Thursday, February 16, 2012

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.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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.

Friday, February 3, 2012

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.