Obituaries

Nov. 26, 1922 – Dec. 15, 2021 Norma Jean Anderson Musselman, 99, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. She was born in Celina, Ohio, on Nov. 26, 1922, to the late Oren and Rieta Grace (Wright) Anderson. Mrs. Musselman was a longtime resident of Lapel and Noblesville with the last 10 years residing in Pittsboro. She…

Dec. 17, 2021 Michael Howard McClain, 61, passed peacefully on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at 3 p.m. He and his wife, Faith McClain are residents of Noblesville, Ind. Mr. Mcclain left behind a legacy of love, success, integrity and friendship. He graduated from Franklin Central High School and loved his alma mater. Throughout his life,…

Oct. 29, 1953 – Dec. 19, 2021 James Rodney Windlan, 68, Anderson, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 29, 1953, in Anderson, Ind. to Robert Windlan and Luana “Lou” Mae (Anderson) Windlan. Mr. Windlan graduated from Highland High School in 1972.…

Aug. 27, 1933 – Dec. 16, 2021 Mr. Lotze departed this life early on Dec. 16, 2021. He was born Aug. 27, 1933, in San Bernardino, Calif., to a music educator and real estate investor. His family was deeply musical and devoted to their church. After receiving an associate degree in music, he joined the…

Oct. 18, 1939 – Dec. 12, 2021 Ruby Jo Pickrell, 82, Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at her home with her family at her bedside. She was born on Oct. 18, 1939 to Clarence and Daisy (Doney) Webb in Sparta, Tenn. She married Lawrence Pickrell on March 2, 1961. She retired from…

Dec. 23, 1942 – Dec. 12, 2021 Phillip Scott, 78, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Noblesville, entered the presence of Jesus Dec. 12, 2021. He was born Dec. 23, 1942 in Lebanon, son of the late Howard P. and Margaret (Trout) Scott. Mr. Scott grew up in Zionsville and was a 1961 graduate of Zionsville…

May 31, 1930 – Dec. 11, 2021 Mary Elizabeth (Pickard) Rector, 91, Sheridan, passed away on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 11, 2021, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. She was born in Tipton County to Bernard and Grace (King) Pickard on May 31, 1930. She grew up on a working dairy farm in Terhune, Indiana. She…

Aug. 9, 1936 – Dec. 10, 2021 Janet (Jeffery) Martin, Noblesville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, due to complications following surgery. She was born on Aug. 9, 1936 in London, England to the late Arthur Henry and Annie Jeffery. Mrs. Martin loved all animals. She would find joy in watching the birds, deer…

Dec. 10, 2021 Roger Alton Neal, 74, Noblesville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at his hand-built log home in the woods. Mr. Neal was a 1965 graduate of Noblesville High School. In June of 1966, before his sophomore year at Purdue University, he enlisted in the United States Navy. At age 19, he…

Nov. 8, 1933 – Dec. 7, 2021 Richard Charles Davis, 88, Noblesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on Nov. 8, 1933 to Archie and Marian (May) Davis in Lansing, Mich. Mr. Davis proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps…