OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas
Mara Jo Maxwell
Jul 6, 2023
ALEXANDRIA, IN – Mara Jo (Vollenhals) Maxwell, 89 entered peace and rest from her residence on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.
Jo was born on June 11, 1934, in Alexandria to Andrew and Mabel (Tomlinson) Vollenhals and has lived in the Alexandria area most of her lifetime. She attended Alexandria schools and...
Patricia Ellen Wright
Jul 4, 2023
Patricia Ellen Wright, age 91, of Anderson, passed away on July 4, 2023, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson. She was born on November 26, 1931, in Huntington, IN to the late Frances Eugene Shockome and Ruby Juliet Shockome.
Patricia was a devote Catholic in every sense of the word. She was strict and strong in her faith. Raising her children...
Bethel G. Lennis
Jul 4, 2023
Bethel G. Lennis, 84, of Anderson, passed away on July 4, 2023. Bethel was born on June 26 in Boomer, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Essie (Mooney) Shock. Bethel was a member of the Degree of Pocahontas. She loved to cook, crochet, knit, and drive. She was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Bethel will...
Jeffrey Allen Taylor
Jul 3, 2023
Jeffrey Allen Taylor, 63, passed away July 3, 2023.Jeffrey was born June 9, 1960 to Lewis and Ruth Taylor. He was a 1978 Anderson High School graduate and employed at Madison County Juvenile Center. Jeffrey enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends.Jeffrey is survived by his wife Tara Taylor; sons Jeffrey Taylor, Darelle Taylor, Maurice Bryant;...
Ruby J. Ulery
Jun 27, 2023
Ruby J. Ulery, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Auburn, Indiana surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on September 23, 1933, in Anderson to the late James and Ruth (Knotts) Warren. Ruby attended Alexandria High School and graduated in 1951. On September 23, 1961 she married the love of her life the late Donald “Don” Ulery....
Orville Slack
Jun 26, 2023
Orville Slack, 89 of Anderson, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Autumn Wood Assisted Living in Tipton, Indiana. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Switzerland County, Indiana.He was preceded in death by wife Carolyn DeShon Slack, parents Harry Melick Slack and Emza Scudder Slack., stepmother Gladys Slack and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by sisters...
Sherry L. Warner
Jun 25, 2023
Sherry Lynn Warner, 56, of Anderson, passed away on June 25, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Anderson, IN. She was born on September 20, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and resided most of her life in Anderson.She is a retired homemaker and worked at Hoosier Park and Hardees. Sherry is survived by her , daughters, Brittany (Robert McGuire)...
Carolyn Ann Thomas
Jun 25, 2023
Carolyn Ann (Bourke) Thomas passed away June 25, 2023, in the arms of her husband of 59 years, Jerry(Spider) Thomas at their home. Carolyn was born in July of 1942, to Charles and Ruth (Sanger) Bourke.Carolyn and Jerry built their lives together, raised four children, and were fortunate to be grandparents to10 grandchildren. Carolyn was preceded in death by a...
Dorothy M. German
Jun 20, 2023
Dorothy M. (Brown) German, 97, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully surrounded by her family at Countryside Manor on June 20, 2023, following an extended illness.She was born on July 4, 1925, in Hamilton, Ohio to Ora P. and Tessie Mae (Palmer) Brown. She was primarily a homemaker and had worked for 20 years at various restaurants including...
Betty E. Brown
Jun 19, 2023
Betty E. Brown, 91, of Anderson, passed away on June 19, 2023. Betty was born on February 27, 1932 in Anderson to the late William and Daisy (Gaines) Moran. Betty married her loving husband, Raymond “Brownie” Brown, before his passing in 1990. Betty had worked for the Herald Bulletin in the classified section for a few years. But her proudest...
Susan Irene Williams
Jun 17, 2023
Susan Irene (Wedge) Williams, 81, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 18, 1942, in St. Cloud, MN, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Mondale) Wedge.At the age of six, Susan moved with her family to Bloomington, IN. Susan attended Indiana University and graduated from Ball State University with...
Ada Day
Jun 16, 2023
Ada Day, 89, of Anderson, passed away on June 16, 2023, at the Bethany Pointe Health Campus Anderson, IN. She was born on June 16, 1934, in Tazewell County, Virginia.She was a homemaker and a member of the East Side Church of God.Ada is survived by her children Scott Day, Bill Day, and Ada Marie Barnett; half-brother, Tommy Muncey; grandchildren,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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