Obituaries

Jun 21, 2023

Patricia L. Rector, 67, of Anderson, passed away on June 21, 2023.  Patricia was born on June 7, 1956 in Anderson to the late James P. Burke Sr. and Patricia (Spangler) Burke.

Patty was married to the love of her life Tom for 46 years.  She was a graduate from Anderson High School in 1975.  And in her time in...

Jun 20, 2023

Rhoda Irene Branscum, 82, of Middletown, passed away on June 20, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Rhoda was born on October 12, 1940 in Delta, KY to the late Charles and Dicey (Tucker) Nevels. She married her loving husband, Frank Branscum, on September 8, 1958. The two were married for 57 years before his passing in 2016....

Jun 19, 2023

Betty E. Brown, 91, of Anderson, passed away on June 19, 2023. Betty was born on February 27, 1932 in Anderson to the late William and Daisy (Gaines) Moran. Betty married her loving husband, Raymond “Brownie” Brown, before his passing in 1990. Betty had worked for the Herald Bulletin in the classified section for a few years. But her proudest...

Jun 19, 2023

Melvin Dwayne Broshar, 83, of Anderson, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson as a result of injuries received in a fall at his home.

He was born on December 7, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana. He was the oldest of six children born to Walter Harrison Jr and Mary Adeline (Carpenter) Broshar.

He proudly served in the U.S....

Jun 18, 2023

Levi Maurice Filbrun, 54, of Anderson passed June 18, 2023.

He was born April 2, 1969, in Elwood. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School & Lincoln Tech. Levi participated in the Special Olympics from 2008-2019, having placed first in bowling from 2008-2012.

He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Norma & John Talbert; granddaughter, Maka Dix; siblings, Michael...

Jun 17, 2023

Edward Adam Fredericks, 75, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was surrounded by several loved ones and his two daughters.

He was born March 27, 1948, in Anderson, to the late, Wilbert & Phyllis (Gooding) Fredericks. Ed attended St Mary’s school, graduating in 1966. He received his Master’s of Education from Indiana State University. He was a member of...

Jun 13, 2023

Kylee Renee Tompkins, 31, of Anderson, passed away on June 13, 2023. Kylee was born on June 23, 1991 in Anderson, IN to Brandon Tompkins and Teresa (Dowden) Carr. Kylee worked for Carters Express Logistics as a dispatcher.

Kylee was a beautiful person inside and out. A combination that is hard to find. She was witty, smart, and respectful of...

Jun 13, 2023

Michael “Mike” Godleski, 91, of Anderson, IN, passed away on June 13, 2023, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was born to the late Bartley Godleski and Helen (Soloski) Godleski Haberek in Scranton, Pennsylvania. After graduating from the Johnson Trade School, Mike proudly joined the U.S. Navy on June 20, 1951, until June 13, 1955, serving his country...

Jun 12, 2023

Jun 11, 2023

Mary Ruth Ellison, aged 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 9, 1939, in Fortville, IN, to the late Grover Cox Sr. and Dorothy (Kingen) Cox.

Throughout her life, Mary held various roles, including being a dedicated homemaker, working at Woolworths, and serving as an owner and operator...

Jun 11, 2023

Dan Ippolito, aged 66, died at home June 11 after a 22-month fight with glioblastoma (brain cancer). Daniele “Dan” Fausto Michele Ippolito was born April 18, 1957, in Alexandria, Egypt.  He grew up in Rome, Zambia, Libya, and Sudan, because his father was an executive for Alitalia Airlines.  He came to the United States in 1975 to attend college and...

Jun 10, 2023

Donald (Don) G. Alumbaugh, 83, of Anderson, passed away on June 10th following a brief illness.

Don was born on May 18, 1940, in Elwood, Indiana, to Fred and Beulah Alumbaugh. He had nine siblings, two of which are still living – Judy Higgins of Anderson and Susan Callicoat of Lutz, Florida.

Don worked very hard all his life as...

Jun 7, 2023

David Winfield Brogdon, 80, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his residence following eight month battle with cancer.

He was born on September 16, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana to Joe L. Brogdon and Ethel M. (Helvie) Sprague.

He was a 1960 graduate of Anderson High School.

He retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors in Anderson as a...

Jun 5, 2023

Martha Lynn Moore, 75, was born on July 22, 1947 to Frank and Ella Mae Elliott in Kettle Island, Bell County, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Dorothy and her eldest son Michael Ray Moore, Jr.

She is survived by her sister Margaret; brothers James and David; also her two remaining sons Charles Moore, wife Kim...

Jun 4, 2023

Diane Kaye Daoust, 75, entered into Heaven on June 4, 2023.  She was surrounded by loved ones at her home after an extended illness.  She was born June 16, 1947 in Anderson, Indiana.

Diane was a mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, wife, friend and so much more.  She was an amazing hostess, a lover of history and a natural teacher with...

Jun 4, 2023

Max E. Kennedy, 94, of Greenfield and former longtime Wilkinson resident died June 4, 2023 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.

He was born May 29, 1929 to the late Lawrence E. and Thelma (Jones) Kennedy.

Max was a dairy and grain farmer before owning Williams Manufacturing at Willow Branch then becoming sales manager at Applegate Steel Company in Saratoga...

Jun 4, 2023

Joseph David Skiles IV, 44, fondly known as JD, left his loving family on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1979, in Anderson, Indiana to Joseph David Skiles III and Catherine Skiles.

He was a graduate of Lapel High School. He was employed at Skiles Construction as a steel erector for most of his career. In his...

Jun 3, 2023

Harold “Bud” Eugene Cain, 78, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 1, 1945, in Anderson to the late, Harold L. & Lelia V. (Scott) Cain. Bud was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Middletown American Legion Post #216. He retired from Delco-Remy having been...

Jun 2, 2023

Darrell K. “Beetle” Bailey went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Darrell was born on May 30, 1937, in Anderson, the son of John & Pearl Bailey.  He spent most of his life in Anderson except for four years in Phoenix, Arizona.

Darrell graduated from Anderson High School in 1955.  He married his sweetheart & best...

May 28, 2023

Linda B. Bookout, 80, of Anderson, passed away at her home on May 28, 2023. Linda was born on April 16, 1943 in Elwood to the late Halton and Nora (Trout) Walman. She married her loving husband, Terry Bookout, and they were married for 45 years. Linda held numerous jobs, including Guide Corp.

Linda will be dearly missed by her...