OBITUARIES

Oct 5, 2022

Willametta (Runyan) Whitaker, passed away at home on October 5, 2022, following 102 glorious years.

She was born May 23, 1920 to Elwood farmers, Clyde and Celia (Tyner) Runyan.

Willametta was married to Robert Sparks, who passed away in 1944. In 1948, Willametta married Bill Whitaker, deceased 2021.

Over the years, Willametta had owned her own beauty shop, and later...

Oct 4, 2022

Steven D. Carter, 61, of Anderson, passed away on October 4, 2022, at his home after a long two year battle with cancer. He was born on July 4, 1961, in Wahiawa, HI.

Steve was a 1979 graduate of Lapel High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force and then joined the Indiana Army National Guard. Steve was deployed...

Oct 1, 2022

Paul Russell Webb Sr., 80, of Anderson, passed away on October 1, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on August 6, 1942, in Anderson, the son of Paul E. and Rosemary (Sampson) Webb.

Paul graduated from Daleville High School.

He retired as a machinist from Delco-Remy Division of General Motors.

Paul enjoyed playing golf, bowling, being outside, and fishing....

Oct 1, 2022

Richard Allen Clevenger, 73, died Saturday, October 1, 2022, after a brief illness at Envive Nursing Home.

Richard was born on January 4, 1949, in Anderson to Jack and Betty Clevenger.

Richard loved music. He was an avid musician and played with the Orange Blossom Ramblers. He cut a couple of records and played in Nashville. He performed with some...

Oct 1, 2022

Danny Zachary June 23, 1943-October 1, 2022

Danny K Zachary Sr. 79, from Anderson, died October 1, 2022, suddenly at his cabin in Madison, Indiana.

Danny was born June 23, 1943, in Jamestown, Tennessee, the son of Otha Allen and Dorothy “Memaw” (Slaven) Zachary. He worked in production at Delco Remy for 41 years before retiring in 2001. He...

Sep 30, 2022

Mary was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Roy G. and Edna (Lakin) Williams, and was to be their only child. Three years after Mary’s birth, her mother succumbed to tuberculosis. Her maternal grandparents, Herman and Mary “Molly” (Snack) Lakin, adopted the precocious, curly headed toddler and raised her in in their still standing home in West Terre Haute. On...

Sep 30, 2022

Sally Lou Bilyeu, 84, of Alexandria, passed away on September 30, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born on January 12, 1938 in Lucas County, Ohio, the daughter of Theodore and Clova (Lee) Klaus. She was employed for many years as the office manager of ALAC Garment, attended Mt. Olive Community Church in Muncie, and had...

Sep 26, 2022

Rose Ella Peters, 91, of Anderson, passed away on September 26, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 5, 1930, in Flora, Indiana.

Rose graduated from Lapel High School and retired from JC Penney, where she worked in the stockroom.

Rose is survived by her son, Joseph Peters; grandson, Samuel Peters; fur grandson, Ace; several nieces, and...

Sep 26, 2022

Rose Ella Peters, 91, of Anderson, passed away on September 26, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 5, 1930, in Flora, Indiana.

Rose graduated from Lapel High School and retired from JC Penney, where she worked in the stockroom.

Rose is survived by her son, Joseph Peters; grandson, Samuel Peters; fur grandson, Ace; several nieces, and...

Sep 24, 2022

William Thomas James, 84, passed on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 18, 1938, in Anderson, to the late, Clifford & Eunice (Cox) James. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors as a tool & die maker. He was a past member of the...

Sep 24, 2022

Pamela Jo Cook, 65, passed away at her home on September 24, 2022, following a brief illness.

She was born on February 9, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland to Dwight H. and Ada Lee Cross and resided in Anderson for most of her life. Pam was a graduate of Alexandria High School, Class of 1975.

Pam worked in banking for more...

Sep 20, 2022

Theresa M. (Witsken) Minnick, 78, of Columbus, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. She was born October 16, 1943, in Anderson to the late Carl and Josephine (Spies) Witsken. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1961 and later that year married Carl G. Minnick on December 30th at St. Ambrose Catholic Church....

Sep 18, 2022

After a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s, Thomas J Fox III passed away peacefully Sunday at his home in Pendleton, Indiana.

He was born on April 2, 1943, to Thomas J Fox II, and Willa (Warneford) Fox. He graduated from Lawrenceburg High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Ball State University. Tom spent the...

Sep 18, 2022

Beverly Jean Klepfer (Jeannie), 70, of Pendleton, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson.She was born August 5, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of John Glen, Sr. and Martha (Davis) Anderson. Jeannie was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her dog Henry who had passed away the year before. She was a member...

Sep 17, 2022

Robert Ambrose

CHARLESTON – Robert Dean Ambrose, 91, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will begin Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., concluding with Masonic Rites by Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe, Charleston. Burial of ashes will be private. Memorials...

Sep 16, 2022

Phyllis Pike VanDuyn, 93, formerly of Anderson, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022, in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Phyllis was a proud 1946 graduate of Anderson High School. She remembered fondly her time working in Joe’s Record Shop with her older brother, owner Joe Pike, and had a lifelong love of jazz music. She enjoyed selling Avon, working in...

Sep 16, 2022

Elvira Ruth Short, 84, of Anderson, passed away on September 16, 2022, at Countryside Manor Health and Living Community, Anderson.

She was born on September 28, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of George Sr. and Christina (Fryhling) Herber.

Elvira retired from Long John Silvers after 8 years of service and also held a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

She was...

Sep 16, 2022

Mary Faith Ehle, 87, of Anderson, passed away on September 16, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on October 11, 1934, in Paoli, Indiana and resided most of her life in Anderson.

She worked as a beautician at Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield.

Mary was a member of Bethany Christian Church, where she was in their choir and...

Sep 10, 2022

Denise Marie Karch, 65, of Anderson, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on September 10, 2022, at the St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided most of her life.

Denise graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Horticulture.

She was a homemaker but also worked for Garr...

Sep 7, 2022

Paul A. Ester, 86, of Anderson, passed away on September 7, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on March 28, 1936, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Rosena Ester.

Paul graduated from Anderson High School in 1954.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He was a police officer for...