Obituaries

Jan 19, 2022

Clementina Gloria Pelligrini was born on October 24, 1928 and grew up in a small Italian village in Everett, Ma., just outside Boston. When Gloria was younger, she met a young sailor named Bernard “BJ” Miller who caught her eye, and the rest is history. They were married on May 21st, 1950 and spent 48 glorious years together. Gloria and...

Jan 19, 2022

Doris J. Trees, 94, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She was born July 16, 1927, in Knightstown to the late, Ralph & Thelma (Holliday) Friddle. Doris was a member of the Wilkinson Church of Christ. She was a former clerical worker for Shelter Insurance of Wilkinson & Mench Insurance of Shirley. She had also previously been a...

Jan 17, 2022

Anna Mae Hubble, 96, of Anderson, IN passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at Rawlins House. Anna was born on January 16, 1926 in New Castle, IN to William and Minnie (Elmore) Dickerson, Sr. She married the love of her life, Russell Hubble and they were married 53 years before his passing. Anna worked at Guide Lamp in the...

Jan 17, 2022

Boyce Ray Wood, 81, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born July 21, 1940, in New Boston, OH to the late, W.C. & Nina (White) Wood. Boyce was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an accountant, having retired from Mahoney-Heineman & Co PC. He was an avid tennis player and also enjoyed golf. Boyce...

Jan 17, 2022

Larry Gene Humphrey, 82, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022 from Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born February 23, 1939 at home in Anderson to Louise Gray Jackson and Roscoe Humphrey. Larry attended United Wesleyan Church in Anderson and was a member of UAW Union Local 663. He was a...

Jan 16, 2022

Joe Estil Beyers, 83 of Greenfield, formerly of Charlottesville passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Greenfield Health Care in Greenfield.

He was born July 2, 1938, in Worthington, Indiana the son of the late Ralph and Mary Katheryn (Wood) Beyers.

Joe retired from Eli Lilly as a Biological and plant research toxicology technician after 35 years of employment. He...

Jan 15, 2022

Janet Sue (Hershman) Ledbetter, 85, of Carmel and former longtime Pendleton resident passed away January 15, 2022.She was born June 24, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident most of her life.Janet was a homemaker and had been employed at Downing’s, Clancy’s and Hardee’s restaurants in Pendleton.She was a 1954 graduate of Fortville High School. Janet was a...

Jan 12, 2022

Lorrena Short, 85, of Anderson, passed away on January 12, 2022 at Henry Community Health Center, New Castle. She was born on November 2, 1936 in Anderson to the late Floyd and Gerty (Lions) Stohler. Lorrena was a homemaker. She attended Pleasant Valley Church. She loved taking care of her family. She is survived by her children, Jacqueline Boils of...

Jan 12, 2022

Ramiro was born July 7, 1954 to Alfonzo and Lydia (Maldonado) Ramirez in Alice, Texas. Ramiro grew up in Benavides, Texas and graduated from Atlee Parr High School in 1972. In 1973, Ram enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until his Honorable Discharge in 1981 as a Staff Sergeant. After his discharge from the...

Jan 10, 2022

Norma Jean Smith, 87, of New Castle, passed away on January 10, 2022 at Reid Hospital & Healthcare in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on December 27, 1934 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Marion and Virginia (Durbin) Gold.

Norma was a Teacher and Librarian for over 35 years. Life member of Zeta Tau Alpha 1957. She was a charter...

Jan 10, 2022

Bette D. (Chambers) Godbey, 66, of Anderson passed away January 10, 2022 at Community Hospital in Anderson.She was born December 22, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident most of her life.Bette was Coordinator of the Radiology Department at Community Hospital in Anderson.She was a very devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Bette was a 1974 graduate...

Jan 10, 2022

Carolyn S. Sisson, 68, Cape Coral, Florida passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Ft. Meyers, Florida following an extended illness.She was born December 10, 1953, in Elwood, Indiana to John "Jack" Ackerman and Betty (Troutman) Ackerman.Carolyn graduated from Lapel High School in 1971. She worked for Hamilton Southeastern School System for several years.Carolyn was a...

Jan 9, 2022

Malcolm Royce Reger, 73, of Pendleton, passed away on January 9, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. Malcolm was born on November 24, 1948 in Anderson to the late Clifford and Alberta (Guard) Reger. Malcolm retired from General Motors Guide Division as a Production Controller after 31 years of service. He was a member of Summit of Indy Church....

Jan 9, 2022

Melinda Marie Owens, 55, of Daleville, IN passed away after a brief illness on January 9, 2022. Melinda was born on May 18, 1966 in Anderson, IN to Michael S. and Margaret E. (Jackson) Brow. Melinda married the love of her life, Kenneth Owens, on October 18, 1986 at St. Mary’s Church in Anderson, IN. Melinda graduated from Highland High...

Jan 9, 2022

Mary Magdalene Hamilton, nee Caretti, 79, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022. Beloved wife of Preston Hamilton. Loving mother of Maria Lisa (Chris) Magee. Cherished grandmother of Mary and Alison Welch and Amelia and Samantha Magee. Dear sister of Monica (Ray) Ambroziak, Lucy (the late Gary) Coakley, JC (Claudia) Caretti and the late David (Betty) Buchanan and Fred (Jane)...

Jan 8, 2022

Laura Ann Williams, age 51, died at her home in Shorewood, Wisconsin on January 8th after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. Laura was born on July 13, 1970 at St. John’s Hospital in Anderson. Laura graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1988 and Indiana University in 1992. She had worked with Kalmbach Publishing Company and Reader’s Digest...

Jan 7, 2022

Richard “Dick” Earl Thomas, 89, of Shirley, passed away Friday, January 07, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on August 11, 1932, in Willow Branch, IN to the late Lucian and Dorothy (Williams) Thomas. Dick married the love of his life, Donna Kellum, on August 11, 1951, in Shirley, IN. They just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. He retired...

Jan 7, 2022

Jan 7, 2022

Lynell Van Winkle, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022 in Anderson IN. She was born in Alabama to the late Lewis & Gertie (Williamson) Kugler. She was a graduate of Anderson High School. Lynell worked various jobs throughout her lifetime and retired as a receptionist for Dr. William Kopp. She was a member of East Lynn Christian Church and...

Jan 7, 2022

Randall G Rich, 52, of Anderson, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, in Anderson following an extended illness.He was born February 23, 1969, in Muncie, Indiana to Hughie Rich and Marlene Beckerman.Randall attended Anderson High School.He owned and operated Richs Construction in Anderson for several years.Randall enjoyed riding Harleys and attending car shows. Randall loved to work and provide for...