Monday, November 16, 2015

Cindy Duvall


EATON, IN –
 
Cindy Lee (Love) Duvall, 65, passed away peacefully at the AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, IN on Sunday, November 15, 2015, surrounded by her family.

She was born in the Wells County Hospital, Bluffton, Indiana on January 2, 1950, the 5th and youngest daughter of James and Juaniece (Morrision) Love.  She graduated from the 1st class of Delta High School in 1968, after attending Eaton School until the consolidation.  She attended Vincennes University for 3 years.  Following her college years, she was employed as a clerk at Ball Stores in Muncie and her favorite job there was playing the Ball Stores “Easter Bunny”.

She married David Duvall on August 9, 1981.  He preceded her in death on November 16, 2001.

Cindy was a member of the Eaton United Methodist Church and developed many close friendships with her church family.  She stayed in touch with her high school classmates and was very involved with her extended family.  She was a member of the Beta Theta Chapter of the Psi Iota XI Sorority.  She was an avid collector of angels and displayed them throughout her home.  She adored her children and grandchildren.  She was best known for her positive attitude and love of life.

Surviving are her two children, Emily Daly of Muncie, and Ian Duvall of Greenwood; step  children, Laura Janney (husband, Jeff) of Muncie, Leslie Duvall of Muncie, and Molly Duvall of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Dian Love of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Melanie Love of Boulder City, Nevada and Dr. Julie Alexander (husband, Gary) of Eaton; and her two grandchildren, Teagan and Avery Daly.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Juaniece Love, her sister Monnie (Love) Boykin, and mother-in-law, Lucille Duvall.

A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held a t 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Eaton United Methodist Church, 215 S. Elm St., Eaton, Indiana, with Pastor Roger Walby officiating.  You are welcome to wear brightly colored clothing in her honor as Cindy almost always dressed in bright colors.

Private burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Cindy’s family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Spahr, Cancer Center; Dr. Reddy, AMG Specialty Hospital, and Dr. Steiner, Ball Memorial Hospital and their exceptional staffs that provided such excellent care for Cindy during her extended stay.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Eaton United Methodist Church, P.O. 158, Eaton, IN, 47338.

The Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton, is in charge of the arrangements.

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


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Richard L. Smith Sr.


Eaton, IN

Richard L. Smith, Sr., passed away on November 2, 2015 at the Richard L. Roudebush VMAC Hospital, Indianapolis.

The son of William “Dude” and Pansy (Millspaugh) Smith, he was born on January 21, 1941 in Eaton.  Richard attended Eaton High School and served his country in the Navy.  In 1962 he married Linda Hankins in Jonesboro, Indiana and together they would have five children.

Richard was a truck driver, working for several companies including; Imperial Cabinets and Taylor and Taylor Trucking.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Smith, five children: Tarinna Morris (Tracy), Diedra Smith (Colby Manzo), Mitzi Beeson (Paul), Richard L. Smith Jr. , and Darla Crouch (Dave), a brother, Harold “Max” Smith (Mary), grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Meghan Deckman (Joe) and their children: Aurora, Cameron, Dae, and Ellis, Tyler Morris (Hillary), children: Davin, Khloe, Quinn, and Jase, Holly Morris (Tim Davis), Leah Tolbert (Marvin North), children: Tristan, Donavon, Ashlynn, Braxton, and Brylon, Derek Mitchell (Kristin), children: Ayden, Mason, and Damian, Jonathon Bales, Ashley Tharp (Chester Bailey), children: Colton, and Bailey Hiers, Kylie Smith (Matt Waller) and their child, Kyndall, Austin Crouch and his son Raylin, and Sarah Crouch, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings: Bill Smith, Crystal Marine, Betty Foust, Uva “Tookie” Collins, and Janet Smoot.

A Graveside Funeral Service with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.