| Graduation Year | Class of 1959 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 17, 2013 |
| About | William Ralph Matney, 72, a life long Rushville resident, passed away October 17, 2013 in Rushville. He was born January 25, 1941 in Rushville to Ralph & Margaret E. (Disbro) Matney, both deceased. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Rushville High School. He began his career in the publication business in 1956 when he went to work for the Rushville Republican. He worked in photography and served as sports editor for many years. In 1976 he went to work for Mayhill Publications in Knightstown. He held many positions with Mayhill, some of which included newspaper make up, paste up editor, photography reproduction designer and he worked in the camera department. Mayhill Publications consisted of Farm World, Antique Week, the Knightstown Banner, Option Exchange & the Indianapolis Monthly. He retired in April 2012. Bill is survived by cousins, Rick & wife Susie Disbro of Milroy, Allan & wife Jo Disbro of Warsaw, Jerry & wife Meleda Macy of TN and Jon Disbro, 2nd cousins, Kevin & Troy Disbro, very dear friends, Bob & Emma Hall of Knightstown and long time friends, Leonard & Sharon Dice. Services will be held at 10 AM Monday, October 21 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville, with Rev. Leonard Dice presiding. Friends are welcome to visit at the mortuary from 3-6 PM on Sunday, October 20. Entombment will be in the East Hill Shrine Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville Church of the Nazarene. |
