Lori Wright

Eaton, IN

Lori Wright, 52, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at her residence.

Lori was born on April 29, 1960 to John and Ellen M. (Glass) Clevenger in Muncie. She graduated from Delta High School in 1978 and married her husband Brad on July 9, 1983 in Eaton.

She worked at First Merchants Bank in Eaton as an assistant manager. Lori was also a member of the Eaton Women’s Auxillary.

Survivors include her husband, Brad, a son, Alan, a daughter Kristi (fiancé Nate Suttles), and a step-daughter, Danell Wright. Her father, John Clevenger; two brothers, Mike (Diana) Clevenger and David (Lisa) Clevenger; a sister, Janeen (Brit) McIntire; a step-sister, Kim Stinson; three brothers-in-law, Mike (Deb) Wright, Rick (Anita) Wright, and Randy (Janet) Wright; a sister-in-law, Melissa Strunk; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Lori was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen Clevenger.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, December 28, 2012 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Cremation will follow and burial will be made in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 4:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial contributions to be made to The Little Red Door.

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

Rebecca Carmin

Kendallville, IN

Rebecca S. Carmin, 83, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendalville.

Rebecca was born on February 20, 1929 to Kemper “Doc” and Mary E. (Wright) McKinley. She graduated from Eaton High School and married P. Max Carmin on February 6, 1949 in Eaton.  Max and Rebecca were happily married for 60 years.

She worked for Peoples Ice Company and later as a manager at Marhoefers Employees Federal Credit Union which became Munseetown Federal Credit Union. 

Rebecca served as the treasurer of the Muncie Women’s Bowling League, and enjoyed her trips to the casino and playing cards with her friends in their local card club.

She is survived by her daughter, Jill Carmin, and a granddaughter, Samantha Carmin, as well as several nieces and nephews, and many loving friends and neighbors. 

In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Max, and her two Brothers; Robert Boyd McKinley and Gene McKinley.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Visitation for friends and family will be at the funeral home from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 26, 2012.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Ruth Russell Storms

Hartford City, IN

Ruth Russell Storms, 95, widow of L. Floyd Storms, died on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Miller’s Merry Manor.

Ruth was born on February 23, 1917 in Union Township, Delaware County, IN, to Marion A. and Alma (Clevenger) Russell. Both Parents are deceased.

Ruth was a graduate of Royerton High School in 1934 and of Ball State Teachers College in 1938. She was married to L. Floyd Storms in Muncie, IN on March 19, 1938. Ruth was a homemaker and helped Floyd with farming for over 40 years near Millgrove, IN.

Her husband, Floyd, 85, died in Florida on March 14, 2001. Great-grandson, Matthew Storms, 3, died in Florida on April 26, 2001.

Survivors are son Ronald A. (wife, June) Storms, Hartford City; son Earl Ray (wife, Maryellen) Storms, Jacksonville, FL; daughter Nancy Ruth (husband, Ernesto) Ebalo, Oak Harbor, WA; and son Leon F. Storms, Hartford City. Also surviving are a brother, James Russell; a sister, Wilma J. Hewitt; and 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Ruth was a designated organ donor.

A service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Union Cemetery Chapel. A gathering will also be held at the cemetery chapel from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 24, 2012.

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

Patricia Jean Howell

Muncie, IN

Patricia Jean Howell, 77, passed away, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation, Muncie.

Patricia was born on March 16, 1935 in Wilder, Tennessee to Finley and Eston (Koger) Daniels.  Her family moved to Muncie when Patricia was one year old.  She married Zane Howell, who preceded her in death. 

Patricia lived in Florida and Mississippi before returning to Delaware County in 2006.

She is survived by a sister, Dee Harrold, (husband, Mark), her companion, Tom Colbert, two nieces, Lisa Ellis (companion, Greg Ellison), and Marie Hayes (husband, Brad), four great-nephews: Brooks Davidson, Dominic Cantanzarite, Blake Buckles, and Broc Buckles.

A private family burial will be held at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie.

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

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

 

Dick Holdren

EATON, IN

Dick Holdren, 88, passed away Saturday morning, October 20, 2012 at Morrison Woods, Muncie.

