OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2022

Vera Lorrene (Simmons) Richardson, 95, of Chesterfield, died January 29, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. Vera was born March 11, 1926 in Moreland, the daughter of Everett and Mary (Humbles) Simmons. She lived on the farm in Middletown and attended Middletown High School where she met her husband, Robert W. Richardson. They married June 3, 1943 and he...

Jan 28, 2022

Pam Townsend, 78, of Pendleton, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1943, in Anderson, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Payton) Case.

Heaven welcomed Pam and joyfully celebrates her arrival and she is well again.

Pam was a 1961 graduate of Anderson High School. She then attended and graduated from the Methodist School of...

Jan 28, 2022

Rebecca A. “Becky” Burke, 92, of Lapel, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.

She was born May 9, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana to James Webb and Lema (Austin) Webb.

Becky attended Anderson Community Schools and graduated from APEX Beauty College.

She retired owning and operating Becky’s Beauty Shop in...

Jan 26, 2022

Melvin G. Hatfield, 75, of Pendleton, passed away on January 26, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, and resided most of his life in Marion.

Melvin graduated from Marion High School and earned an associate degree from Ivy Tech in accounting.

Melvin was a long-time member of the Westside Assembly of God in Marion.

He...

Jan 26, 2022

Connie Michelle Hoppes, 54, of Markleville, passed away on January 26, 2022, at her home in Markleville, IN surrounded by many family members. She was born on October 22, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided most of her life in Markleville.

Michelle graduated from Anderson High School in Anderson, Indiana.

She earned an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech Community College...

Jan 26, 2022

William C. Davis, 71, of Anderson, passed away on January 26, 2022, at the Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. IN. He was born on May 13, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided most of his life in Anderson.

Bill graduated from Madison Heights High School.

He retired from Guide Lamp division of General Motors.

He loved the outdoors, photographing the wildlife,...

Jan 26, 2022

Aden "A.L." Willis, 98, Anderson, went to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. He was born Feb. 12, 1923, to the late Otto and Lottie Willis in Louisville, Illinois. He served in Navy during World War II in the Asian Pacific. He was married to Vella Swallows for 52 years until her passing 1996. He retired...

Jan 24, 2022

Naples, Fla. – Donald Goss Wilson, 90, resident of Naples, Fla. and former resident of Daleville and Monticello, passed away at NCH Hospital in Naples, Fla. on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born in Anderson, September 3, 1931, the son of Bennie and Martha (Copeland) Wilson.

In the summer of 1938, he was seriously injured in an accident at...

Jan 24, 2022

On Monday, January 24, 2022, Deborah Rachel (Ware) Rosenfield was called home to her Heavenly Father.

She was born on February 9, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Carl and Ruby (LeCounte) Ware.

Deb graduated from Ponca City High School, class of 1972, where she had been a member of the marching band and Chorale.

She moved to...

Jan 20, 2022

Richard Elmer "Dick" Stacy Jr., 80, Anderson, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1941, in Vanceburg, Ky., the son of Richard Elmer Sr. and Mary (Davis) Stacy. He was a 1959 graduate of Madison Heights High School and retired from Delco Remy after 30 years of employment. He was a member of...

Jan 19, 2022

Carl Wilvan Hamilton, age 82, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born March 12, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Clark Emory and Mary (Van Campen) Hamilton. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Sandra Kay Hamilton, his...

Jan 19, 2022

Owen M. Hurst, 87, of Fishers, died at Hamilton Trace of Fishers on January 19, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born December 11, 1934, in Terre Haute, the son of Martha Belle (Hurst) Smith. He was a tool & die maker for Steel Parts Corp in Tipton for 30 years. He received a journyman card from Ivy Tech...

Jan 18, 2022

ANDERSON - Inses P. Cotton, 71, passed away Jan. 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Anderson. Inses was born Aug. 24, 1950, in Anniston, Ala., to Willie and Miami Gipson. She was a Calhoun County Training High School graduate and a GM retiree. Inses was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed bowling and softball. Inses is survived...

Jan 17, 2022

Anna Mae Hubble, 96, of Anderson, IN passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at Rawlins House. Anna was born on January 16, 1926 in New Castle, IN to William and Minnie (Elmore) Dickerson, Sr. She married the love of her life, Russell Hubble and they were married 53 years before his passing. Anna worked at Guide Lamp in the...

Jan 16, 2022

Miriam A. Smith, 95, of Daleville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2022. Mrs. Smith was born in Anderson to Edward and Eva Reynolds on March 12, 1926 and was a 1944 graduate of Anderson High School. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Anderson, where she was active as a choir member...

Jan 13, 2022

Marvella A. Hiles, 87, of Anderson, passed away on January 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 5, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana.

Marvella graduated from Anderson High School, class of 1952.

She retired as a data processor for the Madison County Courthouse. She was a lifelong member of Bethany Christian Church.

Marvella...

Jan 12, 2022

DeLeon "De" Wilson passed away Jan. 12, 2022, in The Villages, Florida. He was born in Anderson, Indiana, on June 17, 1931, the son of Dee Leon and Jewell M. Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Marlene "Joy" of The Villages; son, Rodney of Martinsburg, West Virginia; sister, Linda J. Cooper of The Villages, Florida; seven grandchildren; and numerous...

Jan 11, 2022

Cheryl Mae Geer, age 77, of Anderson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Cheryl fought a courageous battle against cancer over the last year.

Cheryl was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She was known to many as "Grandma Mae." Grandma Mae lived a simple life of kindness, generosity and love...

Jan 10, 2022

Betty L. (Lewis) Copeland, 88, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 10, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. She was born on March 24, 1933, in Anderson, the daughter of I. Fred and Bonnie (Featherston) Lewis. Betty was a 1951 graduate of Anderson High School and was employed for 14 years at the Anderson Public Library, working with their...

Jan 8, 2022

Charles Douglas "Doug" Copeland, 86, of Anderson, passed away surrounded by family at his son's home on January 8, 2022. He was born on September 20, 1935, in Algood, Tennessee.

Doug graduated from Rickman High School, Class of 1953.

He retired from the Delco-Remy Division of General Motors after 30 years of service. He also worked for K-Mart for 6...