Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

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...

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...

Frederick "Fred" Lee Mcpheron

Frederick "Fred" Lee Mcpheron

Sep 17, 2024

Frederick (Fred) Lee McPheron, 77 passed away on Tuesday, September 17,2024. He was born on February 3, 1947 to Grace (Aldrich) Kauffman. Fred was a 1967 graduate of Daleville High School. He was in the United States Army and served one tour during Vietnam. After 30 years of employment, Fred retired from General Motors and was a lifelong member of...

Jack Lee Dietz

Jack Lee Dietz

Sep 14, 2024

Jack Lee Dietz, 47, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Daleville, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 14, 2024, while away on a trip. He was born in Anderson, IN on October 25, 1976, to Steven and Mary Dietz. He graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1995, where he earned a 2-year vocational degree in Horticulture. Jack was active in...

Norma Rosalie Hall

Norma Rosalie Hall

Sep 10, 2024

Norma Rosalie Hall, 92 of Bartow, Florida, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at George C. Forsythe House in Auburndale, Florida. She was born on October 1, 1931 in Daleville, Indiana to the late Virgil and Katy (Baker) Bricker. Norma married Gilbert L. Hall on September 30, 1949. She worked very hard all her life at...

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...

James Carrol Olinger

James Carrol Olinger

Sep 8, 2024

James Carrol Olinger, 80 of Daleville passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1944 a son to the late Jesse and Bernice (Grass) Olinger. James enjoyed guns, music, eating and spending time with his family. He was a lifelong resident of Daleville and attended Daleville. He is survived by his nephews, Jerry (Monet) Wright...

Karlene Louise Swinford

Karlene Louise Swinford

Sep 7, 2024

Karlene Louise Swinford, 66, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Katy, Texas. She was born September 13, 1957, in Muncie, Indiana, to parents Ora Eugene Swinford and Minnie McDonald. Raised in Daleville, Indiana, Karlene enjoyed camping trips with her family and traveling and spending time with her beloved father, Ora. She would later graduate from Daleville High School in...

Michael Stephen Abshire

Michael Stephen Abshire

Sep 4, 2024

Michael Stephen Abshire, 54 of Middletown passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1970 a son to Carol (Branham) Benge of Kokomo and the late Stephen Abshire. Mike was a machinist by trade, he also worked as an auto mechanic. He coached basketball, football and baseball. Mike was a weightlifter and belonged to the...

Diana Sue Thornburg

Diana Sue Thornburg

Sep 1, 2024

Diana Sue Thornburg, 80 of Middletown passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was born on September 23, 1943 to the late Raymond and Ruth (O’Neal) Fields. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Middletown. You may express condolences or share a memory of Diana at www.ballardandsons.com

Steven Kim Shipley

Steven Kim Shipley

Aug 26, 2024

Steven Kim Shipley, age 67, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, August 26, 2024. Born on December 24, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana, Steven was a son of the late Charles and Donna (McMillen) Shipley. A 1975 graduate of Highland High School, Steven was known for his unwavering faith and dedication to his community. He served as...

Nancy Ellen Manring

Nancy Ellen Manring

Aug 10, 2024

Nancy Ellen Manring, 91, of Daleville, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Lincolnshire Place in Muncie. She was born on February 7, 1933, in Muncie, a daughter of the late Paul and Ella (Brady) Hale. Nancy graduated from Daleville High School Class of 1951. She then went on to Ball State Teachers College and in 1955 she earned a...

Raymond Dee Scott

Raymond Dee Scott

Aug 2, 2024

Raymond Dee Scott of Anderson, Indiana passed away at the age of 102 on August 2nd, 2024 at Bethany Point Nursing Home. He was born in Dunkirk, Indiana in 1922 to George and Hattie Scott. Raymond, also known as Ray or Scotty in the community, worked for 37 years at Sears Roebuck & Co. in Anderson. After graduating from Dunkirk...

Norman Eugene Keesling

Norman Eugene Keesling

Aug 2, 2024

Norman Eugene Keesling, resident of Middletown Indiana, passed away at his home, on August 2nd, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born in Wilkinson, Indiana on November 21, 1932, to Agnes (Gift) and Clarence Keesling. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1952 and married Estella (Teddy) Harry on August 17th, 1952. He was a veteran of...