Joseph (Joe) B. Duncan, 92, passed away early Sunday morning, July 25, 2021, at Yorktown Manor Health Care Center.  He was born October 30, 1928, in Alexandria, Indiana to Boyd P. Duncan and Thelma (Harnish) Duncan Taylor.  He was raised by his foster parents, Pearl M. and Gertrude Cross.        He was a 1946 graduate of Center High School, attended Ball State Teachers College, was in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and...

Paul V. Hurt, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, July 20, 2021 at the Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.  He was born on July 31, 1934 in Monticello, Kentucky the son of Matthew and Lona (Dobbs) Hurt. Paul attended Monticello schools and later married the love of his life, Ina (Simpson) Hurt on April 8, 1954 in Muncie and she survives.  Mr. Hurt had worked for New Venture Gear as a machine operator and in...

Ralph (Butch) Peckham, 80, went home early Monday morning, July 19, 2021 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida following a short illness.  He was born on August 11, 1940 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Winifred (Larsen) Peckham. Ralph married the love of his life Carol Faye (Kramer) Peckham on 11/15/1958 in Muncie and she survives.  Mr. Peckham had worked as a material handler for Marsh Super Market Warehouse for thirty-four years prior to...

Geoffrey M. Stephens, 34, passed away Saturday evening July 17, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.  He was born on 02/28/1987, in Muncie the son of Lisa Stephens. Geoffrey attended Muncie Community Schools and enjoyed playing cards at the American Legion Post.  He enjoyed fish aquariums and reptiles. He mostly treasured the times he could take his daughter Willow Maelee out fishing with him and creating memories. Survivors include his daughter, Willow Maelee...

“Ronnie” Wayne Pritchard, 60, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at IU Methodist in Indianapolis. He was born September 11, 1960. Wayne worked as an electrical maintenance for many years. He loved his family very much. Spending time in the woods hunting and being on the lake and rivers fishing was his favorite things to do.  Anything that had to do with outdoors he loved like camping, boating, and eating venison with family and friends. He also loved his 6 dogs. He is...

Dessie Conley, 89, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 15, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born on January 21, 1932 in Pine Knot, Kentucky the daughter of Virgil and Sallie (Perkins) Ramsey. Dessie married the love of her life, James Conley on October 31, 1953 in Muncie and he survives.  Mrs. Conley became a homemaker and was a member of the Burlington Drive Freewill Baptist Church.   She cherished being a mother and grandmother. ...

Lee F. Corya, 77, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born on July 11, 1944 in Port Chester, New York the daughter of Bill and Helen (Cutts) Rule. Lee graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1962 and later married the love of her life, Richard Corya, on June 11, 1969 in Muncie and he survives.  Mrs. Corya became a school bus driver for M&M School Bus Co. for many years and eventually drove a school bus...

Kathleen Owens, 56, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 8, 1964, and graduated from Yorktown High School in 1983.   Kathy worked for Elite Services, Inc., of Muncie for 35 years.  She was also employed with Menards and Ball State University.  Ms. Owens was a long time member of the Westside Church of Christ, where she loved serving the Lord.  Raising her daughter in the church was very important to her, and her family was a...

Funeral services celebrating the life of Dana Riley Jr., will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Parson Mortuary and Cremation Center 801 West Adams Street Muncie, Indiana Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery in Eaton Indiana. Under the direction of Parson Mortuary and Cremation Center Muncie, Indiana. Visitation for friends will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 11:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Those left to cherish his memories include, two...

     Jesse E. Johnson II, 69, of Sevierville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday July 8, 2021.  He was retired from the Pigeon Forge Police Department with over 29 years of service.  He was born in Muncie, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Genie and Jesse Johnson Sr., and uncle, Clifford Tweedy.      Survivors:  wife of 36 years, Connie;  Stepsons, Timothy Mills and wife Diana, Scott Mills and wife Chrystal, Brother, Bruce...