All Obituaries

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...

Monte R. McKibben, 77, of Muncie, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Monte was born on July 13, 1942 in Muncie, Indiana. He was a 1960 graduate of Yorktown High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. Monte worked as a foreman at General Motors for 30 years before his retirement in 1994. After retirement he drove a handicap bus for Ball State University. Monte attended Christian Chapel Church in Cowan and Yorktown...

Don A. Songer, 84, of Gaston, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Don was born on February 6, 1935 in Nicholas County, West Virginia to the late Frank and Louise (Grose) Songer. He was a 1953 graduate of East Bank High School. Don worked for Delco Battery for 35 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Gaston Church of the Nazarene and Men for Missions where he went on several mission trips. Don enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and...

Carl Martin Sr., 81, of rural Farmland, passed away on Sunday morning, December 22, 2019.   Carl was born January 21, 1938 in Richmond to the late Grandville and Bertha (Rhienhart) Martin. Carl worked as a mechanic for 10 years at Lockers International and 35 years at Stewart Trucking before he retired. Carl was an outdoorsman. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed fishing and trapping. He also enjoyed his coon dogs and cows.   Carl is survived by his loving wife of 45...

George A. Stanley, 54, of Gaston, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 20019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   George was born on April 27, 1965 in Rushville, Indiana to the late Tom and Edna (Johnson) Stanley. He attended Rushville High School. He was co-owner of Asphalt Paving and Concrete Construction with his brother Ted. George retired in 2010.  He was also a firefighter for the Gaston Fire Department for 19 years. George was a member of the Gaston American...

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...