OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
Dennis K. Copeland
Apr 5, 2024
Dennis K. Copeland, 67, passed away at home in Anderson on April 5, 2024. He was born on May 30, 1956 in Anderson, to Walter C. and Reba (Davis) Copeland.Dennis served in the US Army and worked as a construction and maintenance contractor for many years at Disney in Orlando, Florida, where he was a member of Laborers International 517....
Stanley Jones
Apr 5, 2024
Stanley Jones was born April 3, 1926 in Windfall, IN. He was the son of Paul & Hester (Messick) Jones, and they moved to Anderson shortly after Stanley was born. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Army Air Force. He was a Sergeant during World War II where he served as a gunner on...
Connie R. Davis
Apr 2, 2024
Connie (Constance) R Davis was born on December 17, 1946, to Russell and Bertha L. (Streaty) Davis, in Anderson, Indiana. She passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024.
Connie attended Anderson Community Schools, graduating in 1964 from Anderson High School. She participated in various youth groups during these years. Connie was a lifetime member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She...
Janice Faye Carroll
Apr 1, 2024
Janice Faye Carroll, 80, of Anderson, passed away on April 1, 2024, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus Anderson. She was born on December 31, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana.Janice retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors.Janice is survived by her loving daughter, Marnie (James) Short; grandsons, Matthew Short and Christopher (Karli) Short; sister, Patty (George) Gosnell; brother, David Carroll; and...
Mary Josephine Lee
Mar 31, 2024
Mary Josephine LeeSeptember 25, 1947-March 31, 2024Mary Josephine Lee, 76, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.Mary Jo was born in Anderson in 1947 to Juanita P. (Williams) and Denver O. Sheppard. She attended Anderson High School and Indiana Business College. She married Gary in 1965 and they had two children, Jennifer and Michael (Johna) Lee.Mary Jo co-owned...
Sue Anne Knotts
Mar 25, 2024
Sue Anne Knotts 77, passed away on March 25, 2024. She was born June 7, 1946, to the late George and Geraldine Lennartz, in Anderson, IN.Sue retired from Anderson University, she loved to read, work crossword puzzles, coloring and baking.She is survived by her daughters; Heather R. (William III) Johnson, Tara M. (David) Evans and Shelly A. (Brent) Stephenson. Grandchildren,...
Donald Joseph Calabria
Mar 24, 2024
Donald Joseph Calabria, 84, of Plainfield, passed away March 24, following a lengthy illness. He was born July 12, 1939, in Anderson, IN to Francis (Mathews) and Dominic J. Calabria where he grew up close to his Italian American grandparents and an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Don enlisted in the US Navy serving in Norfolk, VA where he...
Camellia Annie Shreffler
Mar 24, 2024
Camellia A. (Annie) Shreffler, age 75 passed away on March 24, 2024. She was born March 4, 1949, in Anderson, IN to the late Kenneth and Ethel Hill. Annie worked at Metals Technology in Shirley, IN. She liked working puzzles and crosswords, baking, bowling in local leagues, boating at Lake Chapman, and collecting Elephants. She enjoyed mostly being with her...
Sarah Jo Madren
Mar 21, 2024
Sarah Jo Madren of Indianapolis passed away March 21, 2024. She was born December 12th, 1937, in Anderson, Indiana to her parents Maurice and Minola Sylvester.
Sarah graduated from Anderson High School in 1955. She attended Sunday school at a very young age. As a teenager at church camp, she accepted Jesus as her Savior. Sarah was married at the age...
Robert Thurrell Craig
Mar 20, 2024
Robert Thurrell “Bob” Craig, 93, of Anderson, passed away on March 20, 2024. Bob was born on August 13, 1930 in Anderson to the late Lester and Hazel (Harrison) Avery. He married his loving wife, Betty (Stewart) Craig, on June 23, 1998. Bob served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after 3 years. He worked...
Peggy Gillespie
Mar 17, 2024
Peggy Gillespie, 77, passed away March 17, 2024. Peggy was born April 21, 1946. She loved butterflies and watching the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs.She is survived by her grandchildren, Zach (Esta) Branch and Kaylee Branch; her great-grandchildren, Gracie, Dakota, Elaina, and Leona; her nieces, Mindy Stacy, Cami (Shannon) Beaty, and Lexy (Gabe) Walker, along with several great-nieces, great-nephews,...
Robert Eugene Young
Mar 17, 2024
Robert "Bob" Eugene Young, age 89 of Byrdstown, TN passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.He was born May 24, 1934, in Tipton, IN to Paul Kenneth Young and Madeline (Rayls) Young. He was a member of Whetstone Christian Church in Anderson, IN for many years, where he married his wife, Sue Lynn Young. Bob loved...
Patricia Ann Dennis
Mar 17, 2024
Patricia Ann (Beauchamp) Dennis, 88, of Anderson, passed away March 17, 2024 at Northview Health and Living in Anderson.She was born on November 16, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Howard E. and Muriel (Thomas) Beauchamp. Through the years she worked at J. C. Penny, Sears and was the manager of The Christian Book Store. She later was...
David Lee Rhorer
Mar 17, 2024
David Lee Rhorer, 77, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a man of faith serving his Lord at Kingston Ave. Baptist Church.He was born in Muncie, Indiana,...
Marvis "Penny" Hope Chapdelaine
Mar 12, 2024
Marvis “Penny” Hope Chapdelaine, 93, of Fishers passed away on March 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. Penny was born on May 14, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Walter and Margaret (Collier) Hill. After graduating from Mt. Pleasant Heights in Providence, she married the love of her life, Roland Chapdelaine in 1949 and the two were married...
Scott D. Stinson
Mar 12, 2024
Scott D. Stinson, 54, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, after a brief illness at his residence. He leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.
Scott was born in Anderson, Indiana, on December 22, 1969, to his parents, Robert D. Stinson and Celeste (Ancil) Smith.
A true...
Ora Virginia Stover
Mar 6, 2024
Ora Virginia (Reeder) Stover, 94, of Anderson, passed away surrounded by her family at home after an extended illness on March 6, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1929, in Livingston, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Mary Lou (Harvey) Reeder.Ora loved to spend time with her family, and was an active member of Columbus Avenue Church of Christ...
Donald Lee Higbee
Mar 4, 2024
Donald Lee Higbee, affectionately known as “Pap” to his family and close friends, passed peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson following a brief illness. Born on July 19, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert and Emma (Taylor) Higbee, Don’s early years were filled with the joys of working on the Higbee Tree Farm in Anderson.
Don...
Melvin "Mel" Thomas Robinson
Mar 1, 2024
Melvin “Mel” Thomas Robinson, 92, formerly of Anderson passed away on March 1, 2024 at his home in Macon, GA following a very brief illness.He was born on October 25, 1931 in Elwood, IN to the late Floyd and Edith (Patton) Robinson. He graduated from Windfall High School. He served in the US Army.He was an engineer at Delco Remy...
V. Dean Byrne
Feb 29, 2024
V. “Dean” Byrne, a 94-year-old Air Force veteran, passed away on February 29, 2024. He was a remarkable individual whose life touched many hearts.Dean graduated from Anderson High School in 1947, leaving behind a legacy of determination and resilience. His journey was marked by love, friendship, and unwavering faith.Dean was preceded in death by his parents, his only sibling, Roger...
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