Obituaries

Aug 13, 2023

David H. Nelson Sr., 67, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness.

He was born on January 15, 1956, in Ceres, California to William and Emmilene Nelson.

He was a graduate of Ceres High School. He retired from Gaylor after 27 years as an electrician.

He loved to fish, tend his garden...

Aug 12, 2023

Marc William Brown, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at 58 years old on August 12, 2023, in Fishers, Indiana, following an extended illness. Born at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ronald W. Brown and Barbara (Brown) Rohrbacher.

Raised in Anderson, Indiana, Marc graduated from Anderson High School...

Aug 12, 2023

James “Jim” Eldon Schmitt, 88, of Pendleton, passed away August 12, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. Jim was born August 20, 1934 to Earl Eldon and Dorothy Rebecca (Grant) Schmitt in Anderson, IN. He attended Tri-State (Trine) University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Jim met and married Judith “Judy” (Smith) and went on to have 2 children,...

Aug 11, 2023

Linda Kaye Harris, 80, of Shirley, passed away Friday morning, August 11, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 10, 1943, in Shirley, Indiana the daughter of the late Albert “Gerald” and Lucille Mariam (Jordan) Judge.

Linda loved crafts, crocheting, flowers, and all of her animals, but the most important thing to her was her family.

While raising her...

Aug 10, 2023

Husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend Charles Frederick Libler, 73, died on Aug. 10 in the same way he lived – unexpectedly. He was a fierce friend, undesirable foe and semi-reformed wild child who used his quick wit to celebrate the worthy or eviscerate those who earned it. Fred was generous and unfailingly kind in the best possible way...

Aug 8, 2023

Amber Lynn Short, 40, of Anderson, passed away on August 8, 2023. Amber was born on February 27, 1983 in Anderson to Glenn and Patricia (Campbell) Young. She worked at McClure’s Gas Station as a cashier. Amber loved drawing and writing. Most importantly, she loved being a mom and she was incredible at it.

Amber will be dearly missed by...

Aug 8, 2023

On Tuesday, August 8, Mrs. Imogene Risk Manning, 95, left her home on West 53rd Street to take up permanent residence on the streets of gold in Heaven with loved ones who have gone before—and more importantly—to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A native of Ninevah Township, Jean graduated from Ninevah High School in 1946, where...

Aug 8, 2023

Wanda Lee Hiday, 92, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born on May 5, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana to William Russell and Valeta Mae (Hurst) Carmony, and graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1949. On October 12, 1951, she married Gilbert Paul Hiday.

For most of her life, Wanda was...

Aug 7, 2023

Dennis “Dino” Ray Carpenter, 71, went to be with our Heavenly Father on August 7th, 2023. Dennis was loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.

Dennis was a devoted husband to Nancy (Walters) Carpenter who he loved and cherished. He was a loving father to his daughter, Angela Carpenter. He absolutely loved and adored his grandson,...

Aug 6, 2023

Gloria Lee Biesecker, 82, of Hitchins, Kentucky, formerly of Knightstown, passed away, Sunday, August 6, 2023.

She was born February 7, 1941 in Wabash, IN, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Verna (Howard) Tanner.

Gloria oversaw the elementary school cafeteria for several years and worked production at the RCA factory. She loved working in labor and delivery at the...

Aug 5, 2023

Katherine E. Mellenthin, 98, of Anderson, passed away surrounded by her family on August 5, 2023.  She was born on September 18, 1924 in Riplinger, WI to the late Theodore and Hilda (Johnson) Hill. Katherine was married  to  Lloyd Mellenthin for 47 years. Katherine will be dearly missed by her children, Joanne (John) Hadley, Donald Mellenthin (Sandy Kokotilo) and Michael...

Aug 3, 2023

Carl Edward (Ed) Yount, 92, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with family, Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Burleson, Texas.

He was born September 5, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis. On April 21, 1950 he married Velma Gratner and together raised two children, Jayne and Garry. Ed worked for and...

Aug 3, 2023

Marian Joyce Rotell, 86, of Pendleton passed away August 3, 2023, at the Rawlins House, Pendleton.

She was born in Montpelier, Indiana on January 26, 1937, to Marion Warren and Dorothy Thelma (Wells) Rotell.

Joyce retired from the V.A. Hospital in 1997 following 22 years of service as a medical technologist. She was a member of the Golden Aires Musical...

Aug 3, 2023

Mary B. Pettigrew, 102, of Anderson, passed away at Sugar Fork Crossing on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

She was born on November 30, 1920, in Madison County, Indiana to Carl and Grace (Hackleman) Lackey.

She was a 1938 graduate of Lapel High School. She retired From Nardco Heating and Air Conditioning where she was a finance manager.

Mary was known for her beautiful...

Aug 2, 2023

Viola Mae Boring, 92, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on August 2, 2023.  Viola was born on May 18, 1931 to the late Joseph and Pearl (Henry) McKnight.

Viola worked for State of Arkansas as a file clerk for 15 years.  In her spare time, she really enjoyed to do gardening, basket making, quilting, and feeding the birds.  But Viola...

Jul 31, 2023

Sandra Jo Vaughn, 72, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Countryside Manor in Anderson following an extended illness.

She was born on July 17, 1951, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert D. and Bonnie G. (Pruitt) Tanner.

She attended Frankton High School.

She was self-employed in house cleaning and had previously been a bartender for several Anderson area businesses.

She enjoyed...

Jul 29, 2023

Barbara E. Owens, 84, of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday morning, July 29, 2023 at St. Vincent hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born September 11, 1938 in Crawford Co, Indiana the daughter of the late Arthur and Omerie (Smith) Gottfried.

Barbara married the love of her life on July 20, 1957 and worked for the United States postal service for 26...

Jul 27, 2023

Jul 26, 2023

I place this class…Gary Lee Wilson, 81, of Markleville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 tragically, in Indianapolis.  He was born January 19, 1942 in Wilkinson, Indiana, the son of the late Robert Eugene and Florence Evelyn (Bear) Wilson.

He graduated from Wilkinson High School as the Salutatorian and Vice-President of the class of 1960. Superhog himself was a member...

Jul 26, 2023

Susan J. Helderbrand, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1946 in Wilkinson, In., the daughter of the late William E. and Louise R. (Leduc) Sitton.

Susie graduated from Wilkinson High School and worked in customer service for many years and retired from Ed Martin. She loved quilting, crocheting and spending...