OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Gary Paul Zeller

Gary Paul Zeller

Jan 8, 2024

Gary Paul Zeller, 83, of Collinsville, Oklahoma, passed away on Jan 8, 2024. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 14, 1940, to Ruth and Arthur Zeller of Hartsburg, Missouri, graduated from Boonville High School (MO) in 1958 and resided in Anderson, Indiana after graduating from the University of Missouri in 1962 with a degree in Chemical Engineering....

Cheryl D. Cravens

Cheryl D. Cravens

Jan 6, 2024

Cheryl D. Cravens, 74, of Pendleton, passed away after an extended illness at her home on January 6, 2024. She was born on March 11, 1949, in Noblesville, Indiana and resided most of her life in Pendleton.Cheryl attended Anderson High School.She was a loving wife and mother.She liked to collect Beanie Babies, listen to Elvis and cook, but she especially...

Edra Jeanette Hutton

Edra Jeanette Hutton

Jan 4, 2024

Edra Jeanette (Davis) Hutton, 97, Anderson, IN, passed away on January 4, 2024, peacefully at home following an extended illness. A native of Henry County and a former resident of Daleville, she graduated with honors from New Castle High School in 1944 with a scholarship to Ball State Teachers College in Muncie. She majored in Business Education and in June...

Anne M. Kline

Anne M. Kline

Jan 4, 2024

Anne M. Kline, 71, Anderson, passed away at home January 4, 2024.She was born on May 30, 1952 in Anderson, the daughter of Catherine Maupin.Anne worked as a CNA and enjoyed bowling, camping, NASCAR, and loved her grandchildren and great grand children. She had attended St. Mary's Catholic Church.She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gary A. Kline;...

Michael A. Jones

Michael A. Jones

Jan 2, 2024

Michael A. Jones 54Passed at Community Hospital January 2,2024. Services will be held noon Saturday January 13, 2024 at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, 2124 Cedar Street, with visitation 2 hours prior to service.Burial at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery

Carolyn Sue Jarvis

Carolyn Sue Jarvis

Jan 1, 2024

Carolyn Sue Jarvis, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2024 at her residence in Anderson, Indiana, following an extended illness.

Born on January 10th 1934, Carolyn was a graduate of Anderson High School. She went on to build a dedicated career at General Motors, where she contributed her skills and passion until her well-deserved retirement.

Carolyn's zest for life was...

Jonathon Lee Poore

Jonathon Lee Poore

Jan 1, 2024

Jonathan Lee Poore, has passed away unexpectedly on January 1st, 2024, leaving behind a legacy will be remembered by all who had the honor of knowing him. Born on January 5th, 1985, in Anderson, IN, Jonathan's life was filled with passion and a determination to make the world a better place.Jonathan was a true Jack of all trades, possessing a...

Richard L. Alkove

Richard L. Alkove

Dec 31, 2023

Richard L. Alkove, 74, of Anderson, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Anderson, IN. He was born on April 17, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. Rick served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as an Air Traffic Controller. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he continued as an Air Traffic controller for many years. He moved to Anderson, IN,...

Norman Conrad West

Norman Conrad West

Dec 31, 2023

Norman Conrad West, 99, of Anderson, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Community Hospital. Norman was born on July 7, 1924, in Huntington, IN to the late Von and Mae (Underwood) West.

Norman graduated from Marion High School in 1942 and then served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Signalman Second Class. He was stationed in the American...

Mae Ellen Gale

Mae Ellen Gale

Dec 28, 2023

Mae Ellen (Church) Gale, 96, of Carmel, formerly of Anderson, passed away on December 28, 2023, at The Restoracy of Carmel. She was born on September 29, 1927, in Amboy, IN, the daughter of Rev. Dallas and Lorene Church.Mae Ellen lived in many communities throughout Indiana, as her father was a Methodist minister. She attended Anderson High School, and graduated...

