Obituaries

Jun 17, 2022

Jun 16, 2022

Howard “Bud” Allen Summitt, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

He was born March 22, 1927, in Corydon, to the late, Elijah & Carrie (Livengood) Summitt. Bud worked at Dietzen’s Bakery where he met Freda Smothers, who would become his beloved bride for over 75 years.  He then went on to retire from...

Jun 15, 2022

Sarah A. Johnson, 87, passed away, Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Sarah was born January 27, 1935, in Anderson, to the late, Dr. Charles L. & Mary Elizabeth (Mahoney) Armington.  She was a graduate of St. Mary High School and Marian University.  Sarah was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and taught there in the late 50’s until she moved...

Jun 15, 2022

Jean Stallings Lewis, passed away at home peacefully with her husband by her side on Wednesday June 15th.  She was born to William and Ethel Rew on August 13, 1928 in Ipswitch, Australia.  She came to America in 1946 at the age of 17, after World War II.

She worked at Delco Remy for 32 ½ years before retiring in...

Jun 14, 2022

Grace G. Halderman, 103, of Pendleton, passed away June 14, 2022.

She was born December 10, 1918 in Randolph County and was a Petersburg resident for most of her life before moving to Pendleton in 2008.

Grace was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Petersburg.

Survivors include her two children, Carolyn Meals of Pendleton and Larry Halderman...

Jun 11, 2022

David A. Paschal, 78, of Anderson, IN passed away on June 11, 2022, in Anderson after his 5 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  David was born on November 26, 1943, to the late Meredith and Ione (Knobloch) Paschal.

David was married to his beloved wife Wanda Paschal for nearly 45 years.  He was a graduate from Markleville High School in...

Jun 11, 2022

PENDLETON- John B. Stephenson, 85, passed away June 11, 2022 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born May 11, 1937 in Madison Co., Indiana and was a lifelong Pendleton resident.

John was a farmer and retired from Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis as a job setter following 32 years of service. He also served as a Bus Driver...

Jun 8, 2022

Betsy Vest, 60, passed away on June 8, 2022, in Anderson. She was born October 25, 1961, in Noblesville, to Jimmie Males and Patricia (Teeters) Males. She was a graduate of Lapel High School. She retired from Juno Lighting in Fishers after several years. After retirement she worked at several restaurants as a server and bartender. Betsy was a member...

Jun 7, 2022

Phoebe Minji Cha, 23, of Fishers, passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at her residence in Indianapolis. She was born on October 9, 1998, in Seoul, South Korea to Seung Woo Cha and Sei Young Kwak. Phoebe graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 2016 and was currently enrolled at Indiana University to earn her graduate degree in Anatomy...

Jun 6, 2022

Lelia May Combs, 92, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, in Anderson.

She was born May 22, 1930, in Hanover to the late Alger & Lois (Houston). Lelia worked as a machine operator at Brookside Corp in the 60’s before working at a dry cleaner’s for a few years.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harry K....

Jun 6, 2022

Ben E. Stewart, 94, of Greenfield formerly of Wilkinson passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Greenfield Health Care in Greenfield.    He was born July 28, 1927 in Livingston, TN. the son of the late Roy and Mildred (Windle) Stewart.

Ben was in maintenance personnel at Warner Press in Anderson for many years. He loved to travel out west with...

Jun 6, 2022

Danny “Red” Watring, 65, of Anderson passed away on June 6, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family. Red was born on August 19, 1956 in Sedalia, Missouri to the late James and Lenora (Williams) Gee. He worked for Bucks Rubbish for a number of years. Red was Elvis’ number one fan and loved his music. He enjoyed fishing, biking,...

Jun 4, 2022

Beverly Jo Guignet, 75, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at her Anderson residence.

She was born November 5, 1946, in Anderson to the late, Alfred & Virginia (Hudson) Lacy.  Beverly retired from the Madison County Government Center where she worked in the department of the Planning Commission.  In her retirement Beverly loved spending time with her family and watching...

Jun 4, 2022

Ronald Benjamin Shroyer, Sr. 49, of Anderson passed away on June 4, 2022, at his residence in Anderson. "Big Ben" was born on September 8, 1972, in Muncie, Indiana to Ronald Shroyer and Shirley (Pittsford) Goodman. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1990. He started his career as a plumber in the plumbing industry. Later in life, he changed...

Jun 3, 2022

David Lee Wigley, 70, of Lapel, passed away June 3, 2022, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana after a brief illness. He was born on January 2, 1952, in Bedford, Indiana to William J. and Jean (Zweck) Wigley. David graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1971. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Irving Materials Inc. for 45 years....

May 31, 2022

Morris Crane, of Anderson, IN passed away on May 31, 2022.  Morris was born on September 7, 1931, in Salem, IN to the late Russel and Mable (Jackson) Crane.

Morris was dedicated man in his life with the military.  He served over 40 years in the United States Army, and in that time, he saw combat in the Korean War. ...

May 31, 2022

Jack Keaton, 51, passed away May 31, 2022.

He was born February 8, 1971, in Anderson. Jack had worked as a driver for V&S Transport, Terrence Smith, & Buck’s Trash Company.  He was a sportsman who love fishing, hunting, and watching racing.

Jack is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kristal (Saylor) Keaton; parents, Johnny Joe & Judith Kay...

May 31, 2022

Patricia Males, 90, of Lapel, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana. Patricia was born April 23, 1932 in Fishersburg, Indiana, to Leslie Teeters and Lela (Martin)Teeters. Patricia graduated from Lapel High School in 1948. She retired from Guide Lamp, division of General Motors. She also was very involved in the Lapel Public Library and...

May 30, 2022

Jack Ervin Smith, 84, of Lee County, GA, died May 30, 2022 at his residence.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was born in Anderson, IN on June 21, 1937 to Ivan and Marcella Smith.  He served in the Indiana National Guard for eight...

May 28, 2022

Mary Lee Throesch, 90, of Anderson, formerly of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on May 28, 2022 at Community Hospital in Anderson, IN following a brief illness. She was born on October 1, 1931 in Corning, AR to the late Omer and Nellie (Strobel) Arnold. Mary was a homemaker and drove a school bus for 15 years. She loved to play...