All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Ayres Helm, 78, of Gaston, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 2, 2021.   Dick was born on November 17, 1942, in Winchester, Indiana to the late Eldon and Frances (Ayres) Helm. He was a 1961 graduate of Dunkirk High School and attended Indiana University. Dick was a United States Army Veteran. He served two tours in Vietnam and earned two Bronze Stars along with numerous other medals and accolades. Dick worked in quality control at Duffy...

Peggy Sue Collins Branson Armstrong, 88, widow of Harvey Emmons Armstrong, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at McLeod Health Clarendon in Manning, South Carolina. Born April 12, 1933, in Brown County, IN, she was a daughter of the late Ivor Collins and the late Faye Phillips Collins. She was an accountant and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Muncie, IN. Surviving are a daughter, Terri Mills of Summerton; a son, Greg Branson of South Carolina; six grandchildren, Eric Branson...

Clarence “Dink” J. Hensley, 93, of Muncie, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center.   Clarence was born on April 08, 1928, in Yorktown, Indiana to the late Clarence H. and Ethel Mae (Jackson) Hensley. Clarence proudly served in the United States Army in Fort Jay New York. He attended the Indiana College of Mortuary Science and was a mortician in Marion, IN. for one and a half years. Dink worked several jobs simultaneously...

Lewis D. Mathew, 90, of Muncie, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Lewis was born on May 28, 1931, in Eaton, Indiana to the late John and Mary (Smallwood) Mathew. He was a 1950 graduate of Yorktown High School. Lewis was a sales manager at Midwest Towel before his retirement. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Lewis enjoyed genealogy, golfing, being outside, and taking drives in his truck.   Lewis is survived by three children, Sue...

Michael Alan “Mike” Prewitt, 69, of Yorktown, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Mike was born on July 13, 1951, in Dixon, Illinois. He graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. Mike worked as a journeyman and machinist for Zimmer Paper Company for over 45 years before his retirement in 2009. Mike enjoyed baseball card and coin collecting. He also enjoyed working on cars and watching NASCAR and drag racing.   Mike is...

A beautiful soul has earned her heavenly reward. Jana (Koons) Duncan, 57, of Yorktown, left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving family last year on June 4, 2020, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Jana was a lifelong resident of Yorktown.             Jana was the daughter of Harold and Marianne (Cook) Koons of Yorktown. She was a 1981 graduate of Yorktown High School. Jana was a nurse and Clinical Liaison for...

Patricia Ellen Guba, 86, passed away on June 30, 1921, at Signature Health Care in Muncie, Indiana.   Patricia was born on November 4, 1934, in Fairview Park, OH to the late Edward and Helen (Kehoe) Marshall. She grew up in Fairview and graduated from Catholic School. Patricia lived 26 years in Bradenton, FL before moving back to Muncie four years ago. Patricia worked as a secretary and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Muncie and was a past member of...

Deborah Jo Sheward, 71, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Countryside Manor in Anderson.   Deborah was born on January 9, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana. She retired from St. Vincent Anderson Hospital where she worked in housekeeping. She had also worked for Willows Nursing Home in Alexandria. Deborah enjoyed gardening and was an animal lover, especially her dogs and cats.   Deborah is survived by two children, Tammy Seegraves (husband Scott) and Joey Blanton;...

Robert E. “Bob” Stephens, 94, of Gaston, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie.   Bob was born on April 11, 1927, in Twelve Mile, Indiana to the late R. Earl and Annis (Stillwell) Stephens. He attended Gaston High School and graduated from Converse High School. Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob was a life-long farmer and also worked as local superintendent for both the Delaware County and Indiana...

Skyler Denney, 24, of Muncie, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 18, 2021.   Skyler was born on June 17, 1997, in Muncie, to Christopher Denney and Jennifer May. He was a 2016 graduate of Wes-Del High School where he participated in band. Skyler worked in construction at L.J. Stone. He was a talented musician who loved to play guitar. He also enjoyed cars and fishing.   Skyler is survived by his mother, Jennifer May; father, Christopher Denney; three siblings,...