All Obituaries

Max W. Couch, 86, fell into the arms of his Savior on April 16, 2019 at Westminster Village in Muncie.  Max was born June 14, 1932 in Fairmount, Indiana to the late Verlie and Lora (Jones) Couch.  He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1950.  He married Shelby Smith on May 28, 1955.  In 1958 they moved to Converse where they adopted their daughter Ramona.  In 1962 they moved to Swayzee and in 1965 adopted their second child, Roger.  Then in 1968 Greg was...

Betty Jean (Dragoo) Clock, 93, of the Gaston-Muncie area, joined her husband, Vernie Jr. her mother, father and her siblings on Tuesday, March 6, 2019, in Heaven. Betty was born September 9, 1925, to Vernon and Clara (Harmon) Dragoo, in Cammack.    Betty grew up during the Depression. She left school to take a job in her teen years to help support her family. Getting a High School education was of upmost importance to Betty. In 1987, she earned her GED. Betty was a farmer’s...

Wesley V. Kidd, 97, of Yorktown, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Countryside Senior Living in Anderson, Indiana.   Wesley was born May 24, 1921 in Yorktown, Indiana to the late John Wesley and Mildred Mae (Minnick) Kidd. He was a 1939 graduate of Yorktown High School. Wesley worked as a toolmaker for Delco Remy for 39 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Yorktown Christian Church and the Yorktown Masonic Lodge.   Wesley is survived by a son,...

Ruth Ellen Strong, 89, of Wilmington, NC, formerly from Muncie, IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at North Chase Nursing Home in Wilmington.   Ruth was born on April 20, 1929 in Muncie. She attended Royerton Schools. Ruth was a homemaker and also worked for Ball Brothers and the YWCA. She attended Southside Church of the Nazarene before moving to North Carolina in 1989. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, crafts, and spending time with her many friends and family.   Ruth is...

Donald J. Young, 92, of Yorktown, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning, January 28, 2019 at Yorktown Manor.   Don was born May 29, 1926 in Frankfort, Indiana to the late Charles and Elizabeth Young. He was a 1945 graduate of Frankfort High School. Don worked for both ABB Westinghouse and as a mailman for the United State Postal Service for 20 years. Don was also a volunteer fireman for the Yorktown Fire Department and was a member of the Yorktown Lions Club. He...

Richard “Rick” E. Craig, 60, of Gaston, went home to be with his Lord on December 24, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home in rural Gaston following a courageous battle with cancer.   Rick was born September 19, 1958 in Portland, Indiana to the late Logan and Patricia (Carder) Craig. He was a 1976 graduate of Blackford County High School and went on to earn his associates degree from Ivy Tech. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked in technical support....

Betty Jean Janney, 83, of Gaston, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Signature Health Care Rehabilitation Center in Muncie.   Betty was born on February 9, 1935 in Owenton, KY. Betty grew up in Anderson and was a 1952 graduate of Anderson High School. She worked as Clerk Treasurer for the Town of Gaston before her retirement. Betty had also owned Law-Jean’s Dry Cleaners in Gaston. She was a member of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns and the Indiana Municipal...

Joe Bourff, 64, of Gaston, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 unexpectedly at his home in Gaston.   Joe was born October 17, 1954 in Elwood, Indiana to the late Raymond and Norma Bourff. He was a 1972 graduate of Wes-Del High School. He married Betsy (Brooks) Bourff on May 1, 1980 and mourned her death in 2013. Joe owned D&D Motors and was a auto body repairman. He enjoyed classic cars and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.   Joe is...

Tina Marie Hammitt, 60, of Gaston, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.   Tina was born March 6, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Jerry and Wanda (Thornbury) Miller. Tina attended Delta High School and had worked for Warner Gear, Elsa, and Red Gold Factories. She was a member of the Fairmont United Methodist Church and the Gaston American Legion Lady’s Auxiliary. Tina enjoyed...

Beverley Louise Morgan, 90, of Gaston, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Beverley was born November 6, 1928 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Evin and Viola VanArsdol. Beverley was a 1946 graduate of Muncie Central High School. Beverley worked as the secretary at Morgan Trucking, her family business.   Beverley is survived by two sons, Harold Morgan (wife Roseann) of Parker City and David Morgan (wife Jane) of Gaston; eight...