Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Kendra Gayle Meetz
Aug 24, 2025
Kendra Gayle Meetz was born on December 18, 1948, to Harriet and Stanley Meetz in Palo Alto, California. She died on August 24, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her brother and her two closest friends, Christine Goellner and Brenda Wills, by her side. She was the second of four children. Kendra is survived by her brother Dr. Richard E. Meetz...
Barbara E. Risinger
Aug 23, 2025
Barbara E. Risinger, 72, entered eternal glory on August 23, 2025. She was born June 18, 1953, in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, to Dr. Kenneth and Mable Crose. With her father being a professor, the family moved often during her early years. She grew up in Portland, Oregon, through middle school, before settling in Anderson, Indiana.
Barbara graduated from Anderson High School...
Dallas Norman
Aug 22, 2025
Dallas Norman, age 85, of Brownsburg, Indiana, was born April 29, 1940, in Jackson, Kentucky, to Joseph and Rachel Strong Norman, who preceded him in death.
On August 4, 1962, Dallas married the love of his life, Judith Jo Atkerson. They shared nearly 60 years together until her passing on March 10, 2022. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Donald...
Betty Louise Cannon
Aug 22, 2025
Betty Louise Cannon, lovingly known by her family as Mom, Mamawl, and GG, passed away at home, cared for and loved by her family, on August 22, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1944, in Beatyville, Kentucky, to Ben and Gladis Chapman, who preceded her in death.
Betty grew up in a small family, alongside her brothers Bobby and Kenny....
Angelina Litteral
Aug 21, 2025
Born September 5th of 2004. Lina was born into this world a Princess to her mother and father Patrick E Litteral and Lacy R Mangin; her siblings Kara Ashley, Gavin Scott (Clarissa), Jaden Patrick, and Damon Jacob. Preceded by, and now forever with, Isabella Renee and Gage-Michael Blaise.
Lina will now be Guardian Angel for the many babies in her life...
Tommy Mack Hubbard
Aug 21, 2025
Tommy Mack Hubbard, 85, of Anderson, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on August 21st, 2025. He was born July 19, 1940, in Jenkins, Kentucky, to the late William and Ruth Hubbard.
Tommy grew up in Wise, Virginia, before moving to Indiana in 1964. In his earlier years, he managed autobody shops at Chrysler and Chevrolet dealerships before beginning a long and...
William Joe Ayers
Aug 20, 2025
William "Joe" Ayers
Passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on August 20th, 2025. He was born on September 23rd, 1949, in Kennett, Missouri. He is proceeded in death by his parents William Leonard and Betty (Hendrix) Ayers a brother Ronnie, cherished wife, Marla Jo Ayers, and daughter Megan Ayers, whose memory he carried with him every day. Joe, a...
Sandra Jean Thomas
Aug 20, 2025
Sandra Jean Thomas, born on September 27, 1946, passed away on August 20, 2025. Known affectionately as Sandy, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth and cherished memories with family and friends.
She loved going out to eat and camping with friends and family. Sandra was also deeply committed to her community, dedicating her time to volunteer in after-school activities. Her...
Brenda Kaye Mathewson
Aug 20, 2025
Brenda Kaye Mathewson, 68, of Anderson, Indiana, entered into glory on August 20th, 2025. She was born on January 7, 1957, in Lodi, Ohio, to Fred Charles and Adele Mathewson.
Brenda was a free spirit and a wanderer at heart, always eager to meet new people and find joy in new places. After moving to Indiana for a fresh start, she...
Charlotte Weber
Aug 19, 2025
Charlotte Weber, age 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Williams) Rakes. She is a descendant of Robert Raikes the founder of the Sunday School Movement and education reformer. She is also of Cherokee ancestry. She worked for many years as a...
Stephen Trent Galloway
Aug 19, 2025
Stephen Trent Galloway, 58, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2025. Born on June 28, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Known for his big heart, strong will, and straightforward nature, he was the patriarch of his family and a man who always told you what you needed to hear, not just what...
Scott Newby
Aug 18, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Brother and Uncle, Scott Louis Newby on August 18th, 2025. Scott was a lifelong resident of Anderson, Indiana. Scott was the youngest child of four, born to Joe Louis and Patty Ann Newby on September 2nd of 1962.
Scott had many personal hobbies. His favorites included flying remote control air...
Henry Lee Perkins
Aug 16, 2025
Henry Lee Perkins, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born in Robertsonville, Mississippi on August 23, 1943. Henry was a church going man and one of his greatest joys in life was playing piano for his church.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Perkins, Sr. and Nesala (Smith)...
Melanie Lyn Rigsbee
Aug 15, 2025
Melanie Lyn Rigsbee, 65, of Marion, awoke in the presence of the Lord on August 15, 2025. She was born on June 11, 1960, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Philip C. and Gertrude “Trudy” Rigsbee.
Melanie was a dear and joyful soul who loved to sing, dance, and especially shined when doing karaoke and clogging. She had an adventurous spirit and a...
Dawn Reneé Thompson
Aug 14, 2025
Dawn Reneé Thompson, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1955, in Anderson to the late Raymond and Imogene Hartman.
A graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1973, Dawn later retired from Keihin after more than 25 years of dedicated service.
Dawn was a talented and creative spirit who loved crafting, quilting,...
Connie Quednau
Aug 14, 2025
Connie Quednau of Whiteland, Indiana died peacefully at her daughter’s home on August 14, 2025 at the age of 78 surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born June 21, 1947 in Cicero, IL to Lawrence and Gretchen Volpe.
Connie’s first job as a beautician helped pave the way to her true calling as a psychotherapist, where she touched thousands of lives...
Jacqueline Joyce Hardyman-Lambert-Freeman
Aug 11, 2025
Jackie was born September 5, 1936, to Wayne Hardyman & Helen Hardyman Howald (both deceased). She passed away on August 11, 2025, at the Beech Grove Meadows Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 88. Preceding her in death was her loving husband Arlis Earl Lambert and her three sisters Janice Hardyman, Sharon Pickerel, and Cheryl Bear.
Jackie is survived by...
Cynthia Jo Alford
Aug 10, 2025
Cynthia Jo Alford, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on January 16, 1958, in Anderson to Jerry and Carol Alford.
A graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1976, Cindy went on to pursue her calling as a nurse, serving with skill and compassion throughout her career. She worked at...
