Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana
Bonita Jo "Bonnie" Ritchie
Nov 1, 2026
Bonita Jo “Bonnie” Ritchie (Hofer), 71, of Middletown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 1, 2026, in Westfield, Indiana, following an extended and courageous battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born on June 21, 1955, to the late Kenneth and Janice Hofer. Growing up in East Central Indiana, she developed a lifelong passion for horses and a deep appreciation...
Jacilyn "Jackie" Louise Burch
Oct 31, 2026
Jacilyn “Jackie” Louise Burch, 85, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on March 21, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Wilson and Mary Louise (Keesling) Sparks.
Jackie loved her family deeply, and they never went a day without knowing they were loved and wanted. Her love...
Steven W. Keesling
Oct 28, 2026
Steven W. Keesling, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 15, 1951, in New Castle to the late Kenneth and Barbara (Mills) Keesling-Ritchie.
Steve was a 1969 graduate of Daleville High School. For nearly 32 years, Steve worked as a Tool and Die Maker for General Motors...
Judy Kay DesCombes
Oct 26, 2026
Judy Kay DesCombes, 81, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, at The Legacy on Bethany Pointe's campus in Anderson, Indiana.
Judy was born on January 8, 1945, to Dorothy and Benjamin George in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Growing up in Catawissa, she remembered the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with fondness, but in her early high school years, the family moved to Florida...
Rex Allen Rees
Oct 26, 2026
Rex Allen Rees, 93, a lifelong resident of Salem Township and Daleville, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place in Muncie, Indiana. Rex was born on June 27, 1933, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Lowell Archilles and Freda (Frees) Rees.
Rex was a 1951 graduate of Daleville High School. From 1951 until 1969, he farmed...
Naomi Nell Reed
Oct 24, 2026
Naomi Nell Reed, 95, passed away on October 24, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will forever cherish her love, laughter, and the joy she brought to those around her.
Naomi shared 66 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Earl Reed. Together, they built a life and family filled with love, laughter, and memories that...
Connie Orr
Oct 23, 2026
Connie Orr, 80, born October 7, 1946, in Middletown, Indiana, passed away peacefully October 23, 2026, leaving behind a family who will miss her dearly—and a whole lot of memories that will keep them laughing for years to come.
Connie married her high school sweetheart, Fred W. Orr Jr., on July 4, 1964. They shared a life filled with love, family,...
Jennifer Sue Kreitl
Oct 20, 2026
Jennifer “Jenny” Sue Kreitl, 80, passed away on October 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 4, 1946, in Indianapolis, to the late Elwood and Virginia (Jordan) Norris.
A 1965 graduate of North Central High School in Indianapolis, Jenny continued her education at Indiana University, where she received her master’s degree in education. She was also...
Cheryl Thomas
Oct 16, 2026
Cheryl Darlene Thomas, 68, of Cadiz passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1957, in Anderson to the late Fred Earl and Janet Elaine (Boyer) Shaw.
Cheryl grew up in Pennsylvania and Virginia before moving back to Indiana and on September 8, 2001, she married William Thomas. They spent a total of 39 wonderful years...
Mickey Cole
Oct 15, 2026
Mickey Cole, 65, of Kennard passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Vincent Anderson. He was born on November 18, 1960, in New Castle to the late Jack and D. June (Gibbons) Cole.
A 1979 graduate of Shenandoah High School. Mickey drove a truck for S&H Trucking and E&B. He also worked for the town of Middletown. He loved...
Curtis Maritt Songer
Oct 14, 2026
Curtis Maritt Songer, 67, passed away on October 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 7, 1959, in Anderson to the late Kenneth and Mary (White) Songer.
Curtis lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a generous spirit that touched the people around him. He attended Anderson High School and went on...
Melva F. Perkins
Oct 13, 2026
Melva F. McCord Perkins passed away on October 13, 2026. Melva F. McCord Perkins was born at home on Eighth Street in Middletown on March 29, 1932, to Bill and Sue McCord. She passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at Waters Nursing Home in Middletown.
Melva was a longtime and devoted member of Sixth Street Christian Church, where she was...
Nancy Grace Humphrey
Oct 11, 2026
Nancy Grace Humphrey, 66, of Lapel, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 11, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1959, in Anderson to the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Cayton) Whitehead.
Affectionately known as “Nanny”, Nancy will be remembered as a woman of strength, spirit, and deep devotion to the people she loved. She was a very hard...
Betty Jane Flynn
Oct 11, 2026
Betty Jane Flynn, 81, of Middletown, passed away on October 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 27, 1945, in New Castle, to the late Carl and Ruth (Marlatt) Chew.
Betty will be remembered as a woman of warmth, spirit, and many simple joys that brought happiness to those around her. She was a 1963 graduate of...
Mauri Jay Harry
Sep 29, 2026
Mauri Jay Harry, age 70, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on the morning of September 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Mauri, known to his family and friends as “Jay”, was born on April 18, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana, to James Robert Harry and Rahamadonis (Farmer) Harry. He grew up in Middletown, Indiana, and attended both Purdue University and Ball State...
Settie Jean Hendricks
Sep 27, 2026
Settie Jean Hendricks, 106 years and 7 months old, was called home to heaven on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Settie was born on February 9, 1920, in Owensboro, KY to Henry and Mattie (Milne) Stein. In 1939, she moved to Anderson, IN, to live with family. It was there that she met Ernest "Dunnie" Hendricks, and the two were married...
James Alvey Stout Jr.
Sep 22, 2026
James Alvey Stout Jr. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22,2026, at home with his family by his side as he went to his forever home.James was Born on September 13, 1951, to James and Hazel Stout Sr. in Muncie, IN. He graduated in 1969 from Muncie Central. He was a very hard-working man that supported his...
Joshua Lee Early
Sep 13, 2026
Joshua Lee Early, 45, of Shirley, New Castle, Anderson and Middletown was born on August 26th, 1981 to Lowell and Cathie (Burns) Early. He was a unique individual who enjoyed having fun, living life, and spending time with the people he loved. He could light up a room with his humor, and warm your soul with his faith.
Joshua held a...
Michael Wayne Anderson
Sep 11, 2026
Michael Wayne Anderson, 74, of Chesterfield, passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born in Muncie, IN, on January 10, 1952, to the late Sylvester and Illa (Sweet) Anderson.
Michael attended Shenandoah schools and worked as a police officer in Dayton, TX. He also worked at Valvoline Oil Refinery.
Michael is survived by his son, Anthony Anderson; his grandson, Michael Leo...
Terry Dale High
Sep 9, 2026
Terry Dale High, 65, of Middletown, passed away on September 9, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1961, in Anderson, IN, to Doris (Defreese) Bancroft and the late Lawrence Virgil High.
Terry lived his whole life in the Middletown area and he worked as a brick mason and in construction. He was a man who believed in hard work and...
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