Obituaries

Aug 21, 2021

Aug 21, 2021

Bonnie Jean Litten, 74, passed away at her residence on August 21, 2021 at her residence in Chesterfield, Indiana. Bonnie was born in Anderson on May 2, 1947 to Virginia “Helen” (Cox) Knotts and Earl Samuel Knotts. She married Everett “Bud” Litten on August 10, 1990. She worked as a housekeeper at Bethany Pointe Health Campus and retired after providing...

Aug 21, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” Ann (Tooley) Novakoski passed away at home on Saturday, August 21st, 2021, in Anderson, IN. She was 66 years old. After a difficult battle with cancer, she has entered her eternal rest in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Becky was born in Anderson, IN on June 12, 1955. She graduated from Madison Heights High School,...

Aug 20, 2021

Cleopha Josephine (Hewitt) Morano, 96, formerly of Anderson passed away on Friday August 20, 2021, at her home in Branson, Missouri. Cleopha was born on June 18, 1925, in Kokomo, Indiana to Ed and Glendola Hewitt, Sr. Her family moved to Anderson as a child, and she was a graduate of Anderson High School. Cleopha was a devoted wife to...

Aug 20, 2021

Marion David Stephenson, 72, of Lapel, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at his residence in Lapel following an extended illness.He was born April 28, 1949, in Noblesville, to Eugene Stephenson and Marjorie (Breeden) Stephenson.David graduated from Lapel High School in 1967.He retired in 1999 from Guide Division of General Motors after 22 years. He previously worked for Mullet Construction...

Aug 18, 2021

“If a picture paints a thousand words Then why can’t I paint you? The words will never show The you I’ve come to know If a face could launch a thousand ships Then where am I to go? There’s no one home but you You’re all that’s left me too And when my love for life is running dry You...

Aug 16, 2021

Obituary Dallace Wayne Hazelbaker, 80, of Frankton, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence following a brief battle with cancer.He was born July 8, 1941, in Rushville, Indiana to Carrol Samuel Hazelbaker and Elizabeth "Bess" (Shewmaker) Hazelbaker.Dallace graduated from Lapel High School.He retired in 2010 from driving a truck for several different companies for over 45 years.Dallace served...

Aug 15, 2021

Pamela “Pam” Kay Wyatt, 67, of Elwood, IN passed away on August 15, 2021. Pam was born on November 26, 1953 in Anderson, IN to Charles W. and Doris M. (Shepherd) Bouse. Pam married her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Wyatt, on July 4, 2016 in Elwood, IN. Pam worked in the prep area for Jim Dandy’s for 14 years. Pam...

Aug 12, 2021

Betty J. Scott, 84, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Community Hospital. She was born August 24, 1936, in Tennessee to the late, Kirby & Bertha Cantrell. Betty was a loving Wife, devoted Mother, and joyful Nana. She was an animal lover having many pets over the years. She retired from Guide Lamp after almost 50 years. Betty truly...

Aug 12, 2021

Cheryl M. Schuyler, 75, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Carmel after a sudden illness.She was born December 24, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles Merritt Campbell and Evelyn (Sheets )Campbell .Cheryl graduated from Lapel High School in 1963.She was a Homemaker; and she was previously self-employed and owned a home cleaning...

Aug 10, 2021

Prudence “Prudy” Dillon, 82, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. Prudy was born on August 21, 1938 in Anderson. She was a 1956 graduate of Anderson High School, a member of Tri Kappa and the Pendleton Artists Society (PAS). Prudy also worked as a secretary at Dillon Pattern Works along side her husband, Ronnie,...

Aug 9, 2021

Marilyn A. Henderson is now rejoicing at home in Heaven with her Lord. Her homecoming occurred August 9, 2021. Marilyn was born February 19, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, the first of three daughters of the late Emmett and Gladys (Kraemer) Harte. Throughout her life, Marilyn had touched the lives of hundreds of children with her love and teaching career. In...

Aug 9, 2021

Jerry R. Darling, 83, joined his Father, Mendal & Mother, Elizabeth, among many other loved ones and friends who greeted him in Heaven. Two years ago, Jerry was diagnosed with Myxofibrosarcoma-a rare soft tissue cancer. This past April, the cancer returned aggressively. It was recommended that his right arm be amputated and for a tool and die man as well...

Aug 9, 2021

Charles “Chuck” L. Norris, 72, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. He was born April 14, 1949, in Wallace, Idaho to the late, John A. & Virginia (Glover) Norris. Chuck was a veteran of the US Marine Corps having served two tours in Vietnam. He was a truck driver and a mechanic. His love of vehicles was so great that...

Aug 8, 2021

Luella Ann Smith, nee Jenkins, passed away peacefully at home, on August 8, 2021. She was predeceased by her mother, Ina Ruth (Lawrence) Jenkins and her father, Carlos WM. Jenkins, both of Anderson; her sister, Kay (Lawrence) Yunger of Kalamazoo, Michigan; her husband, Bob (B.C.) Smith; and her step-son, Brant Smith. Ann earned her Master’s in Education at Ball State...

Aug 7, 2021

Gary W. Shockney, 82, of Anderson, passed away on August 7, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on January 8, 1939 in Anderson to the late Cecil and Mary (Morrow) Shockney. Gary graduated from Anderson High School in 1957. He served his country in the US Navy. He was the store manager for Hoyt Wright...

Aug 5, 2021

Elizabeth Irene Noble Priest, 89, Anderson, passed away on August 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1932 in Pendleton to the late Jesse and Maime (McQuillen) Noble. She graduated from Pendleton in 1951 and retired from Delco Remy in 1983 after 30 years of service. Elizabeth was a member of Cross Roads UMC; Worthy Matron...

Aug 4, 2021

Gordon Wayne Lawler passed away on August 4, 2021 from results of a spinal cord injury, 4 years ago. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Anderson and was a Madison County resident most of his life. He graduated from Highland High School in 1958 and Purdue University in 1965. He was a Purdue honor roll student in the...

Aug 1, 2021

Angela “Angie” Abell-Fleener, 55, of Anderson, IN passed away at her home on August 1, 2021. Angie was born on January 4, 1966 to William Lee “Billy” and Marilyn Kay (Wells) Fleener. Angie loved gardening, cooking, and listening to music. People were drawn to her and they always mentioned how amazing of a waitress she was. Angie took care of...

Jul 31, 2021

James “Jim” L. Dickey, 77, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born August 21, 1943 in Anderson. Jim retired from GM as a tool & die maker. He was a member of St. Ambrose church and enjoyed trap shooting. Jim is survived by special friends, Randy & Anna Counceller. He was preceded in death by his mother, Stella...