Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Henry, Madison and Delaware Counties, Indiana
Judith Ann Koger
Mar 24, 2026
Judith Ann “Judy” Koger, 87, of Pendleton passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born in New Castle on October 1, 1938 to Henry and Ruth Anna (Crim) Strough.
Judy was a 1956 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. She earned degrees from both Wright State University and Ball...
Cynthia Lynn Hodson
Mar 23, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Hodson, 65, of Middletown passed away on March 23, 2026. She was born in Muncie, IN, on February 26, 1961, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Ann (Rahe) Odle.
A 1979 graduate of Shenandoah High School, Cindy devoted her working years as a coordinator/seamstress at Liebhart Mills pillow factory in Middletown. Those who were lucky enough to know...
Steve Edward Smith
Mar 23, 2026
Steve “Eddie” Edward Smith, 79, of Daleville, passed away on March 23, 2026, at his home in the care of his wife and family. He was born on June 14, 1946, in Anderson, to the late Casper and Lyda (Hoover) Smith.
A 1964 graduate of Anderson High School, Steve built a career as a machine repairman at Borg Warner, where he...
Duane Arthur Mingle
Mar 23, 2026
Duane Arthur Mingle, 89, of Middletown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 23, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1936, in Yorktown, IN, one of eight children born to the late Arthur and Iris (Mowrey) Mingle.
Duane was an active member of Crossroads Lutheran Church for several years. He was in the United States Air Force Reserves...
Lowell Rodney "Rod" Powell
Mar 20, 2026
Lowell Rodney “Rod” Powell, 78, of Middletown, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 20, 2026, following an extended illness. Rod was born on January 17, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Lowell Thomas and Violet June (Davis) Powell.
Rod retired from Guide Lamp after 30 years of dedicated service, having begun his career in 1967 and retiring at...
Mary L. Nichols
Mar 15, 2026
Mary L. Nichols, 91, of Sulphur Springs passed away peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born on September 3, 1934, in New Castle to the late Delbert and Gertrude (Hughes) Hedrick.
Mary owned the Kwik Shop in New Castle from 1960 to 1965 and then was the co-owner of the Iron Kettle in Sulphur Spring...
Donna Kay Basey
Mar 14, 2026
Donna Kay (Reynolds) Basey, 85, of New Castle, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1940, to the late Tyrus V. and Thelma L. (Callahan) Reynolds.
She was a 1958 graduate of Cadiz High School. Where she excelled in all her studies.
Donna was a lifelong resident of Henry County. She spent...
Jerry Willey
Mar 9, 2026
Jerry Willey, 70, of Middletown passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Vincent in Anderson. He was born in New Castle on July 2, 1955, to the late William and Lorena (Morgan) Willey.
He was a 1974 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School.
Jerry was a loyal and hardworking man who took great pride in caring for his family and...
Daniel "Danny" Pugsley
Mar 5, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Pugsley, 85, of Middletown passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born on the family farm in Middletown on January 9, 1941, to the late Roscoe and Pearl (Jose) Smith.
Danny farmed and milked cows on the family farm his whole life. He and Carolyn owned Pugsley’s Family Inn in Middletown. Danny loved taking his dogs out...
James Earl Cade
Feb 25, 2026
James “Jim” Earl Cade, 94, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1931, in Anderson, to the late Alfred and Marie (Neely) Cade.
Jim graduated from Anderson High School in 1949 and dedicated his career as a toolmaker, working at Delco Remy for 37 years before retiring in 1987.
Jim was an active member...
William "Bill" Woolsey
Feb 23, 2026
Daleville – William Max Woolsey “Bill”, 69, of Tallmadge, Ohio. Bill passed into the hands of our Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026, and will be greatly missed. He was born October 2, 1956, in Linton, Indiana to Max Woolsey and Jeanne (Phillips) Woolsey.
Bill attended Daleville High School and was a 1975 graduate where he participated in track, baseball, and...
Karen Sue Lipp
Feb 21, 2026
Karen Sue Lipp, 75, of Daleville, passed away on February 21, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Niles, MI, on August 3, 1950, to the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Stiles) Ramsby.
Karen was a beloved mother and grandmother and will deeply be missed by all those who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her...
James C. Hill
Feb 18, 2026
James C. Hill, 77, of Daleville passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on November 23, 1948, in Muncie to the late James and Mary (Harden) Hill.
Known as a man that lived life on his own terms, James was always the life of the party as they would say. He served...
Myrneth Henry Richman
Feb 13, 2026
Myrneth Henry Richman, 89, of Anderson Indiana, passed away on Feb 13, 2026, leaving a legacy of service to God, his family, his community, and our nation.
Myrneth (Myrnie) was born October 29th, 1936, in Muncie Indiana. He spent his formative years in Daleville, Indiana attending Daleville High School where he played baseball and participated in many school activities and clubs....
William "Bill" Bradford Pierce
Feb 3, 2026
William "Bill" Bradford Pierce, 97, of Shirley, passed away at The Waters of Middletown on February 3, 2026, after a brief illness. Bill was born on April 4, 1928, in Middletown to the late Carl and Leta (Miller) Pierce.
Bill spent his life dedicated to the land he cherished, first alongside his beloved father until his passing in 1987. He continued...
Bradley "Brad" Wayne Sanders
Feb 1, 2026
Bradley “Brad” Wayne Sanders, 45, of Des Moines, WA, formerly of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Brad was born on July 12, 1980, in Muncie, the son of Jeff Sanders and Tammy Hall Sanders.
Brad made his home in the Seattle area for the past ten years. A 1998 graduate of Shenandoah High School, he built a...
Rickey D. Braden
Feb 1, 2026
Rickey D. Braden, 74, of Middletown passed away on Sunday February 1, 2026, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on September 25, 1951, in Muncie to the Late Marion Braden and Lori (Hall) Gift.
He was a 1969 graduate of Shenandoah High School. Rickey retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, hiking and...
Larry "L.T." Todd Wilson
Jan 30, 2026
Larry T. Wilson (L.T.), age 66, of Middletown, Indiana, passed away on January 30, surrounded by his loving family at home.
Larry was born on April 17, 1959, at Henry County Hospital. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather whose family meant everything to him. Larry had a deep love for the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting, and he...
Pamela "Pam" Gail Painter
Jan 30, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Gail (Sewell) Painter, 70, of Muncie passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Envive of Muncie. Pam was born on February 13, 1955, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of the late Melvin and Madeline (Brown) Sewell.
She was a graduate of Wapahani High School and continued her education at Ivy Tech Community College, where she trained to...
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...
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