All Obituaries

Larry Wayne Long, 59, died peacefully at his home in Gaston on June 28, 2022.   Larry was born on February 1, 1963, in Muncie to Carl “Barney” and Doris Long. He was a 1981 graduate of Wes-Del High School. Larry had a long and successful career in tool & die making and engineering. He was an active member of the AMA in Muncie. He enjoyed building and flying RC airplanes, camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family.   Larry is survived by...

Mary “Helen” Hughes, 90, of Muncie, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Morrison Woods Health Campus.   Helen was born on May 23, 1932, in Muncie. She was a 1950 graduate of Muncie Central High School. Helen worked as lead hostess and supervisor at Westinghouse for Servomation. She was a current member of Glad Tidings Church and past member of the South Side Church of the Nazarene where she still had many friends. She was also a member of Farm Bureau and a local Home...

  Donald Moore Lee, 94, passed away on June 14, 2022. He was born February 27, 1928, to the late Robert Edmond Lee and Elsie Margaret Moore Lee. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Maybelle Morgan Lee and brothers Robert Wesley Lee and Floyd Martin Lee. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Margaret Lee and his son, Marshall Morgan Lee. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Eve Morgan Stevens and her husband, Stephen K. Allinger, Jr., Lee Bridges Stevens,...

Scott E. Terry, 56, of Yorktown, passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the home of his parents in Yorktown.   Scott was born on July 22, 1965, in Muncie, to Larry and Verna Sue Terry. Scott was a 1984 graduate of Yorktown High School. Scott was a master mechanic. He worked for Marsh for over 20 years and was currently employed at Tractor Supply. Scott also retired from the Yorktown Fire Department. He was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church....

Rita S. Dragoo, 64, of Parker City, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Rita was born on August 26, 1957, to the late William Sr. and Shirley Doughty. She was a 1975 graduate of Wapahani High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University. She married Thomas “Tad” Dragoo on September 2, 1978. Rita was an educator having worked at Ball State University, Monroe Central High School, and the University...

Carolyn “Sue” Sutton, 84, of Matthews, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at University Nursing Center in Upland.   Sue was born on December 2, 1937, in Hartford City to the late James and Edith VanHorn. She attended Hartford City Schools. Sue married Hobart Sutton on July 2, 1970. They were married 46 years before his death in 2017. Sue worked for Twoson Tool Co. in Matthews for many years and had also worked at the Matthew’s restaurant. She enjoyed Elvis,...

Denise Ann Sullivan, 69, of Anderson, formerly of Yorktown, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital following a sudden illness.   Denise was born on June 12, 1952, in Muncie to the late Wayne and Phyllis (Martin) Davis. She was a 1970 graduate of Yorktown High School. Denise was homemaker, raising three sons. Denise had also worked in a factory and as a waitress. She was a member of the Parkview Apostolic Church. She enjoyed rescuing animals in need,...

Emily Anne (McKeever) Sears, 79, passed away on Thursday evening, May 19, 2022, at home, holding her husband’s hand. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.   Emily was born on April 29, 1943, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Joseph E. and Thelma (Miller) McKeever. She graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1961 and the Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. In the fall of 1962 she met her husband, Forrest, at a dance at Ball State University. They were...

Carol R. Jackson, 81, passed away on Sunday morning, May 15, 2022, at her home in rural Gaston.   Carol was born on October 25, 1940, in Gas City, Indiana to the late Chester “Lee” and Maxine Perkins. She was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson Township High School. Carol married Donald Jackson on October 26, 1958. They were married 46 years before his death in 2004. Carol worked in the dining commons at Taylor University for nearly 30 years. Carol cherished her role as a...

Bobbie Ruth Warrell, 86, of Muncie, passed away on Thursday evening, May 12, 2022, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Bobbie was born on October 19, 1935, in Finley, Tennessee, to the late C.L. and Mildred Crum. Bobbie spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was a member of Pentecostal Tabernacle. Bobbie will be remembered for her wit and great sense of humor. She most cherished her time spent with her family.   Bobbie is survived by two sons, Greg Warrell and Jeff...