OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 18, 2023

Agnes Regina Kinser 87 passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Rawlins House, she was born July 29, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She had worked as a beautician and waitress and was a Meadowbrook Church of Christ member. She is survived by her children Gary(Janet) Allen, Terri (Mark) Recker, Michael Allen, Adam Hinkle, Andy Recker, Sandra (Tom) Hinkle, and...

Mar 17, 2023

Billy Gene Taylor, 91, of Anderson passed away on March 17, 2023 at his home. Billy was born on September 12, 1931 in Mill Shoals, Illinois to the late Clarence and Nellie (Thackery) Taylor. Billy married the love of his life, Iva Smothers, and the two were married for 70 years. He faithfully served our country in the United States...

Mar 16, 2023

James “Jim” Maurice Ohler, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16th at 10:35 pm at his home in Anderson, Indiana. Jim was sitting in his favorite easy chair, with his favorite afghan blanket keeping him warm, his two favorite cats cozying up to him purring on his lap while watching NCAA basketball (even though his beloved Butler University &...

Mar 16, 2023

Sharon Dean Shaw, 65 of Anderson, IN, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 16th, 2023. She was born November 27th, 1957 in Hopkinsville, KY, to Sara Miller (deceased) and Charles Woodward of Bronson, FL.

Sharon is survived by her husband Randy Shaw of Anderson, IN, her brothers Randy Woodward of Spring Grove, PA, Danny Woodward of Lake City, FL, Charles Woodward...

Mar 14, 2023

Delores Harris-Vanleer went home to be with our Lord on March 14, 2023. She was born April 30th 1928 to the late Eugene Fuller Sr. and Leola Fuller Nipples. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Church Upon The Rock. She retired from Fisher Guide. She enjoyed walking, riding her bike, fellowshipping with church...

Mar 11, 2023

Bonnie Bernice Robinson, 91, Anderson, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Rawlins House Family-first Senior Living in Pendleton, Indiana.

She was born September 14, 1931, in Hazard, Kentucky, and resided most of her life in Anderson.

Bonnie attended Vicco (Kentucky) High School until the spring of 1950.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending her time entertaining her...

Mar 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Vincent Hussle, 84, of Anderson, passed away Monday evening March 6, 2023 at Bethany Point Health Care.

He was born on March 28, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Frank and Adeline (Biver) Hussle. He was employed as a pharmacist for many years with Hooks Drug Store and later with Marsh, retiring in 2010. Bob enjoyed golf,...

Mar 5, 2023

Jerry R. Schwan Born: September 10, 1937 Died: March 5, 2023 Jerry Robert Schwan, 85, of Crystal Lake Illinois passed away on March 5th, 2023. Jerry was born on September 10th, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul and Marie Schwan. Jerry attended Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana where he received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jerry also...