James Whalen, 70, passed away at his home on February 14, 2019 with his family by his side. James was born on June 23, 1948 to James Whalen and Patricia Schlapman (Case) in Toledo, Ohio. James graduated from University of Toledo, Ohio with an associate’s degree and worked as a manager in the food and retail industries. James was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and working outdoors. James was always fixing things and was always there if...

Muncie: Debra “Debbie” Cooper Coate s, 59, passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019 at her residence. Debra was born July 27, 1959 to James and Carolyn Swearingen in Muncie graduating from Muncie Central High School. Debbie worked several jobs over her lifetime including Overhead Door and most recently housekeeping for Elm Croft Center. Surviving Debbie are her mother; Carolyn, mother-in-law; Gladis Coates, son; Odie Cooper ( Diane Bentz-Cooper), grandchildren; Steven, Michael...

Muncie- Irene F. Asberry, 81 passed away Friday afternoon, February 8, 2019 at her residence following and extended illness.  She was born on February 19, 1937 in Jamestown, Tennessee, the daughter of Bill and Lillie (Sharp) Hoover. Irene married Jack Asberry in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 1969.  Mrs. Asberry had worked for Ball Corporation as a Laborer and most recently for the Ontario Corporation for approximately 10 years prior to her retirement in 1988.  She...

Muncie: Rhonda J. Lewis, 57, passed away on Thursday February 7, 2019 at home with family by her side. Rhonda was born on November 8, 1961 to Sharon Bicknell and Ronald Lewis in Muncie Indiana. She was an avid bingo player spending many evenings enjoying her game. Surviving Rhonda are mother; Sharon Bicknell, siblings; John Lewis (Teresa), Terrie Walker, Sherry Minton (Glen), and Bryan Bicknell. Rhonda has many nieces and nephews that she truly loved and considered her own. She would...

Muncie-Vincent Robert Louis Cardinale, passed away, on February 6, 2019, at the Community Hospital of Anderson.  He is the son of Nicolas and Kristina (Bolinger) Cardinale. Besides his parents he is survived by his brother, Evander M. Cardinale, paternal grandparents, Joseph Cardinale, Cincinnati, Ohio and Beth Michaud (husband-Richard), Cincinnati, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Robert and LaVinnie Wandrei, Logansport; paternal great grandmother, Joan Carazo, Ocala, Florida; maternal...

George Eastman,80, passed away at his home on Tuesday February 5,2019. George was born on January 16, 1939 in Muncie to Roland N. and Elnora (Applegate) Eastman. He attended local schools and graduated from Muncie Central in 1957. He attended Ball State University. He was employed at Westinghouse Corporation for 20 years, supervised the Delaware County License branches, was Muncie Street Department Superintendent, and retired from Muncie Sanitation Department as code enforcement officer....

Shellie Dean Gregory, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at I.U Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 23, 1940 in Rocky Branch, KY to Homer and Dova (Koger) Gregory. Shellie married the love of his life Janet Gregory in 1960. He retired from New Venture Gear in 1997. He loved to bass fish, where he competed in many tournaments over the years with his fishing buddies. He was a longtime member of True Light Baptist, he loved his family and his church Family. Shellie was also...

 Leroy George Ash passed away on February 2nd, 2019 at home with his wife and children. Leroy was born “a hundred thousand years ago” on May 18, 1943, bringing into the world an easygoing nature and quick-witted sense of humor that brightened the lives of those around him and endured even in his most difficult times. He was the eye of the storm in a family that was always moving; if you asked him, he’d tell you it was like being in the middle of a flock of...

Vicki Lynn Minton, 59, Muncie, passed away Monday January 21, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  She was born April 25, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob Minton Sr., and Burnice (Timmons) Minton.  Vicki attended Muncie Central High School, she later went on to work in daycare due to her love for children.  Vicki enjoyed living life and she loved her fur baby, Coco Lynn, but most of all she loved her nieces and nephews. Surviving Vicki are four sisters,...

Muncie: Marjorie Pearl Burton, 97, passed away January 21, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends. Marjorie was born on October 9, 1921 to Mintie and John Thornburg in Winchester Indiana. She moved to Muncie at an early age and graduated from Muncie Central in 1940. Marjorie married the love of her life Herbert Burton in 1941 and they had seven children together. Marjorie liked to travel, play cards and attend church, but her greatest gift and joy was to be involved with her...