Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Christine "Christy" Leigh Hoppes Barton
Aug 23, 2023
Christine “Christy” Leigh Hoppes Barton, 38, of Alexandria Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023.
Growing up Christy played the piano and was a member of the Anderson Area Children's Choir and Youth Chorale. In high school band she learned to play the flute and went on to win top awards for her talent. Christy was also...
Ted Ransom McDuffee
Aug 22, 2023
Ted Ransom McDuffee, 90, of Anderson passed away on August 22, 2023, at Community Hospital. He was born in Anderson on December 6, 1932, the son Orabelle Lawrence McDuffee and Gentry Charles McDuffee.
Ted graduated from Markleville High School in 1950 with a class of 27. He went on to attend DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago. He worked a short...
Kim Streaty
Aug 22, 2023
Kim Streaty was born in Marion, IN on July 1, 1956 and moved to Anderson, IN where he spent his later years. He passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Beverly Streaty and brother Bruce Streaty.
Kim was a graduate of Anderson High School, Vincennes University, and retired...
James Howard
Aug 18, 2023
James Michael Howard, 78, of Greenwood, IN, was promoted to glory on August 18, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 2, 1945, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Paul and Mary (Suits) Howard. James graduated in 1963 from George Washington High School in Indianapolis, IN and received his bachelor’s degree in 1969 from Olivet Nazarene University....
Donald Kelle
Aug 16, 2023
Donald Kelle, 72, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Marvin and Barbara (Styers) Kelle. Don graduated from John Marshall High School in 1969, where he loved playing football with his brothers, nicknamed by the coach as “Big D” (Don), “little d” (Dennis), “3D” (Joe)...
Robert Nevins Parrish, Jr.
Aug 14, 2023
Robert Nevins Parrish, Jr. died on August 14, 2023, at age 98, in his home in Indianapolis. He was born on July 9, 1925, in Paris, Illinois, to Mary Smith Parrish and Robert Nevins Parrish II. He attended Paris High School, Appleby School (Oakville, Ontario), and Darlington School (Rome, Georgia), graduating from Botetourt High School (Gloucester County, Virginia). He...
Benjamin "Jay" Harold Waiters
Aug 12, 2023
Benjamin “Jay” Harold Waiters, age 61, passed away on August 12, 2023, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1962, in Bronx, NY to the late Harrison Waiters and Cheryl (Coleman) Waiters.
Jay was someone that always had a smile on his face. He was kind, generous, and a true caregiver. He loved taking care...
Vickey Elaine Anthony
Aug 12, 2023
Born near Columbus, Ohio (Urbancrest) in 1962. Vickey relocated to Indiana with her father at a young age after the death of her mother. She attended Anderson High School, graduating in 1980 (Anderson, Indiana.) She resided in Muncie and Anderson, Indiana during her adult life. She passed away August 12, 2023.
Vickey was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and...
Donald Maguire
Aug 12, 2023
Donald Eugene Maguire, 79, of Frankton, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on August 12, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late John and Pauline (Branch) Maguire. Don served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1966, as a Crash Rescue Fire Fighter pulling...
Melanie Annette Turner
Aug 12, 2023
Melanie Annette Turner, age 58, of Anderson, passed away on August 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 2, 1964, to the late James Newby and Marilyn Purciful.
Melanie was full of life in every sense of the word. She was creative, a real artist, wild and energetic. She was friendly, never met a stranger, and when...
Thomas Wayne Gregory
Aug 10, 2023
Thomas Wayne Gregory, 65, of Muncie, IN, passed away on August 10, 2023. He was born on January 19, 1958, in Muncie, IN, to the late Cleve and Flora (Marcum) Gregory. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Gregory; sisters, Joyce and Imogene; and brothers, Lewis and Cecil.
Tommy loved taking drives out by the Reservoir, listening...
Amanda "Amy" C. Swinford
Aug 9, 2023
Amanda C. “Amy” Swinford
Amy Swinford passed Wednesday August 9th, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson, IN after a brief illness. She was 50 years old.
Amy is survived by her parents, Brenda Swinford of Alexandria and Floyd Swinford of Muncie; Stepsiblings: Michael Todd Swinford of Indianapolis, Patrick Swinford and Nichole Bledsoe of Anderson, Jerrie Bellish of Fishers and Julie...
Brenda Hoard
Aug 8, 2023
In Loving Memory of Brenda C. (Hutson) Hoard
Brenda C. (Hutson) Hoard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2023. She was born to proud parents Frank and Hettie Hutson on June 29, 1943, in Helenwood, Tennessee. Brenda’s journey through life was marked by love, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family.
Brenda’s academic...
Donald Robert Hatfield Jr
Aug 7, 2023
Donald “Donnie” Robert Hatfield, Jr. 61 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on August 7, 2023 in Indianapolis. Donnie was born on January 30, 1962 in Indianapolis to Donald Robert Hatfield Sr and Joanne Wycoff-Johnston.
Donnie was a beloved individual who always had a smile on his face and a laugh that was infectious. If you had the pleasure of knowing...
Suzanne Lowe
Aug 6, 2023
Suzanne Lowe, 55, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 6, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James “Jim” and Orena (Taylor) Pierce. Suzanne graduated from Lawrence North High School. She was a Lieutenant at the Marion County Correctional Facility, retiring in 2012. Suzanne was a member of Lighthouse Community Church.
Suzanne loved to...
