All Obituaries

Rosalina G. Flores, 89, of Gaston, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Rosalina was born January 31, 1931 in Bulacan, Philippines to the late Elias and Dorothea (Garcia) Flores. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from PNC College and worked as an elementary teacher in the Philippines. Rosalina was a council member at the Philippine Barangay Center. In the 1980’s, Rosalina fulfilled her dream and migrated to the United...

Richard D. “Dick” Curts Sr., 87, of Upland, passed away peacefully at his home with his special friend, Ramie Miller and son, Rick by his side on Friday, February 14, 2020.   Dick was born on May 7, 1932 in Jay County, Indiana to the late William L. and Grace (Burgess) Curts. Dick was raised in Rural Redkey and attended Dunkirk High School. He raised his family in rural Gaston and lived there until 2019. Dick was plant manager of the Standard Oil Fertilizer Plant in Gaston...

Kelly Jo Doughty, 61, of Yorktown, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home following four courageous battles with cancer.   Kelly was born on November 23, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana to the late James and Bonnie (Fouch) Masters. Kelly grew up in Yorktown and attended Yorktown High School. She worked as secretary and treasurer at Jack Doughty Well and Pump for 28 years and had been a supervisor at Target for 10 years prior. Kelly attended Cammack United Methodist Church. She...

Gary Lee Borkhardt, 68, of Muncie, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home.   Gary was born on April 19, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois. After graduation he went on to serve in the United States Army. Gary worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator. Gary’s favorite hobby was fishing.   Gary is survived by two children, April Wable (husband Mike) and Eric Borkhardt; three siblings, Terry Borkhardt, Kay Mendenhall, and Dianna Sims; four grandchildren,...

Quintota Sue Janney, 83, of Gaston, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2019 at Signature Health Care in Muncie.   Sue was born April 11, 1936 in Summitville, Indiana to the late Merrell and Dorothy (Kirkpatrick) Vannatter. She graduated from Gaston High School and worked for Star Bank for many years. Sue enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and bowling.   Sue is survived by two children, Craig Janney (wife Liz) of Avon and Molli Morrison (husband Darren) of Muncie; a brother, Tim...

Betty Jean Reed, 93, of rural Daleville, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Betty Jean was born on January 17, 1927 in Delaware County, Indiana to the late Floyd and Anise (Patton) Curtis. She was a 1945 graduate of Yorktown High School. Betty Jean spent most of her life as a homemaker and farmer’s wife working on the farm. Betty Jean had also worked for Yorktown State Bank. She attended Mount Pleasant Community Church where she used...

Rachel (Maddux) Brophy, 74, of Muncie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Rachel was born on October 24, 1945 in Decatur County, Indiana to the late Stanley and Pearl (Davis) Maddux. Rachel moved to Muncie at the age of 12 for better education opportunities. Rachel was a homemaker and loved her work in child care. She was a member of the Riverview Church of the Nazarene for nearly 50 years. Rachel enjoyed shopping, needlework,...

Evelyn J. (Warfel) Morrow, 92, of Yorktown, passed away on Friday morning, January 24, 2020, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Evelyn was born on February 26, 1927 in Yorktown to the late Jessie M. Warfel. Evelyn was a 1945 graduate of Yorktown High School. She retired from the Yorktown Post Office after 30 years. Evelyn was a member of various hobby and card clubs and loved to cook.   Evelyn is survived by two children, Michael D. Morrow of Daleville and Patricia J....

Robert Leon Cope, 74, of Yorktown, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Bob was born on April 15, 1945 in McMinnville, TN to the late Haston Leon Cope and Martha Francis (Griffith) Cope. He was a 1963 graduate of Muncie Central High School and had four associates degrees from Ivy Tech. Bob had over 32 years of Army and Army Reserve service, reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. Bob retired from Ball State University Dining after 20 years of...

Alan “Al” D. Baker, 84, of Yorktown, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019.   Al was born on December 1, 1935 in Maple Rapids, Michigan to the late D. Dale and Marian (Hicks) Baker. He was a 1954 Graduate of St. John’s High School. He attended Michigan State University for 2 years and graduated from Ball State University with a degree in business. Al worked at Andy IGA in St. John’s, MI, Eavey’s, and then spent over 38 years...