OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Ruth H. Cates

Ruth H. Cates

Jul 17, 2024

Ruth H Cates, 98, Newnan GA, passed away July 17, 2024, at Harbor Grace Hospice, Atlanta GA following a recent surgery and age-related complications. Ruth was born and lived the majority of her life in Indiana until leaving late in life to join her family in Georgia. Ruth enjoyed a long retirement having moved back to the family home she...

Jon D. Golliher

Jon D. Golliher

Jul 17, 2024

Jon D. Golliher, 81, of Anderson passed away on July 17, 2024 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, IN following a brief illness.He was born on October 19, 1942 in Winchester, IN to George and Evelyn (McCollum) Golliher. He graduated from Farmland High School.He was a tool designer at Guide Lamp for 30 years retiring in 1998.He was a...

Doris Witte

Doris Witte

Jul 13, 2024

Doris Witte, 91, passed away July 13, 2024, at her daughter, Brenda's home in Anderson. She was born on February 9, 1933, in Manteno, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Mildred (Butler) Piper.

Doris graduated from Manteno High School in Illinois. She retired from Community Hospital as an OB Nurse.

Doris was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and the Keenagers. She...

Beverly Jean Snider

Beverly Jean Snider

Jul 11, 2024

Beverly Jean Snider, 93, of Lake Suzy, FL, formerly of Yorktown, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home in Florida. She was born October 6, 1930, in Anderson, IN to Clifford E. and Mary C. (Bangle) Turner.

Jean graduated from Anderson High School and attended Ball State University. She was a longtime member of the Fortville Christian Church and...

Bradley Smith

Bradley Smith

Jul 3, 2024

Bradley Smith, born July 25, 1954, a native of Anderson, IN passed away July 3rd, 2024, at age 69. Bradley was an Eagle Scout, a high school varsity wrestler and a Ball State alum. He bowled in many leagues in the Anderson area. He was an avid camper and hiker. His favorite destinations being national parks in the western U.S....

Judith Ann Hensley

Judith Ann Hensley

Jul 3, 2024

Judith Ann (York) Hensley, 79, of Anderson, passed away surrounded by her family on July 3, 2024. She was born on January 29, 1945, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Chester and Thelma (McShurley) York.Judy graduated from Yorktown High School in 1963, and earned a comptometer and accounting degree from Indiana Business College in Muncie.She worked in the advertising department...

Fredy B. Hester

Fredy B. Hester

Jul 2, 2024

Fredy B. Hester, 82, passed away July 2, 2024.Fredy was born June 24, 1942 in De Kalb, MS. to Fred Hollingsworth and Ethel Cotton-Hollingsworth. She attended Anderson High School and was a GM retiree.Fredy was survived by her sons Timothy Hester, Ty (Rhonda) Hester, Bryan Hester, Ivan (Chicquita) Hester; 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren; Sister Ruth Chamberlain and a host of...

Janet "Jan" Marcia Rager

Janet "Jan" Marcia Rager

Jul 1, 2024

Janet “Jan” Marcia Rager, 88, of Pendleton, passed away July 1, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.

Jan was born January 22, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana and lived in Pendleton most of her life.

She retired as a secretary for engineers at GM Guide Division in 1992 following 30 years of service.

Jan was a 1954 graduate of Pendleton High School...

Mary Ann Harbit

Mary Ann Harbit

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Ann Harbit, age 81, of Summitville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born in Madison County on June 4, 1943, to the late George and Lucille (Perciful) Belmore.

She met the love of her life at Frankton High School while she was the cheerleading sponsor and Ted Harbit was the...

Thomas M. Bricker

Thomas M. Bricker

Jun 27, 2024

Thomas M. Bricker, 79, of Anderson, passed away at his home on June 27, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana, where he resided all of his life.Tom graduated from Anderson High School. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard.Tom worked for Guide Lamp Division of General Motors.He was an avid sports...

