Death Notices

BIRKINBINE, HOLLY M. — age 49, of Anderson, died Nov. 11, 2022. She formerly worked at ELSA in Elwood. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood. Visitation noon to 2 p.m. prior. Online: copherfeslermay.com.

WILSON, XAVIER LEE — born Oct. 17, 2000, and passed away Oct. 9, 2022, the son of Sunshine Hatt-Rogers and William Wilson Sr.
Siblings, William Wilson Jr., Dayton (Lexis Dyer-Pierce) Wilson, Rody Wilson, Gavin Wilson and Leawna Rogers.
Services 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at Legacy Services, Anderson....

Ernest "Sonny" Harting, 81, Anderson, passed away on October 14, 2022.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. October 19, 2022, at East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.
For more information, please visit LooseCares.com.

Margaret Luellen, 71, died peacefully, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. There will be no public viewing, but the family will be holding a "Bon Voyage Suzy-Q" for her on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 from 2-4 p.m.

GILLESPIE, BONNIE SUE — 63, died Sept. 22, 2022.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
www.brownbutzdiedring.com.

JONES, MAXWELL R. — 81, Anderson, passed away Sept. 21, 2022. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion.
On Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, a graveside service and burial will be at 1 p.m. at Marion National Cemetery.

Ted Houston Begley Jr. of Shirley passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Wise County, Virginia, the son of the late Ted Houston Begley Sr., and Ruby Geneva (McGuire) Begley.
Ted was a 1961 graduate of Markleville High School and graduated from Purdue University. He retired from...

ZIRKLE, MADONNA CATHERINE — A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at 11 a.m. with Jeffrie Zirkle officiating at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Middletown. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middletown First United...

AINSWORTH, MAXWELL BENJAMIN — 34, passed away on Aug. 19, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Family and friends may share condolences and memories of Max at LooseCares.com.

McKINLEY, CAROLYN SUE — 85, Anderson, passed away Aug. 3, 2022. She is survived by her son, Charles Huffman; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and her nephew, Ernie Huffman.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.

HANKLEY, MICHAEL W. — 75, of Elwood, died July 19, 2022.
His survivors include wife, Roberta; son, Matt; and five grandchildren.
Private funeral services were held. For a full obituary see dunnichayfuneralhome.com.

LEVELL-SNEED, CHERRY LYNN (JARVIS) — 73, resident of Anderson, passed away on July 24, 2022, at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 8212 S. Walnut St., Daleville. Burial will follow in Saunders Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral...

SWINFORD, DAVID — 62, of Anderson, passed away July 19, 2022, at home.
He leaves behind his mother, Jane Swinford; sisters, Verlinda Gwynn and Sheila Smart; daughter, Krista Swinford; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Swinford.

John Marshall, 81, of Anderson, passed away on July 10, 2022. Visitation from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. To read the full obituary, please visit www.brownbutzdiedring.com.

BARKER, RONALD — 82, Anderson, passed away on July 1, 2022. Services Friday at 1 p.m. with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home. See full obituary on funeral home's website.

SHONNE, CHRISTOPHER SWEARINGGEN passed away on June 28, 2022.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. at By His Grace Ministries, 720 E. Seventh St., Anderson, followed by a dinner. www.LooseCares.com for full obituary.

HENDRICKS, CLIFFORD EUGENE "BUD" — Private services will be held at Marion National VA Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion in Fairmount.

MILLS, LINDA SUE (BEATTY) — 73, Alexandria, died Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria.
A private Celebration of Linda's life will be observed by the family.
Full obituary: www.owensmemorialservices.com.

HOOK, LONNY — 70, passed away May 16, 2022.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Daleville.
www.ballardandsons.com

GODBEY, JOSEPH "JOE" — 53, of Pendleton, passed away on May 1, 2022.
A memorial gathering will be held on May 14, 2022, at Smith Family Farms from 2 to 5 p.m.
To view the full obituary, please visit www.wilsonstpierre.com.

