All Obituaries

Dylan Thomas Stafford, 19, of Muncie, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2021 near Shelbyville, TN.   Dylan was born on November 29, 2001 in Muncie. He was a 2020 graduate of Muncie Central High School. Dylan was enrolled and had been accepted into the Ball State University Miller Honors College. He was a Miller Scholarship Finalist and was awarded the Presidential Scholarship.   Dylan is survived  by his mom, Erin Smith (husband Ben) of Muncie, with whom he lived; father,...

Benjamin F. Martin, 81, of Selma, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN.   Ben was born on June 17, 1939 in Washington Parish, Louisiana to the late Hollie and Viola (Cook) Martin. He was a 1957 graduate of Pine High School in Louisiana. Ben was an Air Force Vietnam veteran. He worked for Bell Telephone Company for 25 years, retiring in 1994. Ben attended Burlington Avenue Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Donald Lee Triplett Sr., 81, of Desoto, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his son’s home in Yorktown.   Don was born on January 30, 1940 in Eaton, Indiana to the late Guy and Mary (Gibson) Triplett. He attended Eaton schools and graduated from Muncie Central High School. Don retired in 1993 from General Motors after 25 years. Don continued to work driving for the Amish and car dealerships. Don had also owned and operated a small engine repair shop from his home for over...

Rita Stump, 72, of Gaston, passed away on March 16, 2021 at her home in Muncie, Indiana.   Rita was born on April 7, 1948 in Anderson to the late Lowell and Anna Shaw. She attended Lafayette Jefferson High School. Rita married Max Stump on February 14, 1988. Rita worked as a waitress at Petro, formerly Red Amick for almost 28 years. Rita was a member of Our Blessed Savior Lutheran Church and the Gaston American Legion Auxiliary. Rita enjoyed word search puzzles and spending time with...

Barbara Lawvere, 79, of Matthews, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.   Barbara was born on October 9, 1941 in Muncie, Indiana. She was a 1961 graduate of Montpelier High School and went on to earn her business degree from Indiana Business College. Barbara worked as a dietary aide at University Nursing Center in Upland for 10 years before her retirement. Barbara enjoyed attending car shows, watching golf, and watching cooking...

Vicki Lynn (Dunn) Vaught, 64, of Yorktown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her home in Yorktown.   Vicki was born on October 18, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Albert E. and Dorothy V. (Badgley) Dunn. Vicki was a 1974 graduate of Yorktown High School. She earned her paralegal and business degree’s at Ivy Tech Community College and earned her LPN license at Anderson School of Nursing. Vicki worked as an LPN for over 25 years with the last 12 years...

Robert E. “Bob” Nichols, 90, an 85-year resident of Cammack, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Morrison Woods Health Campus.   Bob was born on November 26, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Virgil and Geneva (Garver) Nichols. He attended Yorktown High School and worked for Colonial Bakery for 35 years. Bob was a member of the Cammack United Methodist Church where he was a past Deacon. Bob was also a past member of the Eagles Lodge. Bob enjoyed riding his...

Karen Lennis, 56, of Farmland, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 21, 2021.   Karen was born on December 12, 1965 in Muncie, Indiana to the late George and Martha South. Karen graduated from Wes-Del High School and worked at Jarden for many years. Karen enjoyed playing sports and was an avid softball player. Karen loved to watch her father race. She loved her dog, Sumo, and her purple flowers.   Karen is survived by her grateful husband who stayed by her side to the...

Theresa R. Dull, 61, of Upland, went home to Jesus on Sunday, February 7, 2021 surrounded by her family.   Terri was born on July 20, 1959 to the late Jack and Sue Lorey at Bitburg Air Force Base in Germany. She brought joy and laughter into the world. Terri went on to graduate from Jay County High School in 1977.   Two days after finishing High School, Terri married her sweetheart, George Dull. The two were inseparable. George and Terri would celebrate their 44th anniversary...

Douglas T. Rees, age 80, of Waterville OH, passed away on January 12, 2021 at Kingston Rehab Center in Ohio.   Doug was born May 26, 1940 to the late Jack and Anna Belle (Townsend) Rees.  He was a 1958 graduate of Yorktown High School.  He went on to spend 32 years with the NS Railroad as a signalman and maintainer, retiring 15 years ago.  It was a job he loved and was so proud to be a part of, making so many friends during his...