OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
James Edward Hudson
Nov 26, 2024
James Edward HudsonNovember 5, 1942- November 26, 2024James Edward Hudson 82, of Anderson, died November 26, 2024 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on November 5, 1942 in Anderson, the son of Perry and Agnes (Hupp) Hudson.James was a graduate of Highland High School and was employed by Guide Lamp Division of General Motors for...
Kathy Louise Friend
Nov 25, 2024
Kathy Louise Friend, 73, of Anderson, passed away on November 25, 2024. She entered this world on March 22, 1951, in Muncie, Indiana. She had RH factor blood, which required her to have a complete blood exchange at one day old.She had a love for her cousins and a passion for animals. She became a Christian in 1984.She was a...
Phyllis Hamilton
Nov 21, 2024
Phyllis Hamilton ( Good ) passed away on November 21, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1941, to the late Adrian & Agnes Cottrell (Good ) in Anderson Indiana.Phyllis was best known for always having a smile on her face. She brought much love & joy to so many people The world is definitely a much dimmer place with...
Nancy Lee Spangler
Nov 20, 2024
Nancy Lee (Collins) Spangler, 82, of Pendleton passed away on November 20, 2024 at Community Hospital following an extended illness.She was born on July 29, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Zedric Eugene and Beatrice Maxine (Friet) Collins. When she was younger she enjoyed flying with herfather in their personal plane.She worked at Delco Remy and Saturn for 27 years and...
Carol Rae Fenimore
Nov 18, 2024
Carol Rae (née Leonard) Fenimore, was born November 20, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Norman Dale and Susie Jane (née Keesling) Leonard.
Carol earned a business degree from Indiana Business College & worked for Hardin Jewelry, Haynes, Fenimore & Hall CPA, Prime Battery and Primco. She retired from Primco in 2015 where she was fondly known as “Mrs. C.”
Carol...
Mary Faye Claypool
Nov 17, 2024
Mary Faye (Brogden) Claypool, 92, of Anderson passed away at her home surrounded by her family on November 17, 2024 following an extended illness.Mary was born on October 25, 1932 in Jefferson, Missouri to Atlas D. and Edith Brogden. She was a lifelong resident of Anderson. She graduated from Anderson High School in the class of 1950. She retired from...
Conrad O'Neil Spearman
Nov 16, 2024
Conrad O'Neil Spearman, aged 90, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2024, at his home in Muncie, In. He was born on 09/11/1934 in New Castle, IN to Floyd and Margaret (Zirkle)Spearman.
Conrad was known for his unwavering commitment to his family, church and community. He retired from General Motors and was a member of Madison Park Church of God where...
Barbara Ann Voss
Nov 15, 2024
Barbara Ann Voss, 94, passed away peacefully at her home, on November 15, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on October 26, 1930, to her parents, Kenneth and Helen Farmer, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided most of her life in Anderson.She was a 1948 graduate from Anderson High School, where she served as senior class secretary and prom queen...
Scott Townsend
Nov 14, 2024
Scott Townsend, 50, passed away Nov. 14, 2024.Scott was born April 12, 1974 to Curtis Lee and Shirley Townsend. He was a 1992 Anderson High School graduate and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.Scott is survived by his mother Shirley Townsend; brothers Louis Eddie Townsend, Rodney Townsend and a host of family and friends.Funeral service will be noon...
Pauline S. Amos
Nov 13, 2024
Pauline S. Amos, 90, of Anderson, passed away on November 13, 2024, at Northview Health and Living Anderson. She was born on March 31, 1934, in Green Sulphur Springs, Virginia.She was a homemaker and had retired from Walmart after 18 years of service.Pauline is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Donald) Guthrie; 4 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren and one on...
Betty L. Purciful
Nov 13, 2024
Betty Purciful, 88, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana following an extended incurable illness. She was born on January 3, 1936, in Frankfort, Indiana to Linus Faulkerson and Oni "Marie" Faulkerson.
Betty married the love of her life, Kenneth "Kenny" Leon Purciful who passed in December of 1997. She retired after...
James "Jim" Darrell Chinn
Nov 9, 2024
James “Jim” Darrell Chinn, 83, of Anderson, passed away on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 26, 1941 in Hartford, KY to the late Delmas and Odessa (Goff) Chinn. After graduating from Noblesville High School in 1959, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy and faithfully served our country until his discharge in 1963....
Patricia Kay Evans
Nov 6, 2024
Patricia Kay "Pat" Evans, 79, of Anderson, passed away on November 6, 2024, at the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital Indianapolis, IN. She was born on July 9, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana and resided most of her life in Anderson.Pat retired from Kohls in 2023 after 20 years of service.Pat is survived by her children, Kimberly (Tim) Evans-Hanshew, Machelle...
Larry Allen Beehler
Nov 4, 2024
Larry Beehler, 94, passed away on November 4, 2024. A proud graduate of Purdue University, he showcased his passion for music as a member of the Purdue Band. Larry served as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He worked as an engineer at Delco Remy in Anderson, IN and retired after 24 years. Larry’s love for music...
Constance L. Dayton-Reed
Nov 1, 2024
Constance Louise Reed, 89, passed away on November 1, 2024, at the Yorktown Manor, Yorktown, IN, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.Connie was a lifelong resident of Anderson. She was born on March 1, 1935, to A.H. and Edith Kelly in Anderson. She attended Anderson High School, and later earned her GED along with her husband several years later.Connie married Verlin...
Jane A. Von Bank
Oct 31, 2024
Jane VonBank, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away October 31, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent, Anderson. She was born on May 5, 1954, in Cookeville, TN to the late Herman and Bernice (Ford) Pierce.
Jane enjoyed puzzles, taking care of flowers, yardwork, word search puzzles and spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Jane is survived by a son, Paul (Danielle) VonBank...
Kelly Kay Massey
Oct 30, 2024
Kelly Kay (Richwine) Massey, 58, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep, on October 30, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana, to her parents Douglas and Melanie Richwine of Morristown, IN, formerly of Anderson and Greenfield.Kelly graduated from Greenfield Central High School and Ball State University. She also graduated from the Master...
Janice F. Cox
Oct 30, 2024
Janice F. Cox, 85, of Anderson, passed away on October 30, 2024, at the Rawlins House Pendleton. She was born on November 16, 1938, in Uchticville, Ohio, and resided most of her life in Anderson.Janice was a graduate of Indiana Business College.She was retired from Western Electric and Meijer.Janice is survived by her companion, Sharon K Wright, and brother James...
Herbert E. Hollenback
Oct 28, 2024
Herbert was born January 30, 1950 to Mary Catherine Hollenback (Watson) and Herbert Eugene Hollenback Sr. in Anderson, Indiana. He lived most of his life in Anderson.
Herbert attended Anderson Community Schools and graduated in 1969 from Anderson High School. He then enlisted in the US Army where he served his country proudly. During his military time, he did a tour...
Barbara G. Taylor
Oct 25, 2024
Barbara (Speak) Taylor, 85, of Anderson passed away at home on October 25, 2024, with her family by her side. Barbara was born May 27, 1939 in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Samuel "Fizer" and Ruby Speak.Barbara married Paul Wiley Taylor on October 30, 1954 and moved to Indiana shortly after. Together, Barbara and Paul had two sons, Anthony and Eric...
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