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Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Soloma Jane Moon

Soloma Jane Moon

Nov 18, 2024

Saloma Moon, 86, of Daleville, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Countryside Manor in Anderson. She was born December 5, 1937, in Arkansas to the late John Royce and Mana (Frances) Callahan.

Saloma graduated from Daleville High School May of 1955. She worked and retired from Delco Remy. Saloma was a dedicated member of the Women Auxiliary of American...

Robert V. Ferguson

Robert V. Ferguson

Nov 12, 2024

On November 12, 2024, Robert V. (“Bob”) Ferguson, of Daleville, Indiana passed away at the age of 83. 

Bob was born in Berea, Ohio on July 5, 1941 to William A. and Hannah May Ferguson (nee Smith). At age six, the family, including older brother Bill, moved to a farm in Campbellsburg, Indiana. Bob graduated from Campbellsburg High School in 1959.

Bob...

Gerald Anthony "Tony" Tomlinson Jr.

Gerald Anthony "Tony" Tomlinson Jr.

Nov 12, 2024

Gerald Anthony “Tony” Tomlinson Jr., 60, of Middletown passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2024.He was born on December 21, 1963 in Tucson, AZ to the late Gerald Tomlinson Sr. and Nancy (Harrison)Razor.

Tony was a 1982 graduate of Shenandoah High School. He worked a delivery driver for Lee Building Products in Yorktown. Tony enjoyed fishing, watching TV and collecting things.

He...

Lesli Jo Robbins

Lesli Jo Robbins

Nov 11, 2024

Lesli Jo Robbins, 54, of Yorktown passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Community North Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1970, to the late Howard and Norma (Southerland) Dillard.

Lesli was a 1989 graduate of Yorktown High School. She loved gardening, plants and animals; she made salsa from what she grew out of her garden, she was very...

Kerry "Dean" Franklin

Kerry "Dean" Franklin

Nov 5, 2024

Kerry “Dean” Franklin, 72, of Anderson passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1952 in Anderson, a son to the late Harl and Juanita (Songer) Franklin. Dean was a 1970 graduate of Anderson High School. He worked as a job setter at Guide Lamp in Anderson for 30 years until his...

Timothy M. Gruwell

Timothy M. Gruwell

Nov 5, 2024

Timothy M. Gruwell, 69, of Daleville passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2024, at Morrison Woods in Muncie. He was born on June 21, 1955, in Muncie to the late Walter Gruwell and Nancy (Thomas) Campbell. He was a 1973 graduate of Daleville High School. Tim retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Debra Lee Brown

Debra Lee Brown

Oct 30, 2024

Debra Lee Brown, 66 of Daleville passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 9, 1957 to the late Jackie and Rosemary (Barkdull) Brown. Debra was a 1976 graduate of Daleville High School. After she graduated, she started a family. She enjoyed cooking. Debra loved being with family,...

Randall (Randy) William Gernand

Randall (Randy) William Gernand

Oct 29, 2024

Randall (Randy) William Gernand, age 64, of Daleville, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, after battling pancreatic and liver cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Randy was born July 23rd, 1960, in Muncie, Indiana, the youngest son of the late Orville and Julia Gernand, who preceded him in glory....

Albert L. Farmer Jr.

Albert L. Farmer Jr.

Oct 25, 2024

Albert L. Farmer Jr., 64, of Indianapolis passed away on Friday October 25, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 15, 1960, in Batesville to the late Albert and Lois (Purdue) Farmer. After graduating from Pendleton Heights High School Albert served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the School for the Blind as a...

Michael Dennis Poore

Michael Dennis Poore

Oct 18, 2024

Michael Dennis Poore, 66, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2024. Born on April 23, 1958, in Middletown, Indiana, Mike—known as "Hopper" to friends in his younger years—walked a complex path through life, filled with both bright and troubled moments. His journey was marked by personal struggles and choices that at times created distance in his relationships. Mike’s life left...

Doniece A. Heady

Doniece A. Heady

Oct 15, 2024

Doniece A. Heady, 81, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at IU Hospital North in Carmel peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on February 16, 1943 to the late William and Margaret (Savage) Heller. Doniece was a loving, caring, inspirational wife, mom, grandma, and aunt. She was a...

Julie Mariam Peavler

Julie Mariam Peavler

Oct 15, 2024

Julie Mariam (Hewitt) Peavler, 62 of Middletown, IN. & Jacksonville, IL. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Passavant Hospital. She spent her final days in comfort care with her son Adam & her partner John Dawson at her bedside. Julie was a 1981 graduate of Shenandoah High School in Middletown, IN. and after working for over 20...

Walter Enoch Craig

Walter Enoch Craig

Oct 15, 2024

Walter Enoch Craig, 91, of Middletown passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1933, a son to the late William and Lavonn (Toller) Craig. Walter attended Anderson High School. He retired from Delco Remy in 1982. Walter and his wife, Janice farmed for over 60 years and was a member of...

Shawn Nicholas Daugherty

Shawn Nicholas Daugherty

Oct 14, 2024

Shawn Nicholas Daugherty, 44 of Yorktown, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1980 a son to Rick Daugherty and late Yalonda (Willhoite) Daugherty. Shawn was always down for a good time; he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He loved to hunt...

Anna Norris

Anna Norris

Oct 13, 2024

Anna (Richardson) Norris, 90 of Anderson went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 13, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on May 9, 1934 in Pall Mall, TN to the late Roy O. and Ruby (Jones) Richardson. Anna loved her grandkids and enjoyed being a mother and a grandmother....

Bernice Marian Shockley

Bernice Marian Shockley

Oct 2, 2024

Bernice Marian Shockley, a longtime resident of Henry County, passed away peacefully at Westminster Village in Muncie in the presence of her son, Paul Shockley. She lived a remarkable 105 years, leaving behind her legacy of love and laughter. Born in Watseke, Illinois on August 5, 1919. Marian was the daughter of Robert and Juanita Mundy. She graduated from Pine...

Treva Lucille Bowers

Treva Lucille Bowers

Sep 30, 2024

Treva Lucille Bowers, 94, of Middletown, IN passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at Creasy Springs Health Care in Lafayette. She was born on August 23, 1930 in Frankfort, IN a daughter of the late Guy and Mabel (Moore) Snodgrass. Treva grew up in Frankfort and graduated from Frankfort High School on May 27, 1948. On September 3, 1950, she...

Lisa Diane Kimmerling

Lisa Diane Kimmerling

Sep 27, 2024

Lisa Diane (Peavler) Kimmerling, age 58, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1966, in Muncie, daughter of Larry and Janie (Faulkner) Peavler. Lisa lived her entire life in Middletown. Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Shenandoah High School. She married the love of...

Ryan Jeffrey Smith

Ryan Jeffrey Smith

Sep 24, 2024

Ryan Jeffrey Smith 43 of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1981 to Jeffrey and Patricia (Bunten) Smith. Ryan was a 1999 graduate from Shenandoah High School. He served in the Air Force for 4 years where he was a Blackhawk mechanic. Ryan enjoyed football and going on vacations. He was a...

Courtney Oliver Jr.

Courtney Oliver Jr.

Sep 21, 2024

Courtney Oliver, Jr., 83 died Saturday, September 21, 2024. Jr, as he preferred to be called, was born May 7, 1941 in Spiceland, IN to Courtney and Uphama Oliver. Jr. graduated from Middletown High School in 1959 and began working as an electrician at Delco Remy shortly afterwards. He retired after 47 years. Jr. also spent several of those years...

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