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William Pierce Obituary

William "Bill" Bradford Pierce, 97, of Shirley, passed away at The Waters of Middletown on February 3, 2026, after a brief illness. Bill was born on April 4, 1928, in Middletown to the late Carl and Leta (Miller) Pierce.

A graveside service to honor his memory will be held at Miller Cemetery in Middletown, on February 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with Mark Herbkersman officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Middletown American Legion. Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared at www.ballardandsons.com.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier-Times on Feb. 5, 2026.

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10

Graveside service

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Miller Cemetery

6615 West County Road 850 North, Middletown, IN 47356

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Ballard and Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Middletown

118 South 5th St., Middletown, IN 47356

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