OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Marilyn Ann Tranbarger

Marilyn Ann Tranbarger

Jun 13, 2025

Marilyn Ann Tranbarger passed away on June 13, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida after a long illness. Shewas 96 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 75 years Glen, her son David, daughter Janeand daughter-in-law Karen Reed, all of Sarasota. She is also mourned by her brother Thomas andsister-in law Ginger (Stankey) Sowash, as well as many nephews,...

Charles H. Lacey

Charles H. Lacey

Jun 12, 2025

Charles H. Lacey, 96, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025.Born on November 6, 1928 in Anderson to Charles and Sarah (Huckaby) Lacey, he was a lifelong resident and dedicated community leader. Charles worked as an electrical engineer at Delco-Remy, where he also taught math in the Apprentice Program, retiring in 1987.He served as president of Fairview...

Jodi Dawn (Finney) Stuffel

Jodi Dawn (Finney) Stuffel

Jun 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jodi Dawn (Finney) Stuffel September 2, 1969 – June 10, 2025

In a poem written to his father, Dylan Thomas urged, “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” True to those words, Jodi Dawn (Finney) Stuffel, 55, fought with strength and courage until the very end. After a...

Rhea Rogers-Peterson

Rhea Rogers-Peterson

Jun 9, 2025

Rhea Rogers-Peterson, 60, passed away on June 9, 2025.Rhea was born March 2, 1965 to Freddrick Simpson and Ann Rogers-Teague. She was a 1983 graduate of Madison Heights H.S., U.S. Navy veteran, GM employee and a nurse for 34 years. Rhea enjoyed bowling, dancing, softball, tennis and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Rhea is survived by her loving daughters...

Naomi Hancock

Naomi Hancock

Jun 8, 2025

Naomi Hancock, 88, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 5, 1936, in Salem, Indiana. Naomi dedicated her life to creating a loving home for her husband, Frank Hancock Jr, and seven children.

Naomi's greatest joys came from spending time with her family and feeding everyone. Her homemade baked goods were legendary in...

Lorraine H. Cowger

Lorraine H. Cowger

Jun 8, 2025

Lorraine H. Cowger, 89, of Anderson, went to her eternal home on June 8, 2025. Her final days were touched by the love of friends and family, especially the long and caring devotion of her daughter, Julie, who will miss her dearly.

Lorraine was born on August 4, 1935 in Gibbon, Minnesota to the late Philip and Rose (Carlson) Peterson. Later,...

Karen Elaine Smith

Karen Elaine Smith

Jun 5, 2025

Karen Elaine Smith, 75, of Anderson, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on March 16, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, to her parents, Rex and Carmen Walker.She graduated from Anderson High School.Karen wore many hats throughout her life, but in her later years she was a homemaker and she cherished...

Janet Rae Shaw

Janet Rae Shaw

Jun 5, 2025

Janet Rae Shaw, 86, passed away peacefully with her children and many other loved ones by her side at her home in The Villages, Florida, on June 5, 2025.

Her Chapel and Gravesite services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, in Anderson, Indiana. She will be buried...

Michael Wade Mousa

Michael Wade Mousa

Jun 3, 2025

Michael Wade Mousa, 67, of Anderson, passed away on June 3, 2025 at Community Hospital. Michael was born on June 6, 1957 in Anderson, IN to the late Edward Mousa and Patricia Clark. Michael graduated from Pendleton High School in 1976. He worked for Precision Strip doing a number of different jobs.

Michael loved to play pool, fish, and collect Indian...

Felicha Murray

Felicha Murray

Jun 2, 2025

Felicha Murray, 58, passed away June 2, 2025.Felicha was born March 8, 1967 in Marion, IN. Her parents was Vorondia Hawkins, Lowell Jackson, Eddie and Ruby Moore.Felicha is survived by her son Nicolas Taylor ; 4 grandchildren and a host of family and friends.Viewing will be ten to twelve Friday at Glazebrooks Funeral Service, 2822 Nichol Ave, Anderson, IN. Followed...

