OBITUARIES

Jan 12, 2022

DeLeon "De" Wilson passed away Jan. 12, 2022, in The Villages, Florida. He was born in Anderson, Indiana, on June 17, 1931, the son of Dee Leon and Jewell M. Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Marlene "Joy" of The Villages; son, Rodney of Martinsburg, West Virginia; sister, Linda J. Cooper of The Villages, Florida; seven grandchildren; and numerous...

Jan 11, 2022

Cheryl Mae Geer, age 77, of Anderson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Cheryl fought a courageous battle against cancer over the last year.

Cheryl was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She was known to many as "Grandma Mae." Grandma Mae lived a simple life of kindness, generosity and love...

Jan 10, 2022

Betty L. (Lewis) Copeland, 88, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 10, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. She was born on March 24, 1933, in Anderson, the daughter of I. Fred and Bonnie (Featherston) Lewis. Betty was a 1951 graduate of Anderson High School and was employed for 14 years at the Anderson Public Library, working with their...

Jan 8, 2022

Charles Douglas "Doug" Copeland, 86, of Anderson, passed away surrounded by family at his son's home on January 8, 2022. He was born on September 20, 1935, in Algood, Tennessee.

Doug graduated from Rickman High School, Class of 1953.

He retired from the Delco-Remy Division of General Motors after 30 years of service. He also worked for K-Mart for 6...

Jan 8, 2022

Judith K. Pickering, 80, of Warsaw, IN, and formerly of Anderson, passed away on January 8, 2022, at her home in Warsaw. She was born on April 15, 1941, in Anderson, the daughter of Arbary and Pauline Gunkel.

She was a graduate of Anderson High School.

Judy worked for General Motors for many years.

She was preceded in death by...

Jan 7, 2022

Rebecca Sue Lutz, 73, of Lapel, entered into the presence of her Savior Friday, January 7, 2022, at Community Hospital of Anderson surrounded by her family.

She was born April 16, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia to Edgar Brantley Spratlin and Daisy (Puckett) Spratlin.

Sue graduated from Forrest Park High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and also Bob Jones University.

She was...

Jan 7, 2022

Lynell Van Winkle passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2022, in Anderson. She was born in Alabama to the late Lewis and Gertie (Williamson) Kugler. She was a graduate of Anderson High School. Lynell worked various jobs throughout her lifetime and retired as a receptionist for Dr. William Kopp. She was a member of East Lynn Christian Church and the...

Jan 7, 2022

Sue A Garretson, 86 of Alexandria died Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Community Hospital, IN after extended illness.

Sue was born in Anderson, IN on Sept 13, 1935, and was the daughter of Lawrence and Pearl (Nichols) Van Dyke. She graduated from Anderson High School.

Sue was a member of the Glad Tiding Assembly of God Church since 1975. She...

Jan 5, 2022

Kathleen M. (Childers) Mock, 93, entered eternal rest from Community Hospital in Anderson on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, following a brief illness. She was born in Anderson on June 3, 1928, to Earl and Hilda (Schmaltz) Childers. Kathleen was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1946. In her early years, she was an assistant office manager for Prudential...

Jan 5, 2022

April 6, 1930 – January 5, 2022 Anderson – Sue Byers, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2022. She was born April 6, 1930 to Everett and Hazel Gorbett in Seymour, Indiana. She joins her parents, her son Mike, husband William, sisters Jessie, Berbie and brother Everett in heaven. She leaves to...

Jan 3, 2022

Glen E. Hoopingarner, 85, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022.

He was born January 28, 1936, in New Castle to the late, Perry Clarence & Venus Pearl (Davis) Hoopingarner.

Glen graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1954. He retired from Delco Remy Plant 11. Glen was a member of Bethany Christian Church and the UAW.

He is survived...

Jan 1, 2022

Devin "Lil Devin" Swain, 24, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022, in Anderson, Indiana. Devin was born Feb. 20, 1997, in Anderson, Indiana, to Donald Swain Jr. and Nanya Cox. He graduated from Anderson High School in 2015 and he also attended Vincennes University. Devin enjoyed traveling, basketball, baseball, spending time with his family and especially MUSIC. Devin is survived...

Dec 28, 2021

Marion L. Brooks, 91, of Anderson, passed away on Dec. 28, 2021. She was born on Sept. 29, 1930, in Anderson, Indiana, where resided most of her life. Marion graduated from Middletown High School. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. Marion is survived by her loving daughters, Michelle (David) Sizelove and Lisa (Keith) Hobson; grandchildren, Ryan (Kylee) Allman,...

Dec 27, 2021

Carol S. (Blades) Burnell, 88, of Anderson, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. She was born on May 31, 1933 in Anderson to the late A. Earl and Georgia (Tillman) Blades. Carol graduated from Anderson High School in 1951. She retired from Indiana Bell/Ameritech/AT&T in 1995 after 35 years of service. Carol was a...

Dec 26, 2021

Mona Kaye Stevens, 72, of Fishers passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born on October 5, 1949 to the late Benefield and Mary Ann (Lewis) Stevens.

Mona loved animals, crafting and gardening flowers. She was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and worked as a landscaper for the Town of Noblesville.

She is survived by 5 cousins;...

Dec 25, 2021

Jeanette Williams, 86, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born Oct. 23, 1935, in Kendallville, to Harold and Sylvia (Webster) Owen. Jeanette married Victor Stanley Williams on July 18, 1953, and he passed away Dec. 23, 2012. She worked at Pay Less Super Market in Anderson for 23 years, retiring in 1996....

Dec 25, 2021

Molly Jackson, 73, passed away Dec. 25, 2021, at Community Hospital. Molly was born Dec. 1, 1948, to Joseph and Kathleen Allen. She graduated from Anderson High School and retired from Delco Remy in 2003. Molly is survived by former husband Sylvester Jackson; daughter Wendy Grimes-Wills; son Dana (LaToya) Jackson; grandchildren Alexis Wills, Romello Williams, Danae' Jackson, Raphael Williams, Daelyn...

Dec 22, 2021

Jesse L. Bradberry, 96, of Anderson, passed away on Dec. 22, 2021, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on Feb. 19, 1925, in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to the late Jesse and Mary (Newsom) Bradberry. He married Tena Haliburton on Dec. 21, 1947. They shared 57 years of marriage together before her passing on Sept. 30, 2005. Jesse...

Dec 20, 2021

Jeffery Clarke Baldwin, 52 of Seattle, WA, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2021. Devoted son of the late Terry C. and Donita L. Baldwin.

Jeffery spent his personal and professional life caring for others and making sure those in his life were happy While pursuing a career in nursing, he was an entertainer at Walt Disney World. He was...

Dec 20, 2021

Pamela Richeson Murray, 78, passed away on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Pam was born Aug. 30, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Jack and Martha Richeson. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in May 1961 then earned a bachelor of science in business from Indiana University in 1965. After graduating she worked for a time as an assistant...