Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Terry Allen Riggs

Terry Allen Riggs

Jun 20, 2015

Indianapolis....Terry Allen Riggs, 53, resident of Indianapolis, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident near Indianapolis.He was born in Anderson, July 13, 1961, the son of Larry and Shirley June Emswiller Riggs.He was a graduate of Madison Heights High School and attended most of his schooling at Shenandoah.He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a nephew:...

Samuel Shelton

Samuel Shelton

Jun 18, 2015

Middletown....Samuel Shelton, 90, resident of Middletown, passed away Thursday evening at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson.He was born in War Creek, Kentucky, July 12, 1924, the son of Robert and Nannie Johnson Shelton.He had worked for 32 years at Anaconda Wire in Anderson and retired from Fisher Body in Marion.He had lived in Middletown since 1960 and was a...

John Lee Fletcher

John Lee Fletcher

Jun 18, 2015

Greenwood....John Lee Fletcher, 84, resident of Middletown, passed away at Greenwood Meadows Nursing Home in Greenwood.He was born July 2, 1930, the son of John Ira and Etta Mae Cox Fletcher.He attended Westland Elementary School and attended Greenfield High School with graduation from Knightstown High School.He was a Korean Conflict veteran of the US Army in the Far East command...

Zelpho Dewayne Jordan

Zelpho Dewayne Jordan

Jun 17, 2015

New Castle....Zelpho DeWayne Jordan, 78, resident of New Castle, passed away at Community Hospital in Anderson Wednesday.He was born in Knightstown, November 1, 1936, the son of Zelpho E. and Frances B Trennepohl Jordan.He was a 1954 graduate of Middletown High School and retired in 1997 from Delco Remy in Anderson.He had lived in the Middletown area for over 51...

Robert Earl Rinker

Robert Earl Rinker

Jun 14, 2015

Middletown...Robert Earl Rinker, 84, resident of Madison County, passed away Sunday morning June 14, 2015 at Community Hospital in Andereon.He was born in Alexandria, July 30, 1930, the son of John and Nellie Rinker.He was a graduate of Alexandria High School and retired from Delco Remy General Motors after 28 years.He was a US Army veteran of the Korean conflict....

Joseph F. Peters, Jr

Joseph F. Peters, Jr

Jun 13, 2015

Middletown....Joseph F. Peters, Jr., 78. resident of Middletown, passed away Saturday at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a good fight against a long term illness.He was born in Richmond, Indiana, April 21, 1937, the son of Joseph and Ethel Ridge Peters, Sr.He was a graduate of Jackson Township Schools in New Paris, OH and was a member of the...

James E. Kimball

James E. Kimball

Jun 13, 2015

Cape Coral, FL....James E. Kimball, 99, resident of Cape Coral, FL and former resident of Middletown, passed away June 13, 2015 in Florida.He retired from Guide Lamp of General Motors.He was preceded in death by his wife; Elizabeth (Hess), a son, Marshall Kimball, his parents and two brothers.Survivors include: a daughter: Cean (Philip) Cartwright of Cape Coral, grandchildren: Amy (Trevor)...

Judith ""Judi"" Darlene Thompson

Judith ""Judi"" Darlene Thompson

Jun 9, 2015

Anderson....Judith ""Judi"" Darlene Thompson, 66, resident of Anderson, passed away June 9, 2015 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born in Anderson, March 19, 1949 the daughter of Robert and Elise Baldwin Whitson.She lived in Anderson all her life and enjoyed playing cards in a monthly ladies group. She loved camping, karaoke, and her family.She drove a bus for...

Kenneth Leon Haskell

Kenneth Leon Haskell

Jun 6, 2015

Daleville...Kenneth Leon Haskell, 66, resident of Daleville, won his battle with cancer Saturday and now resides with his Lord in Heaven.He was born in Anderson, March 5, 1949, the son of Arza Haskell and Betty Adkins-Sportsman.He attended Pendleton Heights High School and was an avid Daleville Athletic supporter. He drove a school bus for Daleville for many years and was...

Terry Lee Razor

Terry Lee Razor

Jun 5, 2015

Middletown...Terry Lee Razor, 69, resident of Middletown, passed away Friday evening at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.He was born in New Castle, November 30, 1946, the son of Lowell and Betty Jo Davis Razor. He had worked in Maintenance with Best Inns, was a Deputy Reserve Sheriff and had been Sexton of Miller Cemetery for several years.He was a member...

