OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Lloyd N. Kennard

Lloyd N. Kennard

Oct 7, 2026

Lloyd N. Kennard, age 82, of Carthage, Illinois, and formerly a long-time resident of Anderson, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

He was born in Anderson on September 7th, 1944, to the late Lloyd and Frances Kennard. Lloyd grew up in Anderson, graduating from Anderson High School in 1962, where he was a...

Martha L. Passwater

Martha L. Passwater

Oct 7, 2026

Martha L. (Elliott) Passwater, 103, of Anderson passed away at her home on October 7, 2026, following a brief illness.She was born on May 27, 1923, in New Castle, IN to the late Rupert and Harriett (White) Elliott. She graduated from Middletown High School. She was the secretary at Chesterfield Christian Church from 1964-2004.She was a member of Chesterfield Christian...

Linda Sue Jones

Linda Sue Jones

Oct 5, 2026

Linda Sue (Hewitt) Jones, 73, of Anderson, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2026, at the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on January 9, 1953 in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of John and Marilyn (Dewitt) Hewitt.Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Other than being a homemaker, she worked dispatch for multiple...

Gary L. McDonald

Gary L. McDonald

Oct 4, 2026

Gary L. McDonald, 85, of Anderson passed away on October 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on March 27, 1941 in Anderson to the late Loren and Maxine (Jones) McDonald. He graduated from Anderson High School, class of '59 and then went on to graduate from Purdue University with his bachelors degree. He...

Helen L. Parks Jackson

Helen L. Parks Jackson

Oct 4, 2026

Helen L. (née Smear) Parks Jackson, 95, of Anderson passed away at her daughters home on October 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. Helen was born on December 12, 1930 in Anderson to the late Scott and and Kathryn (Hodson) Smear. After graduating from Anderson High School in 1948, she attended Ball State University before starting one of the toughest...

Alma Lucille Bender

Alma Lucille Bender

Oct 4, 2026

Alma Lucille (Clevenger) Bender, 92, of Anderson passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 4, 2026, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus.She was born on October 11, 1933, in Anderson, IN to Clifford and Madalene (Cunningham) Clevenger. She worked 30 years at Guide Lamp in production. She enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin and going on trips. She loved spending time with...

Chris Whitehurst

Chris Whitehurst

Oct 4, 2026

Chris Whitehurst, 73, of Anderson, passed away on October 4, 2026, with his family by his side in Anderson, Indiana. He was born on February 22, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana, to his parents, Geraldine "Jerry" and B.J. Whitehurst.Chris graduated from Anderson High School.Following graduation, he began his career with General Motors, where he dedicated more than 30 years of service...

Susan Murphy

Susan Murphy

Oct 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan D. Murphy, who left us on October 4, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on March 12, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana, Susan was the beloved daughter of Harry S. and Phyllis (Lemond) Murphy. She grew up in Anderson and was a proud graduate of Madison Heights High...

Mary R. Crose

Mary R. Crose

Sep 27, 2026

Mary Rheabelle Crose, 89, formerly of Anderson, passed away on September 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on August 12, 1937 in Anderson to the late Jennings Howard and Catherine Marie (Alexander) Ashby. She married the love of her life, Glenis A. Crose, and the two were married for 50 years before his passing in 2004.

Mary...

Susan Renee Ifert

Susan Renee Ifert

Sep 25, 2026

Susan Renee Ifert, age 80, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 25, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 29, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and steadfast love for her family and friends.

Susan was a 1964 graduate of Madison Heights High School...

Betty Sue Swain

Betty Sue Swain

Sep 24, 2026

Betty Sue Swain, 91, passed away Sept. 24, 2026.Betty was born Dec. 14, 1934 to Yancy and Betty Welch. She was a GM retiree, enjoyed spending time with family and friends.Betty is survived by her sons James Swain, Timothy Swain, John Swain; daughter Donna Swain; sister Sarah Williams and a host of family and friends.Funeral service will be noon Friday...

