OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

James Edgar Land

James Edgar Land

Feb 25, 2025

James Edgar (Ed) Land, 90, of Anderson, went to see his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2025 at the Bethany Pointe Health Campus following a brief illness.He was born on December 20, 1934 to Charles and Lucille (Butler) Land at Fairfield, IL. He graduated Markleville High School in 1953. Ed worked as a Plastic Mold Maker for General Motors...

Patricia J. Francis-Shaffer

Patricia J. Francis-Shaffer

Feb 24, 2025

Patricia J. "Great-Great" Shaffer, 88, of Anderson passed away February 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her children. She was born on April 19, 1936, in Anderson to Carl & Carolyn (Hoose) Ballentine.

Patricia graduated from St. Mary's School in 1954. Patricia enjoyed crocheting sweaters and afghans as well as sewing pajamas every Christmas. She was the head chair- woman...

Joyce R. Kidder

Joyce R. Kidder

Feb 20, 2025

Joyce R. Kidder, 78, of New Castle, passed away on February 20, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1946, in Greensburg, Indiana.Joyce graduated from Anderson High School, class of 1965, and attended Ball State.She was a salesperson for Hillyard.She loved gardening, painting, and her dogs.Joyce is survived by her brothers, Mike (Deborah Lee) Kidder and Rick (Lynn) Kidder; nephews,...

Phyllis J. Smith

Phyllis J. Smith

Feb 16, 2025

Phyllis J. Smith, 85, of Anderson, passed away February 16, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born on October 8, 1939, in Anderson to the late Philip C. & Ruth (Roberts) Hotzel.

She graduated from Anderson High School in 1957. She had previously worked at GM/Delco and Anderson High School systems.

Phyllis enjoyed shopping, traveling, and visiting her...

Charlotte Louise Fuller

Charlotte Louise Fuller

Feb 14, 2025

Charlotte Louise Fuller, 77, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus surrounded by her family. She was born on March 7, 1947 in Fitch, Kentucky, and resided most of her life in Anderson.Charlotte graduated from Anderson High School.She was a Kindergarten teacher at Indiana Christian Academy in Anderson for over 30 years.She was...

Mary Alice Smith

Mary Alice Smith

Feb 13, 2025

Mary Alice (Grimes) Smith, 99, of Anderson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1926, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided all of her life.Mary Alice graduated from graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1944.She then met the love of her life, Arnold, and they were married in 1948. Mary...

Chris Cloud

Chris Cloud

Feb 11, 2025

Chris Cloud, 74 of Ingalls, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Husband to Mildred Cloud of 54 yours. He is survived by his wife; Mildred Cloud, 3 daughters; Shelia (Bill) Crawford, Kristie (Ron) Strubbe, Angie (Shane) King, 3 grandchildren; Ashlei (Toby) VanBuskirk, Carl (Alexa) Ainsworth, Dakota (Six) King, 3 great grandchildren; Hayley Ainsworth, Jesse Ainsworth, Avey Ainsworth, 2...

Roy A. Jeffers

Roy A. Jeffers

Feb 9, 2025

Roy A. Jeffers, age 68, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Anderson, after a long hard-fought courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 30, 1956, Roy was a lifelong resident of Anderson and a proud graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1975.

Roy dedicated his career as a Maintenance Technician, lending his skills to various establishments,...

Larry E. Manship

Larry E. Manship

Feb 9, 2025

Larry E. Manship, 75, of Fishers, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on February 9, 2025, at home following a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born on January 4, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana.Larry was a graduate of Anderson High School, class of 1968. When it came time for college, Purdue University was his choice,...

Randall "Randy" Gene Callahan

Randall "Randy" Gene Callahan

Feb 8, 2025

Randall “Randy “Gene Callahan, 65, of Anderson, passed away February 8, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on July 21, 1959 in Anderson, the son of Max Allen and Shirley Jean (Schmaltz) Callahan.He was employed by the Indiana Department of Transportation for 36 years. He attended Markleville East Christian Church.Randy is survived by his wife, Lisa (Engle) Callahan;...