Barbara Ellen Rinker

Barbara Ellen Rinker

May 24, 2015

French horns must have been softly playing awaiting the arrival of a gentle, caring soul on May 24th, 2015. Barbara Ellen Rinker, daughter of Alfred Mac and Adaline Rinker was born August 30, 1947.During high school she worked at Frazier's Dairy Maid. After graduation from Madison Heights where she played French horn in the marching band, Bsrbara worked many years...

April Rosetta Scudder

April Rosetta Scudder

May 23, 2015

New Castle....April Rosetta Scudder, 47, resident of New Castle, passed away early Saturday morning at her residence in New Castle.She was born in Anderson, November 5, 1967, the daughter of Lee Riley Bowlin and Phyllis Mae Poffenbarger.She was a graduate of Shenandoah High School and had an associate's degree in accounting working for Sallie Mae.She loved spending time with her...

James Wright Frees

James Wright Frees

May 19, 2015

Middletown....James Wright Frees, 82, resident of Middletown, passed away at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness.He was born in Muncie, September 13, 1932, the son of Golie and Mabel Wright Frees.He was a graduate of Alexandria High School and a US Army veteran. He worked as a chef at the Moose Lodge, Delaware County Country Club,...

Mary Jane Hess

Mary Jane Hess

May 19, 2015

Middletown....Mary Jane (Wardwell) Hess, 74, resident of Middletown, died Monday, May 19, 2015 at St. Vincent's Regional Hospital in Anderson.She was born in Elwood, the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Bagley) Wardwell. She was a graduate of Wendell Wilkie High School in Elwood,Mary had worked for the American Lung Association in Anderson, Midwest Towel in Muncie and retired from Hickory...

Charles Duane ""Chuck"" Pryor

Charles Duane ""Chuck"" Pryor

May 14, 2015

Daleville...Charles Duane ""Chuck"" Pryor, 50, resident of Daleville, passed away May 14, 2015 at his residence.He was born in Noblesville, February 15, 1965, the son of Ronald and Sharon Jacobs Pryor.He worked as a truck driver for M and M Transport in Indianapolis. He had been a Volunteer Fire Fighter for Wayne Township/Durbin near Lapel, was a member of Cicero...

Richard Lee ""Dick"" Manring

Richard Lee ""Dick"" Manring

May 13, 2015

Daleville...Richard Lee ""Dick"" Manring, 79, resident of Daleville, passed away May 13, 2015 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.He was born in Muncie, May 16, 1935, the son of Emery L. Manring and Jeanette Walling and was employed as an independent carpenter for over 60 years. He learned his skills at a very young age from his father...

John L. Rogers

John L. Rogers

May 8, 2015

John L. Rogers, 81, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. John went peacefully to be with the Lord at his home with his wife at his side. He was born April 18, 1934, in Middletown, to Raymond and Lillian Rogers. He was a graduate of Middletown High School, served as a police officer in Anderson, and...

Vivian Maxine Hanson

Vivian Maxine Hanson

Apr 29, 2015

Middletown...Vivian Maxine (Snyder) Hanson, 95, resident of Middletown, passed away April 29, 2015 at St. Vincent's Regional Hospital in Anderson.She was born in Anderson (Valley Grove area), on October 21, 1919 the daughter of Charles Glenn and Mary Johns Hughston Snyder.She was a graduate of Anderson High School and a member of the Upper Fall Creek Church of the Brethren....

Marilyn M. Fountain

Marilyn M. Fountain

Apr 29, 2015

Anderson....Marilyn M. Fountain, 76, resident of Anderson, passed away Wednesday morning at her residence.She was born in Chicago, IL, March 11, 1939, the daughter of John and Alice Krapell.She had been a homemaker all of her life.She is survived by two sons: David (Regina) Fountain of Anderson and Dan Fountain of Middletown, grandchildren: Rachel Fountain, Josh Fountain, step grandchildren: Melanie...

Michael James Watson

Michael James Watson

Apr 22, 2015

Noblesville...Michael James Watson, 51, resident of Noblesville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening at his residence.He was born in Anderson, December 7, 1963, the son of Cleatus and Janet Frees Watson.He was a 1982 graduate of Shenandoah High School and worked for over 20 years at the Pendleton Correction Facility with the rank of Lieutenant.He was a Master Mason and attended...