Ballard and Sons Funeral Homes

Ballard and Sons Funeral Homes Ballard and Sons provides exceptional care and service for families in their time of need. Celebrati George and Dorothea Ballard came to Middletown in 1949. Mr.

George had worked for many years as a Funeral Director at Stanley Mortuary and V.T.Davis Funeral Home in New Castle. Dorothea had been director of Nursing Services at Henry County Hospital. They purchased the Ralph Niblock Funeral Home on Columbia Avenue in Middletown. They soon moved into a partnership with Raymond C. Shirey and purchased the Forrest Fisher Funeral home at 118 South 5th in 1951. This had also been known as the Davis St. John Mortuary. Shirey had been in business for many years in Daleville working with his father-in-law, Wilbur Polhemus at the Polhemus and Shirey Mortuary at 8212 South Walnut Street. The partnership prospered and in 1972, George and Dorothea purchased the assets of Mr. Shirey shortly before his death. In 1985, the name was changed to Ballard and Sons Funeral Homes with the inclusion of both sons entering the business; Jon in 1977 and Marty in 1980. To this day, the Ballard's have maintained the local tradition of funeral service in the area with clean and updated facilities and a caring desire to assist families. Both sons' give much credit for their high standard of care they demand in the profession to their parents who created a ministry of personal care by reaching out to the community, the way the community had reached out to them.

Mary Jacalyn HodgeMary Jacalyn Hodge, 70, of Anderson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Septemb...
09/03/2025

Mary Jacalyn Hodge

Mary Jacalyn Hodge, 70, of Anderson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1954, to the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Katon) Whitehead.Mary was from a large family and learned to be a hard worker, dedicating 33 years of her life to Payless Grocery in Anderson before retiring in 2016. Her commitment and work ethic were admired by all who knew her. She carried a loving nature that made her a...

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Veronica Lynn ShortVeronica Lynn Short, 55, of Anderson passed away on Monday August 25, 2025, at Community Hospital in ...
08/28/2025

Veronica Lynn Short

Veronica Lynn Short, 55, of Anderson passed away on Monday August 25, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on July 18, 1970, in Anderson to Ronnie and Shirley (Gatton) Whittle.She was a 1988 graduate of Madison Heights High School. Veronica was the secretary at the family business Short’s Machine Shop. She loved being outside, camping, boating and riding side by sides with the family. Veronica enjoyed cooking, playing Euchre and all her animals.Veronica is survived by her...

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Donna HubbardDonna Jean Hubbard, 86, of Middletown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on O...
08/26/2025

Donna Hubbard

Donna Jean Hubbard, 86, of Middletown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1938 in Randolph Co., to the late Burley Arlington and Luella Maureen (Gillespie) Oren. Donna was a 1956 graduate of Stoney Creek High School. In her later years after raising her children Donna worked as a secretary for Wisehart Law Office. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Donna and Bob loved attending Church and were long time...

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Gordon Wayne EasterlyGordon “Wayne” Easterly, 71, of Mooreland, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at home surrounded b...
08/14/2025

Gordon Wayne Easterly

Gordon “Wayne” Easterly, 71, of Mooreland, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 18, 1953, in Muncie, to the late Harold and Hessie (Millsap) Easterly.Wayne’s journey began in Daleville, where he graduated from Daleville High School in 1971. He immediately started working at Borg Warner in Muncie. His professional path also led him to the Chrysler Corporation in New Castle and Philco Ford in Connersville, before returning to Borg Warner,...

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Normalee LockhartNormalee Lockhart, 97, of Middletown passed away on Monday August 11, 2025, at St. Vincent Anderson. Sh...
08/12/2025

Normalee Lockhart

Normalee Lockhart, 97, of Middletown passed away on Monday August 11, 2025, at St. Vincent Anderson. She was born on March 22, 1928, in Deedsville, IN to the late Ross and Inez (Karns) Robins.She was a 1947 graduate of Deedsville High School. Normalee was a proud supporter of the Shenandoah Band Boosters and active helping out with Little League. She was one of the original organizers of the Middletown Fall Fun Fest. Normalee kept a strict and tidy house where...