Wanda June Bibbs

Wanda June Bibbs

Dec 26, 2023

Wanda June (Buck) Bibbs, 75, of Anderson passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Anderson with her family lovingly by her side.She was born on June 16, 1948 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Herbert N. and Mildred K. (Ogden) Buck. She grew up with her eight siblings, Janet, Gertrude, Herbert D., Eunice, Bea Kay, Judy,...

Clara Alice Young

Clara Alice Young

Dec 25, 2023

Clara Alice Young, 88, of Anderson passed away on December 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 2, 1935 to the late Scoot and Edith (Jones) Maxwell. Clara had an extremely giving heart. She was a wonderful cook, baker, and candy maker, especially during the Christmas season. Clara was very social and she never knew a...

Max C. Hayden

Max C. Hayden

Dec 25, 2023

Max C. Hayden, 88, of Daleville, passed away on December 25, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 21, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana.Max served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict.He was a machine builder/engineer for General Motors with 45 years of service. He was also a farmer and loved trap/skeet shooting.Max is survived by his...

Janice S. Morris

Janice S. Morris

Dec 25, 2023

PENDLETON- Janice Ann (Simpkins) Morris, 79, passed away December 25, 2023 at her home.

She was born February 3, 1944 in Connersville, Indiana to Charles Dale and Edna (Hubbell) Simpkins.

Janice was a 1962 graduate of New Salem High School in Southeast Rush County and attended Purdue University.

Professionally in addition to being an Army Officer’s wife she served as a Field Officer...

Edwin Lee "Skip" Allen

Edwin Lee "Skip" Allen

Dec 24, 2023

Edwin Lee “Skip” Allen, 80, of Anderson, passed away at home December 24, 2023 following an extended illness.He was born on March 30, 1943, in Anderson, the son of Margret (Swallow) and Earl Edwin Allen. He attended Madison Heights High School and work 32 years for General Motors-Delco Remy and 7 years with Magnaquench. He had attended Grace Baptist Church...

Mernarr "Beetle" Mcclendon

Mernarr "Beetle" Mcclendon

Dec 24, 2023

Mernarr “Beetle” McClendon, 60, passed away Dec. 24, 2023. Beetle was born Nov. 8, 1963 to Albert and Bertha McClendon. He was a 1985 Indiana School for the Deaf graduate. Beetle enjoyed bowling, poker, Casino and spending time with family and friends.

Beetle is survived by his daughter Jasmine (Marquis) Patrick; mother Bertha McClendon; sisters Annie “Sue” Glispie, Karen McClendon, Linda...

Judith Diane Dorow

Judith Diane Dorow

Dec 24, 2023

Judith Diane Dorow, 79, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 1, 1944, in Humboldt, Iowa. where she graduated from high school.She was a Realtor for Coldwell Banker and Carpenter Realty.She enjoyed playing the piano, was very crafty, loved being near water, and was a great cook. She was active...

Janice K. Peterson

Janice K. Peterson

Dec 22, 2023

Janice K. Peterson, 78, of Anderson, passed away on December 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on April 19, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana.Janice graduated from Lapel High School, Class of 1963. She served her country in the Army during the Vietnam War.She was a Finance Clerk for Fort Benjamin Harrison retiring in 2007 after 45...

William "Bill" D. Cunningham

William "Bill" D. Cunningham

Dec 19, 2023

William “Bill” D. Cunningham, 76, passed away on December 19th, 2023 in his home in Anderson, IN.



William, known affectionately by his loved ones as Bill, was born in Anderson, IN to Hattie and Arthur Cunningham on May 28th, 1947. He went to school at Anderson High School. In 1967, he joined the U.S. Army and dedicated 3 years of...

Carolyn Sue Devaney

Carolyn Sue Devaney

Dec 18, 2023

Carolyn Sue DeVaney "Aunt Sue" 78 died on December 18, 2023. She was born October 16, 1945, and graduated from Anderson High School in 1965, and worked for RCA and Thompson Consumer Electronics for over 30 years, Roche and Jim's Formal Wear. She was active in the Anderson Women's Bowling League and the Veterans of Madison County. Carolyn was an...

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