Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana
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...
Penny Sue Farmer
Sep 7, 2026
Penny Sue Farmer, 76, of Middletown, passed away on September 7, 2026 at the Waters of Middletown. She was born on March 8, 1950, in Anderson, to the late Robert and Twilla (Hoover) Farmer.
Penny was raised in the Middletown area and later moved to Florida for many years, where she especially enjoyed going to the beach. She returned to Middletown...
Stephen "Steve" Carroll Schlegel
Sep 4, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Carroll Schlegel, 78, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of service, love, and memories that will be cherished by many.
Steve was born October 24, 1947, in Muncie, Indiana, to Arthur “Jim” and Barbara Taylor Schlegel. He was a proud 1965 graduate of Daleville High School. Following graduation, Steve worked for a time in...
Judy Ann Hall
Sep 4, 2026
Judy Ann Hall, 85, of Middletown, was welcomed into the loving arms of her awaiting husband and the Good Lord she loved so dearly, on September 4, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1941, to the late Dingus and Lilly (Hopkins) Shepherd.
Judy lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and love for the simple joys around her. She was...
Janet Jo Crabill
Aug 25, 2026
Janet Jo Crabill, 87, of Middletown, passed away on August 25, 2026, at The Waters of Middletown. She was born on January 6, 1939, in Middletown, to the late Virgil and Mary (Barrett) Haynes.
Janet’s life started in Middletown, and she lived there her entire life. She was a Jehovah’s Witness and was known as a caring, hard-working, and generous woman...
Stephanie Jo Sallee
Aug 14, 2026
Stephanie Jo Sallee, 59, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away following the devastating flooding in Delaware County.
Stephanie will be remembered most for her kind and compassionate heart. She had a special way of accepting people exactly as they were and never judging others. Despite the many trials she faced throughout her life, she persevered while remaining loving, caring, and deeply devoted...
Lisa Engle-Callahan
Aug 3, 2026
Lisa Engle Callahan, 66, of Anderson, Indiana, fell asleep in Christ on 08-03-2026. She was a woman of deep faith who placed her hope in God.
Lisa was born on March 11, 1960, in Anderson, Indiana to Richard and Marita Engle. She adored her older brother, Rick. She graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1978 and earned a bachelor's degree...
Mary "Lee" Martin
Aug 2, 2026
Mary "Lee" Martin, 66, of Middletown, passed away on August 2, 2026. She was born on August 25, 1959 in El Paso, TX, to the late James and Bettye Jo (Childress) Harris.
A graduate of Eastern Hancock in 1977, Lee went on to work in several different jobs before finding her calling as a phlebotomist at a doctor’s office, where her...
James "Jim" Bryan Garrett
Jul 31, 2026
James “Jim” Bryan Garrett, 87, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. He was born in Sulphur Springs, IN, on December 21, 1938, to the late Pliny and Bula (Harter) Garrett.
Jim spent his early years working on family farms. He was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School in 1956 and pursued further study at Ball State College...
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