Torie M. Miller

Torie M. Miller

Sep 21, 2026

Torie M. Miller, 50, departed Sept 21, 2026 .Torie was born Aug 30, 1976 in Anderson, In. She was a graduate of Anderson High School class of 1995 and was employed at Nestle. Torie loved spending time with her family and friends.Torie leaves to cherish her memory her Son Montell Wheeler; grandson Montell Wheeler Jr.; Mother Bobbie Brooks, her Grandfather...

Tommie Warren

Tommie Warren

Sep 20, 2026

Tommie Warren, 89, passed away Sept. 20, 2026.Tommy was born May 13, 1937 to Lelon and Ollie Warren. He was a GM retiree. Tommy enjoyed spending time with family and special friend Doris Dixon.Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, 8 brothers and 4 sisters.Funeral service will be noon Monday Sept. 28, 2026 at Glazebrooks Funeral Service, 2822 Nichol...

Teresa A. Driggers

Teresa A. Driggers

Sep 18, 2026

Teresa A. Driggers, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at her home in the Lawrence neighborhood. Born March 25, 1960, in Anderson, Indiana, she was a 1978 graduate of Anderson High School and later attended the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota. She went on to earn degrees from Indiana Central University and Indiana Wesleyan University.

Teresa devoted her life...

Earl Brooks McKinney

Earl Brooks McKinney

Sep 18, 2026

Earl Brooks McKinney, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. Born on August 3, 1941, in Elizabethton, TN, to Edgar McKinney and Anna (Powell) Evans, Earl lived a life full of love and dedication.

Earl graduated from Anderson High School and served his country proudly in the United...

Robert E. Swango

Robert E. Swango

Sep 16, 2026

Robert E. Swango, 94, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence onSeptember 16th, 2026.He was born on September 27th, 1931, in Aurora, Indiana and resided most of his life inAnderson, IN. He retired from Delco Remy in 1991 after 42 years of service and served inthe Army 101st Airborne 25th Division in Korea. He enjoyed watching western films,...

Constantine "Gus" S. Karas

Constantine "Gus" S. Karas

Sep 16, 2026

Pendleton, IN - Constantine "Gus" S. Karas, 96, known affectionately as "Papou" to his beloved grandchildren, passed away on September 16, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on February 5, 1930, in Kaliani, Korinthia, Greece, to Spyridon and Panagoula (Housala) Karatassas. Gus was a devout follower of Christ and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Gus...

Evangelist Phyllis Ann Johnson

Evangelist Phyllis Ann Johnson

Sep 11, 2026

Evangelist Phyllis Ann Johnson, 80, passed away Sept. 11, 2026.Evan. Phyllis was born in Marion, IN. She was an Anderson High School graduate, a retired bus driver and administrative assistant. Evan. Phyllis enjoyed ministering to others, bowling, coaching softball and spending time with family and friends.Evan. Phyllis is survived by her husband Paul Johnson; son Trent (Tammy) Johnson; daughters Regina...

Juanita M. Crisp

Juanita M. Crisp

Sep 10, 2026

Juanita Marie Crisp, 92, of Anderson, passed away on September 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 20, 1934, in Old Hickory, Tennessee, to her parents, William "Arthur" and Evelyn Anderson.Juanita graduated DuPont High School in 1953.She married her husband, Charles Crisp Jr., in 1953, and together they raised five children. She devoted...

Elijah "Fish" Hollingsworth

Elijah "Fish" Hollingsworth

Sep 7, 2026

Elijah “Fish” Hollingsworth, 78, passed away Sept. 7, 2026.Fish was born July 21, 1948 to Russell Hollingsworth and Otha Poole in DeKalb, MS. He was a Gm retiree. Elijah enjoyed fishing, dressing sharp and spending time with family and friends.Fish is survived by his wife Bertha Hollingsworth; daughter Tamica (Brandon Mustafah Brunson) Hollingsworth; son Dank Hollingsworth; step daughter Gawana Meriwether;...

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