Jessica "Jessi" Grider, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Jessica was the daughter of Dena M Grider, of Shirley, Indiana and the late Tom Nice, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to her mother Dena, Jessi is survived by her daughters, Caitlyn Nicole Bever of Shirley, Indiana and Chloe Sue Peck of Tennessee, her brothers; Tommy Grider and Bobby Grider, both of Shirley, Indiana, Dustin Grogan of Indianapolis, Indiana and her sister; Becky...

Shirley Ann Blevins, 80, of Knightstown, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Shirley was born on October  28, 1942 in Wabash, Indiana, to parents; the late Robert and Mary (Wyse) Koeniger.  Shirley was a former “Panther” and attended Hancock Central High School. Shirley also contemplated getting a degree in accounting and took some college courses but unfortunately with life having so many unexpected...

Donald "Don" Ray Ballinger, age 81, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Thursday, August 27, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana to his parents; Thomas Ballinger and Mary Jane (Reece) Comer who preceded him in death. Don spent his childhood growing up in New Castle, Indiana and attended New Castle High School. After high school, Don married the former Miss Linda Wages on Friday, June 18, 1961 and...

Molly Elizabeth (Garrison) Collett, age 42, of Blue Creek, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, January 7, 1981, to mother, Judy (Wilson) Restuccia, of Sydney, Australia and to the late Harold “Eugene” Garrison. Molly attended North Adams High School in Seaman, Ohio and was a 1999 graduate. Despite the obstacles and challenges of being a student while working, she continued her pursuit of an education and career advancement and...

Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Minister Daniel “Dan” Michael Jones peacefully made his transition to eternal life on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the age of 74 years. He was born January 18,1949 in New Castle, Indiana to Joyce May and Ralph Benjamin Jones. Dan attended Knightstown High School and later worked in the construction trade. Dan ultimately became his own boss as a business owner and created many beautiful, sturdy structures for his happy...

Donna Jean Miller, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Donna was born on Thursday, December 22, 1949  in Loveland, Ohio to mother Naomi (Coldiron) Gillinger and father, Joseph Gillinger. Donna attended Northridge High School and earned her general educational development diploma. Donna was a hard working woman. She worked many years as a waitress at Liberty Restaurant, the American Legion and most recently, The Knolls of Oxford...

Brandon Wayne Tibbetts August 30, 1973 - June 29, 2023 Brandon Wayne Tibbetts, 49, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his residence. Brandon was born on Thursday, August 30th, 1973 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brandon attended Mt Healthy High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was a former small business owner and worked as an Independent Painter.  Brandon was a laid-back, easy going guy. He enjoyed playing his guitar and loved all kinds of music. Brandon...

Mildred Catherine “Cathy” Gootee, age 68, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 21, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Franklin and Ernestine Dillon. Cathy was raised in Indianapolis and attended St. Michael’s elementary school and was a 1972 graduate of Cardinal Ritter High School.  Cathy attended Ball State University and worked as an executive secretary at Simon Property...

Charles Edward Haler, Sr., age 86, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 12, 1937 in Cambridge City, Indiana to parents Mary Louise (Brooks) and Sim Haler. Charles was a lifelong resident of Cambridge City and attended Lincoln Middle/High School until joining the workforce as an Automotive Laborer with The Ford Motor Company. Charles worked many years until retirement. Charles enjoyed laughter...

George Thomas “Tom” Partlow, age 64, of New Castle, Indiana, formerly of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital after a brief journey with cancer. Tom was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on September 4, 1958 to Delbert Leon Partlow, Sr. and Mary Louise (Gregory) Partlow. Tom attended Shelbyville Middle School as a child and became a Painter by trade. Tom worked in Indiana but eventually made his way to Florida where he started his...