Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Rita Joan Elder
Dec 25, 2021
Rita Joan Elder
1936 – 2021
Rita Joan Elder went to be with the Lord on Saturday the 25th of December 2021. She loved the Lord. She enjoyed meeting new people and making lifelong friends. She was a free spirit who enjoyed life and lived it her way.
She was born in Worthington, Indiana on July 7, 1936 to Walter...
Peggy Geraldine Walda
Dec 22, 2021
Peggy (Gerri) Geraldine Walda, age 82, of Anderson, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on December 22, 2021 at Northview Health and Living in Anderson IN. She was born in Carter County, KY to the late Albert and Doris (Kilgore) Salyers.
She was co-owner of their family owned business, May Vitamin and Cosmetics for...
Marsha I. Jeffries
Dec 22, 2021
Marsha I. Maxwell-Jeffries, 66, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 22, 2021. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Lloyd G. Maxwell and Betty J. Cory Maxwell, who brought her to Indianapolis at the age of 4. Marsha attended George Washington High School and was a member at Shadeland Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, loom knitting, plants, reading, crafts,...
Ms. Marilyn Sue Johnson
Dec 22, 2021
Marilyn Sue Johnson, age 83, of Anderson, died on December 22, 2021 at Edgewater Woods in Anderson, IN. She was born on March 18, 1938 in Marion, IN to the late Robert B. Heal and A. Lucile (Bragg) Heal.
She worked as a medical assistant and was devoted to her family and faith. An active member of Central Christian Church...
Harold Edward Williams
Dec 19, 2021
The Life of Harold E. Williams:
Harold E. Williams Sr. was commonly known to family and friends as “Buster”. He was the youngest child of eight children born on July 19, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ewing and Thelma Williams who preceded him in death. Harold attended Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. He accepted Christ as his...
Gary Gillespie
Dec 18, 2021
Gary T. Gillespie, 63, of Alexandria, passed away on December 18, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1958 in Anderson to Jack and Betty (King) Gillespie. Gary graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1977.
Gary loved to spend time with his family.
He is preceded in death by parents Jack T. and Betty V. Gillespie, a brother Ricky...
Thomas "Tom" Edward Barrett
Dec 17, 2021
Thomas Edward “Tom” Barrett, 54, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 17, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1967 to Clennith and Janet (Perry) Barrett in Indianapolis, IN. Tom attended Arlington High School in Indianapolis, IN. He worked as a painter and handyman for many years.
Tom loved to watch football (Go Colts!).
He is preceded in death...
Bartley D. Humphrey
Dec 17, 2021
Bartley D. Humphrey , 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully December 17 surrounded by family. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee and moved to indianapolis where he lived until his passing.
Bartley had a passion for working. From working in the dairy industry starting at Stoffells in Knoxville, then on to Bordens and Banquet in Indianapolis. He then spent many years...
Tara Lynn Runyon
Dec 14, 2021
Tara Lynn Runyon, 41 years of age, entered Heaven’s Gates on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Greenfield, IN. Tara was born to the late Ronald Dean Runyon and Diana Kay Runyon on January 5th, 1980 in Vero Beach, FL.
Even though her time was cut short, she made an everlasting impression upon all who knew her. She was sugar, spice,...
Carolyn Sue Cooper Taliaferro
Dec 13, 2021
Carolyn Sue (Cooper) Taliaferro, 78, was born March 6, 1943 in South-Portsmouth, KY to Goldie Mae Jewett and James Cooper, but resided most of her life in Anderson, Indiana.
She worked in the auditor’s office at the Madison County Government’s Center for over 20 years where she later retired.
She loved to be outside on hot-warm days. She loved to...
Carole J. Watson
Dec 11, 2021
Carole J. Watson 72, of Indianapolis, was called home on December 11, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1949 to the late Ray Tibbs and Patricia Raferty. Carole was loved and well known by her family and many friends. She enjoyed going dancing, live music and cooking. She is survived by her children, Monna Watson Lamb (Robert Fetters), Donnie...
