OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
Clarence T. Brooks
Oct 11, 2024
Clarence T. Brooks, age 22, of Anderson, passed away on October 11, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. He was born May 14, 2002, in Anderson, Indiana.He worked for the Sheet Metal Union and was known as a very hard worker, who spent his life earning everything he had. Clarence loved his family dearly, especially his nieces and nephews. He...
Jimmie R. "Jim" Cunningham
Oct 11, 2024
Jimmie R. "Jim" Cunningham, 88, Anderson, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born November 28, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana, to Gratton E. "The General" and Dortha Florence (Hartzell) Cunningham.
He was a 1953 graduate of Frankton High School. He served his country in the United States military. He was manager...
Erma J. Dixon
Oct 7, 2024
Erma J. Dixon (88) went home with Jesus with her unfailing faith.
Mom was born in Knifley, Kentucky on July 20, 1936. Mom attended Pleasant Valley Community Church in Middletown. She did missionary work with dad in Mexico.
Mom worked for the Anderson Community School Food Association and was the main dish cook. She received awards on some of her recipes.
She is...
Phyllis J. Mccord
Oct 6, 2024
Phyllis J. McCord of Frankton passed away peacefully at her residence on October 6, 2024; she was 91. Phyllis was born in Anderson on November 22, 1932, to Lloyd and Thelma (Shell) Harbit, and she graduated from Frankton High School in 1950. Phyllis worked most of her life in the banking industry, eventually serving as senior vice president at Anderson...
Helen Patricia Risk
Oct 4, 2024
Helen Patricia (Wier) Risk, 97, of Anderson passed away on October 4, 2024 at her residence following a nine month illness."Pat"' was born November 22, 1926 in Jasonville. Indiana to Charles and Iva Wier. She was the last of six children. She was preceded in death by her two brothers: Carl and Eugene and three sisters: Dorothy, Elsie and Irene....
Robie Salisbury
Oct 4, 2024
Robie Salisbury, 56, of Anderson, passed away on October 4, 2024, at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born on April 19, 1968, in Anderson, Indiana.Robie was an operation manager for Riteway Industries for 20 years and owner/operator of Sacs Cleaning, He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, and being with family, friends, and his dogs.Robie is survived by his loving spouse...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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