OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Sarah Rebecca Murdock

Sarah Rebecca Murdock

May 8, 2022

Sarah Rebecca "Millie" Murdock, 95, of Anderson, was reunited with her kids on Mother's Day, May 8, 2022. She was born on April 29, 1927, in Davidson, Tennessee.

She worked at Arrow Cleaners in Anderson with her sister and niece, and retired from Container Corporation of America after 30 years of service After retirement, she worked at Gustin's Garden Shop...

Harry E. Williams

Harry E. Williams

May 8, 2022

Harry E Williams, 93, of Anderson, passed away on May 8, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 31, 1928, in Sullivan, Indiana.

He retired from the Delco-Remy Division of General Motors.

Harry is survived by his children, Donna Isenhour and Donald Williams; siblings, Larry Williams, and Barb Eldridge; grandson, Gregory Isenhour; great-grandchildren, Alex Isenhour and Alexis Provost;...

Lois C. Fox

Lois C. Fox

May 7, 2022

Lois C. “Tina” Fox, 75, of Knightstown, IN passed away on May 7, 2022 at Addison Place Assisted Living in New Castle. Tina was born on November 2, 1946 in Anderson, IN. She had an important job, she was a homemaker and spent many years raising her children with her loving husband, Gary. They were married for 46 years before...

Mary M. Tolle-Grieb

Mary M. Tolle-Grieb

May 7, 2022

Mary Martha (Porter) Tolle-Grieb, 92, lifetime Anderson resident, passed away following an extended illness on May 7, 2022 at Primrose of Anderson.

She was born on September 5, 1929, in Anderson, the daughter of Frank R. and Elsie M. (Wilson) Porter.

She was a 1947 graduate of Anderson High School and attended Anderson Business College. She was later employed by...

Wanda L. Thacker

Wanda L. Thacker

May 6, 2022

Wanda (Butler) Thacker, 96, Sarasota, FL, and formerly of Anderson, passed away May 6, 2022. She was born March 10, 1926, in Anderson, the daughter of Virgil and Armilda Butler.

Wanda graduated from Anderson High School in 1944 and married Delbert Wayne Thacker in December of 1945. They made their home in Anderson where they raised a family and lived...

Larie A. Thompson

Larie A. Thompson

May 6, 2022

Larie A. Thompson, 87, of Pendleton, passed away on May 6, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson with her family by her side. She was born on October 28, 1934, in Union City, IN, the daughter of Orus and Opal (Bayless) Moore.

Larie grew up in the Union City area.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who gave great...

Ellen Ann Kelley

Ellen Ann Kelley

May 3, 2022

Ellen Ann Kelley, 75, of Pendleton, entered into the arms of the Lord after an extended illness on May 3, 2022. She was born on June 20, 1946, in Patterson, New Jersey, and resided most of her life in Pendleton.

Ellen graduated from Eastside High School in 1964, and then attended one year at Fairleigh-Dickenson College. She then worked in...

Dexter Ellis Cloud

Dexter Ellis Cloud

May 2, 2022

Dexter Ellis Cloud, age 75, of Anderson, passed away at his home on April 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1947, to the late William and Kathryn (Bayley) Cloud.

Dexter graduated from Frankton High School, Class of 1966. He spent most of his life working for the United States Postal Service as a mail...

Gail Dell Milligan

Gail Dell Milligan

May 2, 2022

Gail Dell Milligan (nee Hoffman), 79, of O’Fallon, Illinois, born December 30, 1942, in Columbus, OH, was called home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Gail was an excellent cook, loved experimenting with new recipes, and watched several food channel shows regularly. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting....

Shirley Louise Drake

Shirley Louise Drake

Apr 30, 2022

Shirley Louise (Detienne) Drake, 76, of Anderson, passed away after a short battle with lymphoma on April 30, 2022, at Community Hospital in Anderson . She was born on June 22, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided all of her life.

Shirley was a loving wife and mother. She liked to cook for her family and friends, and she...

