OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Constance J. Mccowan

Constance J. Mccowan

Jul 25, 2023

Constance (Connie) Joyce Bailey McCowan, 80, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones on July 25,2023. She was born January 20, 1943, to Marie Theresa Bailey Melson and Theodolph Videau. Sr. in New Orleans, LA.

Connie accepted Christ at the young age of 5. She graduated from McDonough #35 in June 1960 with honors being...

Norma Jean Gillespie

Norma Jean Gillespie

Jul 24, 2023

Norma Jean (Whitinger) Gillespie, 92, a lifelong resident of Anderson, passed away July 24th at home with family by her side.She was born January 19, 1931, the daughter of Leo and Ocie Gail Evelith Whitinger. She graduated from Anderson High School and was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.She retired from Delco Remy after 38 years of service. Throughout her...

Shirley Williamson

Shirley Williamson

Jul 24, 2023

Shirley Williamson, age 96, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on July 24th , 2023 at Bethany Pointe. Shirley was born on May 27, 1927 to Orvie and Doris (Rhynearson) Kustanborter. She attended school in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School in 1945. She married John Williamson who was in the Army Air Corp in 1944.

She worked at Hooks Drug...

Peggy Bousman Hofer

Peggy Bousman Hofer

Jul 23, 2023

Peggy Jean Hofer, 80, passed away on July 23, 2023. She was born July 30, 1942, in Anderson, IN.She retired from General Motors after 33 1/2 years of dedicated service and was a Christ Lutheran Church, Anderson, IN member.Surviving are daughter, Kelly (Tim) Jarvis, Jaime (Chris)Wilhoite, Jennifer(Kelly) Partington, and son, Jack Ward. Grandchildren, Morgan (Jacob) Johnson, Trent Jarvis, Logan, Grant...

Doris D. Moss

Doris D. Moss

Jul 23, 2023

Doris Dean Moss, 88, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born December 6, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana to John and Sally (Elmore) Hughes.She worked for Delco Remy in Anderson, Indiana until 1971. She also held a beautician’s license for many years. Doris had a full...

Amanda Jossette Fix

Amanda Jossette Fix

Jul 23, 2023

Amanda Jossette Fix, 44, of Anderson, IN, passed away on July 23, 2023, unexpectedly. She was born on March 13, 1979, in Anderson, IN to Gunter “Richard” and Pamela (Beaty) Fix. Amanda graduated from Highland High School in 1997. She attended Purdue University for a short time.

Amanda was a full-time mother to her two loving daughters and her three faithful...

Norman L. Rice

Norman L. Rice

Jul 22, 2023

Norman L. Rice, 84, of Lapel, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness.

He was born on February 18, 1939, in Central Barren, Indiana to George R. and Gayle W. (Wolfe) Rice.

Norman graduated from Madison Heights High School where he was a member of the first graduating class. He...

Madonna Marie Gann

Madonna Marie Gann

Jul 21, 2023

In keeping with my motto, "Life goes on," please do not cry because I'm gone, instead be happy because I was here---O.K., maybe cry a tiny bit. After all, I have passed away. Remember, life is good. Never forget yesterday, but always live for today. You never know what tomorrow can bring or what it can take away.Madonna Marie (Allen)...

Charlotte A. Wise

Charlotte A. Wise

Jul 21, 2023

Charlotte Ann Wise, 83, of Anderson, passed away on July 21, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1940, in Jefferson City, Tennessee.Charlotte graduated from Elkhart High School. She was a lifelong Democrat and Union supporter.She retired from Marsh Supermarkets as a cashier following 24 years of service.Charlotte is survived by her children, Stephen D (Robin) Wise,...

Violet M. Looper

Violet M. Looper

Jul 20, 2023

Violet M (Jones) Looper, 89, long time Anderson resident, passed away at Lake in the Hills, Illinois on July 20, 2023.She was born on July 9, 1934 in Putnam County, Tennessee, the daughter of Ernest and Cecil (Matheney) Jones. She was a homemaker and member of 38th Street Freewill Baptist Church. Violet enjoyed family gatherings, reading and crocheting.She is survived...

