All Obituaries

Winslow, AZ Lowell F. Collins, 93, passed away December 9, 2018 in Flagstaff, Arizona, while residing at The Peaks Senior Living facility.  The son of Clyde and Rebecca (Hitesman) Collins, Lowell was born on May 9, 1925 in Delaware County. Lowell graduated from Eaton High School in 1943.  Shortly after graduation, Lowell enlisted and served his country in the United States Marines during WWII.  After his honorable discharge in 1946, He worked for Warner Gear in Muncie. ...

Shideler, IN Janeva Ann “Jan” Hedge, 56, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Jan was born on October 8, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana to William Ashcraft Sr. and Kathryn (Cavanaugh) Ashcraft.  She was a 1981 graduate of Delta High School and married Glen R. Hedge on April 5, 1986.  Together they would raise their two daughters. Jan worked for the Eaton Pantry and also Meridian Foods in Eaton. She is survived by...

Eaton, IN Nancy J. Freel, 83, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Windfall, Indiana on February 12, 1936 to James and Stella (Carpenter) Powell. She married Charles Freel on December 25, 1966 in Kokomo, Indiana.  Together they would raise their two sons. Nancy worked as a cook for the Mississinewa Tavern in Eaton for over 20 years and later worked for Joe’s South in Hartford...

Eaton, IN Relda Rosalie Pearson passed away on May 15, 2019, at Westminster Village, Muncie. She is a now rejoicing with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mrs. Pearson was born in Hartford City, IN on 11-19-1925. She was the oldest daughter of Cora (Daiber) and Raymond Needler.  She was a 1943 graduate of Hartford City High School and attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. On June 13, 1948 she married Howard Pearson at Zion Lutheran Church in Hartford City. They were married...

Eaton, IN Patty Jean Holdren, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Patty was born on February 7, 1932 in Muncie, Indiana to Harry and Mary (Young) Spence.  She was a 1951 graduate of Eaton High School and married Benny L. Holdren Sr., on January 15, 1954 in Eaton. Together they would raise their three children in Eaton. Patty worked for RCA and later Kerr Glass. She was a member of the GBBA Glass Workers Union where she was a Union Steward....

Eaton Leanna Marie Newby, 48, Eaton, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home. The daughter of Benny Allen “Butch” Newby and Rita (Bilby) Newby Whited, she was born July 29, 1970 in Muncie. Leanna graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1988 and attended Indiana Business College. She worked at Friends Bar & Grill and Timbers Lounge for several years. Survivors include her children, Derrick Newby (Jaden Bell), Dustin Manis and Marleigh Marie Whitaker; grandchildren...

Yorktown, In Charles W. Adams, Sr., 74, passed away at on Friday, April 26, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Charles was born on June 4, 1944 in Eaton, Indiana to John and Leona (Biberstine) Adams. He was a 1963 graduate of Eaton High School and served his country in the marines during Vietnam.  During his services Charles was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. He married Terri Talbert on November 19, 1977.  Charles worked for Delphi and GM...

Eaton, In. Amy Geesaman 59 , passed away at home on April 15, 2019 after battling a illness. She was born in Hartford City Indiana to Jerry and Jane (Daugherty) Hoshour.  Amy attend Hartford city school. She worked at Ball State University in the catering department for 15 years. She then became a homemaker in 2005 after battling cancer. Amy was survived by her three children Seth Bright, Racheal Sherwood spouse Jeremy, and Aaron Brogan, her mother Jane Herriman spouse Clayton and...

Eaton, IN Ova Lee Drake, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home after a long illness. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Smithville, Tennessee to Orville and Mattie “Cleo” (Blankenship) Hutchins.  She married Wayne Drake and lived in Eaton since 1977. Ova worked for many years with her family at C&C Distributors in Eaton. She is survived by her son, Keith Drake (Donna); grandson, Wayne Drake (Donita) and two sisters, Louvanne and Brenda. In addition...

Selma, IN Mary Ann Vance, 72, passed away on March 29, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born on May 7, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Louis and Betty (Berns) Stoner.  Mary Ann was raised by her paternal grandparents, Amos and Fanni Gladys Stoner and she graduated from Cadiz High School in Henry County in 1964. Mary Ann married Allen Vance and drove vehicles for a local auto dealer and auction.  She loved rollercoasters and belonged to the American Rollercoaster Enthusiast...