ANDERSON, DEBRA — 61, of Anderson, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 15, 1922.
She was born to Charles and Helen Chandler on Sept. 29, 1960.
Cremation was chosen through Legacy Funeral Home in Anderson.

WARRINER, PAIGE ANN — 57, passed away on April 13, 2022, at IU University Hospital.
She is survived by her father, Lance (Linda) Warriner; and special friend, Jerilyn Davis.
The full obituary will be forthcoming on www.LooseCares.com.

Allen Zehrung passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory- Lahm Chapel has had the honor of the serving the Zehrung family.

BRAGG, LARRY — passed away March 30, 2022.
He is survived by his two sons; two stepdaughters; one stepson; two granddaughters; and a special caregiver.
There will be no services.

Evelyn Knoblock, 95 of Marion, passed away on March 18, 2022. Services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with visitation two hours prior.
You may view the full obituary at www.brownbutzdiedring.com.

William "Bill" Joseph Rhoads, 52, of Pendleton, died March 2, 2022, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 4, 1970, in Anderson, to Robert and Wilma (Dempsey) Rhoads. He was a 1988 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and went on to graduate from Purdue University in 1993 with a degree in computer science.
He...

ESSEX, JED III — died Feb. 22, 2022.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory.

WELLS, ROSALIND — 71, of Anderson, passed away on Jan. 31, 2022.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory has the honor of serving the Wells family.

MONTGOMERY, LARRY E. [mdash] 73, of Solsberry, Indiana, passed away Jan. 26 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
There will a celebration of life service at a later date.
Chandler Funeral Home in Ellettsville, Indiana, is assisting with arrangements.

Janice A Jackson 84, of Alexandria died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 after extended illness.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Whetsel Funeral Service, Alexandria.

Anna Hubble passed away on January 17, 2022. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022 at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home. Service will follow.

SHORT, LORRENA — 85, Anderson, passed away on Jan. 12, 2022. Services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

WALDA, PEGGY GERALDINE (SALYERS) — She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Richard D. Walda of Anderson; her three sons; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

UTLEY, STEVEN E. — Born December 8, 1947, Now with our Lord November 21, 2021.
Preceded in death by his son, Christopher, Frank and Dora Utley, Sylvia Utley Reed. Survived by wife, LeeAnn; children, Jordan, Vanessa, Lydia and Jay; and siblings, Vicky Utley Hildebrand and Richard Utley.

GRIFFITH, JAMES "BOB" ROBERT — 97, died Nov. 30, 2021.
Arrangements are pending at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory.
www.brownbutzdiedring.com

HASKELL, RAYMOND E. — Survived by wife of 72 1/2 years, Elizabeth; son, George Haskell; daughters, Patty Gilbert, Darlene Shaw, and Rainea Mousa, Dana Swinford (Jerry), Veronica Porter (Pork); sister, Donna Hunter; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews....

HERKLES, MORRIS GENE — age 89, of Elwood, died Nov. 21, 2021.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 24, with service at 1 p.m. at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood.

LEBANON — Dennis Robinett, 57, died Nov. 2. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 with visitation an hour before services at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson.
Full obituary and online...

KESTNER, ROBBIE YATES, 72, of St. Charles, Missouri, died Oct. 18, 2021.
She was a 1967 graduate of Madison Heights High School graduate, and the daughter of Gene and Dottie Yates. Survived by husband of 48 years; four children; four grandchildren.
Cremation Society of Missouri
Missouricremate.com

BUNTIN, MARTIN "MARTY" — 62, passed away on Oct. 28, 2021. Services will be Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Loose Funeral Homes with visitation two hours prior.
www.loosecares.com

HOUSE, CATHY RAE — 62, died Oct. 24, 2021.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory, with visitation from noon until services. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
www.brownbutzdiedring.com

James Cameron McShirley, 66, resident of Rural Middletown/Sulphur Springs, passed away October 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in New Castle, January 18, 1955 the son of John Victor and Mary Sears McShirley.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the...

