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Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Larry Wayne Peavler

Larry Wayne Peavler

May 25, 2020

New Castle...Larry Wayne Peavler, 74, resident of Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center and longtime Middletown resident, passed away Monday, May 25, in New Castle, surrounded by his children.  He was born in Henry County, June 13, 1945, the son of Myron and Mary Swoveland Peavler.  He was a 1963 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and retired from General Motors in 1995...

Michael Thomas Murphy

Michael Thomas Murphy

May 22, 2020

Daleville...Michael Thomas Murphy, 80, longtime resident of Daleville, went home to be with the Lord in Anderson with his wife of 59 years by his side on May 22,2020. Mike was born on August 3, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Emma (Coonce) and Harold Murphy.  He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1958 and enlisted in...

Wilma Cory

Wilma Cory

May 19, 2020

Sun City West, Arizona....Wilma Haynes Cory, a 30 plus year resident of Sun city West, AZ, passed away at the age of 89 on May 19, 2020.  Wilma was born on June 22, 1930, the daughter of Crystal and Bill Haynes of Henry County, Indiana.  She was an employee of Chrysler Corporation for 42 years.  Wilma was a champion shuffleboard...

Mitchell Leon Sibert

Mitchell Leon Sibert

May 5, 2020

Middletown...Mitchell Leon Sibert, 85, (a resident of Middletown for 52 years) passed away at his residence May 5, 2020. He was born in Anderson, Indiana August 22, 1934, the son of Mitchell "Mick" and Louise Downham Howard. He had retired from Delco Remy after 30 years of service and was a member of the U.A.W. He was preceded in death...

Michael R. Coleman

Michael R. Coleman

May 3, 2020

Michael R. Coleman, age 57, Middletown, passed away on Sunday May 3rd, 2020 surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Mike was born in Anderson, Indiana, on September 17th, 1962 to his parents Eunice Newton and Robert Coleman. He graduated from Madison Heights in 1981. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rixalyn C. Coleman (Thomas); daughters...

Doris Jean Harless

Doris Jean Harless

May 2, 2020

New Castle....Doris Jean Harless (Kinnett) 92, resident of New Castle but a longtime resident of Sulphur Springs, passed away May 2, 2020 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born May 30, 1927 the daughter of Tony and Pearl (Craig) Kinnett. She was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and retired from Delco Remy on May...

Roger Blackburn

Roger Blackburn

May 1, 2020

Roger Blackburn, 84, Decatur, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest. He was born in Decatur on Nov. 30, 1935 to the late Earl and Edna (Fetters) Blackburn. He married the love of his life Madeline Friend on June 19, 1955. He was a member of the former First Presbyterian Church of Decatur, which has now closed. He...

Mary Margaret Clark

Mary Margaret Clark

Apr 30, 2020

Anderson...Mary Margaret Clark, 86, resident of Anderson , passed away April 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Burksville, Kentucky, July 29, 1933, the daughter of William M Allen Jr. and Nellie Mae Henderson Allen/ She attended Anderson High School and worked for 42 years at Sears and her remaining years at Roses. She was preceded in death...

Pamela Annette Craig

Pamela Annette Craig

Apr 27, 2020

New Castle....Pamela Annette (Bowers) Craig, 68, resident of New Castle, passed away April 27, 2020 in New Castle.  She was born in New Castle, March 5, 1952, the daughter of James G. and Treva L. Snodgrass Bowers. She was a 1970 graduated Shenandoah High School and worked for many years at Household Finance in New Castle as an accountant.. She...

Jack Lee Fish

Jack Lee Fish

Apr 22, 2020

Jack Lee Fish (91) of Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2020.  He now resides with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he loved and served throughout his life.  He was born to John and Dora Belle (Turpin) Fish on December 4, 1928, in Moonsville, Indiana.  He married Melba Ileen Allee on July 9, 1950. After...

