Obituaries

Mar 12, 2022

Jeneda Butler, 89, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022.

She was born June 15, 1932, in Cumberland County, Kentucky to the late Wash & Hattie (Cheatham) Riddle.

Jeneda loved gardening, sewing, quilting, and was known as a magnificent cook.

She is survived by her children, Janet (husband, Mark) Strahlendorf & Randell (wife, Cathy) Hedge; grandchildren, Jeffrey (wife, LeeAnn) Strahlendorf, Jamie...

Mar 11, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Lee (Snaufer) Purdy, 74 of Pendleton passed away March 11, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. She was born September 30, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio and was a Fort Wayne resident before moving to Pendleton with her husband, Wayne A. Purdy, 42 years ago. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.Becky was a 1965 graduate of...

Mar 10, 2022

Mar 9, 2022

Stephen Allen Smith, 76, Anderson went home to be with his Savior on March 9, 2022, after an extended illness.

He was born September 20,1945 in Anderson. He is proceeded in death by his parents Kenneth Smith and Virginia (Simmons) Smith. He is survived by his faithful wife, Linda (Stohler) Smith of 57 years and four sons. Gary (wife Hope),...

Mar 9, 2022

Jason Paul Hendrickson, 40, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2022.

He was born August 5, 1981, in Anderson.

Jason was a member of Indiana Business Education Association, National Business Education Association, and Indiana State Advisor to Business Professionals of America. He loved travelling, making Christmas shopping a planned-out sport, and loved Disney, especially anything Mickey Mouse. Above all else he...

Mar 8, 2022

Tony Schlegelmilch, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

He was born April 7, 1945, in Anderson. He retired from General Motors after 33 years and was a member of UAW #663. Tony loved fishing and enjoyed playing tennis.

He is survived by his wife, Karen (Miller) Schlegelmilch; children, Tina (husband, Craig) Bowyer & Wesley R. Schlegelmilch; stepdaughters, Shannon (husband,...

Mar 6, 2022

Mar 6, 2022

Mary Catherine Carr, 66, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness.She was born March 12, 1955, to Robert Ashby and Anna (DeLong) Ashby.Mary attended Anderson and Indianapolis Public Schools. She enjoyed cooking, playing games at the casino, and socializing with her friends and family. Mary was a loving...

Mar 5, 2022

Jack Vernon Taylor, Sr., 89, of Anderson passed away on March 5, 2022 at his winter home in Arizona. Jack was born on June 17, 1932 in Daleville, IN to his parents, Lafayette and Velma (Felton) Taylor. Jack graduated from Anderson High School in 1950 and shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Navy to faithfully serve our country...

Mar 5, 2022

Carol Ann Veerkamp, 71, of Anderson, passed away on March 5, 2022 at Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis. Carol was born on August 21, 1950 in New Albany, IN to the late, William “Nails” and Doris (Dils) Harrison. Carol received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Indiana Business College and worked as an accountant all her life. Carol married her first...

Mar 5, 2022

Rahma Lee Critser, 89 passed away surrounded by her family at her residence in Auburn Indiana on March 5, 2022.She was born July 28, 1932, in Shamrock, Oklahoma to Sherman Davidson and Gladys (Gravitt) Davidson.Rahma Lee graduated from High School in New Mexico.Rahma Lee was a member of the Northeastern Rock Steady Boxing Organization for Parkinsons Rehabilitation. She was also...

Mar 4, 2022

Mar 4, 2022

Virgil G. Smith, 80, of Anderson, Indiana, left this earth on March 4, 2022, after suffering multiple injuries from an automobile accident close to his home. Our hearts and our souls are heavy with his absence. He was born to Arthur and Anna Mae Smith. Virgil was one of twelve siblings that included: Arthur Jr., Robert, Paul, Geneva Lamprey, Jeannette...

Mar 3, 2022

Colby L. Kitchens, 79, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born June 7, 1942, in Noblesville, Indiana to Robert Kitchens Sr. and Maxine (Roach) Kitchens.Colby attended Carmel Schools. He retired in 2006 from Goeke Dodge Dealership in Noblesville after several years.Colby enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, going on vacation with Marcia, and...

Mar 2, 2022

Mar 1, 2022

Precious "Eileen" McClellan, 105, of Westfield, formerly of Lapel, was safely welcomed into the arms of Jesus her Savior, March 1, 2022, at Sanders Glen Assisted Living in Westfield.She was born on January 20, 1917, in Lynn, Indiana to Orla Dixon Green and Laura Belle (Jackson) Green. Eileen graduated from Lynn High School class of 1935.Eileen was a homemaker for...

Feb 27, 2022

Peggy Jean Hess, 84, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022.

She was born May 2, 1937, in Wise, Virginia to the late Eugene & Irene (Sexton) Gilliam.

Peggy retired from General Motors.

She is survived by her children, Tammi (husband, Gregg) Moore, Steve (wife, Amy) Hess, & Melanie (husband, Dennis) Vanness; grandchildren, Corey Moore, Brandon (wife, Jordan) Moore, Joshua McFarland,...

Feb 27, 2022

Bonnie Jean (Redmond) Barmes, 77, embraced with her Savior on February 27, 2022 in her home surrounded by family after a long and courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer.She was born to John and Avis (Ralstin) Redmond on October 12, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Markleville High School, Bonnie obtained her Bachelors Degree from Ball State University.Bonnie loved...

Feb 26, 2022

Richard Glover Lewman of Greenfield passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022, at his family farm in Jackson Township which has been owned and operated by his family for 117 years.

He was born February 6, 1930, in Shirley, Indiana the son of the late Virgil Denver and Sarah Esther (Glover) Lewman.

Richard was a 1948 graduate of the Charlottesville...

Feb 25, 2022

Doris L. Rogers, 97, of Noblesville, went home to heaven on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Five Star Residences in Noblesville, Indiana. Doris was born on January 11, 1925, in Paragould, Arkansas to Clarence and Maude Burton. In 1943, she graduated valedictorian from Oak Grove High School in Paragould, Arkansas. On August 21, 1943, she married the love of her...