OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Sandra Grooms

Sandra Grooms

Nov 4, 2022

Sandy Grooms, 81, of Anderson, passed away on November 4, 2022. She was born on July 8, 1941, the daughter of Herbert and Opal (Harshman) Norris.

Sandy was a 1959 graduate of Pendleton High School.

She had worked at many businesses in Pendleton, including the Irish Point, Brown Hardware Store, the Pendleton License Branch, and was in the first EMT...

Karen Sue Treutel

Karen Sue Treutel

Nov 4, 2022

Karen Sue Treutel, 74, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 6, 1948 in Anderson. Karen graduated from Pendleton High School in 1966 and retired from DFAS at Fort Benjamin Harrison, having worked there for 26 years.

Karen enjoyed spending time at the library. When at home she enjoyed...

Edith Marie Robinson

Edith Marie Robinson

Nov 3, 2022

Edith Marie Robinson July 11, 1953- November 3, 2022

Edith “Edie” Marie (Claypool) Robinson, 69, of Anderson, passed away on November 3, 2022 .

She was born on July 11, 1953 in Arlington, VA, the daughter of Morris and Mary (Brogden) Claypool. She attended cosmetology school and worked as a hairdresser for many years at Hair Productions on Main Street,...

Rev. Dr. Harold V. Smith

Rev. Dr. Harold V. Smith

Nov 2, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Harold V. Smith passed away Nov. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. Known to his parishioners as Fr. Harold, was born in Muncie, Indiana, on February 25, 1935 to Norman H. and Beatrice E. Neeley Smith. He attended Royerton Schools and graduated from Royerton High School in 1953. He graduated from Ball State Teachers College in 1962, with a...

Patricia Beeman

Patricia Beeman

Nov 2, 2022

Heaven gained another angel, Patricia "Patty" Beeman, 81, on November 2, 2022. She was born July 28, 1941, in Anderson, the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Green) Hinton.

She was a member of Elm Grove Christian Church. Patty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Beeman, her step-mother, Alma...

Phyllis Jeanette French

Phyllis Jeanette French

Oct 29, 2022

Phyllis Jeanette French, 97, passed away on October 29, 2022, at Grace Village, Winona Lake, Indiana. She was born August 13, 1925, in Cumberland County, Tennessee. She resided most of her life in Anderson, Indiana, and her last 4 years at Grace Village.

Jeanette attended school in Cold Springs, Tennessee. She is a retired homemaker and also worked several years...

Nancy D. Campbell

Nancy D. Campbell

Oct 25, 2022

Nancy D. Campbell

October 8, 1930 – October 25, 2022

With heavy hearts and immeasurable mercy, the family of Nancy Campbell announce her passing on Tuesday, October 25th.

A lifelong artist, teacher and loving mother, she will always be remembered and loved by all whom she touched. She cared for us from day one and will continue to do so....

Robert Lyle Eaton

Robert Lyle Eaton

Oct 23, 2022

Robert Lyle Eaton, age 93, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 23, 2022. Lyle was born on August 29,1929 in Summitville, IN to Harlan and Mamie (Worth) Eaton. He graduated from Summitville High School in 1947. In 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 4 years on the aircraft carrier, USS Boxer during...

Russell Isaacs Sr.

Russell Isaacs Sr.

Oct 23, 2022

Russell Isaacs Sr., 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away October 23, 2022, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on August 29, 1930, as one of fifteen children to Frank and Maranda (McQueen) Isaacs.

He graduated from Tyner High School in 1947 and married his sweetheart, Wanda Eubank, in 1949, after she graduated high...

Thelma Estelle Taylor

Thelma Estelle Taylor

Oct 19, 2022

Thelma Estelle (Thompson) Taylor, 85 of Anderson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

She was born April 21, 1937, in Livingston, Tennessee, the daughter of Casto and Bertha (Matheny) Thompson.

She was a homemaker and was a member of East 38th Street Freewill Baptist Church. She had a green thumb, enjoyed painting and...

Dennis R. Hodge

Dennis R. Hodge

Oct 18, 2022

Dennis R. Hodge, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 12, 1945, in Anderson to the late, Alex & Joella (Carter) Hodge. Dennis was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He graduated from Anderson College and then went on to work at General Motors, having retired as a technical...

Grover C. Mcphaul

Grover C. Mcphaul

Oct 18, 2022

Grover C. McPhaul, 55, Anderson, died unexpectedly on October 18, 2022.

He was a 1985 graduate of Madison Heights High School, a 1987 graduate of Vincennes University, and a 1990 graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. He also graduated from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Indiana University Police Academy, and Dekalb County Police Academy in Lithonia, Georgia. His dream to be a...

Mary Berniece Wiggs

Mary Berniece Wiggs

Oct 16, 2022

Mary “Berniece” Wiggs, of North Webster, passed away quietly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 101.

Born on April 1, 1921, in Fairmount, Indiana, she was the daughter of Burnis and Rebecca Dickey (Pinkerman). Berniece served her country in the United States Army during World War II as a member of...

James Lee Pitts

James Lee Pitts

Oct 16, 2022

James Pitts, 68, of Anderson, passed away on October 16, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 27, 1954, in Bloomington, Indiana.

James served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a carpenter for himself alongside his father and brothers for over 45 years. He also drove a semi/tractor-trailer periodically over the years....

Pastor Mark Daniel Aleshire

Pastor Mark Daniel Aleshire

Oct 14, 2022

Pastor Mark Daniel Aleshire, 70, of Anderson, passed away October 14, 2022, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.

Mark was born on April 1, 1952, in Anderson to Albert Aleshire and Janet (Rogers) Toombs.

He graduated from Madison Heights High School.

Mark retired from Perkinsville Community Church where he pastored for many years. He was a...

Janet R. Suber

Janet R. Suber

Oct 13, 2022

Janet Rose (Renschler) Surber, 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 13th, 2022. She is survived by her son, Charles Surber, wife Amanda; her daughter, Yvette Karaffa, husband Mike, grandchildren, Millie & Lucian; her brothers Alvin Renschler, wife Mary of Anderson, and Wayne Renschler of Huntingburg; several nieces and nephews, as well as, several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Janet was a St....

Gayle L. Howell

Gayle L. Howell

Oct 12, 2022

Gayle L. Howell, 45, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on October 12, 2022. She was born on May 12, 1977, in Lima, OH.

Gayle was a 1995 graduate of Lima Senior High School.

She enjoyed caring for and watching her grandchildren grow up, raising her therapeutic chickens, spending time with family and friends,...

Floetta M. Keesling

Floetta M. Keesling

Oct 12, 2022

Floetta M. Keesling 91, of Anderson, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12.

She was a charter member at Eastview Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed the many years of service to the church, which brought her joy.

She worked as a bookkeeper for Complete Masonry before retiring.

She enjoyed family and hosted a yearly reunion at her home....

William Michael Mccurry

William Michael Mccurry

Oct 11, 2022

William Michael McCurry, 77 of Anderson, passed away on October 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1944 in Anderson to the late Robert and Margaret (Skouden) McCurry.

Bill graduated from Madison Heights High School. He completed Labor Law courses at Ball State University and Leadership and bargaining courses at Indiana University. Bill retired after 36...

Terry M. O'Connor

Terry M. O'Connor

Oct 11, 2022

Terry M. O'Connor, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He owned and operated with his wife, Janet, A Sonic Guard, Inc. in Louisville.

He was born on March 12, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana, to John and Rita (Hamilton) O'Connor. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Janet (Lewallen)...

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