Randall Edmond Johnson

Randall Edmond Johnson

Apr 19, 2020

Muncie...Randall Edmond Johnson 64, resident of Muncie, passed away April 19, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Muncie, March 24, 1956, the son of Edmond Leroy and Jaqueline Upchurch King.  He had worked for many years at Keg and Kask and was a US Army Veteran. He had lived his entire life in Muncie. He is survived by...

Tina Marie Patterson

Tina Marie Patterson

Apr 18, 2020

Frankton...Tina Marie (Gray) Patterson, 55, resident of Frankton, passed away at Community Hospital of Madison County in Anderson on April 18, 2020.  She was born in Indianapolis, November 6, 1964, the daughter of John and Betty Jean Funkhouser Gray and had worked for 10 years for the Anderson Herald Bulletin as well as being a CNA for local Home Healthcare....

David Loree

David Loree

Apr 18, 2020

David "Dave" Loree died in his home on Saturday, April 18 in Grand Blanc, MI at the age of 60. David was a loved member at Flint City Church. He enjoyed spending his days playing cards with his family and spending time with his dogs. David was predeceased by his parents, John and Ella Loree, and his son, David II....

William E. Hale

William E. Hale

Apr 16, 2020

William Eugene Hale passed away April 16th at the age of 89. Bill is survived by his son Mark and wife Julie and his two grandchildren, Emily and Ryan.  His sister Nancy Manring, his sisters in-law Barbara (Aunt Jean) Myers and Judy Conklin also survive.  He is preceded in death by his wife Wanda of 63 years, parents Paul and...

Jan Ellen Hanna

Jan Ellen Hanna

Apr 16, 2020

Middletown...Jan Ellen Hanna (Scott) 63, resident of Middletown, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020.  She was born in Muncie, April 17, 1956, the daughter of Glen and Donna Jean (St John) Scott..  She was a 1974 graduate of Shenandoah High School and worked for many years as assistant Clerk Treasurer and Dispatcher for the Town of Middletown.  She attended the...

Jason Russell Tolle

Jason Russell Tolle

Apr 11, 2020

Pierceton...E-7.Jason Russell Tolle, US Army, 45, resident of Pierceton and former resident of Middletown, passed away April 11, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  He was born in Anderson and was the  son of David and Nancy Hale Tolle.  He was a 1993 graduate of Shenandoah High School. He served his adult career in the US Army serving...

Logan R. Blevins

Logan R. Blevins

Apr 7, 2020

Cincinnati.....Logan R. Blevins, 85, resident of Cincinnati, passed away at Salem Woods Convalescent Center in Cincinnati.  He was born in Parnell, Kentucky, July 1, 1934, the son of "Dide" Diance and Gretchen Ellen Southwood Blevins. He was a graduate of Straughn High School and farmed most of his life for Grace Dunnegan near Middletown. His greatest enjoyment was playing cards....

M. Pauline Leathers

M. Pauline Leathers

Apr 7, 2020

Chesterfield...M. Pauline leathers, 83, resident of Chesterfield passed away at her residence after a brief battle with Cancer.  She was born in Fount, Kentucky, November 22, 1936, the daughter of Aram and Ethel Hammons Gibson. She was a 1955 graduate of Anderson High School and worked for many years at the Madison County Health Department retiring in 2014. She was...

Cindy June Bailey

Cindy June Bailey

Apr 6, 2020

Anderson...Cindy June (Halberg) Bailey, 56, resident of Anderson, passed away at IU Health/Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, December 31, 1963, the daughter of Fred and June Russell Halberg, SR. She has lived in the Anderson area for 2 1/2 years. She was a skilled artist and loved photography.  She loved being around people. Survivors...

Eula Anna Wallen

Eula Anna Wallen

Apr 3, 2020

Middletown....Eula Anna Wallen, 94, resident of Middletown, passed away at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Albany, Kentucky, Febrauary 7, 1926, the daughter of James Roscoe and Fratie Ellen Cowan Sloan She attended school in Kentucky and was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Hagerstown and loved to...

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