Dick was born on November 6, 1923 in Eaton to Dick Sr., and Theodotta (Westenbarger) Holdren.  He graduated from Eaton High School in 1941 and served his country in the Army during World War II.  Dick married the love of his life, Jean Harshman on January 16, 1943 in Eaton. They celebrated 60 years together.  She preceded him in death on November 18, 2004.

Mr. Holdren worked for Warner Gear for over 42 ¹/₂ years, retiring in 1986.  He was the original member #1 of the Lakeview Country Club in Eaton.

He is survived by his two sons: Bruce (Shelia) Holdren, of Eaton, and Alan (Chris) Holdren, Muncie; one daughter, Janet (Ralph) Trowbridge, Muncie. Five grandchildren: Stephenie (Mark) Long, Kyle (Lindy) Holdren, Perry (Alissa) Trowbridge, Katie Holdren, and Maddie Holdren; six great-grandchildren: Abigail Long, Atalie Long, Alivia Long, Lance Holdren, Emilee Holdren, and Evan Trowbridge. Three sisters: Donna (Jay) Marley, Patty (Pat) Obryant, and Mary Dinn; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Holdren, and Patty Jean Holdren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Jimmy (Dick’s twin), infant twins Cara and Sara, Benny, and Pete Holdren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:00 am, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Scott Holley.  Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Wednesday, October 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to: Secret Families Christmas Charity, 7909 N. Tanglewood Lane, Muncie, IN, 47304

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

Evelyn V. Clements

EVELYN V. CLEMENTS

Muncie, IN

Evelyn V. Clements, 80, went to be with her husband, Norman, on their 61^st wedding anniversary, Tuesday, October  9, 2012 in Willowbend Living Center, Muncie.

She was born December  15, 1931, in Smyrna, Tennessee, the daughter of Vester and Essie (Williams) Simmons.  Evelyn married Norman Keith Clements on October 9, 1951, in Eaton, Indiana. His death occurred October  17, 2000. She was a 1949 graduate of Eaton High School.

A homemaker, Mrs. Clements had been a beautician and had worked in the cafeteria at Royerton Elementary School for several years.

Mrs. Clements was a member of Center Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include 3 sons, Bruce (Emily) Clements, and Neil Clements,  Muncie, and Kent (Debra) Clements, Selma; 3 brothers, William (Peggy) Simmons and Vester (Janney) Simmons, Jr., Eaton, Robert (Sharon) Simmons, Alabama; 2 sisters, Flora Mae Morris, Muncie, and Mary Etta Hubbard, Farmland; 5 grandchildren, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Majorie and Gene Holstein, Muncie, and a brother-in-law, James Knox, Hartford City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Jesse Simmons.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 A.M. October 13, 2012 in the Center Chapel United Methodist Church, 900 W. Royerton Road, Muncie, with Pastor Rusty Clements officiating.  Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Family and friends may call from  4-8 P.M. Friday, October 12, 2012  at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford Street, Eaton.

The family of Evelyn Clements would like to thank the Willowbend nurses and staff for their great care.
 

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

 

Penelope Kay Chism

Dunkirk, IN

Heaven is now a much more beautiful place with the addition of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Penelope Kay Chism lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 6, 2012. She passed peacefully at her home, holding the hands of her family.

Kay, as she was so fondly known, was born in Eaton to parents Herbert Wright and Georgia Rathel Wright on April 4, 1941. Kay was the eleventh child of fifteen and a twin:  

Betty Hurley, William “Bud” Hurley (deceased), Ellen Kriescher (deceased), June Clark (deceased), Dorothy Schroeder (husband, Richard), Fred Wright (deceased), Jimmy Wright (deceased), Jerry Wright (deceased), Oren “Tub” Wright (deseased), Eugene Wright (wife, Joann), Sara Wolfe (husband, John), Louie Wright (Kay’s twin, deceased; wife, Shirley), Becky Eppard, Judy Egley.

In March of 1957, Kay married her husband of 55 years, Dale Francis Chism in Muncie. Kay blessed Dale with four children and the family lived in Shideler before building their own home in Dunkirk. Kay was employed at Sheller Globe and developed many wonderful friendships during 26 years at Indiana Glass.

