Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Tracy Ann Chitwood
Jan 7, 2026
Tracy Ann Chitwood, 59, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1966, in Prince William, Virginia, to Tina June Klare.
Tracy lived in Palm Springs, Florida, before eventually settling in Indiana, where she made her home and built a life. She was a high school graduate and worked for a time at Chick-fil-A....
Stacey Jo Barbee
Jan 7, 2026
Stacey Jo Barbee, 66, of Noblesville, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on July 11, 1959, in Indianapolis. Stacey graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1977. She was a hairdresser before she began working for CosmoProf Beauty Supply where she worked for a long time.
Stacey loved horses, the Indianapolis Colts, the Eagles band, crafting, and sewing....
Charles Dittlinger
Jan 7, 2026
Charles David “Dave” Dittlinger, 82, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on January 7, 2026.
He was born on September 11, 1943, in Anderson to Charles William Dittlinger and Esther Katherine Williamson Dittlinger. Dave was a graduate of Anderson High School and earned a Master’s Degree from Ball State University.
Dave retired after a 39-year career with Delco Remy, after that he also...
Roger David Horton
Jan 6, 2026
Roger David Horton, age 68, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana, to Roger Wayne Horton and Edna Loraine Feight.
Roger grew up in Anderson, Indiana, and cherished the summers of his childhood spent in Kentucky with his grandmother—memories that stayed close to his heart throughout his life. He graduated from Lapel...
Hattie Moore
Jan 6, 2026
With deep love and appreciation, we celebrate the remarkable life of Hattie Moore, 102, of Indianapolis, who went to her Heavenly Home on January 6, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1923, in Fairfax, Alabama. She worked at a hotel downtown on the Circle as a housekeeper. Hattie was a member of Coppin Chapel, which merged with Crossroads AME...
Franklin D. Curtis
Jan 4, 2026
Franklin D. Curtis, 89, of Chesterfield, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2026. He was born on November 26, 1936, in Summertown, Tennessee, to Thomas and Elsie Curtis.
Franklin spent 26 years working as a Mitz bus driver, a job he took pride in and through which he became a familiar and friendly face to many. He enjoyed cheering for the...
Reginald Eugene Elzy
Jan 4, 2026
Reginald "Reggie" Eugene Elzy was born January 19, 1957, to the loving parents Emma Cornelia and James Elzy in Indianapolis, IN. He received his primary school education in Indianapolis Public Schools and attended Arsenal Tech High School.
Reggie started working at Teepee restaurant at a young age. Reggie worked for BFI trash company for many years. He also worked at the...
Emmanuel Kludze
Dec 30, 2025
Emmanuel Kludze, 46, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 30, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1979, in Lome, Togo. Emmanuel spent his childhood and younger years in Africa with his 9 siblings. He graduated from Kpodzi High School in Kpalime, Togo and received his bachelor's degree from University of Lome. While in Africa, Emmanuel was a data analyst...
James Lester Lloyd
Dec 30, 2025
On August 12, 1937, Mrs. Clara Lloyd gave birth to James Lester Lloyd. He was raised by both parents, Preston and Clara Lloyd, on the Bass Plantation located in Indianola, MS, and was the 4th child out of 9 children.
James was educated in Indianola, MS where he graduated High School and joined the Army. He served for 4 years before...
Theresa Stutler
Dec 30, 2025
Theresa “Terri” Lynn Stutler, age 73, of Brownsburg, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1951, in Milan, IN, the daughter of the late Wayne and Bonnie Martin Stutler.
She is survived by her brothers: Richard (Carolyn) Stutler of Madison, IN and David (Georgette) Stutler of Buford, GA; two nieces: Sandra (Russell) Bastyr of...
Heather Rose Wilbur
Dec 28, 2025
Heather Rose (Loftus) Wilbur, 53, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. She was born on March 17, 1972, at Community Hospital in Anderson, IN.
Heather graduated from Anderson High School in 1990 and went on to build a life filled with hard work, love, and laughter. She dedicated more than 20 years to Marsh and LoBill’s, spent...
Phyllis Flynn
Dec 27, 2025
Phyllis, a beloved grandmother, passed away surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving to others. She was one of a kind—creative, caring, and full of imagination.
She also had a camera in her hand wherever she went. Mamaw loved capturing moments of her family, preserving everyday memories and special occasions alike. Thanks to her, so many precious moments were...
Harley Lee Ham
Dec 25, 2025
Harley Lee Ham, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1938, in Linton, IN to the late Medford and Marie (Brown) Ham. Harley graduated from Linton High School in 1956, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He worked as a civilian computer engineer for Naval Avionics Center...
Glenn Lawson, Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
Glenn Lawson Jr., born September 5, 1955, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Greenfield, Indiana.
Glenn was the beloved son of Barbara Lawson and the late Glenn Lawson Sr. He was the eldest of three children and was raised alongside his sister, Margaret, and his brother, Virgil...
Betty Fullen
Dec 21, 2025
Betty (Fryman) Fullen, age 73, of Indianapolis passed from this life to the next on December 21 at the home of her eldest son after prolonged health struggles from which she is now free.
Born February 5, 1952, in Cynthiana Kentucky, Betty was the 16th of 18 children born to Odus and Arphia (McNese) Fryman. She married Bobby Fullen on May...
Samuel "Sam" Van Hogge
Dec 20, 2025
Samuel “Sam” Van Hogge, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1959, in Indianapolis to George M. Hogge and Patricia A. Shaw.
Sam is survived by his daughter, Shannon Runyan and her husband Jesse, and his son, Sam Hogge. He was a devoted grandfather to Landyn Hogge, Carsyn Hogge, and Ravyn Hogge. He...
Curtis Lee Andrews
Dec 19, 2025
Curtis Lee Andrews, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the age of 64.
He was born in Indianapolis on December 07, 1961, to the late James and Margie Andrews.
After graduating from high school, Curt worked with shipping in the logistics field for over 40 years before he retired.
He was happily married to Kathy (Humphrey) Andrews for...
Daniel S. Harris, I
Dec 16, 2025
Daniel Shawn Harris I (“Big Dan”)
Daniel Shawn Harris I, affectionately known as “Big Dan,” age 65, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana at IU Methodist Hospital. In the city where he was born, raised, and lived his entire life.
Dan was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose love for his family and faith...
Terry "TJ" Lee Manuel
Dec 15, 2025
Terry “TJ” Manuel left this world too soon on December 15th, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis August 13th, 1986.
TJ grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from high school and then continued his education, studying business.
A hard worker and handy man, TJ worked as a contractor for several years.
TJ was a loving man with a great sense of humor. Though...