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Janet RogersJanet Rogers, 75, of Muncie passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, peacefully at home. She was born on July...
08/11/2025

Janet Rogers

Janet Rogers, 75, of Muncie passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, peacefully at home. She was born on July 20, 1950, in Anderson to the late Donald and Betty (Crosley) Litchfield.In 1968 Janet graduated from Daleville High School. She went on to marry the love of her life Dennis Rogers in 1970. Janet was a loving wife and wonderful caretaker of Dennis before his passing in 2019. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and attending her Hope Bible Church in Cowan....

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Sue Ann BertramSue Ann Bertram, 73, of Daleville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Community Hos...
08/11/2025

Sue Ann Bertram

Sue Ann Bertram, 73, of Daleville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on July 2, 1952, in New Castle, IN, to the late Carl Graddy and Mary Ann (John) Scothorn.Sue Ann was a graduate of Shenandoah High School, and she was dedicated to helping others as a CMA, touching countless lives with her kindness and compassion. She was known by all as one of the most compassionate, caring, generous, and...

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Linda Elizabeth FreesLinda Elizabeth (Reedy) Frees, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at approximately 5:00 AM, Augu...
08/09/2025

Linda Elizabeth Frees

Linda Elizabeth (Reedy) Frees, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at approximately 5:00 AM, August 7th, 2025, at St Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson. She goes now to be with her beloved husband, James (Jim) Frees, and her oldest son, James Joseph (Joe) Frees.She was a principled person of decency and integrity, and great mother, not only to her own children, but a guiding light to a lot of other people's children as well. On many occasions, I've seen troubled kids,...

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Edward Allen JohnsonEdward Johnson, 75, of Daleville, passed away on August 7, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1950, in M...
08/07/2025

Edward Allen Johnson

Edward Johnson, 75, of Daleville, passed away on August 7, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1950, in Muncie, Indiana. He spent his childhood in Chesterfield with his parents, the late Orville and Louise (Gourley) Johnson.Growing up with his brother Oren Johnson and sister Eloise Holcomb, core memories were made. Ed met his wife Phyllis Imel and married her in 1973. Ed followed his father and became a well-known CB repairman. He was also well known as a small...

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Robert William SpellRobert William Spell passed away peacefully under hospice care on July 21, 2025, at the age of 89.Bo...
08/05/2025

Robert William Spell

Robert William Spell passed away peacefully under hospice care on July 21, 2025, at the age of 89.Born on April 25, 1936, Robert grew up in Indiana and graduated from Anderson High School in 1954. He went on to earn a degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University, followed by an MBA from The Ohio State University.Robert began his professional career in the 1960s with North American Rockwell in Columbus, Ohio. In the early 1970s, he moved to Ann Arbor,...

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Sherryle JonesSherryle "Sherry Jo" Jones, 79, of Anderson passed away at the Waters of Middletown and went to her heaven...
07/29/2025

Sherryle Jones

Sherryle "Sherry Jo" Jones, 79, of Anderson passed away at the Waters of Middletown and went to her heavenly home on Sunday July 27, 2025 soon after finding out she had pancreatic cancer. She was born on November 18, 1945, in Oakland CA. the first child to the late Donald and Geneva (Barg) Hanson.She grew up in Chesterfield and Shirley and graduated from Knightstown High School in 1963. During her adult years she lived in Virginia, Japan, California, Utah and...

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Russell "Bub" Eugene DarlingRussell "Bub" Eugene Darling, a cherished member of the Middletown community and a beloved h...
07/28/2025

Russell "Bub" Eugene Darling

Russell "Bub" Eugene Darling, a cherished member of the Middletown community and a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on July 11, 1943, to the late Paul and Emma (Keesling) Darling.Russell lived his entire life in Middletown; a place he called home. Russell was a proud Cossack graduate of Middletown High School, where he was known for his bright personality and infectious sense of humor. Following his...

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