, IN Bruce E. Stacey, 75, passed away on December 2, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Bruce was born in Muncie on November 5, 1948, to Junior and Velma (Shaffer) Stacey. He graduated from Eaton High School in 1967 and served his country in the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. On December 16, 1977, he married Linda K. Ingels in Muncie. Bruce worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad as a track supervisor for over 28 years, retiring in...

Eaton, IN Vern L. Dudley, 83, died on November 27, 2023, at Albany Health and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. Vern was born on November 28, 1939, in Portland, Indiana to O.L. and Nevada Dudley. He graduated from Greencastle High School and attended Montana State University. Vern served his country in the Army National Guard and later, on July 27, 1961, he married Mary Lorena McCoskey in Sheridan, Indiana. Vern worked for Riggins Dairy as a milk-delivery man for many years and...

Muncie, IN Sherri Lynn West, 64, died on Monday, November 20, 203 at the Waters of Middletown after an extended illness. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on August 28, 1959, to Allen and Shirley (Polson) Femyer. She graduated from Muncie Burris in 1978. Sherri moved to Georgia where she lived and worked over 10 years before returning to Delaware County in the early 2000s. She was an animal lover at heart, especially for cats and dogs and cherished her dog, Maggie. Sherri is survived by...

Ann Brinson Clark 1934 – 2023 Born in Madison and grew up in Shelbyville, IN.  Ann graduated with a BS from Purdue University and a Masters from Ball State.  She taught with Muncie Community Schools for 27 years. Ann is survived by her son, Philip Brinson Clark (Allen) of Columbus, Ohio and her brother, Tom Brinson (Georgiann) of Muncie, Indiana.  She is preceded in death by her husband Philip Nesbitt Clark, her parents Florabell and Dwight Brinson and her brother,...

EATON, IN— James A. “Jim” Christal, 78, entered into His Lord and Savior’s glorious kingdom, Saturday, November 4, 2023. His passing occurred in the company of his loving family, and in the comforts of his own home. One of five sons born to Woodrow and Lova R. (Farris) Christal, he was born November 8, 1944 in Bastrop, Texas. A well-known Autobody man to many in this area, Jim’s greater passion and devotion was to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and...

Mildred Louise (nee Jones) Smoot, 97, passed away Monday evening, October 30, 2023 at Westminster Village, after an extended illness. She was born in rural Grant County, near Matthews, Indiana, on February 16, 1926, being one of five children born to Clarence J. and Nora E. (nee Dawson) Jones.  She was a 1944 graduate of Eaton High School and married Roll E. Smoot, Jr. on August 30, 1946. Mildred graduated from Ball State University in 1964 and spent fifteen years as an elementary...

Dorothy A. Smoot (age 92) passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2023 with family by her side. Dorothy was born June 12, 1931 in rural Daleville, IN. The daughter of the late Alfred and Lottie (Richards) Gilland. Survivors include two sons, Jeffery (LuAnn) Smoot and Rodney (Jan) Smoot both of Eaton; 7 grandchildren, Evan (Kristy) Smoot, Neal (Chelsea) Smoot, Elizabeth (Micheal) May, Seth (Emily) Smoot, Sam Smoot, Sarah Smoot, and Aaron (Chelsea) Smoot; 8 great grandchildren;...

MUNCIE, IN--   James Allen Pearcy, 60, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born in Muncie, on August 23, 1963, he was the son of Willie M. and Norma Jean (Bowlin) Pearcy and was a life resident of the area.  He worked in maintenance for Ball State University, then Old National Bank. He loved country music, was an avid coon hunter and was a member of the Eagles Lodge, #231. Survived by his sister, Janice Morris; brother, William A. Pearcy and...

EATON, IN— Carol Mae Rench, 91, passed away Wednesday morning, October 18, 2023 at Signature Health Care of Muncie. Born in Muncie on August 7, 1932, the daughter of William C. Hollowell and Stella (Simmons) Hollowell.  She was raised in Eaton, graduating from Eaton High School, class of 1951 and was employed at Precision Printing, in the Bindery department many years. Her marriage to Richard “Gene” Rench, was on September 22, 1950, at Shideler.  They...