OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
Stacy Renee (Gwinn) Jones
Dec 26, 2025
Stacy Renee (Gwinn) Jones, 57, of Anderson, passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1968, in Anderson, Indiana.Stacy graduated from Madison Heights High School.She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for Beaumont Nursing Home in Anderson for 10 years.She loved gardening, painting, drawing, and spending time with her grandchildren.Stacy is survived by her children, Darrian Parkhurst,...
James C. Rigney Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
James Cornelious Rigney, Jr., 69, of Alexandria, passed away at his residence on December 26, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of James C. and Edna Rigney, Sr.He was a retired brick mason.James is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Tammy (Dowden) Rigney; children, Gordon (Taryn) Rigney, James (Ivy) Rigney, III,...
James L. Cloud
Dec 23, 2025
James L. Cloud, 79, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at home following a brief illness.
He was born on September 25, 1946, in Elwood, Indiana to Marion John Jr. and Etha Mae (Mills) Cloud. He was a 1964 graduate of Frankton High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He retired from...
Judith Darlene Kuklenski
Dec 23, 2025
Judith Darlene Kuklenski, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Anderson passed away on December 23, 2025 at the age of 83. Judith was born on August 12, 1942 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Margaret (Bland) Crosley. After graduating from Madison Heights High School in 1960, she married the love of her life, Leonard Kuklenski, and the two...
Suzette A. Melson
Dec 22, 2025
Suzette Ann (Scott) Melson, 98, of West Lafayette, Indiana died December 22, 2025 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. She was born December 8, 1927 in Anderson, Indiana to Horace and Thelma (Cook) Scott. She married Oscar Melson, Jr. on July 17, 1949, and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2006.
Suzette graduated from Anderson High School...
Juanita Streaty
Dec 13, 2025
Juanita Streaty, 76, passed away Dec. 13, 2025.Juanita was born Nov. 9, 1949 in Eufaula, AL. She was a GM retiree, enjoyed dancing, cooking and spending time with family and friends.Juanita is survived by her son Steven Carter, Donald Streaty, Darrin Carter; sister Pamela Diggs; brother Charles Turner; 9 grandchildren and a host of family and friends.Funeral service will be...
Marilyn S. Dorris
Dec 12, 2025
Marilyn (Schetter) Dorris, 92, of Anderson, passed away on December 12, 2025 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born on June 29, 1933 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Ralph and Marian (Wilkins) Schetter.Marilyn graduated from Indiana University in 1955 and married Robert W. Dorris on December 21, 1957. She taught school at Shortridge High School from 1955-1958, and then...
Sheila Diane Paschal
Dec 12, 2025
Sheila D. Paschal, 80, of Anderson passed away on December 12,2025 at her home. She was born on October 15, 1945, in Jasonville, IN, the daughter of the late Ray and Hazel (Bedwell) Hawkins.Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Randy Paschal of Anderson; son, Roger Paschal of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Cheryl (Kirk) Engbrecht of Anderson; brother, Jerry (Rita) Hawkins...
Gary Alan Lee
Dec 11, 2025
Gary Alan LeeOctober 13, 1945-December 11, 2025Gary Alan Lee, 80, of Anderson, passed away on December 11th at Bethany Pointe after an extended illness. Gary was born on October 13, 1945, in Anderson. Gary retired from General Motors (Guide) after 36 years of service. He continued to work for Little League Baseball, the City of Anderson, and as a volunteer...
Doris Ann Anderson
Dec 11, 2025
Doris Ann Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on May 28, 1932, in Middletown, Indiana, to the late Ward and Alta (Myers) Taylor. Doris graduated from Anderson High School, where she was crowned Prom Queen in 1949. She dedicated over 40 years of her life...
Darrell Lee Goldsmith
Dec 10, 2025
On December 10th, 2025, Darrell Lee Goldsmith was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Darrell was born in Cadillac, Michigan on July 15th, 1937 to Loren and Edith Goldsmith. He had three sisters, Martha, Iva, and Irma, and one brother Wayne. He grew up in Anderson, Indiana and according to his famous stories “gave his...
Lisa Dawn Rodgers
Dec 8, 2025
Lisa Dawn Rodgers, 63, of Anderson, passed away on December 8, 2025, following a sudden illness. She was born on December 22, 1961, in Anderson, Indiana.Lisa drove a school bus for Anderson Transit System. She was a very loving person who took care of numerous children and animals.Lisa is survived by her children, Melissa Rodgers, Luke Jackson, and Tyler Rodgers;...
Katie Prince
Dec 5, 2025
Katie Prince, 82, passed away Dec. 5, 2025, in Anderson. She was born Feb. 6, 1943 to Jessie and R B Wheeler Sr. in Ruleville, MS. Katie was a graduate of Ruleville High School, later finding her love for helping others, working at Turtle Creek Nursing Home. She loved baking and loving on her grandchildren.She is survived by her son,...
Kathleen Kearns
Dec 4, 2025
Born on Easter April 21, 1929 in Burkesville, Kentucky to Ettie Lee Davidson and Homer Grider. She married Johnny M. Kearns on December 2, 1951 and moved to Anderson, Indiana.
They had 4 children, Johnnie Paul Kearns (Brenda) of Muncie, William Floyd Kearns of Anderson, Mary Ann Kocher of Anderson and Donna Jane Abney (Nick) of Burkesville, Kentucky; step-child, Buddy Kearns...
David O. Roach
Dec 2, 2025
David Roach passed away on December 2nd, 2025, after a brief illness. David served in the National Guard for eight years and was a member of the American Legion Post 127. A member of the UAW and machine repairmen for 38 years with General Motors.
David is survived by his wife of 68 years, Judith (Doles); his three children, Rita (Roach)...
Joyce Ann Learned
Dec 1, 2025
Joyce Ann (Watson) Learned, 84, lifelong Anderson resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1st.Joyce was a 1959 graduate of Anderson High School. She devoted her life to caring for others and was a natural caretaker in every sense. She poured her heart into raising her daughters as a stay-at-home mother. She was also a wonderful sister and a devoted...
Janice Marie Triplett
Nov 28, 2025
Janice Marie (Rossman) Triplett, 84, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born on September 26, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Dennis and Elizabeth (Barbeck) Rossman.
She was a homemaker and also worked at Shenandoah elementary school cafeteria for a short time. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, flower and vegetable gardening, and had a...
Paulette Wilkins-Jones
Nov 27, 2025
Paulette Wilkins-Jones, 76, passed away Nov. 27, 2025.Paulette was born June 5, 1949 to Ethel and Sullie Wilkins.Paulette is survived by her children Tari Wilkins, Kathi Williams, Kenny Jones; grandchild Sullie Livingston; great grandchildren Aubrielle Livingston, Amailah Rogers; sister Patricia Barclay; brothers Raymond Wilkins, Amos Cooley; special niece Lee Ann Hardy; special nephew Therman Barclay and a host of family...
Merrill R. Stohler
Nov 26, 2025
Merrill R. Stohler, 91, of Anderson, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on November 26, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1934, in Markleville, Indiana, where he resided most of his life.Merrill graduated from Markleville High School, and then served his country in the United States Army.Upon returning from the military, he was hired at General...
Janice L. Haynie
Nov 26, 2025
Janice was born February 18th, 1938 in Middletown, Indiana. She passed away November 26th, 2025 at the age 87. She was a graduate of Shenandoah High School in 1956.Janice is survived by two sons, Kenneth Wright of Anderson and Jeff Wright (Dawn) of Anderson; two sisters, Linda Counts (Ken) and Donna Coble, both from St. Petersburg, FL; she had 9...
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