Barbara Lucille Fox

Barbara Lucille Fox

Apr 29, 2022

Barbara Lucille Fox, 79, of Anderson, passed away on April 29, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson.

She was born on June 24, 1942, in Anderson, the daughter of Marvin and Gladys (King) Garrett.

Barbara was a homemaker.

She enjoyed watching movies, crocheting, but most of all, spending time with her family.

Barbara is survived by her husband, whom she...

Freda Ilene Summitt

Freda Ilene Summitt

Apr 23, 2022

Freda Ilene Summitt, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She passed at her residence surrounded by family.

Freda was born December 17, 1929 in Wayne County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Harrison Smothers and Minnie (Harl) Smothers. She spent her adult life in Anderson, IN where she married Howard (Bud) Summitt on...

Pollyanna Brown

Pollyanna Brown

Apr 22, 2022

Pollyanna Bridgewater Rhynearson Brown

Rushville – Pollyanna (Polly) Bridgewater Rhynearson Brown, 93, passed away on April 22, 2022 at her Rushville, Indiana home. She was born on October 13, 1928 in Sellersburg, IN to the late Roy and Helena (Haas) Bridgewater. Polly was a graduate of Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, IN. She graduated from Ball State University in...

Pollyanna Brown

Pollyanna Brown

Apr 22, 2022

Pollyanna (Polly) Bridgewater Rhynearson Brown, 93, passed away on April 22, 2022 at her Rushville, Indiana home. She was born on October 13, 1928 in Sellersburg, IN to the late Roy and Helena (Haas) Bridgewater. Polly was a graduate of Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, IN. She graduated from Ball State University in 1953 and later earned two master’s...

George "Butch" Peters

George "Butch" Peters

Apr 21, 2022

George "Butch" Peters, 74, Anderson, passed away April 21, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Anderson. He was born July 6, 1947, the son of Theodore and Eunice (Faulk) Peters.

Butch graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965. He then enlisted and served proudly in the U.S. Army.

Butch retired from Delphi Corporation in 2001 after 37 years...

Donald Keith Bobo

Donald Keith Bobo

Apr 19, 2022

Donald "Doc" Keith Bobo Sr., 93, of Anderson, passed away on April 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 5, 1929, in Anderson, to Charles and Frances (Laughlin) Bobo. Donald served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired from Gedge Brothers Steel as a warehouseman. Donald was a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for...

Frank Allen Mills

Frank Allen Mills

Apr 18, 2022

Frank Allen Mills, 48, Anderson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 18, 2022, in Lapel following an extended illness.

He was born April 20, 1973, in Anderson, Indiana to Max Mills and Wanda (Jones) Mills.

Frank graduated from Lapel High School in 1992. He was employed by BSN Sports, serving local schools and colleges....

Summer Stamps

Summer Stamps

Apr 15, 2022

Summer Shine Stamps, 22, passed away April 15, 2022. Summer was born Oct. 21, 1999, to Vanel Stamps and Jocelyn Johnson. She was a graduate from Anderson High School and employed FedEx. Summer enjoyed shopping and spending time with family and friends. Summer is survived by her mother, Jocelyn Johnson; daughter, Haven; sister, Timi Nova Stamps; brother, Anwah Stamps, Tyreze...

Vanel Stamps

Vanel Stamps

Apr 15, 2022

Vanel Stamps, 47, passed away April 15, 2022. Vanel was born Sept. 27, 1974, to Elvan and Cathy Stamps. He was a 1992 graduate from Anderson High School. Vanel was employed at Nash & Sons Trucking where he was the #1 driver, help started their fourth location and member of Teamster Union 135. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with...

William L. Janes

William L. Janes

Apr 13, 2022

William L. "Bill" Janes, 57, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1964 to Carole "Jean" Elmore in Anderson.

Bill graduated from Anderson High School in 1984. He attended Ivy Tech where he studied welding, which led to a career in metal fabrication.

Bill enjoyed going to Anderson Speedway, attending monster truck...

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