Obituaries

Jul 5, 2023

William “Bill” Ingles, 76, of Anderson, passed away on July 5, 2023 surrounded by family, after fighting a sudden illness.

Bill was born November 7, 1946 to William and Verda Ingles in Racine, Wisconsin.  After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army where he served 4 years. After serving active duty, Bill came to Anderson, Indiana to begin...

Jul 4, 2023

Bethel G. Lennis, 84, of Anderson, passed away on July 4, 2023. Bethel was born on June 26 in Boomer, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Essie (Mooney) Shock. Bethel was a member of the Degree of Pocahontas. She loved to cook, crochet, knit, and drive. She was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Bethel...

Jul 1, 2023

Nemuel Austin Albea, 23, of Pendleton, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana following his long battle with cancer.

He was born on December 6, 1999, in Anderson, Indiana to Nemuel Jeffrey Albea and Debra Sue (Gladney) Albea.

Austin graduated from Continental Academy in 2018. He had previously attended Pendleton Heights High School.

He enjoyed...

Jun 27, 2023

Ruby J. Ulery, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Auburn, Indiana surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on September 23, 1933, in Anderson to the late James and Ruth (Knotts) Warren.  Ruby attended Alexandria High School and graduated in 1951.  On September 23, 1961 she married the love of her life the late Donald “Don”...

Jun 26, 2023

Berniece D. Stinson, 80, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023.

She was born August 11, 1942, in Anderson to the late, Gerald & Eleanor (Belmore) Broshar. Berniece was a 1960 graduate of Markleville High School and then received her Cosmetology degree. She owned & operated her own hair salon for several years after managing other locations. Berniece was known for...

Jun 25, 2023

Janet Louise Champney, 86, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Harbour Manor Care in Noblesville following an extended illness.

She was born on September 9, 1936, in Ossian, Iowa to Clarence Bernard and Zella Olive (Hutchinson) Bergeson.

She was a retired beautician. She attended Fenton United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed bowling and reading. She loved birds and birdwatching.

Janet is...

Jun 24, 2023

Richard “Dick” E. Hildreth, 82, passed away June 24, 2023.

He was born June 24, 1941, in Parker City, IN to the late, John H. & Marian G. (Hobbs) Hildreth.

Dick graduated from Parker High School then graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. Dick lived and worked across central Indiana including, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Plainfield,...

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...