All Obituaries

Muncie, IN Haley Marie Combs, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Carmel, Indiana. She was born on February 21, 1935 to Farris and Bertha (Spicer) Sizemore in Altro, Kentucky. On July 12, 1958 she married Leonard Combs and together they would raise their family in Muncie. Haley worked as a CNA for several years, retiring in 1988. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Leonard Combs; three daughters: Judy Hines (Bill), Sandra Combs and Kimberly York (Rev. Bobby);...

EATON, IN— Luella M. Linton, 86, passed away Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019 at Brookdale of Carmel. She was born in Eaton, Indiana on September 16, 1933 one of six children to Arza E. and Hildreth (Lovett) Vance, graduating from Eaton High School, 1951.  On May 1, 1953, she married Duane L. “Jim” Linton. A pillar of the Eaton Church of God, she was affectionately known as “Sissy” to her host of friends and family.  Her grandchildren and...

Eaton, In George F. “Sonny “ Brenner, 80, died on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Albany Health Care in Albany, Indiana with his children at his side. Sonny was born on October 29, 1939, to Claude and Florence (Hart) Brenner. He was a 1958 graduate of Eaton High School and went on to service his country in the US Navy. Sonny worked as an electrician for Warner Gear, retiring in 2005. He was well known for his talents as a mechanic. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Zona...

Eaton, IN Matthew A. Grove, 39, passed away on November 4, 2019 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness. Matthew was born on February 15, 1980 in Muncie, Indiana to James and Melinda Grove. He graduated from Delta High School in 1999 and went on to work for Walmart as a greeter. He was a member of Troop 28 and later became an assistant leader. Matthew was a member of the Eaton Volunteer Fire Department for over 19 years. The fire department was Matthew’s...

Muncie, IN Freeman Stanley Ogle, 88 died at home on Little John Lane, Muncie, on Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1931 in Missouri, the son of Clifford and Vergie (Reid) Ogle. Freeman served in the Korean War before moving to Indiana. While in Indiana he married his love, Wanda Manes on September 15, 1957 and they celebrated 62 years of marriage. Freeman was a life-long truck driver, driving for several companies over the year, retiring from Baystone...

Eaton, IN Delphia Blair, 81, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. Delphia was born on October 23, 1938 in McQuarry County, Kentucky to Floyd and Elsie Mae (Stephens) Trammell.  On August 10, 1957, she married Max Blair and together they would raise their three children in Eaton, Indiana. Delphia was the first female Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Indiana and the town of...

Eaton, IN George Mead Fisher, born October 24, 1924 in Delaware County, son of Harry and Hattie (Minnick) Fisher. George passed away October 17, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Oncology Hospice. George married Martha F. Hunter on December 23, 1948. Martha preceded him in death on May 22, 1994. George was a 1943 graduate of Royerton High School. He always said his first real job was hauling milk for Riggins Dairy. George was a long time dairy and grain farmer until his retirement....

Muncie, IN Kenneth (Kenney) Boyd Holland, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.  He was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on August 2, 1943 to Ferrell and Topaz (Leigh) Jones. Kenney graduated from Royerton High School and married Judy Mansfield on June 7, 1964. Together they would raise their four children.  Kenney served his community on the Muncie Fire Department, retiring after 38 years of employment. He was a...

Muncie,  IN William DeWaine McGunegill, better known as “Mac” was welcomed into his heavenly home during the early morning of 9/11/2019. He was born on May 14, 1940 in Muncie to Mina and A.D. "Mac" McGunegill.  From an early age Mac was interested in cars and racing  He spent lots of time with his dad in the garage learning about the mechanics of engine building which later served him well. Mac owned and operated three Napa stores in Muncie and Hartford...

Muncie, IN Leila L. Parsons, 66, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Leila was born on April 15, 1953 in Muncie to Edgar and Helen (Barber) Black.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1971 and married Dale Parsons on August 5, 1978 in Gas City. Together they would raise their three daughters. Leila worked in food service for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital for over 25 years. Survivors include three daughtersL Kirsten Parsons (Donnie...