All Obituaries

Sarah Doughty, 91, of Yorktown, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.   Sarah was born in Muncie to the late Raymond Sr. and Juvia (Jackson) Dudley. She attended Muncie Central High School. Sarah was a homemaker and helped on her family’s farm. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Sarah loved her flowers and her birds. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...

Dale Wilson Martini, 88, of Gaston, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019.   Dale was born November 19, 1930 in Fairmount, Indiana to the late Karl and Marie (Hunt) Martini. He was a 1948 graduate of Gaston High School. Dale was a lifetime farmer and lived his entire life in Gaston. He had also been a member of the Matthews Masonic Lodge.   Dale is survived by three children, Gary Wilson Martini (wife Vicki) of Yorktown, Kathy Joan Umberger (husband Ralph) of...

Chuck Smith, 61, of Muncie, formerly of Yorktown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.   Chuck was born March 24, 1958 in Muncie. He was a 1976 graduate of Yorktown High School. Chuck worked for Marsh Supermarket for over 30 years holding multiple positions until it closed. He currently worked for McFarling Foods in Indianapolis. Chuck was a member of the Church of Christ. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, North Carolina Tar Heels, and the Cincinnati...

Rickie D. Bennett, 62, of Gaston, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home.   Rickie was born July 5, 1957 in Muncie, Indiana. He attended Wes-Del High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Rickie spent most of his adult life in Florida where he worked in heating and cooling and more recently worked for the Salvation Army. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago Cubs, and the Indianapolis Colts.   Rickie is survived...

Larry Eugene Runyan, 77, of rural Anderson, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Miller Merry Manor in Chesterfield.   Larry was born October 18, 1941 in Anderson to the late Kenneth Clyde and Judith Loretta (Chapman) Runyan. He was a 1959 graduate of Summitville High School. Larry retired from Delco Remy in Anderson.   Larry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Phyllis Runyan; two sons, Doug Runyan (wife Donna) and Brian Runyan; a daughter, Laurie McKee (husband...

Jack Reynolds Gettinger, 81, of Yorktown, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Jack was born on February 20, 1938 in Portland, Indiana to the late Arlo and Mabel (Jessup) Gettinger. He graduated from Portland High School in 1956. In 1955 He joined the Marsh Supermarkets’ stock crew in Portland. He was assistant store manager in Van Wert, Ohio, store manager in Huntington, and store manager in Lafayette before moving to Yorktown in 1979...

Eleanor E. Buroker, 92, former longtime Gaston, Indiana resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Warren, Indiana, where she resided since 2014.   Eleanor Eileen was born on May 16, 1927 in Howard County, Indiana to the late Irvin P. and Nellie (DeBon) Ford. She graduated from Ervin Township High School in 1946. She married L. DeMerle Buroker February 11, 1949 at the First Baptist Church in Kokomo. They were married for 55 years before his...

Norman W. Smith, 81, of Oakville, passed away Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.   Norman was born June 5, 1938 in Blountsville to the late William Clayton and Clara Smith. He attended Cowan High School and graduated in Santa Rosa California. He went on to earn his degree in Design Engineering in Cincinnati. Norman worked as a Tool and Die maker at General Motors in Marion for 15 Years, retiring in 2000. Norman attended...

Linda Sue James (Davis), 70, of Muncie, passed away at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 21, 2019.   Linda was born on December 03, 1948 in Cammack, Indiana to Warren and Dixie Davis. She loved camping, cooking and her grandbabies. Linda was an excellent cook and the worlds’ best at making scalloped potatoes.         Linda is survived by her husband, Otto James; 3 children; Steve Lee (Tonya King), Scott and Bentlee James, a brother, Mike...

Verba Leon Doughty Jr., 66, of Yorktown, passed away and joined his wonderful father on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home following a long illness.   Verbie was born the third child to Verba Doughty Sr. and Betty Richey on October 25, 1952 in Muncie, Indiana. Verbie graduated from Wes-Del High School in 1970 and lived most of his life on the family farm. Verbie worked as a self-employed carpenter and in his younger years he traveled the country coating the inside of silos. He was an...