MARKLE, DON E. — passed away on Oct 5, 2021. He was 92 years old. He grew up in Markleville and was a resident of Pendleton. Per his wishes, no formal services will be held.

Holli Nicole Martin, 40, passed away on September 19, 2021. Holli was born in Anderson, Indiana, and graduated from Pendleton Heights High School. She obtained her associate degree in business administration. She spent much of her work in the retail business, as she loved using her bright smile and kind heart to...

Tex G. Ooten

March 16, 1956 - September 20, 2021

Tex G. Ooten, 65 of Middletown went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2021. He was born on March 16, 1956 in Henry County to Mila Ooten and Hayden Eugene.

He married the love of his life on January 24, 1987, to Donna Ooten (Phillips) They were married for...

CLARK, JOHN DAVID — 71, resident of Middletown passed away September 14, 2021. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 S. Fifth St., Middletown. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery. ...

MAXWELL, JOSEPH "LEVI" — 34, of Pendleton, passed away September 7, 2021.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory.

PRATT, PAUL — 73, passed away at Community Hospital Anderson on Aug. 29, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 19, 2021, at Hoosier Park Top of the Park meeting room from 2 to 5 p.m.
Cremation was handled through Legacy Cremation and Funeral Service - Anderson.

PUGSLEY, JOHN R. — Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, Daleville, 8212 Walnut St., Daleville.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

VAN BUSKIRK, CHRISTOPHER JORDAN — 40, of Anderson passed away on August 18, 2021, at his residence. Christopher is survived by his mother, Sally Van Buskirk.
Friends are asked to share their memories of Christopher at www.brownbutzdiedring.com

GREENTOWN — Charlie "Chuck" Hiday, 76, Greentown, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, at 6:52 a.m. at Community Howard Regional Health, Kokomo.
In keeping with Charlie's wishes, he will be cremated with services held at a later date.
Hasler & Stout Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

HOLLINGER, COLEEN SUE — 64, New Castle, passed away on July 25, 2021.
Services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Beech Grove Meeting House in Pendleton. Visitation will be on Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre, Lahm Chapel.

HOWELLS, SANDRA K. — passed peacefully on July 2, 2021, in Estero, Florida.
The funeral mass will be on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Anderson, Indiana.
The full obituary can be found at www.brownbutzdiedring.com.

WILLIAMS, ROSELLA R. — Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation on Sunday, June 11, 2021, from 2-6 p.m. at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory and one hour prior to the mass.
A full obituary will...

FURST, DAVID ARTHUR — Visitation on Friday, July 2, 2021, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Memorial service on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at South Meridian Church of God.

FULLER, EDWARD LEROY — 75, died on May 5, 2021, in Houston, Texas.
Arrangements are pending at Glazebrooks Funeral Services, Anderson.

GREEN, DONALD C. 91, from Chesterfield, Indiana, died May 10, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to: Chesterfield Christian Church, 207 E. Plum St., Chesterfield, IN 46017. Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory. Visit www.andersfh.com to send condolences.

BUTLER, TERRY JOE "TED" 66, of Moonsville, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Anderson.
He is survived by his son, Joshua (Leigh) Butler of Charlotte, North Carolina; and daughter, Kristen Butler of Hampton, Virginia. Full obituary located at legacycremationfuneral.com.

HALL, PEGGY A. — 70, of Anderson, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Community Hospital, Anderson following a sudden illness. Private graveside services will be held.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hersberger-Bozell Funeral Home, Lapel.

HART, JOSEPH W. — 24, of Anderson, passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Hersberger-Bozell Funeral Home, Lapel.

CHASE, BERNARD D. JR. "SONNY" - 87, of Pendleton, passed away on March 8, 2021.
He was the father of Mony Chase of Middletown.
Cremation will take place with the burial of his remains in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.
www.loosecares.com.