Muncie: Austin Durke passed away unexpectedly Sunday December 9, 2018 at I. U. Ball Memorial Hospital. Austin was born on May 3, 1995 to Pat Koger and Hal Durke in Muncie Indiana graduating from South Side High in 2013. He loved sports of all kinds spending many hours in pick-up games in and around Muncie. Austin was a mentor and the “Dr. Phil” of his friends. His practical jokes, humor and wit endeared him to them in a way that showed them his faith in Christ...

Ronald Dean Aldridge, 73, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 7, 2018 at home after a courageous eight-month battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1945 in Ohio to the late Ben and Gladys Aldridge.  He spent his childhood in Kentucky and teen years in Michigan.  He lived his adult life in Indiana and was blessed to spend some of his retirement years in Florida. Ron had worked at Lift-a-Loft in Cowan and was a truck driver before starting his own roofing company.  He...

Muncie-Donna M. Pittenger, 91, passed away Wednesday morning, December 5, 2018, at the Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.  She was born on, August 10, 1927, in Middletown, the daughter of Glenn and Myra (Fadely) Minnick. Donna is a 1946 graduate of Muncie Central High School and later married the love of her life, G. Rex Pittenger on August 26, 1949 and he survives.  Mrs. Pittenger retired in 1988 as an Assistant Vice President from Muncie...

   Barbara Robbins, 75, passed away the morning of December 5, 2018 in Columbus Ohio. She was born to Margaret and Earl Corn on September 17, 1943 in Muncie Indiana. Barbara was a former resident of Sunman, Fairmount and Fowlerton Indiana.  Barbara married Billie W. Robbins in 1965 and worked for RCA in Marion and Owens Illinois in Gas City for many years before they closed. Barbara was always a supporter of our military having sons who proudly served our country. She...

Tracie Lynn Haston, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 4th at her home just outside of Muncie following a courageous battle with extended illness.                 She was born on July 14th, 1964 in Muncie, the daughter of Steve and Carol Wages. She was a graduate of Muncie Southside High School and Ball State University, receiving a Masters Degree in Political Science. She was a medical coding...

Muncie- Nora L. Modglin, 66, passed away early Thursday morning, November 29, 2018, at the Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born on September 4, 1952, in Muncie, the daughter of Adam Newell and Frances (Campbell) Coats. Nora is a 1970 graduate of Muncie Central High School and later married the love of her life, James (Jim)Modglin on October 7, 1971 in Muncie and he survives. Mrs. Modglin became a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ball...

Muncie-Thomas R. Batt, 63, died at 3:22 a.m. Friday morning, November 30, 2018, at the Signature Healthcare of Muncie.  He was born in Muncie on January 29, 1955 to William and Twilla (Cannaday)  Batt. Tom was a 1973 graduate of Muncie Central High School.  His first work experience was with Burger Chef (now Hardee’s) before starting a career of over 40 years with the Pepsi Beverages Company of Muncie.  Tom formerly attended Memorial Drive Wesleyan Church. ...

Douglas W. Liddle,54, passed away at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis on Saturday, November 29, 2018. He was born on June 08, 1964 to Gay C. Ray (Liddle). Douglas served his country in United States Army where he was a Cannon Fire Direction Specialist. He married and had two children; Kimberly and Gaynelle. Doug was an outdoors man, he loved hunting, fishing, trapping game and camping. His girls remember eating squirrel by the fire when they were young. Douglas is survived...

  Muncie: Guy Gary “Tom” Coleman, 74, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday morning November 28, 2018 with family by his side. Tom was born to Mary (Hall) Coleman and Orville Brown on March 21, 1944 in Moorehead Kentucky. After moving to the Muncie area Tom graduated from Royerton High School in 1962 and attended college at Tri-State. He worked for Delfi Automotive Group in Anderson as a Draftsman. Tom had been a Pastor for the Church of Christ in Muncie and retired...

  Barbara Whittern, 89, passed away Monday November 26, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born August 20, 1929 to the late Nelson and Sophia Clifton in Muncie Indiana. She spent her life in Muncie  graduation from Muncie Central High school. She married Wendell Whittern and together they had five children. Many will remember Barbara as the friendly server who served them at the Moose Lodge for over 27 years. She was a past member of the Eagles Lodge 231 who...