OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mary Lou Bailey

Mary Lou Bailey

Jun 16, 2023

Mary Lou Bailey, 91, of Anderson, passed away on June 16, 2023, at her home. She was born on January 29, 1932, in Watseka, Illinois, and resided most of her life in Anderson.She retired as a cook for Anderson Community Schools at Northside Jr. High.She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary.Mary is survived by her children; Tim...

Gerald D. Campfield

Gerald D. Campfield

Jun 16, 2023

Gerald D. Campfield 86, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Marcia Sue Campfield (Safford). They shared 66 years of marriage.He was born in Prentiss KY and was the son of the late Roy and LaBelle Campfield. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1955, served 8 years in the Navy...

Barbara E. Short

Barbara E. Short

Jun 15, 2023

Barbara E. (Bickel) Short, 69, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2023.She was born on December 16, 1953 in Portland, IN the daughter of Ralph Bickel and Ardis LeMaster Bickel. She was a graduate of Anderson High School and attended Anderson University. She was employed by the City of Anderson as an executive secretary...

Vicki Sisson-Alford

Vicki Sisson-Alford

Jun 14, 2023

Mrs. Vicki Sisson-Alford, age 81, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

She was born on September 23, 1941 in Pendleton, Indiana, the daughter of the late, Russell F. Smith and Margaret Heiland Smith. Mrs. Sisson-Alford had a long nursing career retiring from St. Vincent in Carmel, Indiana. Even after retiring, she continued to care for others,

She is...

Lawrence F. Smith

Lawrence F. Smith

Jun 13, 2023

Lawrence F. Smith, 90, of Anderson passed away June 13, 2023, at his home. He was born April 22, 1933, in Wise, Virginia to Charles L. and Alice (Ward) Smith.Lawrence went to Iowa to pastor a church in the 1960s. He returned to Anderson and went back to Guide Lamp, retiring in 1991. He went on to pastor a church...

Ronald Lee Brown

Ronald Lee Brown

Jun 11, 2023

Ronald Brown, 85, of Anderson, passed away on June 11, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born on July 7, 1937, in Madison, IN, the son of Roy and Dorothy (Ogburn) Brown.Ronnie retired in 1995 from Delco Remy after 30 years of service. He loved laughing and joking with his family and friends.Ronnie is survived by his wife of...

Alma L. Downey

Alma L. Downey

Jun 11, 2023

Alma Lucille Downey, 105, of Anderson, passed away on June 11, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 15, 1918, in Little Graham, Indiana, and resided most of her life in the Lapel Community.

Alma graduated from New Marion High School, Class of 1935. She and her husband farmed all their lives. She was a member of Daybreak Community...

Donald G. Alumbaugh

Donald G. Alumbaugh

Jun 10, 2023

Donald (Don) G. Alumbaugh, 83, of Anderson, passed away on June 10th following a brief illness.

Don was born on May 18, 1940, in Elwood, Indiana, to Fred and Beulah Alumbaugh. He had nine siblings, two of which are still living – Judy Higgins of Anderson and Susan Callicoat of Lutz, Florida.

Don worked very hard all his life as a sheet...

Florence M. Gibson

Florence M. Gibson

Jun 9, 2023

Florence M. (Davis) Gibson, 88, of Anderson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on June 9, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1934, in Holton, Indiana, the daughter of Carl E. and Mary (Reese) Davis.Florence graduated from Anderson High School in 1953.She worked for General Motors, and retired after 42 years of service.She was a...

Merian Elizabeth Jackson

Merian Elizabeth Jackson

Jun 8, 2023

Merian Elizabeth Jackson, 92, departed on June 8, 2023, peacefully at home.

Merian was born Jan. 31, 1931 to Henry Broadnax and Merian Elliott Manuel in Russellville, KY. She graduated from Anderson High School, retired from American Inn Hotels as a supervisor. Merian enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, watching games shows, playing board games and watching tennis,...