Upon entering Kay’s kitchen, one would always expect to hear a radio broadcast of the Cincinnati Reds. A fan since the days of Pete Rose and the Big Red Machine, Kay could often be found sporting her Joey Votto jersey. Family holidays were never complete without Kay’s famous beef and noodles or pineapple-upside-down cake and her elaborate decorations. She never missed an opportunity to bargain hunt at garage sales or browse Goodwill. Kay will be remembered for her love of card games, her shoe and purse collection, bowling, and pressing her luck at the slot machines, dog races and on scratch offs. Her compassionate and giving spirit was evident in all she did. Kay was always the first to offer help to a family member or friend in need. Kay certainly earned the title of “World’s Best Grandma”. Nothing satisfied her more than rocking on the porch swing and enjoying time with her family.

Left to cherish Kay’s memory are her loving husband, Dale; two sons, Roger Chism (wife, Vicky) of Hartford City and Carl Chism (wife, Lechelle) of Muncie; two daughters, Marsha Dragoo (husband, Edward) of Albany and Sandy Johnson (husband, Jake) of Dunkirk; four grandchildren, Teaessa Chism-Okino (husband, Scott) of Seattle, WA, Michael L. Smith of Albany, Jamie Dragoo of Muncie, Tara Dragoo of Albany; two spoiled great grandchildren, Zachary Carter of Albany and Kaylynn Nolley of Muncie; Multiple step-grandchildren, Bonnie Frye (Chris) and children Kristin, Brianna and Austin, Jackie Campbell (Billy) and children Torri and Jacob, Michelle McHatton (Keith), Joe Johnson and children Tasya Johnson and Mercades Clark, Heather Johnson and son Chase Petrie, Tina Johnson and children Adrian and Skylar Stewart; special family friend, Phil Buck.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.

A celebration of Kay’s wonderful life will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 1:00 pm, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.  Burial will follow in Black Cemetery, Albany.

Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 9, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and one hour prior to services Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kay’s honor to Little Red Door and the IUBMH Cancer Center.

Kay’s family wishes to thank Dr. Spahr,  Dr. Lin, Margorie Wiseman, the IUBMH Cancer Center staff, Hospice and the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home for their outstanding care and compassion.

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

John R. Tatman

EATON, IN

John R. Tatman, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

John was born on August  11, 1935 in Matthews, Indiana to Paul R. and Kathleen L. (Atkinson) Tatman.   He graduated from IP Gray in New Mt. Pleasant and married the love of this life, Elizabeth (Betty) Holmes on April 7, 1956.

Mr. Tatman worked for 3M in Hartford City for 38 years and served in the Indiana National Guard for 8 years.  John lived in the Eaton area for most of his life and was a familiar face around Eaton from walking and bicycling.  He enjoyed canoeing, fishing, camping and handyman work. 

John was a member of the Eaton Lodge #606 F&AM.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Tatman, one daughter, Terry Blair (Richard)of Farmland, one son, John David Tatman, of Berne; granddaughter, Christina Renner,  his great-grandchildren: Darin Abner (Amanda), Justin Abner, and Cody Abner, as well as several nieces,  nephews, and cousins.  

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son, Robert J. Tatman.

Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Teal Younce presiding.  Cremation will follow the services, with ashes being interred in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Tuesday, August 14 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. , and one hour prior to services Wednesday, at the funeral home.  A Masonic Service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday.

 Memorials may be made in his name to the American Stroke Association.

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

Vickie S. Capps

EATON, IN

Vickie S. Capps, 57, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Vickie was born on February 17, 1955 in Muncie to Louis and Thelma (Bowling) Steinhall.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1973 and attended Ivy Tech and Ball State University.  She married Tommy Capps on November 1, 1997 in Windfall, Indiana.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Capps, two sons, Jackie L. Haffner, Jr. (Stephanie), and Steven Haffner (Julie), one daughter, Amy Marie Sneed (Michael), five grandchildren: Cierra Haffner, Ariel Haffner, Isaac Haffner, Isaiah Haffner, and Tina Crum, and former husband and best friend, Jackie L. Haffner, Sr.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Thelma Steinhall.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 am, Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Chris Neel presiding.  Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Sunday, July 29, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made directly to the family.

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

Wyatt A. Mitchell

Muncie, IN

Wyatt Allen Mitchell, 31, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 23, 2012 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Wyatt was born in Muncie, Indiana on April 20, 1981 to David and Linda (Babb) Mitchell.  He graduated from West Noble High School and worked as a handyman.   Wyatt loved his dog Medusa, she was his best friend.

