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.

Thomas "Tom" JusticeThomas “Tom” Justice, 87, of Middletown, passed away December 13, 2025, in Florida, surrounded by fa...
12/18/2025

Thomas "Tom" Justice

Thomas “Tom” Justice, 87, of Middletown, passed away December 13, 2025, in Florida, surrounded by family. He was born January 20, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was a lifelong resident of Middletown, later enjoying time at his winter home in Florida. Tom was a graduate of Middletown High School and a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, serving his country with honor and dedication. Following his military service, he worked the majority of his life and retired from Delco Remy,...

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Thomas "TJ" FurnishThomas “TJ” Joseph Furnish, 79, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, D...
12/12/2025

Thomas "TJ" Furnish

Thomas “TJ” Joseph Furnish, 79, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on September 6, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana, TJ was the son of the late Thomas B. and Nellie Mae (Smith) Furnish. A 1964 graduate of Middletown High School and proud to be a Cossack. He went on to earn his PhD in Pharmacy from Purdue University, where he was also a dedicated member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He...

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James "Jim" Marvin Hilligoss Jr.James "Jim" Marvin Hilligoss Jr., 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family o...
12/12/2025

James "Jim" Marvin Hilligoss Jr.

James "Jim" Marvin Hilligoss Jr., 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 11, 2025. He was born in Muncie, IN on May 1, 1951, to the late James Marvin Sr. and Ella Loretta (Harney) Hilligoss. A proud 1970 graduate of Shenandoah High School, Jim built a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and humor. He spent more than 30 years with General Motors, retiring in 2001, and also worked as a skilled mechanic throughout his...

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Janice Marie TriplettJanice Marie (Rossman) Triplett, 84, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 after an extended ill...
12/01/2025

Janice Marie Triplett

Janice Marie (Rossman) Triplett, 84, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born on September 26, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Dennis and Elizabeth (Barbeck) Rossman. She was a homemaker and also worked at Shenandoah elementary school cafeteria for a short time. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, flower and vegetable gardening, and had a green thumb for growing violets. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Robin (Jeff) Verlinden of Anderson,...

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Martha A. HundleyMartha A. Hundley, 96, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. She was born on Nove...
12/01/2025

Martha A. Hundley

Martha A. Hundley, 96, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1929, in Anderson, IN, to the late Jona and Laura (Sparks) Scott. A proud graduate of Markleville High School in 1948, Martha began her working journey at Delco Remy, devoting 42 years to the company. It was here that she met the love of her life, Robert. Their paths intertwined at work, and a beautiful love story blossomed into marriage in...

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12/01/2025

Barbara Lorene Bogue

Barbara (Zimmerman) Bogue passed away on Friday November 28, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1942. She leaves behind her sister, Lois (Phil) Ellis and half-sister Kandi Resnick, her nieces, Joni Ellis, and Lora, Kathy, and Vicki Franklin, and nephew Phillip Ellis, five great nephews and four great great nephews and three great great nieces and one great great great nephew, as well as her many published creative and scholarly works. She was preceded in death by her father...

Mark Allen WaggonerMark Allen Waggoner, 56, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Middletown, Indiana passed away Saturday, Nove...
11/23/2025

Mark Allen Waggoner

Mark Allen Waggoner, 56, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Middletown, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his residence following a battle with ALS. He was born June 19, 1969 in Anderson to Larry Waggoner and Dora (Cantrell) Wrin. Mark was a 1988 graduate of Shenandoah High School. In his earlier years, he worked at Harvest Market in Middletown as a meat cutter but currently worked at Valbruna Stainless Steel Mill in Fort Wayne. In his spare time,...

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Penny LohreyPenny Lohrey, 73, of Middletown passed away on Saturday November 8, 2025 at Community Hospital in Anderson. ...
11/10/2025

Penny Lohrey

Penny Lohrey, 73, of Middletown passed away on Saturday November 8, 2025 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on April 7, 1952 in Anderson to the late Loren and Mearle (Jenkins) Stanley. A 1970 graduate of Shenandoah High School, Penny was well known in the Middletown Community. She worked at Harvest Market for several years, First Merchants Bank and The Middletown Utilities for 24 years before retiring in 2022. Penny loved life and found the positive in everything....

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Dorothy ArmstrongDorothy Lee (Forman) Armstrong, age 95, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence after a brie...
11/04/2025

Dorothy Armstrong

Dorothy Lee (Forman) Armstrong, age 95, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence after a brief illness on Saturday November 1, 2025.Born August 1, 1930, in Morehead, KY to the late Goldman G. Forman and Gladys (Hall) Forman. In addition to her parents, her husband, Bill M. Armstrong of Morehead; preceded her in death, three brothers, Douglas Forman, Kenneth Forman, Larry Forman and one infant sister, Mary Forman.She is survived by one son, Timothy Armstrong of Middletown, IN and one...

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Phyllis J. BozePhyllis J. Boze, 90, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. She was born on October 20, ...
11/03/2025

Phyllis J. Boze

Phyllis J. Boze, 90, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1934, in New Castle, to the late Chester and Mary “Kat” (Pate) Riggs.Phyllis dedicated many years of her professional life to the Delco Remy factory. After years of steadfast service, she found joy in retirement and continued to serve her community as the president of the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, where she worked for many years.Phyllis was a proud graduate of Cadiz High...

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Richard Allen MorinRichard “Rick” Allen Morin, 71, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025,...
10/31/2025

Richard Allen Morin

Richard “Rick” Allen Morin, 71, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1954, in Anderson, to Sabrina (Adams) Morin and the late Allen Morin.A 1972 graduate of Highland High School. Rick was a homebuilder for most of his life, and always had projects, which often included fixing something for friends and family. He ran Rick’s Sharp Shop from his home outside of...

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Patricia ScottPatricia Lynn Scott, 69, of Muncie, passed away at Ball Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Sh...
10/30/2025

Patricia Scott

Patricia Lynn Scott, 69, of Muncie, passed away at Ball Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1956, in Burkesville, KY, to the late Amos and Allie (Staley) Scott.Patricia's life was a tapestry woven with threads of compassion, creativity, and laughter. With a heart full of love, she dedicated herself to nurturing not only her own children but also her grandchildren and siblings. Her influence reached far and wide, and she went out of...

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