Obituaries

Aug 12, 2022

Jeannie (Mester) Carolina, 57, passed away on August 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. She was born December 3, 1964, in Flushing, New York to Arthur and Carol (Taylor) Mester. She was a graduate of West Essex High School in New Jersey. She graduated with an associated degree from Bloomfield College in New Jersey. She was an accountant for Thieneman Construction. She...

Aug 10, 2022

Dixie Carpenter, 79, of Yorktown, passed away August 10, 2022. She was born August 27, 1942 to the late Odie and Theda (Edwards) Phillips in Liberty, Kentucky.

She retired from BorgWarner after 30 years of service.

She is survived by her daughter, Jama Jacobs, sister Anita Jenkins, sister-in-law Shirley Phillips, and several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

She...

Aug 10, 2022

PENDLETON- Kathleen Sue (Gustin) Simpson, 72, of Pendleton, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2022 following a brief illness.

She was born on April 18, 1950, in Anderson. She was a 1968 graduate of Pendleton High School.

She was a Team Lead Accounting Technician at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) for 37 years.

She loved...

Aug 9, 2022

PENDLETON- On August 9, 2022, Phyllis Maxine (Hasty) Humble went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born March 15, 1928, to Robert and Hazel (Little) Hasty of Matthews, Indiana. She grew up on their farm with her brother Delver, and graduated from Jefferson Township High School in Grant County. She met her husband Bill at Epworth...

Aug 9, 2022

PENDLETON- Loving husband, father, and grandfather Malcolm Paul DeVerter, 87, Pendleton went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

Malcolm was born October 17, 1934, in Cayuga, Indiana to Florence and Wilmont DeVerter. He was a graduate of the Indiana College of Mortuary Science and a licensed funeral director and real estate broker. Malcolm had an impressive career...

Aug 8, 2022

Jacquelyn S. Smith, 91, of Anderson, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home. She was born September 9, 1930, to the late, Joe and Thelma (Livingston) Smith. She graduated from Anderson High School and went on to earn her teaching degree at Ball State University.

Ms. Smith retired from Anderson Community Schools after 38 years of devotion to...

Aug 8, 2022

On Monday, August 8, 2022, Heaven gained another Angel. Anna May Reeves went to be with her heavenly Father and join all her loved ones who had gone before her.

Born Anna May Shannon on July 27, 1933 to Lowell and Mary Shannon, in Belmont, OH. On August 28, 1954, she married her one true love, Elmer Reeves. She cherished...

Aug 3, 2022

Betty Louise Garrett, 97, of Anderson passed away on August 3rd, 2022, at her residence. Betty was born on November 15, 1924, in Anderson, to Floyd and Ada (Hopkins) Durham. She then went on to marry the love of her life, Radius Garrett, and they were married for 58 years before his passing in 2008.

Betty worked for Delco Remy...

Aug 2, 2022

James Edward Decker, age 75 of Noblesville Indiana passed away peacefully on August 2.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1947.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force reserves.  Jim was a hard-working man; he was self-employed and owned Goehring’s Men’s Shop in Anderson Indiana for 25 years. He served as president of the downtown...

Aug 2, 2022

Judith A. “Judy” (Tinch) Buttler, 65, of Elwood, passed away on August 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. Judy was born on February 7, 1957 in Anderson, IN to Willie and Theola (Hargis) Tinch. She worked for Kings Systems as a Quality Assurance Assistant for a number of years. Judy had a special place in her heart for animals and loved having...

Jul 31, 2022

Janet “Sue” Collins, 70, passed away July 31, 2022.

She was born October 15, 1951, in Fort Wayne to the late Carey Pritchett & Norma (Elkins) Turner.

Sue retired from the Fort Myers/Naples Greyhound Track.  She loved travelling, sightseeing, and gardening.  She also had a love of classic cars that lead to her belonging to the Anderson Corvette Association, Piston...

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

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 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 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