He attended the Four Square Gospel Church South where is served as their soundtech.  Wyatt would make copies of the Sunday sermon and deliver them to those who could not attend. 

He is survived by his parents David and Linda Mitchell,  a sister, Becki Schumm (Nate), a brother, Dustin Mitchell, grandparents; Don and Darlene Mitchell, two aunts, Deb Mitchell, and Pat Rice (Mac), two uncles, Don Mitchell (Bonnie), and, Ron Babb (DeeDee),  a niece, Megan Mitchell, a nephew, Ethan Mitchell, step-niece, Samarah Schumm, and his special friend, Jeannette Davis.

Wyatt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis and John Williamson and an aunt, Phyllis Babb.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, July 27^th 2012 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Warren Willie presiding.  Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.

Pauline E. Clevenger

EATON, IN

Pauline E. Clevenger, 96, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Albany.

She was born on September 21, 1915 in Delaware County to Harry and Mabel (Lyons) Bilby.  Pauline graduated from Selma High School in 1934 and married Donald Clevenger on October 31, 1937.

Pauline was a homemaker and a member of the Eaton First Church of God.  She was involved in several church groups and loved to crochet.

She is survived by her children, Monty (Roberta) Clevenger of Union City, IN,  Sandra Penrod, of Eaton, a sister, Dorothy Snider, seven grandchildren, Tony (Michelle) Penrod, Gregory (Debbie) Penrod, Janet (Brian) White, Debra (Mike) Reed, Marcella (Rick) Buckles, Trisha Wooten, and Carol (Leroy) Fisher, thirty great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Donald Clevenger, in 1991, four brothers, Rollin Bilby, Walter Bilby, Rodney Bilby, and Chester Bilby, a sister, Hazel Young, three grandchildren, Timothy Eugene Clevenger, Scott Duane Clevenger, and Shari Diane Clevenger, a son-in-law, Robert Penrod, and a daughter-in-law, Beatrice Clevenger.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Randy Davis presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and one hour prior to services Monday, at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home.

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

Marilyn J. Fisher

GASTON, IN

Marilyn J. Fisher, 80, died Wednesday morning, May 23, 2012 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

Marilyn was born on August 17, 1931 in Delaware County to Clarence and Edna (Bell) Bisel.  She graduated from DeSoto High School and married Harold D. Fisher on September 8, 1950. 

Mrs. Fisher was a homemaker and worked on the family farm.  She was a member of the Union Grove Church of the Brethren.

She is survived two sons, Larry Fisher, and Jerry Fisher (Pauletta), one daughter, Cheryl Fisher, four grandchildren: Jeremy Fisher (Audra), Kristy Anderson (Ken), Nichole Adams (Justin), and Evan Fisher, seven great-grandchildren: Arionna Fisher, Gavin Fisher, Griffin Fisher, Layna Anderson, Kenzie Anderson, Kayden Dorman, and Jaxon Adams, her aunt, Mildred Nottingham, two cousins, Dick Nottingham (Anita), and Jane Herbst.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold in 2004.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Gene Shively presiding.  Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Saturday, prior to services from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the Little Red Door Cancer Services of Delaware County.

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

Cecil C. Brown

EATON, IN

Cecil C. Brown, 80, passed away, Monday, May 21, 2012 at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion.

He was born on July 17, 1931 in Morehead, Kentucky to Roy and Lena (Clifford) Brown.  He served his country in the Army during the Korean War and married Patricia “Patty” Larmore on October 15, 1955 in Hartford City.   He worked for Marhoefer, Rock Tenn and then Borg Warner for 17 years.

Cecil joined the Eaton Volunteer Fire Department in 1973 where he served as a first responder and Assistant Fire Chief.  He also was instrumental in starting the Eaton Fire Department Memorial Day Car Show.  

Mr. Brown was a member of the Eaton Planning Committee, Zoning Board, and was formerly the Parks Superintendent for the town of Eaton.  He was a former President of the Eaton Baseball Association and helped start T-ball and softball leagues.  Cecil was a member of the UAW Local 287 and former union steward.  In 1997, Cecil, along with his wife Patricia, was presented with the Citizens of the Year Award.

