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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
