OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jo Anne Margaret James
Jan 25, 2025
“Remember I’m not really gone, just gone on before you.”On January 25, 2025, the voice of one of the Anderson Indians most loyal fans fell silent at 5:15 a.m. Jo Anne Margaret James, age 95 and a graduate of the 1947 class at Anderson High School, passed from this life surrounded by her children and family friends.Jo Anne was born...
Georgia A. Holden
Jan 25, 2025
Georgia A. Bingman Holden, 97, a longtime resident of Anderson, completed herjourney to the kingdom of God on Saturday January 25, 2025, at Bethany Pointe.She was surrounded by family that both she loved and loved her dearly. Georgiawas born November 11, 1927, in Carthage, MO to Ollie Bingman and Ethel(Keeling) Garretson. She was the youngest of four children including one...
Harvey Lee Brown
Jan 25, 2025
On January 25, 2025, Harvey Lee Brown, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 91.He is survived by his sister, Barbara Trueblood of Anderson; son, Scott Brown (wife, Karen Brown) of Indianapolis; and daughter, Tamara Brown (husband, Michael Konkol) of Brier, WA.Harvey was born in Anderson, IN, to Floyd and Marguerite Brown.On April 1, 1955,...
Marjorie Ellen Warrum
Jan 22, 2025
Marjorie Ellen WarrumFebruary 8, 1932- January 22, 2025Marjorie Ellen (Driggers) Warrum 92, passed away on January 22, 2025 at her home in Anderson.She was born February 8, 1932 in Anderson, the daughter of Victor and Thelma (Smear) Driggers.Marjorie retired from Delco Remy. She was a long time member of First Pentecostal Church and enjoyed swim aerobics, family trips to Florida...
Mary Roselyn Voss
Jan 20, 2025
Mary Roselyn VossFebruary 14, 1943-January 20, 2025Mary Roselyn Voss, 81, Petersburg, passed away on January 20, 2025, at her residence.She was born February 14, 1943, in Lebanon, Indiana, to Walter Jessup Voss and Grace Roseland McVicker Voss. She was graduated from Yorktown High School in 1961. She was a veteran of the United States Navy. She loved to read, complete...
Waneta Rigdon
Jan 18, 2025
Waneta Rigdon, 93, of Anderson, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Envive Healthcare of Muncie. Waneta was born on July 16, 1931 in Anderson to the late Norma (Kidwell) Murdock and Gordon Flowers. She married the love of her life, Gilbert Rigdon, and the two were married for many years before his passing. Waneta was a beautician and owned...
Nora C. Harris
Jan 15, 2025
Nora C. Harris, 94, of Anderson, went to her heavenly home early Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at Northview Health & Living Center following a brief illness. She was born on August 8, 1930, in Markleville, Indiana where she resided most of her life. Nora graduated from Markleville High School in 1948 and later married the love of her life,...
Rodney David Thomas
Jan 14, 2025
NORTH MANCHESTER – Rodney D. Thomas, 64, North Manchester, died at 1:29 a.m. Jan. 14, 2025, at Wabash Parkview, Wabash.He was born June 5, 1960, in Anderson, to Mary Elma Williams Adams and Jeptha Thomas.There will be no service.Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Donita Jo Day
Jan 12, 2025
Donita Jo Day, 66, of Anderson departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born on May 14, 1958, to Donald and Demaris Eskew and graduated from Anderson High School in 1976 where she was a proud Indianette.Donita went to school to become a Registered Nurse and retired after 30 years...
Karen Sue Perkins
Jan 12, 2025
Karen Sue Perkins, 79, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her home in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on October 5, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana to Richard and Norma (Haskell) Fox. She was a graduate of Lapel High School.
Karen retired in 2000 from Bridgestone Firestone as a laborer. After retirement, she worked at...
Doreta S. Terry
Jan 11, 2025
Doreta Terry, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on July 31, 1940, to Forest Marshall and Carrie Ellen (Zion) Kimmel.
