All Obituaries

Linda Williams, 74, of Fort Wayne, formerly from Yorktown, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at Signature Health Care in Fort Wayne.   Linda was born August 26, 1944 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Orem and Oma (Koons) Fletcher. Linda earned her bachelor’s in business from St. Frances College at the age of 47. She worked in customer service for Allied Worldwide and later retired as a cashier from Wal-mart in 2009. Linda had attended the Yorktown Christian Church before moving to...

Vernon L. “Pete” Davis, 87, of Cammack, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.   Pete was born on July 16, 1931 in Delaware County, Indiana to the late Frank and Florence (Plummer) Davis. He was a 1949 graduate of Yorktown High School. Pete served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954 as an Airman First Class. He was stationed in Japan among other places during his service. Pete was known by many as the Mayor...

Albert Howard Hughes III, 32, of Muncie, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home.   Albert was born on August 31, 1986 in Selma. He attended Muncie Central High School and was currently enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College for HVAC. Albert was a United States Army Veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the Selma American Legion. Albert enjoyed boxing, working out, and fishing.   Albert is survived by his mother, Patricia (Kabel) Hughes of...

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...