Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana

Michael Foster Winter

Michael Foster Winter

Jan 10, 2013

Middletown...Michael Foster Winter, 61, resident of Middletown, passed away early Thursday morning at his residence after an extended illness.He was born in New Castle, IN, June 24, 1951, the son of Virgil and Pauline Foster Winter. He was a 1969 graduate of Shenandoah High School;Survivors include his wife: Margie Lou (Harding) Winter of Middletown, 2 sons: Michael Jason Winter and...

Jean Sanders

Jean Sanders

Jan 9, 2013

Middletown....Jean Sanders, 88, passed away Wednesday morning at her home.She was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas October 1, 1924, the daughter of Robert and Eva Adams Smith.She was a member of White Union Church, participated in Ladies Aide, Democratic Club and Ladies Democratic Club.She served 45 years with Avon, and was known as the ""Avon Lady"" to most people. She worked...

Marc Edward Twigg

Marc Edward Twigg

Jan 9, 2013

New Castle...Marc Edward Twigg, 44, resident of New Castle, Passed away January 9, 2013.He was born in Muncie, September 11, 1968, the son of William E. Twigg, Jr., and Marsha kay Lounsbury Twigg.Besides his parents, he is survived by children Heather and April, 1 brother: Matthew Twigg and 1 uncle and 2 aunts.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at...

Gary Francis Pool

Gary Francis Pool

Jan 8, 2013

Middletown....Gary Francis Pool, 52, resident of Middletown, passed away Tuesday morning at his residence.He was born in Shelbyville, March 16, 1960, the son of Edward and Irma Adam Pool.He worked as a mechanic at Q-Lube for several years.He attended the Sixth Street Christian Church in Middletown.Survivors include his wife: Victoria Ann (High) Pool of Middletown, step daughter: Anna Bush of...

Janie Lee Moore

Janie Lee Moore

Jan 7, 2013

Middletown...Janie Lee (Harden)Moore, 64, resident of Middletown, passed away Monday evening at St. Johns Medical Center in Andeson.She was born in Columbus, Indiana, February 13, 1948, the daughter of Roland and Donna Brooks Harden.She had worked at MPO Electronics.Survivors are 3 children: Rick Moore of Orange, CO, CA, Shannon White of Lawrenceville, TN, and Jimmy Lynn Moore of lawrence, TN,...

William Charles Morrow

William Charles Morrow

Jan 5, 2013

Middletown...William C. Morrow, 46, resident of Middletown, passed away at St. Johns Medical Center on Saturday.He was born in Anderson, August 9, 1966, the son of Charles and Karen Couch Morrow.He worked for Improvements Unlimited Construction for two years and was a 1985 graduate of Shenandoah High School.Survivors include his children: Seth Morrow of Columbia City, IN, and Savanna Keller...

Daniel Wayne Justice

Daniel Wayne Justice

Dec 29, 2012

Middletown...A friend to all and loved by many, Daniel (Danny) Wayne Justice, 59, resident of Middletown, passed away Saturday evening at St. Johns Medical Center.He was born in New Castle, August 4, 1953, the son of Jack and Mildred Jean Taylor Justice.He was a graduate of Knightstown High School and a veteran if the Indiana National Guard.He has lived in...

Ruth Alice Robinette

Ruth Alice Robinette

Dec 28, 2012

Anderson......Ruth Alice (Kidd) Robinette, 94, resident of Anderson passed away early December 28, 2012 at Community Hospital in Anderson after a brief illness.She was born in Middletown, October 15, 1918, the daughter of George Oliver and Bertha Fosnot Scott.She was a 1936 graduate of Daleville High School and retired from Delco Remy in 1975 after 30 years working in the...

Patty Joan Dickerson

Patty Joan Dickerson

Dec 26, 2012

Middletown...Patty Joan (Cole)Dickerson, 80, longtime resident of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday evening at her residence. She was born in Cadiz, In on 8/20/32, the daughter of Luther G. Cole and Rosa Etta(Wisehart) Cole. She was preceded in death by her spouse Mitchell Dickerson in 1977. She was part of the graduating class of 1950...

Charles Virgil Shipley

Charles Virgil Shipley

Dec 20, 2012

Chesterfield....Charles Shipley, 79, resident of Chesterfield, passed away December 20, 2012. He was born in Hymera, Indiana, May 9, 1933, the son of Loren and Blossom Batom Shipley.He was preceded in death his parents, 1 son: Jason Shipley and 3 grandchildren: Ricky Jr., Sebastian and Kristopher.He was a graduate of Hymera High School and worked for 31 years in Utility...