Doris Orabell Breedlove

Doris Orabell Breedlove

Jun 8, 2023

Doris Orabell (Eilenstein) Breedlove, 99, of Anderson died peacefully at her residence on June 8, 2023.Doris was born February 14, 1924 in Lebanon, Missouri, the daughter of Epolite and Rosetta (Riley) Eilenstein.She worked production at Delco Remy division of General Motors for 13 1/2 years before retiring. She also worked at Anderson University as head cook. She was a devoted...

Ronald D. Holsinger

Ronald D. Holsinger

Jun 6, 2023

Ronald D. Holsinger, age 89, of Anderson, passed away at his home on June 6, 2023. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on July 13, 1933, to the late Oscar and Maude (McCombs) Holsinger.

Ronald worked as an offshore man in oil drilling for many years. He was a hard worker and very self-sufficient. He was extremely talented in woodworking, having...

Harold "Bud" Eugene Cain

Harold "Bud" Eugene Cain

Jun 3, 2023

Harold “Bud” Eugene Cain, 78, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 1, 1945, in Anderson to the late, Harold L. & Lelia V. (Scott) Cain. Bud was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Middletown American Legion Post #216. He retired from Delco-Remy having been a...

Rebecca Sue Peters

Rebecca Sue Peters

Jun 1, 2023

Rebecca Sue "Susie" Peters, 77, of Anderson, passed away on June 1, 2023. She was born on April 7, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana.Rebecca graduated from Anderson High School and ran a home daycare.She was a member of Fall Creek Christian Church.Rebecca is survived by her children Greg (Stacey) Carpenter, Shelli (Greg) Albright, Amy (Ryan) Belden, Carrie (Dustin) Johnson; siblings, Marjorie...

Patricia Ann Waddell

Patricia Ann Waddell

May 29, 2023

Patricia Ann “Patty” (Owens) Waddell, 94, of Anderson passed away on May 29, 2023 at Community Hospital Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on August 12, 1928 in Anderson and was a lifelong resident.She was employed at Anaconda Wire and Cable Co. for 31 years and was the Purchasing Agent at the time of their closing.She was an Anderson...

R. Jeanne Kirk

R. Jeanne Kirk

May 28, 2023

R. Jeanne Kirk, age 78, of Anderson, IN passed away on May 28, 2023, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born on September 15, 1944, to the late Glenn and Nellie (Clark) Hutchison.

Jeanne was a nurse at Community Hospital in Anderson for 35 years. Being a nurse was something she wanted from a very young age. While caring...

Drake A. Davis

Drake A. Davis

May 28, 2023

Drake Davis, 30, passed away on May 25, 2023.Drake was born Jan. 7, 1993 to Sorina Milton and Mark Davis. He was a 2011 Anderson High School graduate, employed at McDonalds and AT & T. Drake enjoyed watching TV, playing jokes on people, playing PlayStation, being there for people, and spending time with family and friends.

Drake is survived by his...

James A. "Jim" Yoder

James A. "Jim" Yoder

May 26, 2023

James A. "Jim" Yoder, 76, of Anderson died May 26, 2023 at Salamonie Reservoir while fishing with his granddaughter Ava.He was born May 2, 1947, the son of Roy and Martha (Grow) Yoder.He served in the United States Air Force.He was a truck driver who owned and operated his truck most of his life before retiring in December of 2022....

Elizabeth Ann Chappell

Elizabeth Ann Chappell

May 25, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Chappell, 68, of Anderson, passed away on May 25, 2023, at the Community North Hospital.She was born on August 26, 1954, to the late Charles and Martha (Clark) Gordon. Elizabeth was a Madison Heights High School graduate, a member of Madison Park Church of God, and worked at Product Action in Fishers. She loved family activities and especially...

David E. Bentley

David E. Bentley

May 23, 2023

David E. Bentley, 95, of Anderson, passed away on May 23, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1927 in Bushnell, IL, the son of Rev. Jay and Lena (Ogle) Bentley.David served in the U.S. Navy in WW II. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, David came to Anderson to attend Anderson College.He retired in 1987 after 37 years...

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