Obituaries

Rev. Jack Warren Brunner, 81, of Ingalls, went to Heaven at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie on December 4, 2010.He was born January 31, 1929 in Anderson, the son of Lelah Mae (Eakes) and John Calvin Brunner.Jack graduated from Fortville High School in 1947. He served his country in the U.S….

Jerry W. Cardwell, Sr., 51, of Anderson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2011 from his son%3Fs home, after an extended illness. He was born January 13, 1960 in Morgantown, KY and lived most of his life in Anderson. He attended Central Community Chapel. He is survived by his …

Fred J. Roush, Jr., 85, Anderson, died June 11, 2010 at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born October 19, 1924, the son of Fred and Geraldine Roush, Sr. in Arcadia, IN and had lived in Madison County most of his life. In 1985, he retired from Guide Lamp after 30 …

Jesse E. Embree, 96, of Anderson, passed away September 1, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Muncie the son of Oliver and Bessie (Clevenger) Embree and resided in Anderson most of his life and graduated from Anderson High School. He retired from t…

Melba Ruth Cox Keesey, 85, of Anderson, passed away May 27, 2010 at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born February 19, 1925 in Lyons, IN, the daughter of Orville and Opal (Richardson) McLaughlin. She had lived in Anderson since 1943 and was a homemaker. She …

Richard R. Hughes, 76, Anderson, passed away November 3, 2010 at St. John%3Fs Medical Center after an extended illness.He was born October 2, 1934 in Elwood. He had lived in Anderson since 1955 and had wintered in Frost Proof, FL for many years.He retired in 1984 from Delco Remy after 32 yea…

Donna Lee Brooks, 60, of Anderson, passed away August 21, 2010 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born June 9, 1950 in Williams, CA, the daughter of Kenneth and Rebecca Wickholm. She is survived by 2 sons; 1 daughter; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 1 brother; and 1 …

Paul M. Bivens Sr., 74, a resident since 1951 of Anderson, Indiana, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a diesel truck mechanic with McClains Trucking Co., died at his residence on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, following an extended illness. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, Octo…

Wilma L. Sumner, 85, of Anderson, passed away March 24, 2011 at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born March 10, 1926 in Anderson, the daughter of Everett and Jessie Smith. She graduated from Anderson High School and attended Kent State University.Wilma retired from …

Desmond L. Harris Rogers, 19, of Anderson, passed away August 27, 2010 at Methodist Hospital. He was born July 17, 1991 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He was self employed. He enjoyed skateboarding and being with his friends. He was an avid music enthusiast and was very …

Troy A. Hubble, 44, of Anderson, passed away March 17, 2011 at his residence after an extended illness.He was born June 5, 1966 in Anderson and graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1984. He was a lifelong Anderson resident and had worked at Community Health Network for the past …

Former Anderson resident %3F Susan J. Reed, 58, of Detroit, Michigan, went home to her Lord on February 16, 2011. Susan was born on August 26, 1952 in Queens County, New York to Samuel J. and Betty (Herriotts) Valentine, Jr. She was among those in the first graduating class from Pendleton He…

John S. Brunson, 65, of Anderson, passed away August 21, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born September 29, 1944, the son of John and Joyce (Kelly) Brunson in Portland, OR, and resided in Anderson for past 40 years. In 2003, he retired from Guide after 32 years of s…

Scott C. Phillips, 57, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his residence.

Scott was born in Anderson, the son of Otis and Barbara (Clarkson) Phillips and lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of Anderson High School and worked as an electrician in the City …

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Dessie Evelyn (Fite) Matthews, 88, died Sunday April 18th, 2010. She was born in Newhall, West Virginia, May 21st, 1921 to Lewis E. Fite and Cora Marie ( Logan) Fite. She married Fred L. Matthews on June 8th, 1940 at North Anderson Church of God and a faithful servant to the church ever si…

Ronald E. Conner, 56, of Anderson, passed away April 22, 2010 at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born July 29, 1953 in Anderson. He was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ivonda Sue Conner; son, William Cornwell; daughter, Tanya Conner; mother, F…

Ronald A Martin, 76, passed away April 19, 2010, at his home. Ron was a 1956 graduate of The Ohio State University with a BSIE. He retired as a supervisor and manager from General Motors Corporation after 42 years in June of 1998. He had Seven United States Patents granted, among these wer…

Edwin “Bus” Upshaw, 87, Anderson, passed away June 5, 2010, at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born June 17, 1922, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Isaac R. and Orpha (Calvin) Upshaw. He moved to Anderson in 1941, received his bachelor%26%2339;s degree from Anderson…

Phyllis I. George, 98, Miami, FL, passed away November 12, 2010 at Villa Maria Nursing Home in FL.She was born June 12, 1912 in Kosciusko County and lived in Anderson from 1914 until moving to Florida. She was a homemaker.She is survived by a great niece, Debra Massey.A graveside service w…

Alta M. Rickard, 76, of Anderson, passed away September 23, 2010 at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born June 16, 1934 in Winton, PA, to Beaumont and Evelyn Bell. She had lived in Anderson since 1953 and was a homemaker. Alta was an active member of St. Ann…