OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Clara D. West

Clara D. West

Oct 1, 2024

Clara West, 100, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away October 1, 2024, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born on October 30, 1923, in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Boyd Bilbrey and Elvira Blaylock Bilbrey. She was a cashier at the North & South Anderson Kmart's for several years. Clara loved animals, her family and working at Kmart.

Clara is survived...

Dallas J. Harvey

Dallas J. Harvey

Sep 29, 2024

John 11: 26- "...and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."

Our beloved, Dallas J. Harvey was embraced by Jesus as he left this world on Sunday, Sept. 30th , 2024.

Dallas James Harvey was born on July 28th, 1994, in Anderson, Indiana. He absolutely loved life and enjoyed nothing more than being with family and friends. His ability...

Kathleen Frances Cookman

Kathleen Frances Cookman

Sep 28, 2024

Kathleen Frances Cookman, born on January 10, 1932, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at the age of 92, in her hometown. A lifelong resident of Anderson, Kathleen leaves behind a legacy of love, service and unwavering faith that will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Kathleen dedicated a significant portion of...

Carol E. Strough

Carol E. Strough

Sep 28, 2024

Carol E. Strough, 85, of Anderson passed away on September 28, 2024 at Sugar Fork Crossing. Carol was born on March 22, 1939 in Anderson, IN to the late Eric and Esther (Miles) Bergdahl. She attended and graduated from Anderson High School in 1958 and shortly after, began working for General Motors until her retirement in 2001. Carol married the...

Edward Lee Carroll

Edward Lee Carroll

Sep 28, 2024

Edward Lee Carroll, 86, of Anderson passed away on September 28, 2024. Lee was born on August 27, 1938 in Frankton, IN to the late Hershel and Elsie (Weaver) Carroll. He graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1956. He was a lifelong toolmaker serving for 50 years at Miracle Tool and Gauge. He also served in the National Guard...

Doris Evelyn Goodpastor Flora

Doris Evelyn Goodpastor Flora

Sep 26, 2024

Doris Evelyn Goodpasture Flora was the only child of William and Mary Goodpasture of Anderson, Indiana. She was born in the small town of Alexandria, Indiana in 1924. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1942; attended Freed Hardeman College (a Christian college affiliated with the Churches of Christ) for a year, and then worked as a machine gun inspector...

Wilma Jean "Jeanie" York

Wilma Jean "Jeanie" York

Sep 26, 2024

Wilma Jean (Jeanie) York,89, went to be with Jesus on September 26, 2024 after a brief illness.She was born on March 19, 1935 to Dellis and Mary Smith. Jeanie graduated Valedictorian of Anderson High School in 1953. She then married her high school sweetheart, Norman York on January 10, 1955.Jeanie was very active in her life and played softball well...

Mary Katherine "Kay" Smitherman

Mary Katherine "Kay" Smitherman

Sep 24, 2024

Mary Katherine (Kay) (Stohler) Smitherman, 91, Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on June 5, 1933 to Lloyd Jordan Stohler and Velma Katherine (Bronnenberg) Stohler.

She attended School 60 in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1951. She graduated from Indiana University in January of 1955 with a Bachelor of Science...

James Hawkes

James Hawkes

Sep 24, 2024

James Hawkes, 65, passed away Sept. 24, 2024.James was born June, 29, 1959 Chesapeake, VA. He was a US Army veteran and retiree from Lucent Technoligie. James enjoyed BBQing, gardening, music, dancing and spending time with family and friends.James is survived by his wife Veronica Hawkes; daughters Barbie Hawkes, Nia Williams; mother Mericita Hawkes; father Zakee Al’Aman; sister Valarie (James)...

Lloyd Wesley Eskew

Lloyd Wesley Eskew

Sep 23, 2024

Lloyd Wesley Eskew, 93, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. He losthis beloved wife of 73 years just 50 days prior. He was born on July 29, 1931 in Anderson, andlived a life filled with love, creativity, and service.A proud veteran of the United States Army, Lloyd was stationed in Alaska during the Koreanconflict. After his military...