Sue Lynn Young

Sue Lynn Young

Jun 27, 2024

Sue Lynn Young, 84, of Byrdstown, TN, passed away on June 27, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. She was born on February 25, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana.She worked as a Beautician for over 40 years. She was a longtime member of Whetstone Christian Church, where she married her husband. They enjoyed traveling to Dale Hollow and settled there after...

Norma J. Murdock

Norma J. Murdock

Jun 25, 2024

Norma J. Murdock, 85 years old, passed away on June 25th 2024, at home in Anderson, IN, surrounded by family.She was born on November 25, 1938, to Frank and Cassie L. DeLong. She was employed at Brockway Glass for 31 years.Norma is survived by sons: Tim and Donna Hollowell, Covington, GA.; Terry and Pam Hollowell, Anderson, IN.; Mike Hollowell, Bedford,...

William Edward Watters

William Edward Watters

Jun 25, 2024

William "Bill" Edward Watters, 80, of Anderson passed away on June 25, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1944 in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Simon and Marie (Duncan) Watters. He graduated from Selma High School in 1962. Shortly after graduating, he married the love of his life, Mary Ann Walker. The two were married for 47 years before...

Okemo K. Brisker

Okemo K. Brisker

Jun 22, 2024

Okemo K. Brisker, 49, passed away June 22, 2024. Okemo was born Aug. 13,1974 to Betty Brisker and Roy Curtis. He attended Anderson Community Schools and employed at Barber Manufacturing. Okemo enjoyed BBQ, music and spending time with family and friends.Okemo is survived by his wife Virsila Brisker; son Antwain Ross; daughters Brittany Ross, Keaira Brisker, Kyleigh Brisker, Brionna Brisker,...

Cecelia Fay Frye

Cecelia Fay Frye

Jun 19, 2024

Cecelia Fay Poe Frye, 69, of New Lisbon, Wisconsin stepped gently into heaven on June 19, 2024, at the V.A. Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, after a courageous battle with cancer.Cecelia was born in Anderson, Indiana to Mike and Betty Poe. She graduated with honors from Anderson High School in 1973, Cecelia was a Color Guard member of the Anderson...

Nancy Ellen Duckworth

Nancy Ellen Duckworth

Jun 18, 2024

Nancy Ellen Duckworth, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her home in Lexington, South Carolina.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of late Bernard and Cora Rose Vance. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1963.

Nancy was a member of the Emanuel Methodist Church in Pendleton. She had many talents and was a wonderful mother and...

Dorothy G. Bratton

Dorothy G. Bratton

Jun 13, 2024

Dorothy was born 9/22/1934 in Trenton, NJ to Margaret Gallagher Gaynor and Christopher Gaynor. Her family moved to Louisville, KY where she attended Presentation Academy and Spalding College. Dorothy met Carl Bratton while he was an NROTC student at Notre Dame and they married in 1956. They lived in San Diego while Carl served in the Navy and then settled...

Wanda L. Baumgartner

Wanda L. Baumgartner

Jun 13, 2024

Noblesville, IN - Wanda Lee Talbott Baumgartner, 88, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Riverwalk Village, Noblesville, IN. Born on June 24, 1935, she was the sixth child of seven children born to Herschel Edgar (Edd) Bessie Thomas Talbott. She graduated from Spiceland High School in 1955 and began working in the accounting department of Modernfold Doors in New...

Jesse C. Johnson

Jesse C. Johnson

Jun 13, 2024

Jesse C. Johnson, 98, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024. An avid entrepreneur, Jesse owned Johnson Real Estate and Insurance. Jesse was a former devoted member of Allen Chapel AME Church for 40 years.

His beloved wife, Mary, and daughter, Karen Johnson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Holloway; his son, Mark Johnson; his grandchildren;...

Albert "Bert" William Heiman Iii

Albert "Bert" William Heiman Iii

Jun 12, 2024

Albert (Bert) William Heiman, III, 71, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana, where he lived all his life.Bert graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at General Motors Institute and a master’s degree in engineering at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Heworked at Allison Gas Turbine...

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