Dorothy Mary Barnett

Dorothy Mary Barnett

Feb 7, 2025

Dorothy Mary Barnett, 103, of Anderson, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson, IN. She was born on November 28, 1921, in Alexandria, IN, to her parents Ray and Hilda (Duffy) Worley.Dorothy graduated from Alexandria High School.She married Robert Barnett in 1941 and together they raised five children.She was dedicated to her family and...

Carol Jean Litten

Carol Jean Litten

Feb 6, 2025

Litten, Carol Jean, 70, of Indianapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a very brief battle with cancer on February 6, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida and graduated from Northeast High School Class of 1973.

Carol was a godly woman who loved to minister the word...

Laura Elisabeth Hartwell

Laura Elisabeth Hartwell

Feb 4, 2025

PENDLETON- Laura Elisabeth Hartwell, 70, of Pendleton, passed away at her home on February 4, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on July 4, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Walter and Beulah Marie (Gray) Kindley.

Laura was a loving wife, mother and grandmother in addition to a hardworking strong woman. She spent time working as a teaching...

Dolly Patricia Allender

Dolly Patricia Allender

Feb 2, 2025

Dolly Patricia AllenderApril 17, 1948- February 2, 2025

Dolly Allender, 76, Anderson, passed away at Community Howard Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 2, 2025.She was born on April 17, 1948 in Anderson, the daughter of Jesse and Dollie (Gordon) Capshaw. She was employed as a dietician with Peers and Associates for many years and was a member of New Baptist Church...

Dayla Chantel Swain

Dayla Chantel Swain

Feb 2, 2025

Dayla Chantel Swain, 26, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025.Dayla was born July 9, 1998 to Donald Swain Jr. and Nanya Cox. She graduated from Anderson High School and was employed as an CNA. Dayla enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her children, siblings, and cousins.Dayla is survived by her deeply cherished children Ty’Ayla Stennis, Tylar Stennis;...

Penny Diane Mercer

Penny Diane Mercer

Feb 2, 2025

Penny Diane Mercer, 71, of Pendleton, Indiana, left us on February 2, 2025, surrounded by love at her home. Born to Bruce and Gloria (Fruit) Jackson on May 6, 1953, Penny was a proud graduate of Huntington North High School. Over the years, she dedicated her career to the payroll department of various trucking companies before transitioning to a role...

Kenneth Samuel Gibbons

Kenneth Samuel Gibbons

Feb 1, 2025

Kenneth Samuel Gibbons, 72, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana to his parents, Richard and Betty Gibbons.Kenneth graduated from Anderson High School.He retired from Porter Engineered Systems after working 40 years as an electrician.He served as the president of the Shady...

Gary Gene Hayes

Gary Gene Hayes

Feb 1, 2025

Gary Gene Hayes, of Anderson, stepped gently into Heaven after a long and courageous battle with cancer on February 1, 2025. Gary was born December 13, 1934, in Elwood, IN, to Gerald Francis Hayes and Evelyn Mae Collier Hayes.He attended Elwood Community Schools and Ball State University.Gary was employed as a toolmaker at General Motors, and retired in 1996 after...

Nola Jean Moore

Nola Jean Moore

Jan 28, 2025

Nola Jean Moore, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Carmel, Ind. Born on September 4, 1929, in Anderson, Nola lived a life filled with love for her family and friends, and dedication to her Christian faith.A graduate of Anderson High School, Nola was an active member of the school choir. She was also...

Jackie Jennette Meadows

Jackie Jennette Meadows

Jan 27, 2025

Surrounded by her family throughout her final hours, Jackie Jennette Meadows went peacefully to be with Jesus on Monday, January 27th after a battle with kidney disease. She was born on November 26th, 1937, to James C. and Nota Mae West in Muncie, Indiana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and most of all a devoted wife of...

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