Obituaries

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...

Jul 24, 2023

Jacob Allen Godbey, 25, of Pendleton, passed away July 24th, 2023. Jake was born to Scott (Krista Horine) Godbey and Andrea (Steve) Kirk in Anderson, Indiana on April 10, 1998. Jake was a 2016 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He worked for CenterPoint Energy as a Gas Specialist and was a member of IBEW Local 1393 as an apprentice....

Jul 24, 2023

Shirley Williamson, age 96, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on July 24th , 2023 at Bethany Pointe. Shirley was born on May 27, 1927 to Orvie and Doris (Rhynearson) Kustanborter. She attended school in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School in 1945. She married John Williamson who was in the Army Air Corp in 1944.

She worked at Hooks...

Jul 24, 2023

Ellen R. Hampton, 94, Pendleton, passed peacefully, July 24, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on January 21, 1929, to Clarence and Augusta (Miller) Amick in Green Township, Indiana. Ellen was a 1947 graduate of Lapel High School. She then met and married Charles J. Hampton in Pendleton, they then had one son, Michael Hampton.

She...

Jul 24, 2023

Janelle Deane Smart, 48, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family following an extended battle with cancer.

She was born on March 25, 1975, in Brazil, Indiana to Greg Cook and Tina (Cox) Moore.

She was a 1993 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She was a dedicated senior quality assurance specialist for...

Jul 24, 2023

Kasey Jo Sowards, 30, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023.

She was born on November 6, 1992, in Waukegan, Illinois to George and Leslie (Wilder) Sowards.

She was a manager of Penn Station and worked for Spirit Halloween and took great pride in her work.

Kasey was a very outgoing and loving person. She was an avid lover of elephants...

Jul 23, 2023

Betty L. Rector passed away peacefully, in her home on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Betty was born in Burkesville, KY on January 12, 1950, to Jim and Rachel (McIntyre) Graham. She was born into a big family, being the 6th of 8 children. They moved to Anderson when she was very young, but this is where she was raised. Betty...

Jul 22, 2023

Norman L. Rice, 84, of Lapel, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness.

He was born on February 18, 1939, in Central Barren, Indiana to George R. and Gayle W. (Wolfe) Rice.

Norman graduated from Madison Heights High School where he was a member of the first graduating class. He...

Jul 21, 2023

Ronald J. Eltzroth, 87, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 21st at his daughter’s residence in Fishers following a brief illness. He was born on July 28, 1935 to Henry and Katharine (Riley) Eltzroth in Logansport, Indiana. He was the youngest of 7 children and grew up in a close-knit family. From 1940 on, Henry raised his children...

Jul 20, 2023

Dale C. Gruber, 75, of Anderson, passed away on July 20, 2023. Dale was born on December 18, 1947 in Plainwell, Michigan to the late Norman Gruber Sr. and Gertrude (Curtis) Gruber.  Dale was a U.S. Army Veteran that served our country proud and even received the Bronze Star Medal.  Dale has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Michigan...

Jul 19, 2023

PENDLETON- Lewis E. “Lewy” Harshman, 76, died July 19, 2023. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 2, 1947. Lewy was a lifelong resident of the Pendleton/Anderson area and was a 1965 graduate of Pendleton High School. He was an Army veteran and retiree of GM Delco Remy and Magnequench.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sharon A....

Jul 17, 2023

Linda Isabel Conrad (Busby), 85, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023.

Linda was born to Miriam and Eugene Busby on July 14, 1938. Linda graduated from Lapel High School in 1956. After high school, she became a homemaker and began her matriarchy.

Through Lapel High School, she met Don Laurel in Lapel. After marriage, Linda and Don went...

Jul 15, 2023

Robert Allen Delaplane, 75, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on September 23, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana to Joseph Delaplane and Helen J. (Sokolich) Delaplane.

Robert attended Frankton Schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He retired as a heavy equipment operator from Shelly and Sands Paving. He...