David W. Traub, 98, passed away August 17, 2019 at the Morrison Woods Healthcare facility in Muncie.  He was born in Muncie, June 15, 1921 to Adam and Mabel (Landers) Traub.     David graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1939.  He served in the U.S. Army from September 1942 to December 1945. He was assigned to the 76th Infantry Division, 502nd Field Artillery in the European theater of operation. He worked for Owens Illinois and Muncie Chevrolet in the...

George Allen Phipps, 71, Muncie, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 3, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Milton “Conley” and Ruby (Gregory) Phipps.  George grew up in Muncie and was a graduate of Muncie Southside High School.  George was very proud of being a skilled trade millwright welder.  He was employed for 32 years at Indiana Steel and Wire in Muncie and...

Delmar ”Beek” “Pops” Phillips, 62, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 15, 2019, at the Waters Edge Village Health Care Center.   He was born on February 8, 1957 in Muncie , the son of S.Q. Delmar and Phyllis Jean (Monroe) Phillips . Delmer attended Delta School Corporation  and later married Sandra (Law Phillips in 1976 and she preceded him in death in 1979.    Mr. Phillips had worked as a Roofer for over 20 years for McGuff Roofing...

  Evelyn “Nadine” Johnson, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie. Nadine was born on August 2, 1926 to Horace and Mary Parsons in Monmouth, Illinois graduating from Little York High School. After moving to Muncie, she became involved with marketing for Mutual Bank where her friendly spirit made many friends. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who truly loved time with family. Nadine was a dedicated...

Diana Kay “Neal” Carney- McWilliams, 72, passed away Friday morning, August 9, 2019, in the emergency room of Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.  She was born on August 29, 1946, in Muncie, the daughter of Rex Neal and Vava (Shane) Neal-Huffman. Diana attended Bloomington & Muncie city schools and later married James McWilliams in 2010 and he preceded her in death in 2015.   Mrs. McWilliams had worked for Shellar...

Dexter Toomey, 56, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at the Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  He was born September 17, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana to Herbert and Edna (Byrd) Toomey. Dexter graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1981. He had a knack for fixing things and was a Dexter-of-all-trades. He enjoyed fishing, working on model trains and playing games in his spare time. Dexter is survived by his brother, Darrell Toomey; Friend, Joy Sawgle; Cousin, Cathy...

  Donald James “Chips” Crookston   Surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Donald James “Chips” Crookston, age 96, died peacefully at home on Aug. 6, 2019 Donald James Crookston was born May 18, 1923, to Anthony Crookston and Mary (Hyman) Crookston, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Carol. He is survived by three children, Stephanie Penick (husband Jim); James Richard (wife Barbara); and...

Lois Jean Lindsey, of Muncie, IN, much loved Mother, Nana, Aunt, and Friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 Sunday morning. Born March 16, 1932 in Champaign, IL, Ervin “Pete” and Ruth Janet (Pollock) Lindsey, Lois was raised in Mahomet, IL, and nearby Champaign, with her twin sisters.  She graduated from the University of Illinois (BS Journalism with honors) in 1953. It was there that she met her former husband, Daniel Robert, and together they raised and deeply...

Sue Rodgers, 70 of Matthews went to her Heavenly Home Sunday morning August 4, 2019 at Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.  She was born August 6, 1948 to Lomoan and Oringia Phipps. Sue loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed family dinners and shopping with her sister Betty.  Sue also enjoyed going out to eat. Most importantly, Sue loved The Lord Jesus and gave her heart to him many years ago.  She Was a...

Alice Faye Hall, 73, passed away Thursday evening, August 1, 2019, at the Willow Bend Health Care Center following an extended illness.  She was born on October 19, 1945, in Sparta, Tennessee the daughter of Riley O. and Mildred (Hyder) Henry. Alice is a 1964 graduate of Muncie South side High School and later married Robert “Joe” Hall on July 2, 1981 in Muncie.  After working various places, she became a homemaker for the majority of her married...