OBITUARIES

Apr 11, 2023

Billy Ray Mullins, 88, of Brownsburg, formerly of Anderson, passed away on April 11, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1934, in Bardo, KY to Vaulty and Callie Mullins.

Billy served in the Navy Reserves.

He retired from General Motors in 1995 after 37 years of service.

Billy enjoyed woodworking, driving fast cars, and playing putt-putt golf with his...

Apr 11, 2023

John Benjamin Reed, 91, was born February 28, 1932 and died peacefully on April 11, 2023 at his residence in Vermillion Place.

John is survived by his children Stephanie Cochran, Byron Reed, and Stephen Reed. John is preceded in death by his loving wife and partner Arwana Kay Reed and daughter Paula Elliott.

John dedicated his life to the service...

Apr 7, 2023

Beverly Joan Rhodus, age 76, residing in Markleville, passed away after an extended illness on April 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 16, 1947, to Jessie and Pauline (Hartley) Adams.

Beverly was a wonderful homemaker the majority of her life, having small jobs here and there. She was family oriented in every way and would...

Apr 7, 2023

Katherine "Katie" Diane Hill, 31, of Charleston, South Carolina, was called home April 7, 2023, at MUSC following a longterm illness.She was born March 3, 1992, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Steven and Natalie Hill.Katie loved the Lord and has a powerful testimony on line that all should watch.Katie loved being with her family and friends and is known to light...

Apr 6, 2023

James “Jim” Rex Boone, 72, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side as he was called home to his Heavenly Father on the morning of Thursday April 6th, 2023.

Jim was born on November 19, 1950 in Anderson, Indiana to Eddie and Edith Boone. Jim Graduated from Anderson High School in 1969. He enjoyed spending his high school...

Apr 4, 2023

Willie H. Ferrell, 91, of Anderson, passed away on April 4, 2023. Willie was born on May 7, 1931 in Allons, Tennessee to the late Bedford and Arngie (Brown) Ferrell. He married the love of his life, Daffo Greenwood, and the two were married for 67 years until her passing in 2021. Willie faithfully served our country in the United...

Apr 1, 2023

Earl Leo Hullinger, 82, of Anderson passed away on April 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. Earl was born on August 5, 1940, in Anderson to the late John “Bill” and Edna (Lawson) Hullinger. Earl enlisted in the United States Navy, and faithfully served his country until his honorable discharge in 1963. After the military, he began working...

Mar 31, 2023

Betty Jane Gibson, 90, of Anderson, passed away on March 31, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1932, in Nabb, Indiana.

Betty graduated from Anderson High School, Class of 1950; Anderson College, class of 1953, and received her Master's Degree from Ball State Teacher's College in 1960.

She was a teacher for the Pendleton Schools from 1953 - 1956...

Mar 31, 2023

Richard “Rick” Wayne Kellams, age 70, of Arrington, Tennessee, departed this life on March 31, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Paul Kellams and Sylvia Mullanix Kellams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bernard Burgan.

Rick is survived by his loving wife, Melinda Kellams of...

Mar 31, 2023

Patsy Jo (Austin) Whalon, 95, of Anderson went home to be with the Lord March 31, 2023 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson.

Patsy was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on January 29, 1928, the daughter of William and Judith (Davis) Austin. She married Rodney Charles Whalon on June 21, 1951.

Patsy was a graduate of Anderson University and Ball State...

Mar 30, 2023

Terrella Jean Eskew, 69, of Anderson was called home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a battle with cancer. She was born on October 10, 1953 in Anderson, IN to Daniel and Ethel (Osborne) Etchison.

Terella is a graduate of Anderson High School (1971) and...

Mar 30, 2023

Brenda Murphy Dunwiddie 74 went home to be with the lord on March 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, after a 7-year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born May 8, 1948, at St. Johns Hospital to Robert (Bob) and Deloris Murphy. She was a 1966 graduate of Madison Heights High School and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She was...

Mar 29, 2023

Teddy G. Hayden, 79, passed away on March 29, 2023, at his residence due to heart complications. He was born April 4, 1943, in Anderson, IN, and resided in Anderson. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also was a veteran of the U.S. army, serving his country for over 2 years. He...

Mar 29, 2023

James Lee "Jim" Baker, 88, of Anderson died March 29, 2023 at Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Jim was born August 7, 1934 in Anderson, the son of Charles C. and Iona (Bohne) Baker.

He served in the United States Army, before becoming a firefighter for the Anderson Fire Department.

He worked as a security officer for Guide Lamp...

Mar 27, 2023

Louraine (Lewis) Flatford, wife of the late Johnnie Flatford, and daughter of the late Wavelin and Ethel (Blankenship) Lewis, left the loving arms of her family on March 27, 2023, to be welcomed into her eternal home in heaven. There surely was a crowd of her family, friends, and our dad, waiting for her arrival. While there is heartache and...

Mar 26, 2023

Carolyn Goldsmith, 84, of Anderson, passed away on March 26, 2023, She was born January 30, 1939, in Fortville, the daughter of Wilford and Dorothy Hiday.

For many years, Carolyn had worked as a choreographer for the majorettes at Madison Heights High School. She was a member of Anderson First United Methodist Church.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her...

Mar 26, 2023

Donald Wayne Harvey, 69, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson.

He was born on May 12, 1953, in Anderson to Edgar "Wayne" Harvey and Jean (Mills) Harvey.

Donald Wayne enjoyed helping his father and uncles on their family farm. Everyone loved Donald Wayne and his giggle which made everyone smile. He...

Mar 25, 2023

Julia Mary Lowe, 96, of Markleville, passed away on March 25, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. She was born on April 8, 1926, in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

She had worked at Delco-Remy, Canteen, and K-Mart. She loved cooking, doing puzzles, and flowers.

Julia is survived by her children, Sandra L. (Gary) Osenbaugh and John Allen (Nancy) Lowe; sister,...

Mar 22, 2023

Ernest Dudley Parra, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1956, in Mimbres Valley, New Mexico.

Ernest worked as a landscaper for Sav-A-Tree and loved being with his family and his dogs.

Ernest is survived by his mother, Mary Parra; sons, Scott Castor and Curtis Castor; siblings, Joe Parra,...

Mar 19, 2023

Willard E. Hatter, 86, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on March 19, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1937, in Liberty, Kentucky, the son of Ben and Ada Hatter.

He was a tool and dye maker for Delco-Remy Division of General Motors, and retired after 30 years of service.

He was...