OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
Betty Jean Brown
Apr 1, 2025
Betty Jean Brown, 90, of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee.
She was born on July 8, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles and Daisy (Buckles) Motsinger. She was a 1953 graduate of Anderson High School. She retired from General Motors after many years of dedication and service.
Betty was a member...
Joyce Ann Woods
Mar 30, 2025
Joyce Ann Woods, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on March 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 29, 1947, in Anderson, to her parents, Richard I. Talbert and Ruth J. Randol, and resided most of her life in Madison County.Joyce graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965.She would work part-time in various retail...
Jane Ann Caldwell
Mar 29, 2025
Jane Ann Caldwell, 89, of Anderson, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 29, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1935, in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Doris and Oakley Skillman.Jane Ann graduated from Frankton High School in 1953.She worked the Anderson Banking Company, and retired after 30 plus years of service in 1996.She like watching college...
Donald G. Wright
Mar 28, 2025
Donald G. Wright, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Anderson, Indiana, at the age of 93. Born on February 2, 1932, in Muncie, Indiana.
For over 30 years, Donald built his career at Delco Remy, where his unwavering commitment and expertise earned him the respect of his colleagues and peers. In the 1970s, he ventured into entrepreneurship by owning a...
Helen M. Kreps
Mar 28, 2025
Helen M. Kreps, 98, of Muncie, Indiana, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2025, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on February 16, 1927, in Glendale, West Virginia, to Ralph and Lucille (Poole) Brown.
Helen had a lifelong passion for music, both as a singer and as an pianist. Her music was legendary and will forever...
Lynda Kay Ash
Mar 28, 2025
Lynda Kay Ash, 82, of Alexandria, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth Steves.She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.She was a member of First Baptist Church of Daleville, was an avid reader, like to sing and...
Bonita S. Watkins
Mar 28, 2025
Bonita S. Watkins, 87, of Muncie, passed away after an extended illness on March 28, 2025, at the Signature Health Care of Muncie. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Ridgeville, Indiana. She was one of eleven children of Roy and Ethel Shaneyfelt.She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, liked to play bingo, and loved to watch the Game...
Glenda Louise Gates
Mar 27, 2025
Glenda Louise Gates, 80, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided all of her life.Glenda graduated from Madison Heights High School.She owned and operated Fred's Shed Liquor Store in Middletown, and also was a loving wife, mother, and mamaw.She liked to cook and would host...
Jane Ann Webber
Mar 27, 2025
On March 27, Jane Ann (Ford) Webber from Lawrence, KS died. She was 85 years old.Jane is survived by her son, Jeff Webber [Benita] of Kansas City, MO, and her daughter, Julie Webber-Copley [Irl] of Lawrence, KS. She is also survived by her twelve grandchildren: Cora Webber [Kevin Canzonieri] of San Diego, CA; Anna Webber [Pan Graham] of Edmonton, Canada;...
Mary L. Phillips
Mar 26, 2025
Mary L. Phillips, 86, of Middletown, passed away on March 26, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on June 14, 1938, to Laurel "Jack" and Esther Persing.She graduated from Anderson High School.Mary married Bruce Phillips in 1956, who passed in 2012 after 56 years of marriage.Survivors include a daughter, Laura (Carl) Bratton, Gaston IN, a...
Clarice Anita Sholty
Mar 25, 2025
Clarice Anita Sholty, 95, of Anderson, passed away peacefully March 25, 2025, at White Oaks Memory Care, Noblesville. She was born September 12,1929, in Anderson, Indiana.A 1947 graduate of Markleville High School, Clarice dedicated her life to caring for others with love and selflessness. She noticed and appreciated the simple things in life…sunsets, campfires, and time spent with loved ones.A...
Margarette Jacqualine Brauchla
Mar 24, 2025
Margarette Jacqualine (Ginley) Brauchla, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, 93, of Anderson passed away on March 24, 2025.
Jacquie was born on April 3, 1931 in Hancock County, Indiana to Paul and Ottie Ginley. Jacquie graduated from Anderson High School and began working in the office at Guide Lamp for three years. Jacquie married Gordon Brauchla on September 26, 1953....
Adriane P. Orebaugh
Mar 24, 2025
Adriane P. Orebaugh, 23, of Anderson, passed away after bravely fighting a nine-year battle with cancer on March 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 8, 2001, in Anderson, Indiana.Adriane graduated from Pendleton Heights High School, Class of 2020. She loved horses, FFA, and cars.She worked as a receptionist for Napleton Auto Imports.Adriane is...
Dianna Mae Miller
Mar 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dianna Mae (Maupin) Miller, 80, of Anderson, Indiana, on March 23, 2025. Dianna, the beloved wife of the late Charles Miller, was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
Dianna dedicated over 40 years of her life to customer service, where she touched countless lives with her warm heart...
Barbara Ann Browning (Petersen)
Mar 21, 2025
Barbara Ann Browning (Petersen) July 11, 1932 - March 21, 2025Long time Anderson, IN resident Barbara Ann Browning (Petersen) passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the age of 92.Barbara was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 11, 1932 to Louise and Kenneth Petersen. Barbara recalled during World War II her father, Kenneth was in charge of making...
Stephen V. "Steve" Aldred
Mar 20, 2025
Stephen V. “Steve” AldredSeptember 22, 1942 – March 20, 2025Stephen V. “Steve” Aldred, 82, of Anderson passed away on March 20, 2025 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on September 22, 1942 in Anderson, IN to the late of Glen and Rebecca Aldred. He was a 1960 graduate of Anderson High School. He served in...
Janice Marie Trietsch
Mar 19, 2025
Janice Marie Trietsch, 88, of Anderson, passed away on March 19, 2025 at the her residence following an extended illness .She was born on February 2, 1937 to Benjamin Horace and Lestie Marie (Smith) Trueblood of Anderson, IN. She attended Anderson Community schools. Janice worked as a Baker for Anderson Public Schools for 22 years . She married the love...
Ferne C. Closser
Mar 18, 2025
Ferne (Craft) Closser, 93, daughter of Joseph K. and Mae (Mitchell) Craft, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1931 in Greene County, Tennessee. She came to Anderson from Greeneville, Tennessee in 1952.She retired from the Madison County Auditor's Office in 1998 after 24 1/2 years, (November 1973 - July 1998.)She was a member of...
Carolyn Dianne Johnson-Mootry
Mar 18, 2025
Carolyn Dianne Johnson-Mootry passed away on March 18, 2025.
Carolyn was born on Oct. 13, 1950, in Birmingham, AL. and raised in Anderson, IN. She received a Bachelor of Education from IU (Bloomington) as well as a Master of Education from Ball State University.
Carolyn was a retired Educator within the Anderson Community School Corporation, member at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church and...
Robert "Bob" C. Brown
Mar 17, 2025
Robert C. Brown, 80, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson, reuniting with his beloved wife, Donna. Born to Charles Robert Brown and Emma Lavon (Stinson) Brown. Bob was a proud graduate of Markleville High School, class of 1962. He then tied the knot with Donna Nadine Brown at Huntsville Christian Church...
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