All Obituaries

Eaton, IN Barbara J. (Clevenger) Rodgers, 97, of Eaton IN was peacefully called from The Waters of Muncie to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 21st, 2020.  She leaves behind a multitude of family, friends, and loved ones who will strive to reconcile the contradiction that the world can be both a little bit darker and, yet, more right than previously it was.  Still, this is the reality for all who will so dearly miss this most beloved woman.   She was...

Eaton, IN Tarinna Morris, 57, Eaton passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 16, 2020 at IU Ball Memorial Health. She was born July 10, 1963 the daughter of Richard (Dick) and Linda Smith.  She attended Delta High School, Indiana Business College, and Western Governors University. She previously held positions at Eaton Elementary, Delaware Community School Corporation, Madison Grant School Corporation, and most recently as the Business Manager for Jay County School...

Eaton, IN Marianna H. Rubush, 84, was called home on Friday, November 13, 2020 at The Woodlands of Muncie. Marianna was born on May 8, 1936 to Clayton and Marjorie (Orr) Hodgin. She was a 1954 graduate of Eaton High School and in that same year, she married Robert L. Rubush. Together they would raise their family in Eaton. Marianna was a long time member of Eaton United Methodist Church, D.A.R. Daughters of the American Revolution, Eastern Star and also worked alongside her brother at the...

Nashville, TN Malinda Jean Chipps, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at her home in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana, on November 12, 1961, the daughter of Donald (Jack) and Emmagene (Kendall) Chipps. She attended Muncie Central High School. Malinda is survived by her sister-in-law, Teresa Chipps; nieces Jodi Eastgate and Leigh Anne Clark (Rick); nephew Brad Chipps; great niece, Caroline Nelson Eastgate, great nephew Ryan Clark.  She was...

Eaton, IN William L. “Bill” Blair, 79, died on November 8, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after complications from Covid-19. Bill was born on December 14, 1940 in Muncie, Indiana to William and Alberta (Clark) Blair. He attended Eaton Schools and served his country in the US Navy. On June 19, 1963, he married Marilyn Hoover and together they raised their two children. Bill was most known for his work as a concrete finisher, working with his father at Triangle...

Redkey, IN Michael E. Wright, 68, died on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following complications of Covid-19. Mike was born on July 5, 1952 in Muncie, Indiana to Warren E. and Joanna M. (Warner) Wright. He was a 1970 graduate of Delta High School and married Deborah Norton on May 28, 1971. Together they would raise seven children and foster-parent to more than 150. Mike worked as a supervisor for Indiana Department of Corrections for over 20 years, retiring...

Eaton, IN Patrick Lee Penrod, 55 of Eaton, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at home.  Patrick was devoted to his family, played a killer guitar, had a great sense of humor and was loved by many. Patrick was a full organ donor and through his generosity he was able to save others. The Indiana Organ Network considers donors Hero’s, and so do we. Patrick is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sandy, daughter Angie Penrod, grandchildren Jordan Angel (Jessica), James Perry...

Muncie, IN Ronald Joe McKinley, 67, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Joe was born on November 12, 1952 in Muncie to Eugene and Jeanne (McClellan) McKinley. He graduated from Delta High School in 1970. Joe was skilled carpenter and a hard worker, working since he was fifteen years old. He spend time in Houston, Texas working as a lead carpenter for Coca Cola and later worked in Florida, designing and building patios. He was a member of the Sons of...

Eaton, IN Betty L. Tatman, 83, died on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Betty was born on June 13, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana. She was adopted by Walter Holmes and was later raised by Art and Freedos Matchett. Betty was a 1956 graduate of Eaton High School. She married John Tatman on April 7, 1956 in Eaton. Together they would raise their three children here in Delaware County. Betty had a great sense of humor and was considered the matriarch of her neighborhood....

Eaton, IN Michael D. Taylor, 54, was called home by the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Michael was born on February 20, 1966 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Roger and Kathy Taylor. He graduated from West Portsmouth High School, earned his electrician certifications and served his country in the US Army. He was a man of many talents. Mike was a devoted son, father, brother and life-partner, who had a laid back, caring personality. He...