Obituaries

Mar 6, 2017

Mar 2, 2017

Joan Huffman, 91, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was formerly of Anderson. She was born on August 7, 1925, in Anderson to the late, Ross & Mae (Craig) Myers. Joan graduated Anderson High School in 1943. She retried from Gwinn’s Drugs after 28 years as a clerk. She is survived by her children, David (wife, Jane)...

Feb 24, 2017

Thomas A. Ferguson, 81, Lapel, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, in St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness.He was born September 30, 1935 in DuBois, Pennsylvania to Perry A. and Hattie (Dent) Ferguson.Tom was graduated from DuBois High School in 1954 and was a U. S. Army infantry veteran and had served in Germany.He retired in 2001...

Feb 23, 2017

ANDERSON – Buddy Franklin (Ralph C. Franklin) , 59, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 22, 1957 in Anderson, IN to William Earl Franklin and Peggy J (Franklin, Stone) Farrington. He was a member of Labor Union Local 120. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, playing...

Feb 22, 2017

Patricia Ann "Pat" Plummer, 82 of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on December 26, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana, to Garnet Guy and Lillian Mildred (Gephart) Stohler. Pat graduated from Pendleton High School in 1952. She was a stay-at-home mom and enjoyed antiquing and flea...

Feb 21, 2017

Martha M. Zornes, 82, of Markleville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN.

Feb 20, 2017

ANDERSON- Georgia Ann (Wills) Hoopingarner, 79, of Pendleton, passed away on February 20, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1937 in New Castle to the late Harold and Emma (Padgett) Wills. Georgia was employed as a cafeteria worker at Valley Grove School. She also worked as secretary at Central Christian Church, Aspire of...

Feb 17, 2017

Peggy Ann Harrington Stennis Rucker, 76, of Anderson, passed away February 17, 2017, at Community Hospital North. She was born June 28, 1940, in Gholston, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Annie (Westerfield) Harrington. Peggy retired form Guide Lamp after 25 years of employment. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, baking, knitting, crocheting, decorating her home and Kingdom Hall and...

Feb 17, 2017

Arlene Faulkenberg, 88, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017, at her residence. She was born October 1, 1928, in Anderson to the late, Russell & Mary (Russell) Shaul. She attended Anderson High School before being a homemaker. Arlene attended Lone Oak Wesleyan Church. She was adventurous in younger years but was always fun loving. She enjoyed playing Euchre and Farkle,...

Feb 14, 2017

Charles R. Murdock, 88, Anderson, passed away February 14, 2017, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born November 11, 1928, in Anderson, the son of the late Duncan and Agnes (George) Murdock. He retired from Container Corporation of Anderson after 47 years. Charles was an active member of the Salvation Army working and coaching youth basketball and serving as...

Feb 14, 2017

Mary Catherine (Paschal) Griffin, age 92, unexpectedly passed away February 14, 2017 at Community Hospital. Born April 7, 1924, Mary Paschal was the youngest daughter in a family with 15 children. Throughout her life, she proudly spoke of growing up in Anderson’s Irondale neighborhood where neighbors were extended family and “everyone helped each other.” She attended the Irondale Church of...

Feb 14, 2017

Cheryl “Cheri” Arnold, 59, of Anderson, passed away February 14, 2017 at Community Hospital North. Cheri was born April 8, 1957, in Anderson, the daughter of Clarence and Alta (Coffman) Crawford. She has been a lifelong Anderson resident and has worked at Community Hospital Anderson for over 35 years, currently serving as an administrative secretary. Cheri was the consummate mother,...

Feb 11, 2017

Michael Eugene Moore, 74, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at his residence. He was born August 1, 1942, in Anderson to the late, Charles & Mary E. (Smith) Moore. He graduated from Frankton High School. Michael retired from the City of Anderson, Water Department, after 35 years. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He is survived...

Feb 11, 2017

David Lee Hendricks, 72 of Athens, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on June 12, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana, to Herman and Eva (Sturdevant) Hendricks. David graduated from Muncie Central High School and he retired from General Motors after working in many plants across the country. He was...

Feb 9, 2017

Justice MaeLynn Graves, 6 weeks, passed away February 9, 2017 at Riley Hospital for Children. She was born December 23, 2016 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Dale Graves, Jr. and Sierra Gunnells. In addition to her parents, Justice is survived by her brothers Lyle Graves and Zaviar; grandparents, Kathy & Dale Graves, Sr. and Dawn Coman; aunts, Brighten Graves, Landis...

Feb 7, 2017

ANDERSON- Cynthia Darlene Miller, 66, of Anderson passed away on February 7, 2017 at IU Methodist Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on May 29, 1950 in Anderson to Clarence Edward Warmke, and the late Joyce Lorraine (Cruson) Warmke. Cindy graduated in 1968 from Highland High School. Before retiring after 15 years of service, she was an insurance...

Feb 6, 2017

Helen Marietta Castor, 93 of Lapel, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville. She was born on June 17, 1923, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Bruno and Hazel (Gwinn) Troutman . Marietta graduated from Lapel High School in 1941. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel; and the Lapel Order of...

Feb 5, 2017

William O. “Bill” Downs, 74, Anderson, passed away February 5, 2017, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born September 28, 1942, in Anderson and was a 1960 graduate of Highland High School and attended Purdue University. He retired from Delco Remy in 1996 as a toolmaker after 35 years and was a member of the UAW-CIO Local...

Feb 5, 2017

Howard L. “Butch” Dulworth, 73, of Anderson, passed away February 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1943 in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Wiley and Gay (Poston) Dulworth. He had been a dental technician for over 40 years and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Ella Dulworth; sons, Mike (Kathy)...

Feb 1, 2017

Kim Dietzer, 60, of Anderson passed away February 1, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born April 20, 1956 in Muncie, the son of the late Donel and Betty Dietzer and lived in Madison County his entire life. Kim is survived by his wife Cathy; step-son, Jason Beck; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will...