All Obituaries

James Lee Garringer, 75, of Portland, IN passed away Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. He was born May 8, 1945 in Blackford County, the son of Leroy and Ethel (Irelan) Garringer. James retired in 2002 after 39 years as a tow motor operator with Indiana Glass of Dunkirk. He enjoyed spending his leisure time hunting, fishing and watching sports, especially Portland Rockets and Chicago Cubs Baseball. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife,...

E. Grant Fager, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021 at the age of 77 years old. Grant was born on August 24,1943 in Portland, Indiana to parents E. Grant Sr. and Helen (Todd) Fager. He grew up in Dunkirk, and graduated a Speedcat from Dunkirk High School in 1961 where he managed the basketball team. He met the love of his life, Martha “Lana” VanHorn, of Pennville, in March 1962 and they married on September 7, 1963. He was a lifetime resident and ardent supporter of the...

Phillip E. Morris, age 85, of Muncie, formerly of Farmland, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021.  He was born on June 1, 1935 to Gayle and Martha (Moore) Morris. He graduated from Stoney Creek High School in 1953.  Phil drove a semi for Pangborn Milk Transport for 35 years and was a long time Randolph County farmer before moving to Muncie in 2010.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Phyllis (Hutchison) Morris, two sons Dale Morris (wife Kim) of Parker...

Paul Thomas Bolton “Tom”, 84, of Lynn, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home, with his family on April 21st. Tom is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara; sons, Danny (Marina) of Carthage and Dale (Bev)  of Satsuma FL; daughters, Dawn (Gary) Morrison of Lynn and DeAnn (Lee) Wigginton of Lynn; grandchildren, Kabar Cheney of WA, Jesse Cheney (Virginia),  Ashley Mathis (Thomas) of FL, Ryan Bolton (Brittany) of FL, Brett Bolton of FL, Kaleb Bolton of FL,...

Betty E. Chalfant, 89, of rural Winchester, IN passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, April 17, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth (McCoy) Sexton. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton. Betty married Joe Chalfant in 1954 and was a devoted farmwife for many years. She was a member of Bear Creek Friends Church where she was involved in various committees over the years, including Women’s Ministries....

Deborah “Kay” Rittenhouse, 71, of Farmland, IN danced through Heaven’s gates, April 5, 2021. She was born June 4, 1949 in Muncie, IN the daughter of Earnest and Frances (Woolum) Gibson. She was a 1967 graduate of Monroe Central High School. She went on to graduate from Amber’s Beauty School and spent the rest of her life making everyone beautiful. She was the other half of the most amazing love story. A loving wife to her true love of 51 years, David. She was the...

Rebecca “Becky” Medler, 80, of Farmland, IN passed away peacefully with family by her side, on March 27, 2021.  Becky was born July 1, 1940 in Winchester, IN to Harvey and Sarah “Juanita” Pegg.  Becky graduated in 1958 from Union High School where she was a cheerleader and part of FFA.  She attended Ball State University as a freshman before then working for Boston Store in Winchester, IN.  On June 17, 1961 she married Rodney “Ron”...

Nickolas Allen Overla, 22, of Dunkirk, IN passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2021. He was born January 29, 1999 in Marion, IN the son of Archa Albert and Tonya Renee (Hensley) Overla. He was a graduate of East Noble High School of Kendallville, IN. Nick was working for FCC of Portland, IN. He enjoyed spending his leisure time fishing and swimming. He was know for his kindness to others, helping anyone that needed it. He was known to be a gentle teddy bear to his...

William Laverne Parks, 71, of Union City, OH passed away March 24, 2021 at Rest Haven Nursing Home of Greenville, IN. He was born May 22, 1949 in Portland, IN the son of Bernard and Iva Lou (Ludy) Parks. He was a 1967 graduate of Madison High School. Bill retired after working many years with Union City Body Company.  He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Stephen Parks of Union City, OH. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at Union City Cemetery of Union...

Phyllis Arlene Jones, 74, of Parker City, IN passed away Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. She was born December 28, 1946 in Randolph County, IN the daughter of Earl J. and Audra Faye (Lamb) Hernly. She was a 1964 graduate of Monroe Central High School of Parker City, IN. Phyllis had worked at Kmart north in Muncie for several years. She was a member of East Jackson Church of God of Muncie, IN. She enjoyed spending her leisure time with...