All Obituaries

Dan Ring June 2, 1958 – Feb. 21, 2026 HARTFORD CITY, IN--  Dan Ring, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at his home, after life-long complications from diabetes. Born in Marion, on Monday June 2, 1958, the fifth of six children born to the now late Walter Richard Ring, Sr and Phyllis Ann (Bradbury) Ring. He was a life resident of this area and formerly worked for Overhead Door of Hartford City and Pierce Governor of Upland. Dan was an outdoorsman, known ...

HARTFORD CITY, IN-- Janette S. Milholland, 67, lifelong resident of Blackford County, passed away early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026 in the comforts of her own home, surrounded by her family. Born September 25, 1958, she was one of six children of the now late Lloyd F. and Phyllis A. (Cox) Chaney.  Janette graduated from Blackford High School, class of 1977. Janette enjoyed spending time with family, enjoying the lake and traveling to Gatlinburg. She married Keith B. ...

HARTFORD CITY, IN— Lois Anne (Capper) Hall, 76, passed away Friday evening, January 16, 2026, at IUHealth Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, surrounded by her husband and loved ones. Born September 5, 1949 in Hartford City, she was the daughter of the now late James and Imogene (Walker) Capper.  She was a 1969 graduate of Hartford City High School and married George Glenn Hall on June 30, 1984, at Apostolic Tabernacle in Hartford City. Lois retired from BorgWarner in Muncie, IN ...

Anna Jane (Cavanaugh) Hamilton, 77, of Bishopville, SC passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 2025 in McLeod Hospice House. She was born in Muncie, October 24, 1948, the daughter of the now late Clifford and Doris May (Boggs) Cavanaugh.  She grew up in Eaton, graduating from Eaton High School, class of 1966. On May 27th of that year, she married Charles J. Hamilton, in Eaton.  Anna Jane continued her education, earning her Licensed Practical Nurse degree.  She retired ...

CELINA, TN Anna Katherine Tatman, 88 of Celina, Tennessee, passed from this life on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Anna was born on Sunday, May 9, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Anna was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She was a belly dancer and instructor in her younger years.  She was an esteemed artist and was a member of the Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery. Anna is survived by her husband of ...

John C. “Chuck” Barker, 75, passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 20, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. Born in Logansport, Indiana, on Nov. 15, 1950, he was the third of four children of Charles Z. and Wilma Jean (Wicker) Barker, and graduated from Lewis Cass High School, class of 1968. On Dec. 13, 1985, he married Sherry J. (Holcombe) Barker of Hartford City in Boone County, Kentucky. John was a long-time railroad engineer, primarily for Norfolk Southern. During his ...

Alicia A. Williams HARTFORD CITY, IN –    Alicia A. Williams, 81, passed away early Saturday morning, December 13, 2025 at her home, from complications of a recent stroke.    Born in Muncie, Indiana on April 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Treva (Roberts) DePoy and was a 1962 graduate of Pennville High School.  Alicia continued her education in mathematics, at Ball State University, earning both Bachelors and Masters ...

HARTFORD CITY, IN--Patricia J. “Pat” Dee, 89, passed away Thursday morning, November 27, 2025, in Hartford City.  Born in Eaton, Indiana, on March 30, 1936, she was one of five daughters born to the late Ancel and Carrie (White) Ward.  Pat graduated from Eaton High School, Class of 1954, and continued her education at Ball State University, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Pat and Larry C. Dee were married on August 30, 1958.  They ...

MARION, IN – Karen F. Bilbrey 64, passed away early Saturday morning, November 15, 2025 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Dunkirk on February 11, 1961 to Ross and Norma Jean Valentine, she was adopted by Ernest and Virginia Bell of Eaton. Karen enjoyed family time, especially with her grandkids. She leaves behind her husband, Hollis Bilbrey, Jr.; three daughters:  Heather (Jason) Monroe, Holly Pullum and Jennifer Bilbrey. Twelve grandchildren and several ...

Dessie C. (Jones) Holiday Aug. 17, 1938 – Nov. 12, 2025 Dessie C. (Jones) Holiday, 87, long-time resident of Hartford City, passed away Wednesday evening, in Hartford City, with her family at her side. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, she was the daughter of the now late Johnny and Velma (nee Southard) Jones. Dessie married Thomas F. Holiday on June 14, 1957.  They celebrated over 56 years of marriage, before his passing on Nov. 17, 2013. Dessie enjoyed playing bingo and fishing. ...