OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Adriane P. Orebaugh

Adriane P. Orebaugh

Mar 24, 2025

Adriane P. Orebaugh, 23, of Anderson, passed away after bravely fighting a nine-year battle with cancer on March 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 8, 2001, in Anderson, Indiana.Adriane graduated from Pendleton Heights High School, Class of 2020. She loved horses, FFA, and cars.She worked as a receptionist for Napleton Auto Imports.Adriane is...

Dianna Mae Miller

Dianna Mae Miller

Mar 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dianna Mae (Maupin) Miller, 80, of Anderson, Indiana, on March 23, 2025. Dianna, the beloved wife of the late Charles Miller, was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Dianna dedicated over 40 years of her life to customer service, where she touched countless lives with her warm heart...

Barbara Ann Browning (Petersen)

Barbara Ann Browning (Petersen)

Mar 21, 2025

Barbara Ann Browning (Petersen) July 11, 1932 - March 21, 2025Long time Anderson, IN resident Barbara Ann Browning (Petersen) passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the age of 92.Barbara was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 11, 1932 to Louise and Kenneth Petersen. Barbara recalled during World War II her father, Kenneth was in charge of making...

Stephen V. "Steve" Aldred

Stephen V. "Steve" Aldred

Mar 20, 2025

Stephen V. “Steve” AldredSeptember 22, 1942 – March 20, 2025Stephen V. “Steve” Aldred, 82, of Anderson passed away on March 20, 2025 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on September 22, 1942 in Anderson, IN to the late of Glen and Rebecca Aldred. He was a 1960 graduate of Anderson High School. He served in...

Janice Marie Trietsch

Janice Marie Trietsch

Mar 19, 2025

Janice Marie Trietsch, 88, of Anderson, passed away on March 19, 2025 at the her residence following an extended illness .She was born on February 2, 1937 to Benjamin Horace and Lestie Marie (Smith) Trueblood of Anderson, IN. She attended Anderson Community schools. Janice worked as a Baker for Anderson Public Schools for 22 years . She married the love...

Ferne C. Closser

Ferne C. Closser

Mar 18, 2025

Ferne (Craft) Closser, 93, daughter of Joseph K. and Mae (Mitchell) Craft, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1931 in Greene County, Tennessee. She came to Anderson from Greeneville, Tennessee in 1952.She retired from the Madison County Auditor's Office in 1998 after 24 1/2 years, (November 1973 - July 1998.)She was a member of...

Carolyn Dianne Johnson-Mootry

Carolyn Dianne Johnson-Mootry

Mar 18, 2025

Carolyn Dianne Johnson-Mootry passed away on March 18, 2025.

Carolyn was born on Oct. 13, 1950, in Birmingham, AL. and raised in Anderson, IN. She received a Bachelor of Education from IU (Bloomington) as well as a Master of Education from Ball State University.

Carolyn was a retired Educator within the Anderson Community School Corporation, member at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church and...

Robert "Bob" C. Brown

Robert "Bob" C. Brown

Mar 17, 2025

Robert C. Brown, 80, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson, reuniting with his beloved wife, Donna. Born to Charles Robert Brown and Emma Lavon (Stinson) Brown. Bob was a proud graduate of Markleville High School, class of 1962. He then tied the knot with Donna Nadine Brown at Huntsville Christian Church...

George William "Bill" Givens

George William "Bill" Givens

Mar 17, 2025

George William “Bill” GivensAugust 23, 1944- March 17, 2025George William “Bill” Givens, 80, of New Palestine, IN, passed away at home on March 17, 2025.He was born on August 23, 1944 in Anderson, the son of Roy and Edith (Stottlemyer) Givens.He graduated from Lapel High School in 1962 and served in the US Army from 1962-65. He was employed 34...

Dennis Boren Ashby

Dennis Boren Ashby

Mar 14, 2025

Dennis Boren AshbyJuly 20, 1959- March 14, 2025Dennis Boren Ashby passed away peacefully at his residence in Lombard, Illinois on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, after a short illness.He was born in Anderson, Indiana to Frances Lucille Ashby and Virgil L. Ashby on July 20, 1959, and was a 1977 graduate of Anderson High School and attended Taylor University and...

