Chris D. Hite

MUNCIE, IN

Christopher “Chris” D. Hite, 34, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Muncie, Indiana

Chris was born on August 1, 1978 to James “Wade” Hite and Sandy (Matthews) Traylor in Muncie.

He was an avid Cubs and Colts fan and a music lover. He also loved going fishing and his dog, Rolo.  Chris was a jokester and was a person that was always there when you needed him.

Survivors include his mother, Sandy Traylor,and father James “Wade” (Leanna) Hite; 3 brothers, James  (girlfriend Eukliz) Hite, Dakota Hite, and Drake Hite; a sister, Stephanie Borror; his girlfriend of 4 years, Amber Jones; maternal grandparents, Stanley and Elma Matthews; paternal grandfather, James Walter Hite; 2 uncles, David Hite and Stanley (Terri) Matthews Jr., 3 aunts, Nora (Rodney) Holt, Sheri (Mike) Lankford, and Stephanie Smith (Ed Hicks); as well as several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Lommie Hite; brother, Derrick Borror; and step-father, James Traylor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Carl Norris officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
 
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Robert G. Foust

Eaton, IN

Robert G. Foust, 49, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday,  May 7, 2013 at his home. 

Rob was born on December 1, 1963, in Muncie, Indiana to Robert and Nancy (Smith) Foust.  He graduated from Delta High School and went to work for Warner-Gear/Borg-Warner.  Rob remained with Borg-Warner for over 27 years until their closure.

He is survived by his sister, Lora Penrod, two nieces, Rachel Pauley and Hannah Penrod, two great-nephews, Aiden and Ashton, a great niece, Ryen, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nancy.

Private family services will be conducted by Pastor Andy Denniston of the Eaton First Church of God. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.   Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

Lloyd L. Myers

Dunkirk, IN

Lloyd L. Myers, 91, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk, Indiana, leaving his wife, Lucy A. Myers of 68 years and seven children.  

Lloyd was born on July 15, 1921 to William and Martha (Exendine) Myers in Winnipeg, Missouri. He later married Lucy Vore on August 14, 1945 in Lebanon, Missouri.

He worked in Albany, Indiana at McCormick Brothers. Lloyd loved to fish, hunt and play bingo.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Lucy Myers; 7 children: Alice (Kenny) Bennett, Herbert (Randa) Myers, Carrie Turner, Dorothy Poore, William “Billy” (Billie Jean) Myers, Floyd “Kenny” (Peggy) Myers, and Elizabeth (James “Bo”) Harker, 26 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters, Thelma, Delila and Norma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a step-father, Melvin Rogers; 2 sons, Melvin Myers and Homer Myers;  a brother, Ules Myers; two son-in-laws, Cliff Turner and Kelly Poore, a granddaughter, a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Tom Fett officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 1, 2013 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.  

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

 

Hannah M. Taylor

EATON, IN

Hannah M. Taylor, 94, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana.

Hannah was born on September 20, 1918 to Judson and Stella (Kuzak) Beck in Brookville, Ohio. She married Denzil “Huck” Taylor in 1940.

She graduated from Ball State University with both a Master’s and Doctorate degree. She worked as a school teacher in Albany for 2 years and then in Muncie for 22 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church in Muncie, belonged to the American Association of University Women, and AARP.

Hannah is survived by her son, Jerry (Jan) Taylor, 7 grandchildren; Brian Taylor, Chris Rooney, Jenna Rooney, Scott Rooney, Beth Rooney, Trisha Jensen, and Lori Lupica; 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 brother, and 10 sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 and one hour prior the service on Wednesday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Melvin A. Rees

EATON, IN

Melvin A. Rees, 86, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care in Muncie.

Melvin was born on October 9, 1926, in Redkey, Indiana to Arthur A.  and Martha “Louise” (Becknell) Rees and attended schools there. He married Martha Shultz in Redkey, July 27, 1946.

He served his country in the United States Navy, during WWII, aboard the USS President Monroe, in the South Pacific Theatre. He retired in 1987 after 42 years of employment with Norfolk Southern Railroad as a conductor. Melvin attended the Redkey Church of the Nazarene, had been a member of the American Legion Post #90, Eaton and was a member of the United Transportation Union of Cleveland.  

He is survived by his wife, Martha; 2 sons, Rick (Linda) Rees of Vincennes, IN, and Larry Rees of Eaton; two brothers, Elvin Rees of Redkey, and Kenneth Rees (Joann) of Hartford City; three grandchildren; Shane (Misty) Rees, Angie (Chad) Fisher and Ashley (Dane) Cantwell. Seven great-grandchildren; Makayla, Macey, and Mallory Fisher, Brooklynne, Savannah, and Madysen Rees, and Wyatt Cantwell; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father on March 31, 1987, his mother on March 13, 1983 and twin sisters, Dorothy Rees on May 23, 1922 and Doris Holloway on June 30, 1998.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Rob Farris officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie, with military rites by Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 14, 2013 and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Becky Sue (Wright) Eppard

EATON, IN

Becky Sue (Wright) Eppard, 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.

Becky was born on December 4, 1942 to Herbert and Georgia (Rathel) Wright. She married Robert E. Eppard on September 5, 1958.

She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Bales and Lori Eppard; four sons, Bob (Stephanie) Eppard, Bill (Cindy) Eppard, John (Arleen) Eppard, and Danny (Kristen) Eppard; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Eugene Wright; four sisters, Betty Conner, Dorothy Schroeder, Sara Wolf, and Judy Egly; as well as 17 in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert; daughter, Edna; grandson, Justin; six brothers and three sisters.

Becky attended New Horizon Church on 20^th Street in Muncie operated by Mike Konkle. She also volunteered at several nursing homes including Muncie Health Care.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Mike Konkle officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M on Sunday, February 24, 2013 and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

 

 

Emmagene Chipps

MUNCIE, IN

Emmagene Chipps, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at her Muncie residence.

She was born on February 20, 1924 to Samuel and Hazel Zook (Kendall) in Huntington County, Indiana. She graduated from Peru High School in 1942 and married Donald Jackson Chipps on June 8^th, 1946, he preceded her in death on December 23, 1978.

A Muncie resident for over 50 years, she enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and traveling.

Survivors include a son, James Chipps; daughter, Melinda Chipps; her companion of over 35 years, Byron Miers; a daughter in law, Teresa Chipps, two grandchildren, Leighann (Rick) Clark, and Bradley Chips, a great grandson, Ryan Clark.

Emmagene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald Chipps, a brother, Max Kendall, a son, John Chipps, and a daughter-in-law, Dawn Chipps.

Services will be private for the family and burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Arrangements are being handled by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com