Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

Dustin E. Lehman, 44, of Lafayette, passed away on July 30, 2022, in Marshall, Minnesota from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born January 31, 1978, in Anderson, to Ralph and LeeAnn (Craig) Lehman-Roberts. He attended Frankton High School. He was an ironworker with Ironworkers Local 22 in Indianapolis for 15 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending...

Jul 28, 2022

Stella Kathryn (Kathy) Branscum, 69, of Warrington, Indiana, passed on July 28, 2022. Kathy was born on February 21, 1953 to Robert and Myrtle Coomer.

Kathy had a love of art, music, gardening, and birds.  She would be asked by family and friends for her hand drawn cherubs and baby angels.  She had a big heart and deeply loved everyone...

Jul 28, 2022

Randy Dean Armstrong, 45, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1976, in Indianapolis, to Joe and Pam Armstrong. He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed playing basketball and being outside. Randy is survived by his mother, Pam Armstrong; three children, Donald Armstrong, Randi (Brennen) Dowden, and Gabriel Armstrong;...

Jul 27, 2022

David Michael Breece, 77, Anderson, passed away on July 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on September 5 1944 in Anderson to the late Fred and Ruby Breece.

David served his country in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.  He worked various construction projects during his career.  David was a member of the Cross Roads United Methodist...

Jul 27, 2022

George R. Price, 74, Pendleton, passed away on July 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on October 22, 1947 in Richmond to the late George and Florence (Leonard) Price.

George graduated from Richmond High School in 1965 and served his country in the U.S. Army.  He retired from State Farm Insurance Company after 25 years of service.  He...

Jul 26, 2022

Edward “Ed” E. Sturgeon, passed away on July 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on September 27, 1932 in Anderson to the late James and Iva (Hicks) Sturgeon. After graduating from school, Ed began working at Delco-Remy, Plant 16 and he worked there for 38 years. He was also a bus driver for...

Jul 25, 2022

Larry Dean Breece, 63, of Greenfield and former longtime Wilkinson resident, passed away July 25, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 12, 1959 in Greenfield, Indiana and resided in Wilkinson most of his life.

Larry was a United States Marine Corps veteran and member of Greenfield VFW Post. He was a Life member of the NRA, garden...

Jul 24, 2022

Marilyn Jean (Williams) Crosley passed into the Lord’s presence July 24, surrounded by her family. Marilyn packed so much life into her 90 years on this earth that it sometimes is difficult to comprehend.

She was born April 5, 1932 to Ralph and Joy (Anson) Williams. She represented the 6th generation of the Williams Family to live on her cherished...

Jul 24, 2022

Jul 23, 2022

Connie M. Calvert, 78, of Markleville, IN passed away on July 23, 2022 in Anderson, IN. She was born on April 16, 1944 in Ingalls, IN to the late Harold “Pinky” and Eileen (Rummel) Baer. Connie married her husband, Mike Calvert, on June 12, 1965. She worked for Guide Lamp/General Motors for 9 years, from 1963-1972. Connie loved golfing and...

Jul 23, 2022

Virginia A. Gwaltney, 82, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Meadowbrook Assisted Living in Fishers.

Virginia was born on August 4, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana to the late, Edward and Olive (Carpenter) Gillespie.  She was married to the love of her life for over 50 years to the late Donald Gwaltney.  Virginia is a graduate of Anderson High School....

Jul 22, 2022

Tami Star (Young) VanCleave, 63, of Anderson, IN passed away on July 22, 2022 after an extended illness. She was born on December 25, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Edgar Wethington and Della Mae (Keith) Gilliatt. She married her loving husband, Steve VanCleave, on February 9, 1990 in Darlington, IN. Tami graduated in 1977 from North Montgomery High...

Jul 20, 2022

Anna Marie (Green) Martin, 99, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in TJ Sampson Community Hospital in Columbia, Kentucky, following a brief illness. She was born April 13, 1923 in Noblesville, to Leo and Emma (Bolander) Green. She was a nurse's aide at Noblesville Hospital. She was a member of Fishersburg Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed spending...

Jul 19, 2022

Doris Ann Davidson, 61, of Anderson, passed away on July 19, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.  She was born on June 20, 1961, in Anderson to the late John and Phyllis (Gaye) Gilbert.

Doris was employed with Concentrix as a consultant.  She was a member of Eastside Church of God.  She was a very dedicated grandma who loved...

Jul 19, 2022

Nancy Kay Wardwell, 79, of Anderson, passed away on July 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on August 12, 1942 in Anderson to the late Earl and Sally (Coffin) Stokes.  Nancy retired from General Motors after 20 years of service.

She is survived by her son, John (Heather) Wardwell of Anderson; grandchildren, Jonathan Wardwell and Sarah Wardwell; step...

Jul 18, 2022

Cheryle L. (Cummings) Murdock, 74, of Anderson, passed away on July 18, 2022 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Cheryle was born on September 7, 1947 in Portland, Oregon to the late Herman R. and Carol R. (Lillie) Cummings. She worked for Barber’s Manufacturing for a number of years before her retirement. Cheryle loved playing bingo and doing puzzles. She enjoyed...

Jul 15, 2022

Marietta Louada Schmidt, 86, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born October 9, 1935, in Anderson. Marietta retired from West Central Community Schools, where she worked in the cafeteria for 12 years. She was active in her family’s activities having been involved in the PTO, leader for Brownies & the Girls Scouts. Marietta...

Jul 14, 2022

DeWayne A. Jessup II, 46, of Anderson, passed away on July 14, 2022 at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis after a long illness.  He was born on March 23, 1976 in Muncie, to  DeWayne and Sharon (Meagher) Jessup. DeWayne enjoyed bowling, painting, and detailing cars.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon (Meagher) Jessup of Mt. Summit; brothers, Perry (Pat)...

Jul 13, 2022

Phyllis Jean (Kersey) Blanton, 80, of Muncie, passed away on July 13, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on February 16, 1942 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to the late Dalton and Merle (Crenshaw) Kersey.

Phyllis retired as a Funeral Home Assistant from Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service – Lahm Chapel in Pendleton.  She was a member of the Sigma Phi...

Jul 12, 2022

Martha “June” Zirkle, 89, of Anderson passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Brandywine Nursing home in Greenfield after an automobile accident.

She was born on April 4, 1933, in Markleville, to the late Robert and Stella (Walker) Young.

 

June retired from Delco Remy in Anderson after 46 years of service as a Quality Control operator.  She was a...