Wayne Paul Stiner

Wayne Paul Stiner

Jun 1, 2025

Wayne Paul Stiner, age 82, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1st, 2025. Wayne was born November 25, 1942 in Muncie, Indiana to Paul and Maud (Bowser) Stiner.

Wayne and his loving wife Linda were married for 60 and a half years. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle; he is survived by his wife, Linda,...

Robert Lee Simmons

Robert Lee Simmons

May 31, 2025

Robert Lee Simmons passed away May 31, 2025.Robert was born March 12, 1986 and was a lifelong resident of Anderson, IN.Robert is survived by his children Ileeah Simmons, Seanna Nowlin, Mason Kuhns, Allura Hoots, KeAndre Simmons, Channing Palmer; parents Frances (Alfred) Steele, Daniel Simmons; sisters Shanice Brisker, Nijeria, NoJanae Simmons, Adrienne Steele, Tanita Taylor, CeCe Chamberlain, Tyreshia Steele; brothers Nigel...

Andrew "Andy" Daniel Wrin

Andrew "Andy" Daniel Wrin

May 30, 2025

Andrew “Andy” Daniel Wrin, 56, of Anderson passed away May 30, 2025 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis following an extended illness.He was born November 22, 1968 in Anderson, the son of Daniel and Patricia (Browning) Wrin.Andrew served in the United States Army Reserves following high school graduation. The military and his country were very important to him.Andrew was passionate about...

William Rex "Bill" Thomas

William Rex "Bill" Thomas

May 27, 2025

William Rex "Bill" Thomas, 89, of Anderson, passed away on May 27, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born on November 26, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in Frankton and Anderson for most of his life.Bill graduated from Anderson High School in 1954. While in high school he worked at East Side Dairy, and after graduation he...

Charlene Mundhenk

Charlene Mundhenk

May 27, 2025

Charlene Mundhenk, 89, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2025. She was born on July 11, 1935, along with her twin sister, to Alva and Ruth Mundhenk. She was a member of East Lynn Christian Church for approximately 80 years, where she actively worked in the food pantry.She retired from the Finance Center after 30 years of...

James "Peanut" Warner-Reese

James "Peanut" Warner-Reese

May 25, 2025

James “Peanut” Warner-Reese III, 40, received his call to be with the Lord May 25, 2025 after an extended illness.Peanut was a devoted husband, loving father, and incredible musician and will be missed immensely by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.Peanut is survived by his wife LaKisha Warner-Reese; 9 beautiful children; mother Peggy Reese; sister Jasmine Warner and...

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Allison

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Allison

May 22, 2025

Roberta “Bobbie” Jane Allison, 71, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 22, 2025, following an extended illness. Born on March 22, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James McWithey (2009) and Dolores (Loehr) Lawson (1993).

Bobbie attended Highland High School in Anderson and was known in her younger years for her...

Melissa "Missy" Dawn Morris

Melissa "Missy" Dawn Morris

May 19, 2025

Melissa "Missy" Dawn (Swain) Morris, 53, of Bloomington died peacefully in Hospice Care on May 19, 2025 at Hospice House in Bloomington, IN.Missy was born October 18, 1971 the daughter of Jim and Marilyn "Joan" (Armstrong) Swain in Anderson, where she graduated from Highland High School. She was a great basketball player.She was caregiver for Elderly Care. She was also...

Morris L. "Bud" Claypool Jr.

Morris L. "Bud" Claypool Jr.

May 19, 2025

Morris L. “Bud” Claypool Jr., 66, formerly of Anderson passed away at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, FL following a six month illness.He was born on October 27, 1958 in Anderson to the late Morris L. Sr.and Mary Faye (Brogden) Claypool. He graduated from Highland High School.He was a mechanic for over 20 years at Weidner...

Janie Lee Boyd

Janie Lee Boyd

May 18, 2025

Janie Lee Boyd, 87, passed away unexpectedly May 18, 2025.Momma Janie was born April 27, 1938 to the late Nathaniel Pete Burnett and Ollie Mae Patterson. She worked at the Community Center, Woolworths, and retired from the Anderson Banking Company. Momma Janie was a pioneer in the community both musically and creatively. Alongside her late husband, Pastor Roosevelt Boyd, she...

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