Cecil was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He enjoyed baking and was an avid NASCAR fan. 

He is survived by two sons, John Brown (Paula) and David Brown (Penny), three daughters, Sheila Parson (Bill), Tina Cooley (Steve), , and Fay Blair (Billy); 14 grandchildren: Tracy Carter, Jeremy, Steven and Michael Cooley, Erin, Nathan, Adam and Justin Brown, Amanda and Billy Parson (Lindsey), Christi and Joey Dalton, Manda Smith, and Stephanie Blair, 8 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers: Tommy Brown (Dolly), Robert Brown (Jean), Dick Brown (Marge), Clifford Brown (Sharon), and Elwood Brown; two sisters, Nora Alexander and Flora Glass (Larry),a sister-in-law, Vicky Buckner,  as well as several nieces and nephews and Cecil’s companion, Shirley Griffith.

In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Patty, 4 sisters, Cora Carter, Ola Brown, Thelma Davis, and Virgie Ross, 2 brothers: Gene Brown, and Dewey Brown, and a grandson, Matthew Parson.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am. Saturday, May 26, at the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St., Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston presiding.  Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Union Cemetery.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Friday, May 25, from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton and on hour prior to services at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Eaton First Church of God.

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

Carl K. Simmons

Muncie, IN

Carl Kenneth Simmons, 97, former President of the Delaware County Airport Authority, passed away, Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Golden Living Center.

Carl was born December 5, 1914 in Parke County, Indiana to Claud Elmer and Ethel (Myers) Simmons. He graduated from Wallace High School and married Allice Weaver on December 16, 1939.

Carl was the General Manager of the Delaware County Farm Bureau Co-Op for over 40 years, had also served as the President of the Delaware County Airport Authority, retiring after 20 years of service. He had flown his own planes for over 25 years, and along with his wife, they traveled to every state except Alaska.

Mr. Simmons was a member of Muncie Lodge #433 and was a 32nd Degree Mason, York Rite, Crawfordsville.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Allice Simmons, a daughter, Jane Barlow (Steve), of Royerton, a sister, Virginia Taylor, of Crawfordsville, two granddaughters, Betsy Weems (Marty), of Parke County, Lisa Pryor (Jackson), of Eaton, four great-grandchildren, Kenneth Pryor, Kathleen Pryor, Joe Weems, and Max Weems. Carl was preceded in death by a brother, Oral Simmons and two sisters, Lois Isaacs and Joyce Simmons.

Funeral Services will be held at Wolf Creek Church, Parke County at 2:00 pm. Friday, April 27, 2012 with Pastor Charles Jennings presiding. Burial will follow at Wolf Creek Cemetery.

Visitation for friends and family will be at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 26.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association 9135 N. Meridian St. Ste. B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209, or the Autism Society of America, 4340 East Hwy Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814.

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

Roger L. Angel

Eaton, IN

Roger L. Angel, 65, passed away, Monday, March 12, 2012 at his home.

Roger was born on November 14, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to Glenway and Eva Jane (Allen) Angel. He has resided in Delaware County since 1964 and on November 25, 1966 he married Peggy Ramseyer, in Muncie.

Mr. Angel was a self-employed excavator. Roger enjoyed racing, spending time with his grandchildren, and especially loved his visits with his family in West Virginia.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Peggy Angel, a son, James Angel (Connie), of Eaton, a daughter, Sissy Marsh (Todd), of Muncie, four brothers: Leon Angel (Rita), of Michigan, Bob Angel, and Steve Angel (Teresa), Jimbo Armstrong, a sister Linda Allen, all of West Virginia, three grandchildren: Johnny Angel, Tyler Marsh, and Tanner Marsh, two step-grandchildren; Tyera Little Charley and Keith Little Charley (Lindsey), and a step-great-granddaughter, April Little Charley, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by two brothers, Dayton and Larry Angel.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am. Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Shane Slaven presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and after 10:00 am Thursday, prior to services.

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

Riley S. Huddleston, Sr.

MUNCIE, IN

Riley S. Huddleston, Sr. 64, passed away at his home, on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Riley was born on February 7, 1948 in Clinton County, Tennessee to Farley and Eve (Davis) Huddleston. When he was 16 years old, he moved to the Muncie area. He served his country in the Army during Vietnam and married Kathleen Slaven.

