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Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Julian "Bart" Bayless Hudson

Julian "Bart" Bayless Hudson

Sep 9, 2024

Julian “Bart” Bayless Hudson, 85, of Middletown passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Anderson to the late Russell and Aledaide (Bayless) Hudson.He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be truly missed by us still here and embraced by those who have gone before him.Bart was...

Pamela Livingston

Pamela Livingston

Mar 9, 2025

Pamela Joann Livingston, age 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 9, 2025, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was at her home in Daleville, IN and surrounded by family.

Pam was predeceased by Grandparents, Burton and Georgianna Barber and James and Cleta Hall, aunts and uncles, Geraldine and Virgil Birch,...

Evelyn Margaret Carter

Evelyn Margaret Carter

Mar 7, 2025

Evelyn Margaret Carter, 94, of Yorktown, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born June 8, 1930, in Daleville, IN the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Hoel.

Evelyn was a 1948 graduate of Daleville High School. After high school, she started work as a telephone operator for the town of Daleville. She also spent some time working for...

Helen Lavonne Harlan

Helen Lavonne Harlan

Mar 4, 2025

Helen Lavonne Harlan, 91, of Yorktown passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025, at Summit Health and Living. She was born on July 23, 1933, in Watseka, IL to the late Raymond and Verona (Smith) Howe.

The farm is where Helen loved to be, raising chicken, working out on the farm and canning. Helen enjoyed attending auctions and making stained glass.

Helen...

William “Bill” Groce

William “Bill” Groce

Mar 1, 2025

William (Bill) Groce passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2025 after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Bill retired from GM after 32 years and enjoyed a busy home life with his wife Pamela. He was a loving Dad and Grandpa, he truly enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bill was an...

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...

Louis Wilfred Fridley

Louis Wilfred Fridley

Feb 23, 2025

Louis Wilfred Fridley, 94, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born June 12, 1930, in Middletown, IN, a son of the late Lloyd and Janie Fridley.

Louis was a 1950 graduate Middletown High School. After high school, he went to work at Chrysler Motors where he worked for thirty-five years. Louis enjoyed walking, as a kid, he would...

William A. Ellis

William A. Ellis

Feb 18, 2025

William A. Ellis, 83 of Anderson passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born on March 4,1941 in Reading, Massachusetts, a son to the late Walter and Gertrude (Nuse) Ellis.

He was in the United States Marines and was a retired correctional officer at the Pendleton Penitentiary. He enjoyed fishing, hockey, watching game shows and old westerns. William was...

Howard "Gene" Eugene Flanagan

Howard "Gene" Eugene Flanagan

Feb 17, 2025

Howard Eugene “Gene” Flanagan, of Sulphur Springs, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on February 17, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home, in the bed he was born in, 95 years ago. 

Gene was born on July 16, 1929 to Jesse and Stella Flanagan, in Avon, Indiana. As a young Irish lad, he...

Gary Edward Graham

Gary Edward Graham

Feb 14, 2025

Gary Edward Graham, 65 passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 14, 1959 a son to the late William and Betty (Myers) Graham.

Gary was a 1978 graduate of Daleville High School. He wrestled during his high school years and was an Eagle Scout. Gary was a member of the...

Merrill "Dean" Hanson

Merrill "Dean" Hanson

Feb 11, 2025

Merrill “Dean” Hanson, 88 of Middletown passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the Waters of Middletown. He was born on November 18, 1936, a son to the late Marion and Thelma Hanson.

Dean was a 1956 Middletown High School graduate. He played basketball 4 years and ran track. Dean loved his family and always took care of his mom...

Steven Lee Graddy

Steven Lee Graddy

Feb 4, 2025

Steven Lee Graddy, 76, of Middletown passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 7, 1949, to the late MaryAnn Scothorn and Carl Graddy. 

Steve was a proud graduate of the Middletown High School Class of 1967, where he was a member of the baseball, basketball, track and cross-country teams....

Patricia Ann Kendall

Patricia Ann Kendall

Feb 4, 2025

Patricia Ann (Cross) Kendall, 79, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1945, in Henry County, the daughter of the late Kenneth Leon Cross and Betty Louise (Jones) Sears.

Patricia was a 1963 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She dedicated much of her life to being a homemaker and found joy in decorating...

Ross L. Egger

Ross L. Egger

Feb 1, 2025

Dr. Ross L. Egger, “Doc” to so many who loved him, left this earth for his heavenly home with his family by his side on Saturday, February 1, 2025. 

Ross was born in North Liberty, Indiana, the 2nd of four boys and one girl to John and Dorothy Egger on March 24, 1937. He graduated from North Liberty High School in...

Betty Lou Martz

Betty Lou Martz

Jan 31, 2025

Betty Lou Martz, 94, of Chesterfield passed away on Friday January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1930, in Middletown to the late Merrill and Maudie (Stinson) Emswiller.

She attended Middletown High School, and on May 6, 1949, Betty married the love of her life, Jack Martz. Betty worked for Anderson Community Schools in the...

Haydin Scott Kellem

Haydin Scott Kellem

Jan 30, 2025

Haydin Scott Kellem, 2 months passed away on the morning of January 30, 2025 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on November 16, 2024 to Elijah and Morgan (Peeler-Prose) Kellem.

Haydin was a fighter. He always fought his way out of the swaddle. He loved to be held and did not like to be touched by anyone but family....

Julie Ann Batthauer

Julie Ann Batthauer

Jan 26, 2025

Julie Ann Batthauer, 54 of Daleville passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 29, 1970 to David and Brenda (Hornbeck) Southerland.

Julie was a 1989 graduate of Highland High School. She went to Anderson University for nursing and was the youngest to enter the program. Julie loved her job. She...

Gerald "Jerry" Davis

Gerald "Jerry" Davis

Jan 24, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Davis. Born August 5, 1941 passed away peacefully at home with his caregiver and daughter-in-law, Trema DanniElle Davis by his side on Friday, January 24, 2025. 

Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to William E. Davis and Goldie Johnson Davis. He married the love of his life, Lena Faye Garner in 1962. They were inseparable and spent 53 beautiful years...

Harold Dean McGuffey

Harold Dean McGuffey

Jan 23, 2025

Harold Dean McGuffey, 78, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born March 22, 1946, in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Charles and Lessie McGuffey. 

Harold Dean worked years out of an Iron Workers Hall until hiring on at Delco Remy. He worked as a millwright in...

Virginia Ellen Rawlings

Virginia Ellen Rawlings

Jan 23, 2025

Virginia E. Rawlings (1926-2025)

Virginia Rawlings, 99, longtime resident of Mechanicsburg, Ind. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 after a brief illness.

Virginia Ellen Judd was born on January 20, 1926, in Elwood and was raised on the Judd family farm in Alexandria. After graduating from Alexandria High School in 1944, she attended the International College of Fort Wayne, earning...

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