OBITUARIES

Apr 12, 2022

Obituary information for Juestine R. Birchmeier will be posted soon.

Apr 12, 2022

Juestine R. Birchmeier, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on April 12th, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS.

Juestine loved life. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, shopping, eating and hanging with her friends. Most of all she loved being a mom, grandma and wife.

She graduated from Madison Heights High School. While raising her two...

Apr 11, 2022

SSG Alexander "Alex" Patrick White, 24, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away suddenly on April 11, 2022.

Born July 31, 1997 in Fairfax, Virginia, Alex graduated from Boca Raton High School in 2015 where he was a member of the Football and wrestling teams. He then went on to fulfill his childhood dream of joining the Army. Alex was stationed...

Apr 9, 2022

Virgil D. “Pete” Hutchison passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022 with his family by his side.

Pete worked for Emge Trucking for 27 years and Red Gold for 20 years, while 12 of those years he was a reserve officer for Madison County Sherriff’s Department. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church for 38 years. Pete drove at...

Apr 9, 2022

Lois Quinn, 85, of Chesterfield, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born in Anderson on February 10, 1937, a daughter of Lester and Mary (Hufford) Poling, both of whom preceded her in death. Lois was married to James Quinn on December 20, 1959 in Anderson. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding...

Apr 8, 2022

MaryBelle Harless, 97, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2022, at Rawlins House, Pendleton She was born on March 16, 1925, to Virgil and Elizabeth (Trick) Whitesel.

She and her husband, Clarence Harless, were married for 66 years until his passing in 2008.

She worked at The Gospel Trumpet while Clarence, her husband, was in World War II....

Apr 8, 2022

William Edward "Ed" Hughes, 80, formerly of Frankton, was ushered into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 8, 2022.

He was born on September 26, 1941 in Overton County, Tennessee, the son of Lindell and Clema (Ledbetter) Hughes. He spent the majority of his working career as a brick mason, retiring in 1998....

Apr 8, 2022

Anna L Ball, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 8, 2022, at the Community North Hospital. She was born on November 30, 1956, in Elwood, Indiana..

Anna graduated from Alexandria Monroe and from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She retired as a nurse from Community Hospital Anderson.

Anna is survived by her children, Brian...

Apr 3, 2022

David R. “Dave” Beher, 80, of Anderson, IN passed away on April 3, 2022 after an extended illness. Dave was born in Anderson, IN to the late, Wilfred and Betty (Hertle) Beher. Dave grew up in North Anderson and attended Anderson Elementary School before going to Anderson High School. He graduated with the class of 1959 and received a baseball...

Apr 3, 2022

Helen J. Green, 95, passed away, Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born on October 6, 1926 in Anderson, the daughter of Arthur V. and Jessie Marie (Fadely) Cox.

Helen was a 1944 graduate of Anderson High School and worked in retail sales at various area department stores including; The Banner Store, Weiler’s,...

Apr 2, 2022

ANDERSON, IN - Frances A. Barton, 82, entered into peace and rest on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from her residence following an extended illness.

She was born on April 6, 1939, in Wise, Virginia and has resided in Anderson since 1964. Frances retired from Guide-Lamp in 1991 after 27 years of employment. She was a member of the Madison County...

Mar 31, 2022

Larry R. Spoo, 66, of Anderson, IN passed away on March 31, 2022 after a sudden illness. Larry was born on August 19, 1955 in Anderson, IN to the late, Robert F. and Ida F. (McDonald) Spoo. Larry married his loving wife, Rada Bugby, in Anderson and had many glorious years together. Larry attended and graduated from Madison Heights High...

Mar 29, 2022

Marvin Ray Fairer, 45, passed away March 29, 2022. Marvin was born Feb. 3, 1977, to R.C. and Arline Fairer. He was a 1995 Anderson High School graduate, employed at Purdue Polytechnic and Nestle. Marvin enjoyed electronics, playing instruments and spending time with family and friends. Marvin is survived by his wife, Leslie Fairer; parents, R.C. Fairer, Arline Fairer; sons,...

Mar 29, 2022

BillyDean Lee Switzer, age 81, of Anderson, passed away at St. Vincent Anderson on March 29, 2022. He was born on November 16, 1940, to the late Frank and Alberta (Ferguson) Switzer.

Bill retired from General Motors after working many years. He loved to spend his free time collecting hot wheel cars and building and flying model airplanes. He thoroughly...

Mar 28, 2022

Cynthia Sue Leever, 64, of Anderson, passed away on March 29, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on January 26, 1958, in Selma, AL, the daughter of Russell Sitgreaves and Ida Harvey.

Cindi had worked at the Pendleton Reformatory for over 15 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Leever in 2008, her parents, her...

Mar 27, 2022

Eddie R. Welch of Anderson, IN made his transition to his heavenly home March 28, 2022, after an extended illness. Eddie was born in De Kalb, MS, November 26, 1946, to parents Norris B. and Doris Welch. He later moved to Anderson with his family. He was educated in the Anderson School system. Eddie worked and retired from Guide Division,...

Mar 27, 2022

Kyle Addison Edgreen, 35, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 27, 2022. He was born on December 18, 1986, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in Anderson as a child but later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Kyle completed his high school requirements and earned his GED in 2009 and he attended Harrison College to pursue an accounting degree. Kyle later joined...

Mar 26, 2022

Frederick John Ridgley, 79, of Anderson, passed away on March 26, 2022, at Riverwalk Village. He was born on April 10, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana.

Fredrick graduated from Anderson High School in 1960. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy stationed on the USS Leary Destroyer.

He retired from Perfecto Tool in 2012 after 35 years of...

Mar 25, 2022

Esther Anne (Jessup) Lawson, 87, of Anderson, passed away on March 25, 2022 at home.

She was born on February 8, 1935 in Anderson, the daughter of Raymond E. and Ada Maude (Sprague) Jessup. She was a 1952 graduate of Anderson High School and was employed by Gaither Music as a bookkeeper for 17 years. She was a member of...

Mar 25, 2022

Meredith Warren Fry, PE, 98, of Anderson, slipped away quietly to be with friends and family on March 24, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Meredith was born March 9, 1924 in Peerless, Indiana to Ruby Estelle (Jackson) Fry and Cornelius Alexander Fry. Meredith was the eldest of 10 children.

Meredith graduated from Marshall Township Needmore High School in 1941. He...