Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Larry Lee Clendenen

Larry Lee Clendenen

Jan 21, 2026

Larry Lee Clendenen, 89, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Bethany Pointe in Anderson. He was born on December 31, 1936 in Anderson, to the late Edward and Barbara (Evans) Clendenen.

A dedicated member of the United States Army, Larry served his country with honor and integrity. After his military service, he transitioned into a fulfilling career...

Randal "Randy" E. Griffith

Randal "Randy" E. Griffith

Jan 20, 2026

Randal “Randy” E. Griffith, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at The Waters of Middletown. Randy was born on September 13, 1941, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Raymond and Maxine (Keller) Griffith.

He graduated from Madison Heights High School and proudly served six years in the Army National Guard. Randy retired in 2012 after...

Jay Pyles

Jay Pyles

Jan 19, 2026

Jay Pyles, 88, of Middletown passed away on Monday January 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on January 12, 1938, in Monticello Kentucky. 

Jay served his country in the United States Army. 

He is survived by his son, Jeff (Tammy) Pyles; grandchildren, Zeb (Stacey) Pyles and Zach (Kristie) Pyles; great grandchildren, Lincoln and Madison Pyles; brothers, Delmer...

Judith Kay Cheatham

Judith Kay Cheatham

Jan 12, 2026

After 67 years of wonderful marriage, Glenn Dale, 89, and Judith Kay (De Haven) Cheatham, 85 of Daleville passed on from this life one day apart. Glenn was born on September 29, 1936, in Okemah, OK, a son of the late Willie Lafette and Nora Arnold (Walker) Cheatham. Judy was born on November 20, 1940, in Albany, IN a daughter...

Glenn Dale Cheatham

Glenn Dale Cheatham

Jan 11, 2026

After 67 years of wonderful marriage, Glenn Dale, 89, and Judith Kay (De Haven) Cheatham, 85 of Daleville passed on from this life one day apart. Glenn was born on September 29, 1936, in Okemah, OK, a son of the late Willie Lafette and Nora Arnold (Walker) Cheatham. Judy was born on November 20, 1940, in Albany, IN a daughter...

Kenneth Ray Hartley

Kenneth Ray Hartley

Jan 10, 2026

Kenneth Ray Hartley, 76, of Yorktown, passed away peacefully at Bethel Pointe Health Campus on January 10, 2026. He was born in Muncie, IN, on June 8, 1949, to the late Loren Hartley and Mary (Taylor) Hamilton.

Kenneth had a remarkable career as a carpenter, during which he demonstrated both skill and entrepreneurial spirit by founding Timber Door Custom Cabinets. His...

Anna Fay Keel

Anna Fay Keel

Jan 6, 2026

Anna Fay Keel, 67, of Anderson passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born in Anderson on August 22, 1958, to the late Bedford and Elsie (Shelton) Noble.

Anna retired after 20 years of dedicated work at Guide Lamp. She was known for caring about everyone and always doing her best. Anna graduated from Shenandoah...

Stuart Michael Walker

Stuart Michael Walker

Dec 18, 2025

Stuart Michael Walker, 58, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville on December 18, 2025. He was born in New Castle on February 5, 1967, to the late Arch Walker and Opal (Williams) Smith.

A proud graduate of Shenandoah High School, class of 1986, Stuart devoted his life to the things he cherished most: his family, history, and...

Thomas "Tom" Justice

Thomas "Tom" Justice

Dec 13, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Justice, 87, of Middletown, passed away December 13, 2025, in Florida, surrounded by family. He was born January 20, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was a lifelong resident of Middletown, later enjoying time at his winter home in Florida.

Tom was a graduate of Middletown High School and a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, serving his country with...

Thomas "TJ" Furnish

Thomas "TJ" Furnish

Dec 11, 2025

Thomas “TJ” Joseph Furnish, 79, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on September 6, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana, TJ was the son of the late Thomas B. and Nellie Mae (Smith) Furnish.

A 1964 graduate of Middletown High School and proud to be a Cossack. He went on to earn his PhD...

