OBITUARIES

Nov 25, 2022

Marion L. Thomas, 88, of Anderson, passed away Friday, November 25th, 2022.

He was born May 11th, 1934 in Cannelton, Indiana to the late Robert and Ruth Thomas.

Marion was the General Manager of Culligan Water in Anderson from 1997 until his retirement in 2015. He began a successful sales career at the Thom McAn Shoe Store in Indianapolis, and...

Nov 25, 2022

Robert Woschitz, 90, of Anderson, passed away on November 25, 2022. He was born on May 2,1932 in Gary, Indiana and resided in Anderson for most of his life.

Robert graduated with honors from the University of Michigan’s Engineering School, receiving two degrees. Also, he was a pitcher on Michigan’s 1953 College Baseball World Series Championship team. After college, he...

Nov 25, 2022

Donald “Don” Lee Masters,85, of Anderson, passed away November 25,2022 at Ascensions St. Vincent’s, Indianapolis.

Born August 28, 1937, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Charles Lee and Esther (Rhoades) Masters. He married Judy Carolyn (Wages) on July 12, 1963. She survives him. Don graduated from New Castle High School in 1957. He went to work at Products Company...

Nov 24, 2022

Ralph Edward “Eddie” Rice, 75, of Anderson, passed away on November 24, 2022, at the St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on May 16, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana and resided most of his life in Anderson.

Ralph graduated from Anderson High School.

He was a retired Housekeeper Specialist for St. Vincent’s Hospital-Anderson, where he served for 37 years....

Nov 23, 2022

Carolyn Sue Robinson, 87, formerly of Anderson, passed away on November 23, 2022 at her home in Macon, GA. She was excellently devoted, beautifully created, and fiercely loved.

She was born on April 12, 1935 in Elwood, IN to Arthur and Hazel (Hughes) Dudley. An incredible daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, Sue dedicated her life to taking...

Nov 22, 2022

Gene Paul Wright, 92, passed gently in his sleep on November 22, 2022 at Harbor Manor Senior Living Community. It is with sorrow, but also with a tremendous sense of peace and comfort that we say goodbye to our father and grandfather. His beloved wife of 62 years, Darlene Sue Wright, preceded him in death in October 2021.

Gene was...

Nov 20, 2022

Arwana Kay Reed, 84, of Anderson died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning of November 20, 2022

She was born July 29, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Jessie & Maddie York, wife of John Benjamin Reed.

She is survived by daughter, Stephanie and sons, Byron and Stephen. Predeceased by daughter Paula.

She is also survived by 3...

Nov 19, 2022

Daniel Ray "Danny" Barker, 74, of Anderson died unexpectedly at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Anderson on November 19, 2022.

He was born on April 26, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio to Paul Barker Sr. and Anna Mae (Wallace) Barker. He was a 1966 graduate of Madison Heights High School. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War....

Nov 19, 2022

Barbara Jean Dunbar-Fritz-Higginbotham, age 92, of Anderson, passed away on November 19, 2022, at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born in Sullivan, IN on March 11th, 1930, to her loving parents, the late Leslie and Mildred Dunbar.

Barbara was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1948. She was then married to her loving husband William Thomas Fritz...

Nov 18, 2022

Muncie – Bruce D. Heavenridge, 77, of Muncie, passed away at his residence on Friday, November, 18, 2022.

Bruce was born on October 19, 1945 to Robert and Nola (Kepple) Heavenridge. Bruce was a graduate of Anderson High School. He was in the Army from 1965 to 1969.

He was a tool and die maker and spent his career working...

Nov 17, 2022

Mary Helen Graves, 70, passed away Nov. 17, 2022 at her residence.

Mary was born July 9, 1952 to Lee Arthur and Velma Nave in Shuqualak, MS. She was a 1970 Anderson High School graduate, General Motors retiree and owner of Best Care Childcare. Mary enjoyed nurturing children and spending time with family and friends.

Mary is survived by her...

Nov 14, 2022

Mildred (Owens) Johnson, 87, of Anderson went to be with the Lord November 14, 2022 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Mildred was born August 8, 1935, in Monticello, Kentucky, and had been an Anderson resident since 1956. She graduated from high school in Monticello, Kentucky Class of 1955; Anderson University and received a masters degree in education from Ball...

Nov 14, 2022

Margaret C. Sorg-Rodecap, 97, went to be with our Lord and entered eternal rest on November 14, 2022, at Five Star Residences of Noblesville.

She was born on January 14, 1925, in Pocahontas Arkansas, the daughter of John and Adelaide (Nuce) Baltz. Margaret was a homemaker. Additionally, she and husband, Frank, began selling a variety of home-grown vegetables in the...

Nov 13, 2022

Ryan Keith Rickard, age 33, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2022. He was born on September 5, 1989, to Bryan Rickard and Jaona Burk.

Ryan was truly on his way to a better life and had been striving successfully to becoming a good father and living the life he wanted to live. He was compassionate, had a...

Nov 11, 2022

Marshall Lee Denney, 70, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on November 11, 2022, aftera courageous battle with cancer.Marshall is survived by his wife of 27 years, Angie; sons, Cole Reeter, Brady Reeter,and Grant Denney; daughters, Cassie Denney, Raquel Denney, and Ceci Spence; sisters, CherieRoberts, Susan (John) Goggins, and Kym (Craig) Olivares; brother, Greg Carmichael; sister-in-law, Kim (Terry) Williams; brother-in-law, Chad...

Nov 10, 2022

Michael Stephen Lee Jackson, 15, of Anderson, passed away on November 10, 2022.

He was born on November 24, 2006, in Anderson, the son of Kirsten Kirby and Michael Jackson.

Mikey attended Anderson High School. He previously wrestled and played football for Frankton Schools.

He is survived by his great-uncle, Larry Kirby; step-mother, Megan Kinnard; siblings, Emmera Jackson, Nikolai Jackson,...

Nov 9, 2022

Nancy Carr Semon, 76, of Middletown, passed away on November 9, 2022, at the Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on May 20, 1946, in Anderson IN.

She was a homemaker and retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. She attended Columbus Avenue Church of Christ

Nancy is survived by her loving spouse, Donald Semon; sons, Larry (Susan)...

Nov 8, 2022

Maggie Williams passed away Nov. 8, 2022 at Beaumont Health Care.

Maggie was born May 16, 1934 in Tallassee, AL. to the late Marion Alexander, Sr. and the late Katie Lue (Foster) Alexander. Maggie attended Anderson Community School also Ivy Tech Community College and Anderson University.

Maggie was employed by Delco Remy of General Motors as a skilled trades tool...

Nov 8, 2022

Alfred H. Jackson, 85, of Middletown, passed away on November 8, 2022. He was born on April 23, 1937, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided most of his life in Middletown.

Al graduated from Anderson High School in 1955. He served his country United States Army National Guard.

Al worked for Delco-Remy Division of General Motors, and retired after 30 plus...

Nov 5, 2022

Daniel L. Baugh, 75, of Anderson, passed away on November 5, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana.

Daniel served his country in the Army stationed in Germany.

He is a retired Firefighter for 26 years for Anderson Fire Department.

He was a member of American Legion Post 127 and enjoyed playing golf....