Obituaries

Mar 17, 2022

Mar 16, 2022

Josie V. Maxwell, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Community Northview in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born December 20, 1935, in Baptist Ridge, Tennessee to James Hull and Ruby (Boles) Hull.She retired as a self-employed accountant.She is survived by her husband Larry Montgomery of Lapel, a grandson, Chance Green of Lapel. She is also survived by...

Mar 15, 2022

Mar 13, 2022

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...