Keith E. Shipley, 73, passed away Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born on August 28, 1946 in Muncie, the son of Dale and Mary Frances (Hiatt) Shipley. Keith graduated from Harrison High School in 1964 and later married the love of his life, Donna (Lee) Shipley the 1960’s and she preceded him in death in 2016.  He worked for the Chevrolet Muncie Plant as a Forklift Operator for 36 ½ years prior to his...

     Margaret Ann (Smith) Wanchura, 91, daughter of Dema Freda Clevenger and Ernest Othella Clay received her wings on Saturday August 8, 2020.  She had resided at the Morrison Woods Health Campus for the past 2 ½ years where the Staff lovingly called her “Grandma”.  They said she always had a little “Sass” about her and enjoyed laughing at her stories.       She was employed at Sears and retired after 26...

Norma Jean Ramsey, 82, Muncie, passed away Friday, August 8, 2020.  She was born April 14, 1938 in McCreary County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Reed and Lora Marie Hines. She is survived by two daughters, Deneia Trego, (husband-Dale); Sherry Anderson, (husband-Randy); son-in-law, Scott Delk; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen Ramsey; and her daughter, Teresa Delk. Services will be held at Parson Mortuary...

  Terry R. Staggs, 69, passed away Thursday morning August 6, 2020 at his residence. Terry was born on Sunday May 14,1951 to Charles and Genesse (Campbell) Staggs in Muncie. He graduated from Muncie Central High School class of 1969. Terry went to work for Georgia Pacific retiring after 30 years of service. Surviving Terry are his father Charles, sisters, Trudy (Rick) Atchley and Teresa Brown. His mother Genesse and brother Tony Staggs preceded him in passing. Terry’s wishes...

Legend Allen Whitmire, earned his angel wings and passed away peacefully in the comfort of his parent’s arms on Thursday, August 6, 2020.  He was born August 5, 2020 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Roy Whitmire and Marissa Mock. He is survived by his parents; sister, Eva Whitmire; two brothers, Kenyon and Braiden Whitmire; maternal grandparents, Tina Mock, and Chuck Mock, (wife-Loretta); paternal grandparents, Rhonda Wright, and John Whitmire, (wife-Linda); two aunts, Courtney...

Matthew Todd Burton, 53, Muncie, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 after a long battle with ALS. He was born April 5, 1967 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Franklin and Linda (Merrill) Burton.  Matt was a 1985 graduate of Wes-Del High School.  He was employed by GM for seven years working in the Guide Lamp plant in Anderson, and the Assembly Center in Wentzville, MO.  Matt was also employed at Yorktown Tool & Die...

Cleora Weaver, 74, passed away early Saturday morning, August 1, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born on November 16, 1945 in Portland, Indiana the daughter of Bert and Lucille Waitley . Cleora graduated from Portland Jr. Sr. High School in 1963 and later became a homemaker. Survivors include 3 daughters, Kristi Weaver (Vai Faietogo), Muncie, Kimberley Wilhoite (Steve), Tullahoma, Tennessee and Cindy Boulin (Terry), Rock Island, Tennessee; 2 sons, Troy...

Ashley Marie Bennett, 36, Muncie, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born December 26, 1983 in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Lori Craft and Jarell May.  Ashley grew up in Muncie and was a graduate of Muncie Southside High School.  She was employed by In & Out Cleaning Services. Survivors include her daughter, Aralyn Cooper; parents, Lori Craft, (husband-Roger), and Jarell May, (wife-Tracy); husband, Matthew Bennett; three brothers, Jeremiah Craft,...

Marilyn K. Murphy, 69, passed away Monday evening, August 3, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.    She was born on August 22, 1950 in Muncie the daughter of Robert and Lois (LaChat) Murphy. Marilyn had bed ridden most of her life.  She loves all things Elvis Presley related.  To say she was a big fan would be an understatement!  Marilyn also enjoyed playing with her Barbies and coloring. Survivors include her mother Lois Murphy, Muncie; 2...

Muncie: Geneva Suiters, 90, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 2, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. Geneva was born on March 4, 1930 to Dorothy and Sam Heathcook in Xenia Ohio graduating from Cedarville High School. Geneva married Leroy Suiters in December 1955 and he survives. Her passion was taking care of the family bringing all together around her kitchen table with great food. Surviving Geneva are her loving husband of 64 years Leroy; daughter, Beverly...