OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Regina K. Schroeder
Sep 8, 2024
Regina K. SchroederJune 26, 1940-September 8, 2024Regina K. (Barrett) Schroeder, 84, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born in Anderson on June 26, 1940, the daughter of Paul and Juanita (Perkins) Barrett.Regina was employed for many years with Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. She enjoyed ceramics, attending...
James Carrol Olinger
Sep 8, 2024
James Carrol Olinger, 80 of Daleville passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1944 a son to the late Jesse and Bernice (Grass) Olinger.James enjoyed guns, music, eating and spending time with his family. He was a lifelong resident of Daleville and attended Daleville.He is survived by his nephews, Jerry (Monet) Wright and Larry...
Donna Jean Pettigrew
Sep 2, 2024
Donna Jean Pettigrew passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024. She was born inHouston, Texas on July 21, 1942. She moved to Anderson in 1960 where she met and marriedKenneth L. Pettigrew in 1964. They were married for 58 years and had three children.Donna was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer with the GirlScouts of...
David E. Newman
Sep 2, 2024
David E. Newman 83, passed away on September 2, 2024. An Anderson resident for all of his life, David was born April 3, 1941 to the late Everett and Wilma Newman, he retired from Delco Remy and was a school bus driver for a number of years. He was a lifetime member of Whetstone Christian Church, a 50 plus member...
Fairy Ann Loveall
Sep 2, 2024
Fairy passed away after a brief illness. She loved her kids, grandkids, great grandchildren, family and friends. Fairy retired from Brockway Glass after 47 years in Lapel, IN. She loved walking, mowing, snow blowing, Indiana Pacers, and going out to dinner with her great grandson Mason.Big thank you Hollie Saffell for checking in and helping her out when we were...
Billy Lee Harless
Sep 1, 2024
Billy Lee Harless, 89, of Anderson, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was born May 13, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of Jess and Helen Harless.Bill was the first member of his family to attend college. He graduated from Ball State University. He taught social studies for many years at both South Side Middle School and Madison Heights....
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