James "Jim" Marvin Hilligoss Jr.

James "Jim" Marvin Hilligoss Jr.

Dec 11, 2025

James "Jim" Marvin Hilligoss Jr., 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 11, 2025. He was born in Muncie, IN on May 1, 1951, to the late James Marvin Sr. and Ella Loretta (Harney) Hilligoss.

A proud 1970 graduate of Shenandoah High School, Jim built a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and humor. He spent...

Judith "Judy" Kay Thorpe

Judith "Judy" Kay Thorpe

Dec 8, 2025

Eleven years after her brother, Richard was born to Albert and Vivian Thompson, Judith Kay arrived in the early hours of July 8, 1939, at the family home on State Street in North Vernon, Indiana. For whatever reason, the doctor who delivered her incorrectly recorded her birthdate as July 7, 1939, and that mistake bedeviled her for the next 86...

Martha A. Hundley

Martha A. Hundley

Nov 29, 2025

Martha A. Hundley, 96, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1929, in Anderson, IN, to the late Jona and Laura (Sparks) Scott.

A proud graduate of Markleville High School in 1948, Martha began her working journey at Delco Remy, devoting 42 years to the company. It was here that she met the...

Janice Marie Triplett

Janice Marie Triplett

Nov 28, 2025

Janice Marie (Rossman) Triplett, 84, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born on September 26, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Dennis and Elizabeth (Barbeck) Rossman.

She was a homemaker and also worked at Shenandoah elementary school cafeteria for a short time. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, flower and vegetable gardening, and had a...

Barbara Lorene Bogue

Barbara Lorene Bogue

Nov 28, 2025

Barbara (Zimmerman) Bogue passed away on Friday November 28, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1942. She leaves behind her sister, Lois (Phil) Ellis and half-sister Kandi Resnick, her nieces, Joni Ellis, and Lora, Kathy, and Vicki Franklin, and nephew Phillip Ellis, five great nephews and four great great nephews and three great great nieces and one great great...

Mark Allen Waggoner

Mark Allen Waggoner

Nov 22, 2025

Mark Allen Waggoner, 56, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Middletown, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his residence following a battle with ALS. He was born June 19, 1969 in Anderson to Larry Waggoner and Dora (Cantrell) Wrin.

Mark was a 1988 graduate of Shenandoah High School. In his earlier years, he worked at Harvest Market in Middletown...

Robert Lee Levell

Robert Lee Levell

Nov 18, 2025

Robert Lee "Plum Bob" Levell passed away on November 18, 2025, in Daleville, Indiana. Born on June 11, 1969, in Muncie, Indiana. 

He found joy in simple pleasures—fishing, and playing pool with friends. These hobbies brought him joy and camaraderie, offering moments of connection and relaxation throughout his life. 

Bob was a loving brother, cousin, uncle, and friend whose gentle nature left...

Penny Lohrey

Penny Lohrey

Nov 8, 2025

Penny Lohrey, 73, of Middletown passed away on Saturday November 8, 2025 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on April 7, 1952 in Anderson to the late Loren and Mearle (Jenkins) Stanley.

A 1970 graduate of Shenandoah High School, Penny was well known in the Middletown Community. She worked at Harvest Market for several years, First Merchants Bank and...

Dorothy Armstrong

Dorothy Armstrong

Nov 1, 2025

Dorothy Lee (Forman) Armstrong, age 95, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence after a brief illness on Saturday November 1, 2025.

Born August 1, 1930, in Morehead, KY to the late Goldman G. Forman and Gladys (Hall) Forman. In addition to her parents, her husband, Bill M. Armstrong of Morehead; preceded her in death, three brothers, Douglas Forman, Kenneth Forman,...

Richard Allen Morin

Richard Allen Morin

Oct 29, 2025

Richard “Rick” Allen Morin, 71, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1954, in Anderson, to Sabrina (Adams) Morin and the late Allen Morin.

A 1972 graduate of Highland High School. Rick was a homebuilder for most of his life, and always had...