David M. Kroll

David M. Kroll

Mar 13, 2025

David M. KrollApril 17, 1968- March 13, 2025David M. Kroll, 56, passed away on March 13, 2025 from a tragic cycling accident. Cycling was his favorite activity and although his untimely passing is extremely difficult, he was doing what he enjoyed most.He was born on April 17, 1968 in South Bend, IN to Terrance and Marcia Kroll. He graduated from...

Gary N. Taylor

Gary N. Taylor

Mar 11, 2025

Gary N. Taylor, 53, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025, at the St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on June 6, 1971, in Anderson, Indiana, where he resided all of his life.Gary graduated from Pendleton High School in 1989.He worked on the family farm, Hearthside Farms, Inc., and at Vertical Cold Storage in Pendleton for...

Richard Tyrone Patterson Sr.

Richard Tyrone Patterson Sr.

Mar 10, 2025

Richard Tyrone Patterson, Sr., 84, of Anderson, passed away peacefullyon March 10, 2025.

He was born June 12,1940 to the late William and Mary Patterson. At ayoung age, he accepted Christ at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.Richard graduated from Anderson High School in 1959. He married the lateDelores E. Patterson in 1962 and together they created a life dedicated tolove, family and...

Dean William Croke

Dean William Croke

Mar 7, 2025

Dean William Croke, 81, of Anderson, passed away on March 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana.Dean graduated from Anderson High School, the first class out of the Wigwam. He served his country in the US Army Reserves.He retired from General Motors. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and...

Roxie "Joan" Hale

Roxie "Joan" Hale

Mar 6, 2025

Roxie “Joan” Hale, 85, passed away peacefully at home with husband at her bedside. She was born in Knightstown, Indiana, on May 2, 1939, to the late Leonard and Zepha Jackson. In 2014, she and her husband, Richard, relocated to Sebring, Florida, after many years in Indiana.

Joan worked in the automotive industry for 30 years before retiring. She was a...

Wilma Sue Hensley

Wilma Sue Hensley

Mar 6, 2025

Wilma "Sue" Hensley, 87, of Anderson, passed away on March 6, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1937 in Sullivan, Indiana, the daughter of Catherine and Boze Haskett.Sue worked as a bartender at the Hide-Away Bar in Anderson for many years.She loved to watch her sports and was an avid Cubs fan.Wilma is survived by her children, Cathy Garrison,...

Judith "Judy" M. Webber-Delph

Judith "Judy" M. Webber-Delph

Mar 5, 2025

Judith (Judy) M Webber-Delph, 91, of Columbus, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born November 19, 1933, in Anderson, IN the daughter of Walter L. and Marietta M. (Stinson) Trick. They preceded her in death.

Judith graduated from Anderson High School in 1951. She continued her education at Ball State University, receiving her bachelor’s...

Howard John Penrod

Howard John Penrod

Mar 4, 2025

Howard John Penrod, 81, of Anderson passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Elwood following an extended illness.He was born on October 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to Howard S. and Anna (Bolton) Penrod. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in San Diego, CA. He served in the US Marine Corp in the 4th Armor Tank Division.He worked...

William Lee Massey

William Lee Massey

Mar 1, 2025

In Memory of William L. Massey, June 11, 1940-March 1, 2025.

William "Bill" Lee Massey, 84, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson.

He was born on June 11, 1940, in Anderson to Robert and Madonna (Stinson) Massey. Bill was a dedicated fireman and the proud owner of Edmonson's Rug & Carpet Cleaning....

Larry Lee Smith

Larry Lee Smith

Mar 1, 2025

On March 1, 2025, Larry Lee Smith, 82, of Anderson, Indiana, a true and devoted Christian was called home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 26, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana. Larry lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Larry was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy, from 1960 to 1966. He...

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