Lewis Earl Harshman

Lewis Earl Harshman

Jul 19, 2023

PENDLETON- Lewis E. “Lewy” Harshman, 76, died July 19, 2023. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 2, 1947. Lewy was a lifelong resident of the Pendleton/Anderson area and was a 1965 graduate of Pendleton High School. He was an Army veteran and retiree of GM Delco Remy and Magnequench.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sharon A. (Haynes)...

Barbara Sue Givan

Barbara Sue Givan

Jul 15, 2023

Barbara Sue Givan, 91, of Anderson, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family, friends and pastor on July 15, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1932 in Hillsboro, Illinois and resided most of her life in Anderson.Barbara was a homemaker and graduated from Anderson High School.She was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Anderson. Barbara had a...

Ann Gayle Dennis

Ann Gayle Dennis

Jul 14, 2023

Ann Gayle (Dudgeon) Dennis, loving wife, mother, mawmaw, sister and friend, passed from this world at the age of 88, on July 14, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1934, in Jackson Michigan to O. Paul and Letha (Miller) Dudgeon. She lived all of her life in Anderson, IN.

She graduated from Anderson High School in 1952....

Charlotte A. Heiden

Charlotte A. Heiden

Jul 14, 2023

Charlotte A. Nichols Heiden, 87, of Anderson died at her home July 14, 2023Charlotte was born on May 24, 1936 in Mooreland, Henry County, Indiana at the home of her maternal grandparents, the Rev. and Mar. L.L. Paul.She attended Central Avenue Grade School and Junior High School. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1954.Charlotte spent a year at Manchester...

Betty J. Clarkson

Betty J. Clarkson

Jul 13, 2023

On July 13, 2023, Betty J. Clarkson, 96 was called home by her Lord and Savior. She had been a resident of Rawlins Home Health and Living Community since December of 2015.

Born Betty Jane Snapp September 14, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Lenna M. and Clarence O. Snapp, she became a resident of Anderson, Indiana in 1942 and remained so...

Kenneth Leon Pettigrew

Kenneth Leon Pettigrew

Jul 12, 2023

Kenneth Leon Pettigrew, 82, of Anderson, passed away on July 12, 2023, after a 6-year battle with cancer and COPD, He was born on August 22, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Marjorie PettigrewHe served in the U.S. Navy, after serving his country, Kenneth worked at GM-Delco Remy as a Millwright for 37 years before retiring in...

Roger A. Pratt

Roger A. Pratt

Jul 11, 2023

A visitation for Roger Pratt will be on Sunday, July 16, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory.

Janell Sue Bricker

Janell Sue Bricker

Jul 9, 2023

Janell Sue Bricker, age 82, of Anderson, passed away on July 9, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 14, 1940, to the late Richard and Dora Dean (Wash) Riley.

Janell was a kind and simple woman. She was determined in most things she did and always made sure her family never went without. She retired from Walmart after...

Brenda Jane Schott

Brenda Jane Schott

Jul 9, 2023

Brenda Jane (Burmeister) Schott, 69, went to be with her Lord on Sunday July 9th, surrounded by her two daughters.

She was born on July 22, 1953 to Robert and Norma (Creason) Burmeister.

She was proud to have lived her life in Markleville and Pendleton until the last year when she moved to Noblesville to be closer to her youngest daughter’s family.

She...

Anita Louise Mitchell

Anita Louise Mitchell

Jul 7, 2023

Anita Louise Mitchell, 62, passed away July 7, 2023.

Anita was born July 8, 1960 to David and Janet Granger. She retired from US Leisure Container, enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Anita is survived by her children Bruce (Natosha) Young, Kenneth (Jessica) Mitchell, Heather (Dejuan) Mitchell; parents David Granger, Janet Granger; brother Charles (Marcia) Granger; sisters Terri Robinson, Debra...

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