Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Jesse Williams, Jr

Jesse Williams, Jr

May 25, 2011

Anderson...Jesse Williams, Jr., 78, resident of Chesterfield, passed away May 25, 3011 at Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield.He was born in Robersonville, NC, November 22, 1932, the son of Jesse L. and Carrie Bland Williams.He was a US Army Veteran and worked for Builders Distribution Center as a dock clerk.Survivors include 2 children: Jeff (Sandy) Williams of Anderson and Diane...

Armond Francis Gillis, Iii

Armond Francis Gillis, Iii

May 19, 2011

Muncie...Armond Francis Gillis, III, 76, resident of Muncie, passed away May 19, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Beech Grove, IN.He was born in Muncie, April 4, 1936, the son of Armond and Virginia Rolka Gillis, II.He was a veteran of Korea and retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle in 2009.He was a member of the UAW and Knights...

Tommy Leroy Riley

Tommy Leroy Riley

May 18, 2011

Chesterfield....Tommy Leroy Riley, 68, passed away at Community Hospital in Anderson on Wednesday morning.He was was born in Muncie, June 7, 1942, the son of Edward L. and Helen F. Leathers Riley.He retired from New Venture Gear in Muncie in 1993 after 30 years of service.He attended Highland High School.Survivors include his wife of 48 years: Sandra Kay (Sheller) Riley...

Tammy Jill Smith

Tammy Jill Smith

May 17, 2011

Middletown...Tammy Jill Smith, 50 resident of Middletown, passed away May 17, 2011 at St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson.She was born in New Castle, October 11, 1960, the daughter of Ralph and Donna Faucett Smith and had worked as a caretaker for Phoenix Community Services.She was a member of the American Legions Womans Auxillary of Middletown.Survivors include her companion: Steve...

Marjorie Buring

Marjorie Buring

May 15, 2011

Martinsville....Marjorie R. Buring, 97, former Middletown resident, passed away May 15, 2011 at Morgan Hospital in Martinsville.She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Rose Axe Smith, her husband: Francis L. Buring, brothers: Kenneth and G. Robert , and daughter: Patricia Johnson.Survivors include 2 sons: Michael (Linda) of Whitefield, MA and Steven (Susie) of Cordova TN, 2 daughters:...

Emma Lou Bailey

Emma Lou Bailey

May 15, 2011

Sulphur Springs, IN...Emma Lou Hedrick Bailey, 80, resident of Sulphur Springs, passed away Sunday at Heritage House Nursing Home in New Castle.She was born in Kennard, Indiana, August 21, 1930, the daughter of Delbert and Gertrude Hughes Hedrick.She attended school in New Castle and Cadiz and retired from General Motors of Delco Remy in Anderson in 1985 after 30 years...

John Wayne West

John Wayne West

May 5, 2011

Muncie...John Wayne West, age 46, passed away Thursday May 5 at his Muncie residence after an extended three year battle with ALS. He was born October 20, 1964, to Bill and Madonna (Dempsey) West. He was a 1983 graduate of Shenandoah High School where he was a member of the FFA. Prior to his illness he was a farmer and...

Pamela Granger

Pamela Granger

Apr 30, 2011

Daleville...Pamela Sue (Cariss) Granger, 61, a resident of Daleville since 1968 died Saturday April 30th, at St. John's Medical Center following an extended illness. She was the daughter of Reginald and Roseva Cariss. She was a 1968 graduate of Pendleton High School and was employed as a clerk at Wallpaper Ect. in Chesterfield. She enjoyed painting, sewing, knitting and crocheting....

Mary Ann Scothorn

Mary Ann Scothorn

Apr 28, 2011

Middletown...Mary Ann (Jarrett) Scothorn, 83, resident of Middletown, passed away Thursday evening in Middletown.She was born in Anderson, March 11, 1928, the daughter of George Robert and Mary M. Rigsby Jarrett.She had lived in Middletown for over 50 years and was an Anderson High School graduate.She had worked in the Clerk Treasurer's office for the Town of Middletown for over...

Ruth Kramer

Ruth Kramer

Apr 27, 2011

Middletown...Ruth Kramer, 99, resident of Middletown, passed away early Wednesday morning at Miller's Merry Manor in Middletown.She was born in Linton, IN, February 11, 1912, the daughter of Ellard and Amanda Sharp Pope.She was a graduate of Linton High School and Indiana State University.She taught school for over 45 years serving in Linton and retired in 1978 from Northwestern School...