Riley was an avid fisherman and worked for Ontario Corporation in Muncie.

He is survived by his son, Riley “Sam” Huddleston Jr.(wife, Lisa), of Eaton, two granddaughters, Marissa, and Clarissa Huddleston, one grandson, Tristan Huddleston, two sisters, Pauline Newsome and Caroline Franklin, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Farley and Eve, Riley was preceded in death by a brother, Farley Huddleston Jr.

A visitation will be held in Eaton on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.

A second visitation will be held in Byrdstown, Tennessee on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, at the Brown Funeral Chapel, 504 W. Main St. Byrdstown.

Burial will follow at the Williams Chapel Cemetery, in Byrdstown.

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

James L. Stottlemyer

ANDERSON,

James L. Stottlemyer, 76, passed Wednesday afternoon, February 8, 2012, at St. John’s Hospital, with his family at his side.

Jim was born on April 6, 1935, in Anderson, the son of Lilburn and Lenna (Hoppes) Stottlemyer, was a 1953 graduate of Anderson High School and a life resident of the area.

He was the founder and president of Stottlemyer Excavating and also a partner in J&K Rods and Restorations.

A member of Whetstone Christian Church, he also was a member of Ovid Lodge #164 F&AM, the Piston Poppers, and the Southside Freedom Fighters.

His loving family includes his wife, J. Elaine Stottlemyer, sons; Scott (Linnette) Stottlemyer, Tim (Shelly) Stottlemyer, all of Anderson, daughter, Jennifer (Eric) Miller, of Carmel, step-sons, Scott E. (Sharon) Hahn, Eaton and Aaron (Erica) Hahn, of Anderson, two sisters; Barbara (George) Whittaker, of Anderson and Marlene (Steve) Collier, Ft. Wayne, grandchildren: Jimmy (Missy) Stottlemeyer, Michael (Heather) Stottlemyer, Emily (John) Tibbs, Erin Stottlemyer, Grace Stottlemyer, Maya Miller, Darby Miller, Michaela Hahn, Nathan Hahn, Austin Hahn, Ryan Hahn, Allison Hahn, Libby Hahn, Cody Smithers, and Tyler Smithers, two great-granddaughters, Riley DeHart and Haylee Stottlemyer, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Janet (Lawson) Stottlemyer and two daughters, Tammy Stottlemyer in 1966 and Cheryl Stottlemyer in 1967.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Monday, February 13, 2012 in the Whetstone Christian Church, 5940 S. Madison Ave. Anderson with Pastors Steve Gettinger, Andy Denniston and Steve Delisle presiding. Burial will follow the service at Anderson Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 12, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson from 2:00 until 7:00 pm and one hour prior to the service, Monday at the church. A Masonic service will be at 7:00 pm. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St., Eaton, IN 47338 or the donor’s favorite charity.

Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton.

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

Eric A. Means

MUNCIE, IN

Eric A. Means, 47, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday morning, January 28, 2012. His death was attributed to natural causes.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 10, 1964, the son of John and Mary (Trunko) Means, he attended North High School in Phoenix and resided in Muncie for the past eleven years.

Eric had been employed at Marsh Supermarkets and Fairfield Inn, both of Muncie.

Eric was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and loved fishing and gardening.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons of Winslow, Arizona, two sisters, Mary Loesch (husband, Rey), Colorado and Cynthia Moore (husband, Ralph), Arizona, several nieces and nephews; his extended family in Muncie, Geraldine Fletcher and her family, the Book family and special friends, Kevin Page, Roland Book & Robert Fletcher.

He was preceded into eternal rest by his parents and special uncle, O. L. and his wife, Betty.

A time of reflection and remembrance will be Saturday February 4 from 2-5 p.m. at the Fletcher residence, 1123 E. Kirby Ave., Muncie.

Pitman-Richman Funeral Home of Eaton handled cremation arrangements.

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

Lillian Pursifull

MUNCIE, IN

Lillian Ellen Pursifull, 97, went to be with her Lord, Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Golden Living Center.

Lillian was born December 24, 1914 in Corydon, Indiana to George Wesley and Sannie Gertrude (Fetzer) Blake. She was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1933 and married Ernest Berl Pursifull on November 11, 1939 in Ft. Wayne. His death occurred December 5, 1982.