Ben And Eli Tryon

Ben And Eli Tryon

Dec 19, 2012

Anderson...Heavens gain was our loss when our twin boys were called by the Lord. Ben and Eli Tryon were born without heartbeat on December 19, 2012 at Community Hospital in Anderson.They were the cherished sons of Dustin and Amanda Tryon and beloved brothers of Caroline.They were greeted in heave by their great grandparents: Richard and Mary Elaine Conley, Samual and...

Nancy Louise Thornberry

Nancy Louise Thornberry

Dec 17, 2012

Anderson.....Nancy Louise Thornberry (Kemp), 52, Longtime resident of Anderson, passed away Monday evening at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Seymour, In, May 30th 1960, The daughter of Donald D. Kemp Sr. and Genida E. White.She had worked at Denny's in Daleville for over thirty years. She had been preceded in death by one son: Jayson...

Gene C. Winkler

Gene C. Winkler

Dec 17, 2012

Middletown....Gene C. Winkler, 79, resident of Middletown, passed away at St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson, December 17, 2012.He was born in Estell County, KY, July 6, 1933, the son of Beechum U. and Vina Spivey Winkler.He retired from Fisher Guide in Anderson in 1983 after 31 years of service.He was a veteran of the Korean conflict serving in the...

Fred Eugene Shaw

Fred Eugene Shaw

Dec 13, 2012

Alexandria...Rev. Fred E. Shaw, 75, resident of Alexandria, passed away Thursday at his home.He was born in Anderson, March 9, 1937, the son of Arthur and Loveda May Sylvester Shaw.He worked for several years at Boles Chevrolet in Pendleton and was a member of the Church of God in Alexandria.Survivors include his wife: Janet E. (Boyer) of Alexandria, 3 children:...

Earl Cole Haskett

Earl Cole Haskett

Dec 12, 2012

Daleville...Earl Cole Haskett, 66, resident of Daleville, passed away Wednesday morning at St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson.He was born in Anderson, November 11, 1946, the son of Leroy and Ernestine Farrell Haskett.He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving in the US Army and recieving two purple hearts.He worked for 38 years for Delphi Corporation.He was a member...

Gerald Eugene Summers

Gerald Eugene Summers

Dec 9, 2012

Anderson...Gerald Eugene (Gerry) Summers, 68, resident of Anderson, passed away Sunday morning. He will be missed and remembered for the strong man he was.He was born in Alexandria, May 20, 1944, the son of Carroll E. and Margaret Ann Townsend Summers. He lived most of his life in Indiana.He was a member of the Glacial Union for many years. He...

Lisa R. Burris

Lisa R. Burris

Dec 9, 2012

Indianapolis....Lisa R. Burris, 53, former resident of Middletown, Passed away Sunday at IU Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born in Anderson, August 26, 1959, the daughter of Hurbert and Betty Ruth Guard Burris.She was preceded in death by her father.Survivors are her mother and two brothers: Ric Burris and Scott (Debbie) Burris of Middletown, several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be...

Paul Edward Strader

Paul Edward Strader

Dec 5, 2012

Anderson....Paul Edward Strader, 77, resident of Anderson, passed away December 5, 2012 at St. Johns Medical Center.He was born in Anderson, Indiana , July 17, 1935, the son of Carl F. and Margaret Rose Liptow Strader.He retired after 25 years as an Anderson Fire fighter with Anderson Fire Department.He was a veteran of the US Army.Survivors are a sister: Barbara...

Leland Ray Smith

Leland Ray Smith

Dec 5, 2012

Sulphur Springs.....Leland Ray Smith, 75, resident of Sulphur Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon at his home.He was born in Union City, Indiana, October 23, 1937, th son of John B. and Ethel Strong Smith.He was a 1955 graduate of Farmland High School and was director of Sulphur Springs Regional Wastewater District.He was a US...

Mary Lois Pierce

Mary Lois Pierce

Dec 2, 2012

Muncie....Mary Lois Pierce, 88, joined her beloved John, who passed from this life on September 6, 2008. She has grieved her great loss with dignity and strength. She joined him on December 2, 2012.She was born in Henry County, December 28, 1923, the daughter of Ernest and Lula Mae Hinshaw Painter.She attended Sulphur Springs High School and was a member...