Robert Nelson Lowry

Robert Nelson Lowry

Apr 26, 2011

Middletown....Robert Nelson Lowry, 87, resident of Middletown, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson.He was born in Walton, IN, January 11, 1924, the son of Clyde Roland and Harriett A. Williams Lowry.He worked as a mechanic at several service stations for many years.He has lived in the Middletown area for over 40 years.Survivors include 3 children:...

Richard Allen Clark

Richard Allen Clark

Apr 25, 2011

Anderson...Richard Allen Clark, 54, resident of Anderson, passed away Monday afternoon at his home.He was born march 14, 1957 in Anderson, the son of Robert and Mary Allen Clark.He was a graduate of Anderson High School. He worked as a mechanic for Joe's Garage, Fred's Garage and Dossetts Garage and was a head mechanic at East Side Lanes in Anderson.He...

Patricia Rose Johnson

Patricia Rose Johnson

Apr 20, 2011

Middletown....Patricia Rose (Buring) Johnson,66 resident of Middletown, passed away April 20, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, Indiana, March 10, 1945, the daughter of Francis and Marjorie Smith Buring.She was a graduate of Columbus High School and had lived in Middletown for over 45 years.She had served as a member of the Middletown/Dietrich Park Board, Middletown Christmas...

Robert Earl Huffman, Sr

Robert Earl Huffman, Sr

Apr 16, 2011

Daleville...Robert Earl Huffman, Sr., 80, resident of Daleville, passed away at St. Johns Medical Center, April 16, 2011.He was born in Daleville, February 18, 1931, the son of Merriel J. and Viola McKinsey Huffman.He was a 1949 graduate of Daleville High School and enlisted in the US Navy becoming a hospital corpman attatched to the 5th Division Fleet Marines based...

Elizabeth Grace Walker

Elizabeth Grace Walker

Apr 12, 2011

Fox River Grove, IL...Elizabeth Grace Schlegel Walker, 90, former resident of Daleville, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Illinois.She was born on a farm north of Daleville on August 3, 1920, the daughter of LeRoy and Grace Harmon Schlegel.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: William A. Walker, three brothers: Robert, Donald and...

Donald Lee Reedy

Donald Lee Reedy

Apr 8, 2011

Indianapolis...Donald Lee Reedy, 55, resident of the Middletown area, passed away Friday evening at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis.He was born in Anderson, September 5, 1955, the son of John C. and Norma Clem Reedy.He was a 1973 graduate of Shenandoah High School and worked for Anderson Tool as an inspector for over 20 years.He was a member of the...

Barbara Ebbert

Barbara Ebbert

Apr 7, 2011

Anderson...Barbara (Dutcher) Ebbert, 67, resident of Anderson, passed away April 7, 2011 at her residence after an extended illness.She was born in Rochester, NY, May 15, 1943, the daughter of Earle H. and Rosalie Warren Dutcher. She had worked for 14 years in the accounting department of Elston/Richards Corporation.She had lived in Anderson and Middletown and was preceded in death...

Wilburn E. Forney

Wilburn E. Forney

Apr 6, 2011

Middletown...Wilburn E. Forney, 84, resident of Middletown, passed away Wednesday evening at the home of his son in Middletown after an extended illness.He was born in Henry County, December 12, 1926, the son of James E. and Lilith F. Cox ForneyHe had worked for many years for Standard Oil and had lived in South Carolina and Wisconsin.He was a vertern...

Nelda Eilene Wogerman

Nelda Eilene Wogerman

Mar 27, 2011

Anderson...Nelda Eilene Wogerman, 82, resident of Anderson, passed away Sunday at Community Hospital in Anderson.She was born in Anderson, February 4, 1929, the daughter of Ralph and Lillian Davis Romine.She attended Anderson Schools and worked for several years at P & J. Foods in Anderson.She lived most of her life in Anderson and Chesterfield.She was preceded in death by her...

Phyllis Jeanne Mundell

Phyllis Jeanne Mundell

Mar 25, 2011

On a cold wintery day in December, a beautiful 5 1/2 lb. baby girl, Phyllis Jeanne Burr was born at St. John's Hospital in Anderson to Frederick and Martha Burr. After a difficult delivery, this sweet brown eyed, black haired girl was taken home by her parents to live in Middletown, Indiana. Her Granddad Burr and Great Aunt Nellie Burr...