OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
Paula A. Martin
Dec 17, 2023
Paula A. Martin, 90, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1933 in Anderson to the late Paul France and Bernice (Miller) Showalter. Paula graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and then went on to marry the love of her life, Robert “Nick” Martin on October 12, 1952. The two were...
Andrew "Andy" Robert Kidder
Dec 17, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Robert Kidder, 38, of Frankton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born in Greenfield, Indiana on February 20, 1985 to Michael Lester Kidder and Mary Virginia Kidder (Sparks).
Andy was the proud Father of the beautiful Maci Lynne Kidder. Andy graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 2003. He was a full time Properties Director for...
Joyce D. Chastain
Dec 15, 2023
Joyce (Wilson) Chastain, 89, of Anderson passed away on December 15, 2023 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus following an extended illness.She was born on May 24, 1934 in Riverside, California to the late Frank and Marilla (Ryan) Wilson. She graduated in 1952 from San Bernardino High School and from San Bernardino Valley College in 1954 with an Associate of Arts...
Mildred J. "Midge" Rittman
Dec 14, 2023
Mildred J. “Midge” Rittman went to her eternal home on December 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was so excited to be celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends on January 8th. She lived 99 years, 11 months, 6 days. She was born on January 8, 1924, in Bedford, IN. to the late Daniel and Mary Jane Smith....
Donald Roy Lawyer
Dec 11, 2023
Donald Roy Lawyer, 94, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on December 11, 2023. He was born August 31, 1929 to the late Lee and Agnes (Cornelius) Lawyer in Plainville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High school, class of 1947. He then met and married his first wife, Carolyn S. (Stottlemeyer)...
William Avery Owens
Dec 10, 2023
William Avery Owens, 85, of Anderson, passed away on December 10, 2023. Avery was born on April 14, 1938 in Russell Springs, KY to the late Almon and Opal (Foley) Owens. Avery married the love of his life, Patricia “Patti” Bernard, and the two were married for 58 years before his passing. He faithfully served our country in the United...
Joshua Patrick Kirtley
Dec 9, 2023
Joshua Patrick Kirtley, 33, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1990, in Muncie, Indiana.Josh enjoyed the outdoors, snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, fishing, the beach, and lake life. He enjoyed family gatherings and fun activities with his new nephew. He served his country in the US Army.Josh is survived...
Rebecca "Becky" Lou Stroup
Dec 7, 2023
Rebecca Lou Stroup, (Becky), age 81, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Becky was a devout Christian throughout her life. She had a servant’s heart and served her church and other worthy causes with heartfelt devotion. She was a loving, generous and giving person! She will be sorely missed by those who knew...
Noland Eugene "Gene" Hartzell
Dec 7, 2023
Noland Eugene "Gene" Hartzell, 84, of Anderson, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1939, in Anderson, the son of Jessie and Alta (Moore) Hartzell.Gene graduated from Anderson High School in 1957. He proudly served in the U.S. Army.Gene retired after over 30 years of service at General Motors, where he was in skilled trades.He...
Mildred "Milly" J. Shepherd
Dec 6, 2023
Mildred “Milly” (Jackson) Shepherd of Rochester Hills, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 with family by her. Mildred was born on August 15, 1927 in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Herman and Virgie (Lyon) Jackson. She received an associate degree and was employed as a medical secretary when she met her future husband at Fort...
Marlene K. Brooks
Dec 4, 2023
Marlene K Brooks, 82, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 8, 1941, in Elwood, Indiana.Marlene was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the Community Hospital Hospice staff for their great care.Marlene is survived by her loving...
Virginia L. Brough-Cook
Dec 2, 2023
Virginia L. Brough-Cook, 94, of Anderson, passed away on December 2, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1929, in Wabash, IN to the late Donald and Georgia (Morris) Harding. She married the love of her life, Charles Brough for a number of years before his passing in 1977. Virginia was a homemaker and had the most important job, raising...
Timothy R. Soverns Ii
Dec 1, 2023
Timothy Reese Soverns II, 47, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2023, surrounded by his parents. He was born on November 17, 1976, in Anderson, the son of Timothy and Donna Soverns.Tim was a 1995 graduate of Madison Heights High School.Tim was an aspiring artist, poet, singer/songwriter, and musician. He was a driven philosopher with a...
Janet Elaine Chaney
Nov 27, 2023
GREENFIELD – Janet Elaine (Brooks) Chaney, age 67, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Born on December 10, 1955, in Anderson, she was the daughter of Roscoe Charles Brooks and Evelyn Louise (Castor) Brooks. Janet graduated from Madison Heights High School with the class of 1973 and received her Nursing Degree from Anderson University....
James Lee Erskine
Nov 25, 2023
James Lee Erskine ran his final race to Jesus on November 25, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 63. Jimmy was born on April 1, 1960, living in Anderson all of his amazing life with the family and friends who loved him deeply. He was our angel on earth.Jimmy is survived by his adoring...
Donald K. Land
Nov 25, 2023
Donald K. Land, 92, long time Anderson resident passed away November 25, 2023 in Palm Harbor, Florida.He was born on October 4, 1931 in Anderson, the son of Harold L. and Lena K. (White) Land. He was a science teacher in the Anderson Community Schools for 26 years, retiring in 1993. Prior to teaching, he was employed by Delco Remy...
Calvin E. Folsom
Nov 21, 2023
Calvin E. Folsom, 84 of Anderson, passed away on November 21, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1938, to the late Marcus & Lyda (Hon) Folsom. Calvin served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired from General Motors, in Anderson. He was a past Master of Masonic Lodge #77 Mt. Moriah, he loved to garden and...
Diana Carmack Storhoff
Nov 21, 2023
Diana Carmack Storhoff passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 77. Known for her fun-loving personality, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.Diana was born in Anderson, IN on September 10, 1946, to Elsie and William Paul Carmack. She earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Ball State University in Biochemistry and went on...
Martha Jean Cope
Nov 19, 2023
Martha J. Cope, 93, died November 19, 2023, in Anderson, IN surrounded by family. She had been residing at Crown Pointe Senior Living Community.She was born on July 6, 1930 in Anderson, IN and was a lifelong resident. She was a member of the graduating class of 1948 at Anderson High School.She was a treasure keeper and among her greatest...
Betty June Wallace
Nov 19, 2023
Betty June (Hood) Wallace, 93, of Anderson passed away on November 19, 2023 at Sugar Fork Crossing following a brief illness.She was born on March 30, 1930 the twin daughter of Cora L. (Robbins) Hood and Roy A. Hood. She was a graduate of Frankton High School. She worked production at Delco Remy for 20 years and retired in 1987.She...
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