Doreta received her education from the Anderson School System and had worked as and LPN in the medical field. She lived in the Indianapolis area most of her life.
Doreta is survived by...
Jessica Hill
Jan 11, 2025
Jessica Hill, 43, passed away Jan. 11, 2025 in Decatur, AL.Jessica is survived by her children Racquel Hill, Myneequa McCullough, David Hill, Da’Marco Hill; mother Kathy Hill; siblings Sylvia Hill, Latasha Stennis, Tiana Hill-Mullins, David C. Hill and a host of family and friends.Funeral service will be noon Friday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 615 Henry St. with visitation 2...
Nancy Howard Upchurch
Jan 8, 2025
Nancy Howard Upchurch, 94, of Anderson passed away at her residence on January 8, 2025 following a sudden illness.She was born on February 15, 1930 in Anderson, IN to the late Stewart and Christina (Caskey) Howard. She graduated from Anderson High School in the class of 1948. Following graduation from high school she went on to earn both her Bachelor...
Stephen D. Oliver
Jan 5, 2025
Stephen D. Oliver, born on February 9, 1951, in Shelbyville, Indiana to parents Floyd and Marjorie Jean Oliver. He passed away peacefully in Summitville, Indiana on January 5, 2025 at the age of 73. He was a 1972 graduate of Madison Heights High School in Anderson, Indiana. He took pride in his participation in Special Olympics where he showed off...
Israel Villarreal-Mendoza
Jan 5, 2025
Israel Villarreal-Mendoza, 73, de Anderson a fallecido inesperada mente en Enero 5, 2025. El nacio en Arcelia, Guerrero en Mexico a padres difuntos, Manuel Villarreal y Maria Jesus-Mendoza. Israel trabajaba como gardinero por unos cuantos años antes que se jubilo. El encuentro el camino espiritual en la Iglesia Cristinia Refugio de Dios. El fue conocido por ser bien bromista y...
Christy Barger
Dec 31, 2024
Christy Barger, 66, of Logansport, Indiana passed away December 31, 2024, at Millers Merry Manor, Logansport.
She was born on September 2, 1958, in Anderson to the late Perry E. & Barbara Joyce (Slack) Hopper. Christy graduated from Pendleton Heights High School. She retired from Cracker Barrel.
Christy enjoyed singing, dancing, watching pastors on the television, Lifetime movies & Hallmark Christmas movies....
Myrna Joy Bolton
Dec 29, 2024
Our Dear Mother, Myrna Joy Bolton, 84, of Anderson, sadly passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Community Hospital Anderson . She was born on September 6, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided all of her life.Myrna graduated from Anderson University. She was a retired RN for Community Hospital.She had a passion for baking and gardening. She enjoyed...
Sandra L. Branham
Dec 28, 2024
Sandra L. Branham, 77, of Anderson, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on May 19, 1947, in Elwood, Indiana, and resided most of her life in Anderson.Sandra held multiple long-term positions during her life.She was an avid horse enthusiast and lover of animals.Sandra is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Jason) Nipper; grandchildren, David...
Lula Mae Godbey
Dec 28, 2024
Lula Mae Godbey, 96, of Pendleton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Rawlins House Nursing Home. Lula Mae was born on June 19, 1928 in Middletown, Indiana to Everett Forney and Lilith (Cox) Forney.
She graduated from Middletown High School then later married Minvel Young and George Godbey whom now both precede her...
John R. Urbahns Sr.
Dec 27, 2024
John R. Urbahns, 87, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away on December 27, 2024, in Hospice care at the Towne House Retirement Community, Fort Wayne, Indiana.Mr. Urbahns was born in Columbus, Indiana on June 1, 1937 to Robert and Jeanne (Baker) Urbahns. He was raised in Ingalls, Indiana and graduated from Pendelton High School. After graduation he briefly attended Purdue University...
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