Mrs. Pursifull was a homemaker and attended the Eaton First Church of God for many years. She was a member of the Home Ec. Club at her church and formerly involved in the Missionary Society of Church.

She is survived by her loving children: Larry D. Pursifull (Jean) of Muncie, Barbara Poe (David) of Yorktown, and Alice McIntire (Richard) of Muncie; five grandchildren: Dennis Poe (Lara), Alan Poe, Lori Poe, Veretta Schnackenberg (Randal), and Brad McIntire; three great-grandchildren: Alex Poe, Kyle Schnackenberg, and Blake Schnackenberg..

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Herschel Elmer Blake.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St. Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Monday, January 30, 2012 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Eaton First Church of God or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Belinda J. Abshire

Shideler, IN

Belinda “Lin” J. (Woolum) Abshire, 47, passed away, Monday, January 23, 2012 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.

Lin was born on May 26, 1964 in Muncie, Indiana to James and Wave (Taulbee) Woolum. Lin was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Eaton where she was a member since 1973. She was a 1982 graduate of Delta High School, and attended Ivy Tech where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Office Administration. Lin was currently studying business and history at Ball State University.

On December 24, 2009 she married John Abshire in Muncie. Together they attended church at McCormick View Chapel.

Lin was an 8 time cancer survivor, worked for Advantage Home Health Care and enjoyed cooking and making blankets. She was also a member of the Gamma Iota Epsilon sorority at Ivy Tech.

She is survived by her husband, John Abshire, a daughter, Alysha Rhodes, two sons, Dakota Abshire and Trenton Abshire, her father, James Woolum, a sister Coetta Lambert (Tony), a brother, John Woolum, and her mother in law, Nancy Abshire.

Lin was preceded in death by her mother Wave Woolum.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Bob York presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for friends and family will be on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

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

Nancy Cunningham

Nancy Cunningham

Nancy Cunningham passed away at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at her home in Camby, Indiana with her daughter by her side.

She was born August 26, 1941 in Indianapolis to Perry L. and Nora M. Bixler and resided both in the Eaton, Muncie, Yorktown area and in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Nancy graduated from Eaton High School in 1959. She worked for Applegate Advertising Agency and Ball Corporation for many years before moving to southwest Florida where she started her own graphic arts business, type etc.

Survivors include her son, Steve (Eloise) Michaels, Anderson, daughter Jana (David) Chirico, Mooresville; one sister, Janna (Fred) Hollowell, Eaton; four grandsons: D.J. and Marc Chirico, Mooresville, and Seth and Austin Michaels, Anderson; three nieces and several great nieces and nephews.

Nancy was an avid reader and lexiconist. She had an artists’ love of nature but mainly loved spending time with her grandsons and family.

Nancy continued to give beyond the end of her life, by donating her body to the IU School of Medicine for Teaching and Research.

A dinner will be held for family and friends on Sunday, January 29 at In Christ Community Church, 9701 N. CR 450 W, Muncie at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the IU Simon Cancer Center for lung cancer research. P.O. Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266 in memory of Nancy Cunningham.

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

Helen F. Hardesty

EATON, IN

Helen F. Hardesty, 86, passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2012 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

She was born on September 4, 1925 in Muncie to George and Stella (May) Thomas. Helen was a graduate of Muncie Central High School, class of 1943. On January 25, 1945, she married Merritt L. Hardesty in Muncie.

Helen worked for Kerr Glass and was a long-time member of the Eaton First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Christian Women’s Fellowship. For the past 7 years, Helen enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Alpha Center in Muncie.

She is survived by her children: Barbara Cavanaugh, Peggy Davis (Larry), and George Hardesty (Cindy), a brother, Mark Thomas (Myrtle, “Punk”), a sister, Viola Davis (Russell), a sister-in-law, Mary Katherine Thomas, 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Merritt L. Hardesty in 1998, a brother, Charles “Bud” Thomas, a sister, Katherine Zaft and her husband Rollin, and a son-in-law, Andrew Cavanaugh.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Penny Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Visitation for friends and family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, January, 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 until 8:00 pm.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Eaton First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 301 E. Harris St., Eaton, IN 47338 or the Alpha Center 315 S. Monroe St., Muncie, IN 47302.

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