OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2022

Esta Mae Hunter, age 95, of Sheridan, passed away on Friday morning, February 4, 2022, at Rawlins House of Pendleton, Indiana. Born July 28, 1926, in Jamestown, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Marvin V. and Mary F. (Cragun) Barker.

Shortly after graduating from Sheridan High School in 1944, Esta Mae went to work for Firestone, and...

Feb 4, 2022

Judith A. Stone, age 87, of Anderson, passed away on February 4, 2022 at St. Vincent Anderson. She was born on October 10, 1934 to the late Glenn and Floss Ulrey.

She loved her name and being called Judith Ann. She was an active member of Delta Sigma Kappa and held all of the various offices. She was a 50+...

Feb 4, 2022

Joseph Lee Branch, 93, of Anderson, passed away surrounded by his family on February 4, 2022. He was born on September 30, 1928, in Anderson, Indiana, where he resided most of his life.

Joe graduated from Anderson High School.

He was a master of many talents and a jack of all trades. He spent his early years working as a...

Feb 3, 2022

ANDERSON — Michael Ricci passed away on Feb. 3, 2022. He was born to Judy and Tony Ricci on Feb. 23, 1963. Mike graduated from Highland High School in 1981. He owned Ricci's Construction for 30 years. He was a member of Hogs, Brother of Third Wheel, was director of Anderson Abate. He loved to travel, ride motorcycles, and raise...

Feb 3, 2022

Dr. Charles Ross King, died peacefully on Feb. 3, 2022, at the age of 96 in Chandler, Arizona. His wife of 73 years, Frances Pamela King, and their son, Charles Conrad King, were by his side. Charles was born Aug. 22, 1925, in Nevada, Iowa, the son of Carl Russell King and Sarah Dorothy Mills. He was the patriarch of...

Feb 3, 2022

Anna E. Frazee, 99, of Anderson, went to be with her Lord Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis following a brief illness.

She was born on December 27, 1922, in Jamestown, Kentucky, the daughter of William O. and Leora (Helm) Loy.

Anna had 14 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Taylor and Karen...

Feb 2, 2022

Juanita J. Chapin, 89, of Anderson, IN passed away after an extended illness on February 2, 2022. Juanita was born on April 10, 1932 in Anderson to Leo and Leora (Beard) Price. Juanita worked at Roslyn Bakery for 15 years and always brought home sweet treats. She was a greeter for New Life Church and Lake Gibson Church of the...

Feb 1, 2022

Jimmy K. Richman, 78, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 1, 2022 at his residence. Jimmy was born on January 2, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Merrill and Norma (Watson) Richman. Jimmy was happily married for 58 years to his wife Nikki Richman. He was a graduate of Anderson Madison Heights High School, and in his life,...

Jan 31, 2022

Andrew Grayson Cleveland, 52, of Anderson, passed away on January 31, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson.

He was born on February 25, 1969, in Anderson, the son of Larry and Rebecca Cleveland.

Andy attended Madison Heights High School.

He had worked in construction.

Andy enjoyed watching sports on television and walking his dog.

He is survived by his parents,...

Jan 30, 2022

Ashley Danielle Reed, 35, of Anderson, passed away on January 30, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 28, 1986, in Anderson, Indiana.

Ashley graduated from Mamaw's Homeschool in 2004 and loved family get-togethers. She was also a movie buff and loved everything and everybody. If you had a baby, she would make them "her baby".

Ashley is...

Jan 29, 2022

Merlena K. (Nash) Collins, 79, of Chesterfield, IN passed away at her home on January 29, 2022. Merlena was born on August 5, 1942 in Anderson, IN to Robert E. and Sylvia L. (Stout) Nash. She married her loving husband, William C. Collins on March 4, 1972 and were married 41 years before his passing in 2013. Merlena had the...

Jan 29, 2022

Vera Lorrene (Simmons) Richardson, 95, of Chesterfield, died January 29, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. Vera was born March 11, 1926 in Moreland, the daughter of Everett and Mary (Humbles) Simmons. She lived on the farm in Middletown and attended Middletown High School where she met her husband, Robert W. Richardson. They married June 3, 1943 and he...

Jan 28, 2022

Pam Townsend, 78, of Pendleton, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1943, in Anderson, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Payton) Case.

Heaven welcomed Pam and joyfully celebrates her arrival and she is well again.

Pam was a 1961 graduate of Anderson High School. She then attended and graduated from the Methodist School of...

Jan 28, 2022

Rebecca A. “Becky” Burke, 92, of Lapel, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.

She was born May 9, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana to James Webb and Lema (Austin) Webb.

Becky attended Anderson Community Schools and graduated from APEX Beauty College.

She retired owning and operating Becky’s Beauty Shop in...

Jan 26, 2022

Melvin G. Hatfield, 75, of Pendleton, passed away on January 26, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, and resided most of his life in Marion.

Melvin graduated from Marion High School and earned an associate degree from Ivy Tech in accounting.

Melvin was a long-time member of the Westside Assembly of God in Marion.

He...

Jan 26, 2022

Connie Michelle Hoppes, 54, of Markleville, passed away on January 26, 2022, at her home in Markleville, IN surrounded by many family members. She was born on October 22, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided most of her life in Markleville.

Michelle graduated from Anderson High School in Anderson, Indiana.

She earned an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech Community College...

Jan 26, 2022

William C. Davis, 71, of Anderson, passed away on January 26, 2022, at the Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. IN. He was born on May 13, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, and resided most of his life in Anderson.

Bill graduated from Madison Heights High School.

He retired from Guide Lamp division of General Motors.

He loved the outdoors, photographing the wildlife,...

Jan 26, 2022

Aden "A.L." Willis, 98, Anderson, went to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. He was born Feb. 12, 1923, to the late Otto and Lottie Willis in Louisville, Illinois. He served in Navy during World War II in the Asian Pacific. He was married to Vella Swallows for 52 years until her passing 1996. He retired...

Jan 24, 2022

Naples, Fla. – Donald Goss Wilson, 90, resident of Naples, Fla. and former resident of Daleville and Monticello, passed away at NCH Hospital in Naples, Fla. on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born in Anderson, September 3, 1931, the son of Bennie and Martha (Copeland) Wilson.

In the summer of 1938, he was seriously injured in an accident at...

Jan 24, 2022

On Monday, January 24, 2022, Deborah Rachel (Ware) Rosenfield was called home to her Heavenly Father.

She was born on February 9, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Carl and Ruby (LeCounte) Ware.

Deb graduated from Ponca City High School, class of 1972, where she had been a member of the marching band and Chorale.

She moved to...