Evie Ellen Oliver Ballard

Evie Ellen Oliver Ballard, 91, a resident of Millville passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was born January 9, 1934 in New Castle to the late Robert and Ida Mae (Tuggle) Tucker.

Evie had been a leader and lifetime member of Weight Watchers for many years, traveling around east central Indiana to lead meetings. She was formerly employed at Citizens State Bank, NCC Credit Union, White Rabbit and the Henry County Courthouse. Evie was a member of Chicago Corner Christian Church where she had taught Sunday school. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, card, board and outdoor games and especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include a son: Leland Oliver of Millville; a daughter: Theresa Oliver of Maryville, Tennessee; grandchildren: Jayson (Angela) Heltzel of Maryville, TN and Dakota (Chelsea) Ballis of Booneville, IN; great-grandchildren: Mylah and Mason Heltzel, Liam, Gemma and Rosalie Ballis; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Evie was preceded in death by her first husband: Russell “Bud” Oliver; second husband: Donald “Mick” Ballard and three sisters: Maxine Vores, Mary Louise Spencer Guffey and June Woollard.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Evie’s caregiver, Chris Rinberger.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Cabot Dr., Suite 460, Lisle, IL 60532. You may express condolences or share a memory of Evie at www.hinsey-brown.com.