Saturday, June 25, 2016

Josephine F. "Josie" Millspaugh


Eaton, IN

Josephine F. “Josie” Millspaugh, 82, passed away on June 21, 2016 in Muncie.

Funeral services will be at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 11:00 am, with Pastor Everett Bilbrey officiating.  Burial will be private.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

James A. Grove


Eaton, IN

James A. Grove, 72, passed away on June 6, 2016 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

James was born in Muncie on January 6, 1944 to Laurice and Betty (Smith) Grove.  He graduated from Cowan High School in 1962 and went on to serve his country in the Army.

James worked as a millwright for Ontario Corporation, served two terms as the Union Township Trustee, and served on both the Parker City Volunteer Fire Dept. and Eaton Volunteer Fire Dept.  He was a long time member of the Amvets Post 12, Royerton, and was Vice Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, under the Lawrence Monroe Commandery, in Hartford City. Additionally he had a passion for cars and was known for his continuous trading.

He is survived by his son, Matthew Grove, one brother, Daniel Reed (Debbie), Matthew’s mother, Linda Grove, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his son, Mark Grove, four brothers and two sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Brian Waters officiating.  Burial will follow at the Eaton Union Cemetery with military rites rendered by the Delaware County Veterans Organization.

Visitation prior to services will be on Saturday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Eaton Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 276, Eaton, Indiana 47338.


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

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Mary Smith


EATON, IN

Mary L. Smith, 81, of Eaton, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her home.

She was born in Indiana  on April 23, 1935 to Ken and Ruth Hankins.  She married Harold Smith in 1952.

She is survived by her husband Harold Smith, her children: William Smith, Gary Smith and Samara Perry, as well as her grandchildren, brother and sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 10703 N. State Road 3, Muncie, IN 47303.

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