Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana
James Landon Poor
Jun 13, 2023
James L. Poor, 91 passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Henry County Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 2, 1932 in Byrdstown, Tennessee to the late Edd and Ida Poor. They moved to New Castle when James was 18 months old. When he was in the 6th grade, they moved to the...
Virgina Clo Collins
Jun 10, 2023
Virginia Clo Collins, 89, of Daleville passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born January 15, 1934 in Moorehead, KY to the late Elmer Hinton and Myrtle Brown-Dishman. Virginia loved the lord and her family. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Dennis) Jester and Jeannie Knight; two sons, Chris (Sharon) Hoyt and Jeff (Linda) Hoyt; many grandchildren...
Lillian May Garner
Jun 6, 2023
YORKTOWN, INDIANA – Lillian May Garner, 97, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 after a short illness. She was born January 9, 1926, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, the oldest daughter of Joel William Irwin and Mildred Orvella (Ellis) Irwin. Lillian married Robert C. Garner on September 1, 1946, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2002. Mrs. Garner was...
Larry Lee Troxel
Jun 6, 2023
Larry L. Troxel, 78, of Anderson passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1945 in New Castle to the late Odie and Norma (Morrison) Troxel. He was a graduate of Middletown class of 1963. Larry worked as a Senior Account Manager for Muncie Power Products and retired after 43 years of service. He enjoyed...
Rebecca Jane Ryan
Jun 4, 2023
Rebecca Ryan, 39 of Middletown, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1983 to Robert “Bob” and Beth (Weidner) Hobbs. Rebecca was a 2001 graduate of Shenandoah High School and studied at Ball State University where she obtained both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in speech pathology. Rebecca was employed with Ascension Health as a...
James Jay Stewart
Jun 4, 2023
James Jay Stewart, 20, of Middletown passed away in a car accident on Sunday June 4, 2023, in New Castle. He was born in Anderson on March 20, 2003 to Curt and Tammy (Long) Stewart. A 2021 graduate of Shenandoah High School where James played football, basketball and was on the track team throwing shot put. James worked at Deaton’s...
Cassian Eugene Stanley
Jun 1, 2023
Cassian Eugene Stanley Born with wings on June 1, 2023 He is so loved & deeply missed by his Mom, Dad, Big Brother Xander & two Big Sisters Rowyn & Isabella. “Born still, perfect. An yet the beating of your heart was silent. The breath of life from lips not felt. Your lashes did not flutter Unopened eyes never held...
Larry Steven Holmes
May 30, 2023
Larry Steven Holmes, known to many as Steven, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born on December 18, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Glen D. Holmes and Georgia L. (Logan) Emmons and Virgil Emmons (Stepfather). Steven was a graduate of Middletown High School and went on to study at...
Walter "Charlie" Huffman
May 28, 2023
Walter “Charlie” Huffman, 86, of Middletown passed away Sunday May 28, 2023, at the Waters of New Castle. He was born in Markleville on May 2, 1937, to the late Glen and Catherine (Bryant) Huffman. He grew up in Markleville and attended Markleville High School. Charlie served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Delco Remy after...
Rita Joan Padgett
May 27, 2023
Rita Joan Padgett, 68, resident of Anderson, passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023, at Northview Health and Living in Anderson. Rita was born at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, August 29, 1954, the daughter of the late John Dale and Ruth Ann Nixon. She was a Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve serving with the 434th and...
Michael "Mike" J. Lowery
May 26, 2023
Michael J. Lowery, 76, of Sulphur Springs passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. He was born on November 11, 1946 in New Castle to the late Robert and Marcella (Rutherford) Lowery. A Veteran of the United States Army, Mike served his country from 1966 to 1968. A 1965 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School,...
Chester "Chet" Babb
May 24, 2023
***Updated*** Chester “Chet” Babb, 74, of Pendleton passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. He was born on November 30, 1948, in Anderson, to the late Leon Carlton and Vera Mardelle (Presser) Babb. A Veteran of the United States Navy, Chet served from 1968 to 1972 and in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He...
James David Edwards
May 16, 2023
James David Edwards, 78, of Anderson passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born March 31,1945 in Anderson to the late George and Ruth (Cohen) Stephens. Dave was a 1964 graduate of Middletown High School (Cossacks). He lived in the Middletown and Anderson area for a majority of his life. He worked more than 40 years at Delco...
Danny Ray Painter
May 13, 2023
Danny Ray Painter, 72 of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1950 to the late Howard Benton and Gertrude (Cates) Painter. Danny was a union rep for the UAW while employed with Allison Transmissions. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, working in his yard, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson, antiques...
Velma Laverne Whitmore
May 11, 2023
Velma Laverne Whitmore, 93, of Anderson passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. She was born March 28, 1930 in Hartford, Ohio to the late Ivan and Grace (Cozad) Clark. Velma spent 60 years or more being a part of this community, she was very proud to work alongside her husband designing the interiors of the homes he built. Velma...
David Huddleston
May 9, 2023
David Huddleston, 73, of Middletown passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023. He was born on July 31, 1949 in Anderson to the late Cleve and Allie (Riddle) Huddleston. A Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. David retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and...
Marcus "Lynn" Antrim
May 7, 2023
(Marcus) Lynn Antrim, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 after a 2-year illness. He was born on July 11, 1940 to the late Marcus E. and Blanche M. Antrim. Lynn graduated from Daleville High School in 1958 and was an enthusiastic fan of the Daleville Broncos as well as the Chicago Cubs. He was employed by Fisher Guide...
Shawn Renee' Carnes-Keller
May 7, 2023
Shawn Renee’ Carnes-Keller, 64, of Middletown passed away Sunday May 7, 2023 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on September 10, 1958 in Anderson to the late Cordell Carnes and Ruth Joan (Painter) Campbell. She was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and Ball State University. Shawn received her Masters Degree in Special Education. She retired from...
Tonya Taylor
May 5, 2023
Tonya Taylor, 48, of Greenfield passed away on Friday May 5, 2023 after a 14-year battle with MS surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 8, 1974 in Muncie to the late Gerald ‘Sarge” Griggs and Patricia “Charli” (Barnett) Thomas. She was a 1993 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. In the summer of 1993, she went...
Kurt Dean Mathews
May 4, 2023
Kurt Dean Mathews departed this world on May 4th, 2023. Kurt was born May 20, 1971 in New Castle. Kurt was a loving, devoted father that loved spending time with his daughter, Maddie. He would take her for bike rides, to the movies and for long drives in the car making it a game for her to figure out how...
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