Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Ellen Rose Nixon

Ellen Rose Nixon

Sep 8, 2023

Ellen Rose Nixon, 93, of Daleville passed away on Friday September 8, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Muncie. She was born on January 12, 1930, in Springport to the late Charles and Edna (Gillock) Jones. She was a 1948 graduate of Mt. Summit High School. On September 4, 1949 Ellen Jones married the love of her life Ronald Nixon. Ellen...

Rozella Foist

Rozella Foist

Sep 8, 2023

Rozella Manis Foist, a long-time resident of Pendleton, Indiana passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, in her home of 78 years surrounded by her immediate family. Rozella was born on May 17, 1917, to Mae Irene (Good) and Virgil Willard Manis in Middletown, Indiana. She was the first-born of five children and outlived her younger siblings. She lived an...

Nancy High

Nancy High

Aug 31, 2023

Nancy High, 79, of Middletown passed away on Thursday August 31, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on January 12, 1944, in Anderson to the late Clarence and Mary (Lawson) Hines. Nancy made everyone she knew feel like family, and never met a stranger, offering to pray and witness about her faith. She spent many years working...

Lois Marie Taylor

Lois Marie Taylor

Aug 31, 2023

Lois Marie Taylor of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Winter Haven. She was born July 23, 1931 in Carlisle, Indiana to the late James and Marjorie McCarter. Lois married her loving husband Harlen L. Taylor on November 12, 1949. In 1985, she moved to the area from Indiana. She enjoyed watching...

Vernon S. Miller

Vernon S. Miller

Aug 22, 2023

Our Lord has called Home our beloved Vernon S. Miller, 83, of Middletown on Tuesday August 22, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1939, in Knightstown to the late Emmet and Margaret (Stites) Miller. A 1958 graduate of Spiceland High School in a class of only 24. In the fall of 1958 Vernon was one of twenty hired to...

Robert Raymond Hawkins

Robert Raymond Hawkins

Aug 21, 2023

Robert Raymond Hawkins, 78 of Middletown passed on to his heavenly Father on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1945 in Anderson to the late Kenneth and June (Brown) Hawkins. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Saint Mary’s Catholic High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Military Police Corps. Bob was employed with...

Marsha Ann Gibson

Marsha Ann Gibson

Aug 18, 2023

Marsha Ann Gibson, 80, of Middletown passed away Friday August 18, 2023 at The Waters of Middletown. She was born on May 29, 1943 in Muncie to the late Robert and Marcella (Rutherford) Lowery. She was a 1961 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. Marsha retired from Unified Group Services in the Claims Processing Department. She was a long-time member...

Carolyn Jean Howard

Carolyn Jean Howard

Aug 16, 2023

Carolyn Jean Howard, 90, of Middletown passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was born September 16, 1932 in Madison County to the late Joseph Daniel and Hazel (Hodson) Scothorn. Carolyn was a 1950 graduate from Middletown High School. She spent many years working at Delco Remy and was blessed to enjoy a long and happy retirement. She very...

Joy Elaine Zachary

Joy Elaine Zachary

Aug 12, 2023

Joy Elaine (Cheatham) Zachary, 70, went to be with the Lord and Savior Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born on April 10, 1953 to Troy Cheatham and (Mary) Helen Smith. Joy graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1971. She then graduated from APEX Beauty School and worked as a beautician the rest of her life for clients and family....

Juanita Hofer

Juanita Hofer

Aug 12, 2023

In the passing of Juanita we witness the unfolding of a chapter in the book of life. Her journey on this earthly plane has come to a close, and we reflect upon the tapestry of moments woven throughout her years. Like a seed planted in fertile soil, Juanita grew and flourished, leaving an indelible mark upon the hearts of those...

Roy E. Hall

Roy E. Hall

Aug 10, 2023

Roy E. Hall, 82 passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1940 a son to the late Arthur and Blanch (Fletcher) Hall. Roy loved the Lord with all his heart and would gladly share his faith to anyone. He was a man who believed his family was the most important thing in life and...

Garrett Palmer Augsburger

Garrett Palmer Augsburger

Aug 8, 2023

Garrett Palmer Augsburger passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1993 to Dean and Jeanne (Bennett) Augsburger. A graveside service will be held Tuesday August 15th, 2:00 pm at Miller cemetery. Pastor Phil Rogers will be officiating services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Middletown. You may express condolences...

Jerry Lee Strange

Jerry Lee Strange

Aug 1, 2023

Jerry Lee Strange, 48, of Daleville passed away on Tuesday August 1, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1974 in Bloomington, IL to Erven Parro and Rita (Reed) Strange. A 1993 graduate of Daleville High School Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps from 1993 until 1997 in the 1st Marine Division, Infantry Division, Tow gunner. A self-proclaimed...

Treva Paulette Kennedy

Treva Paulette Kennedy

Jul 26, 2023

Treva Paulette Kennedy, age 78, was reunited with her husband, Gary, on July 26, 2023, after a lengthy illness that she fought with all her might. Even in her darkest moments, she continued to laugh, smile, and win the hearts of those around her. We will remember her endless supply of energy and limitless sense of adventure. She was always...

Nancy Colleen Barkdull

Nancy Colleen Barkdull

Jul 26, 2023

Nancy Colleen Barkdull, 89, of Daleville passed away on Wednesday July 26, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born on May 26, 1934, in Hartford City to the late Ora and Marcella (Smoot) Robbins. She was a 1952 graduate of Daleville High School. On January 1, 1953, she married the love of her life Ralph Eugene Barkdull. Nancy loved...

Gigi Lynn Sanders

Gigi Lynn Sanders

Jul 21, 2023

Gigi Lynn (Cook) Sanders, 65, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer. Gigi was born on September 7, 1957 to the late Bud Cook and Colleen Vaught in New Castle, Indiana. She was a 1975 graduate of Shenandoah High School. On June 30, 1979, Gigi Married Tony Sanders and they went...

Victor Allan Eichhorn

Victor Allan Eichhorn

Jul 21, 2023

Artist and adventurer Victor Allan Eichhorn passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, two days before his 78th birthday. A veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, Victor was a curious and talented metal sculpture artist who enjoyed travel. One of his great joys was teaching art and inspiring creativity in others, especially blacksmithing. He is survived by his son, Victor...

Sharon Sue Cookman

Sharon Sue Cookman

Jul 1, 2023

Sharon Sue (Kennedy) Cookman, age 83, was born on May 5, 1940 to the late James and Margaret (Huser) Kennedy in Sulphur Springs, IN and passed peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023 with her loving husband Michael Cookman at her side. Sharon entered the Sulphur Springs school system in 2nd grade and graduated a proud Sulphur Springs Bluebird in 1958....

Patricia Ann Mcdonnell

Patricia Ann Mcdonnell

Jun 29, 2023

Patricia Ann McDonnell (Best), 70, of Middletown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 21,1952 in Muncie, Indiana, Patricia was a loving and kind individual who always put others' needs before her own with loving care. Patricia retired from the Shenandoah School Corporation. She dedicated herself to her work and made...

Richard "Dick" Kenneth Smith

Richard "Dick" Kenneth Smith

Jun 20, 2023

Richard “Dick” Kenneth Smith, 80, of Middletown passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023. He was born in Anderson on June 30, 1942 to the late Virgil and Martha (Layton) Smith. A 1960 graduate of Middletown High School, Dick went on to Ball State University where he got a Bachelor’s degree in Business. In 1998 He retired from General Motors...