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Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Landon Poor
Jun 13, 2023
James L. Poor, 91 passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Henry County Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 2, 1932 in Byrdstown, Tennessee to the late Edd and Ida Poor. They moved to New Castle when James was 18 months old. When he was in the 6th grade, they moved to the...
Virgina Clo Collins
Jun 10, 2023
Virginia Clo Collins, 89, of Daleville passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born January 15, 1934 in Moorehead, KY to the late Elmer Hinton and Myrtle Brown-Dishman. Virginia loved the lord and her family. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Dennis) Jester and Jeannie Knight; two sons, Chris (Sharon) Hoyt and Jeff (Linda) Hoyt; many grandchildren...
Lillian May Garner
Jun 6, 2023
YORKTOWN, INDIANA – Lillian May Garner, 97, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 after a short illness. She was born January 9, 1926, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, the oldest daughter of Joel William Irwin and Mildred Orvella (Ellis) Irwin. Lillian married Robert C. Garner on September 1, 1946, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2002. Mrs. Garner was...
Larry Lee Troxel
Jun 6, 2023
Larry L. Troxel, 78, of Anderson passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1945 in New Castle to the late Odie and Norma (Morrison) Troxel. He was a graduate of Middletown class of 1963. Larry worked as a Senior Account Manager for Muncie Power Products and retired after 43 years of service. He enjoyed...
Rebecca Jane Ryan
Jun 4, 2023
Rebecca Ryan, 39 of Middletown, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1983 to Robert “Bob” and Beth (Weidner) Hobbs. Rebecca was a 2001 graduate of Shenandoah High School and studied at Ball State University where she obtained both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in speech pathology. Rebecca was employed with Ascension Health as a...
James Jay Stewart
Jun 4, 2023
James Jay Stewart, 20, of Middletown passed away in a car accident on Sunday June 4, 2023, in New Castle. He was born in Anderson on March 20, 2003 to Curt and Tammy (Long) Stewart. A 2021 graduate of Shenandoah High School where James played football, basketball and was on the track team throwing shot put. James worked at Deaton’s...
Cassian Eugene Stanley
Jun 1, 2023
Cassian Eugene Stanley Born with wings on June 1, 2023 He is so loved & deeply missed by his Mom, Dad, Big Brother Xander & two Big Sisters Rowyn & Isabella. “Born still, perfect. An yet the beating of your heart was silent. The breath of life from lips not felt. Your lashes did not flutter Unopened eyes never held...
Larry Steven Holmes
May 30, 2023
Larry Steven Holmes, known to many as Steven, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born on December 18, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Glen D. Holmes and Georgia L. (Logan) Emmons and Virgil Emmons (Stepfather). Steven was a graduate of Middletown High School and went on to study at...
Walter "Charlie" Huffman
May 28, 2023
Walter “Charlie” Huffman, 86, of Middletown passed away Sunday May 28, 2023, at the Waters of New Castle. He was born in Markleville on May 2, 1937, to the late Glen and Catherine (Bryant) Huffman. He grew up in Markleville and attended Markleville High School. Charlie served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Delco Remy after...
Rita Joan Padgett
May 27, 2023
Rita Joan Padgett, 68, resident of Anderson, passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023, at Northview Health and Living in Anderson. Rita was born at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, August 29, 1954, the daughter of the late John Dale and Ruth Ann Nixon. She was a Veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve serving with the 434th and...
Michael "Mike" J. Lowery
May 26, 2023
Michael J. Lowery, 76, of Sulphur Springs passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. He was born on November 11, 1946 in New Castle to the late Robert and Marcella (Rutherford) Lowery. A Veteran of the United States Army, Mike served his country from 1966 to 1968. A 1965 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School,...
Chester "Chet" Babb
May 24, 2023
***Updated*** Chester “Chet” Babb, 74, of Pendleton passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. He was born on November 30, 1948, in Anderson, to the late Leon Carlton and Vera Mardelle (Presser) Babb. A Veteran of the United States Navy, Chet served from 1968 to 1972 and in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He...
James David Edwards
May 16, 2023
James David Edwards, 78, of Anderson passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born March 31,1945 in Anderson to the late George and Ruth (Cohen) Stephens. Dave was a 1964 graduate of Middletown High School (Cossacks). He lived in the Middletown and Anderson area for a majority of his life. He worked more than 40 years at Delco...
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