G. Earnesteen Hofer

G. Earnesteen Hofer

Sep 21, 2024

Gladys Earnesteen Hofer, 91, of Anderson, passed away on September 21, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1933, in Somerset, Kentucky.Gladys graduated from Anderson High School. Gladys then married William Hofer in June of 1954.She retired from the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors.Gladys enjoyed crocheting, traveling, bowling and camping with her family.She was preceded in death by her...

Rickey Lee Brough

Rickey Lee Brough

Sep 17, 2024

Rickey Lee Brough, a beloved husband, dad, and papaw, passed away on September 17, 2024, in his hometown of Anderson, Indiana. Born in Anderson, Rick’s life was a testament to hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for his family and passions.

Rick dedicated his professional life to working as a diesel mechanic and an autobody mechanic for semis, gaining a...

Raemona Lee Parkhurst

Raemona Lee Parkhurst

Sep 16, 2024

Raemona Lee Parkhurst, 74, of Anderson, passed away on September 16, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 23, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana.Raemona was a homemaker and for many years an Assistant Manager for Carquest.Raemona is survived by her children, Cari Ann (Robert) Rogers-Carter, Paul Rogers, Danielle Burton (Muncy), Darci Lawson (Muncy), and Lucas Parkhurst; brothers, Russell Shreve,...

William Alan Overshiner

William Alan Overshiner

Sep 16, 2024

Bill Alan Overshiner, 64, of Rushville, IN, passed away Sept. 16, 2024 at his residence, in Rushvillle.

He was born in Anderson, IN, the son of the late Ida M Hunter, and William D. Overshiner. Bill lived in Rushville and was retired from INTAT Precision Inc. Bill loved to race and raced at the Anderson Speedway. He also found great enjoyment...

Ronald "Ron" Warren Orbaugh

Ronald "Ron" Warren Orbaugh

Sep 16, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Warren Orbaugh, 87, of Chicago, IL passed away on September 16, 2024, in Chicago. He was born on May 15, 1937, in Madison County, IN to the late Daniel W. Orbaugh and Delma M. (Dobson) McMillian. Ron graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and then faithfully served our country in the United States Army. After his honorable...

Maurice Carter Hannaford

Maurice Carter Hannaford

Sep 13, 2024

Maurice Carter Hannaford, born on May 29, 1951, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He leaves behind a legacy characterized by his dedication to service and an amiable nature that touched all who knew him.

A graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1969, Maurice moved through life with a quiet strength. His...

Billy R. Jones

Billy R. Jones

Sep 12, 2024

Billy R. Jones, 88, a devoted husband and father, left us on September 12, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life. Billy was born on July 15, 1936, to Will and Dorothy (Stottlemyer) Jones in Anderson, Indiana. Billy graduated from Anderson High School where he played basketball, ran cross country, and was a state champion pole vaulter. He went on...

Shirley Ann Hartzell

Shirley Ann Hartzell

Sep 11, 2024

Shirley Ann (Day) Hartzell, 81, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024, surrounded by family, following an extended illness. She was born on April 20, 1943 in Tipton, Indiana and resided most of her life in Anderson.Her favorite pastimes included cross-word and jig-saw puzzles, and talking to her friends on Facebook.Shirley is survived by her...

Jacqueline Todd

Jacqueline Todd

Sep 9, 2024

Jacqueline (Jackie Swinford) Todd, 92, of Anderson, passed away on September 9, 2024, at the Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson, after a sudden illness.She was born on June 14, 1932, and resided all of her life in Anderson. Jackie graduated from Anderson High School in 1950, marrying her high school sweetheart, Forest Todd on December 8, 1950. They were...

Hubert Ronald "Ron" Jarrell

Hubert Ronald "Ron" Jarrell

Sep 8, 2024

Hubert Ronald "Ron" Jarrell, 95, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Northview Health and Living.

He was born July 9, 1929, in Anderson, the son of Hubert and Christine Jarrell.

Ron graduated from Anderson High School and was a truck driver for the Emge Packing Company for many years.

He married Nancy Williamson in 1950, who preceded him in death in 1993.

Ron...

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