All Obituaries

Pamela L. Wright, 70, of Gaston, passed away on Friday October 5, 2018 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis following a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and short battle with cancer.   Pam was born July 2, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Fred and Lois (Judd) Miller. She was a 1966 graduate of Gaston High School and went on to earn her Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. Pam worked for Ball Memorial Hospital from 84-98 as an RN...

Larry A. Blade Sr., 77, of Yorktown, passed away last week at his home from natural causes.   Larry was born October 16, 1940 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Stanley and Mildred (Kintzel) Blade. He was a 1958 graduate of Muncie Central High School. Larry was a well known and liked salesman having worked for B.I.C. Products and Dunn E-Z. Larry was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Yorktown. He played music all of his life and enjoyed golf.   Larry is survived by his...

Diana Rittenhouse Sayers, 71, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Tuesday morning, September 18th, 2018 at her daughter's residence, with her family by her side.   Diana was born on August 6, 1947 in Winchester, Indiana to the late George and Olive (Collins) Rittenhouse. Diana loved living in the south and being near the ocean, having lived over half her life in Florida. Yet she always claimed Indiana as her home. Diana very much enjoyed spending time up there, especially at her...

Donald F. Williams, 83, of Yorktown, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018 at Yorktown Manor.   Donald was born May 28, 1935 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Charles and Clarinda (Harbough) Williams. He was a 1953 graduate of Yorktown High School and went on to earn several degrees from Ball State University, Taylor University, and Cornell University. Donald was an antique dealer and restorer for many years. He had also worked as a teacher at the Bethel Home for Boys. He...

Mary Jo Sollars, 89, of Yorktown, passed away on Thursday morning, September 20, 2018 at Community Hospital of Anderson.   Mary Jo was born September 22, 1928 to the late Benjamin Newton and Eva Marie (Wood) Hart. She graduated from Muncie Central High School and earned her associates degree from Indiana Business College. Mary Jo worked at Ball Memorial Hospital for many years before her retirement in 1990. She was a member of the Cammack United Methodist Church and was a volunteer at...

Sunshine Renee Bryant-Young, 45, of Muncie, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Renee was born July 15, 1973 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Hershell and Ruth (Lancaster) Ferrell. She was a 1991 graduate of Muncie Southside High School. Renee was a homemaker and enjoyed Crafts, knitting, and her kittens. Renee was baptized at Full Gospel Temple Church. She was also a past member of the Westside Evangelist Church and was currently a member...

Patricia S. Sayre, 86, of Gaston, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018 at Golden Living Center in Muncie, Indiana.   Patty was born July 20, 1932 in Summitville, Indiana to the late Chester and Louise (Barnes) Kirkpatrick. She attended Summitville High School until the 11th grade and graduated from Gaston High School in 1950. Patty had worked for Merchants bank, Party House, and Gant Funeral Homes. She was a member of the Prairie Grove Church, the Matthews Eastern...

Darryl “Danny” Dedmon, 33, of Yorktown, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   Danny was born March 24, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a 2004 graduate of Southside High School. He enjoyed playing video games and card games.   Danny is survived by his natural parents, Darryl Dedmon and Eileen Dedmon; his foster mother and aunt, Teresa Smith; his siblings, Randy Smith, Steve Smith, Kenny Smith, Christina Maggart, Jason...

Deborah Lynn (Debbie) Crosley, 64, of Yorktown, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on September 5, 2018 following a hard fought battle with her sisters by her side.   Debbie was born July 1, 1954 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. She was a 1972 graduate of Yorktown High School. Debbie was the Mt. Pleasant Township Assessor for 22 years and served as deputy assessor for 13 years prior. She retired from the Delaware County Assessor’s office in 2014. Debbie was a member of...

John Schwarzkopf, 72, of Gaston, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation in Marion.   John was born January 5, 1946 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Robert and Ann (Yount) Schwarzkopf. He was a 1964 graduate of Montpelier High School. John had worked as a farmer and retired in 2006 after 40 years at General Motors. John was a member of New Life Presbyterian Church and enjoyed mowing, spending time with his grandsons, and spending his winters in...