Obituaries
Richard H Baker
Jan 31, 2026
Richard H. "Dick" Baker, 76, Alexandria, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Community Hospital Anderson following a brief illness.
Richard was born on October 4, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dr. Howard and Anne (Springer) Baker. He married his college sweetheart, Betsy Johnson, on June 14, 1970, and together they shared more than five decades of love, partnership, and...
Charles W McKinney
Jan 30, 2026
Charles W. McKinney, 74, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 11:58 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Charles was born on June 6, 1951, in Morristown, Tennessee, to Charles Cox and Vioma (Coffey) McKinney. After his mother's marriage to Floyd McKinney, Charles was lovingly adopted by Floyd, who raised him as his own.
A graduate of...
Wanda J Broyles
Jan 28, 2026
Wanda J. Broyles, 74, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at 11:58 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Elwood Health and Living.
Wanda was born on March 15, 1951, in Marion, Indiana, to William and Elizabeth (Houston) Norris. She was a 1969 graduate of Summitville High School and carried with her a strong work ethic throughout her life.
A dedicated and hardworking...
Flora Buck
Jan 20, 2026
Flora Jane Buck, 103, of Alexandria, passed away on January 20, 2026 at her residence. Flora was born on June 1, 1922, to Joe and Ida (Lay) Wright in a small farmhouse in rural Casey County, Kentucky, about ten miles from Liberty. It was there, surrounded by the values of hard work and simple living, that her life's foundation was...
Beau Allen Jones
Jan 19, 2026
Beau Allen Jones, beloved infant son of Wyatt and Lakeley (Brown) Jones, was carried to Heaven by angels on January 19, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana, just days before his expected arrival. Though his time on earth was brief, Beau was deeply loved and will forever be cherished in the hearts of those who awaited him.
He is survived by his parents,...
Donna Biggs
Jan 18, 2026
Donna Lynn Biggs, 77, of Alexandria, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at 7:27 p.m., at Community Hospital Anderson.
Donna was born on September 11, 1948, in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Dale and Virginia (Jones) Wright, both of whom preceded her in death.
An educator, Donna dedicated her career to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning....
Donald Simon
Jan 16, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Harold Simon, of Anderson, Indiana, who departed this life peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 23, 1948, in Anderson to Donald and Nola (Johnson) Simon, Donald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose love and kindness touched the...
Jose Raul Compean
Jan 14, 2026
Jose Raul Compean, Marion, a man whose friendly demeanor touched everyone he met, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 41. Born on July 26, 1984, Jose grew into a loving spirit whose zest for life and compassion for others left an indelible mark on his community and all who knew him.
Jose lived a fulfilling life...
Thomas "Tom" A. Heady
Dec 12, 2025
Thomas "Tom" A. Heady, a devoted husband, loving father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at his home in Elwood, Indiana. Born on June 30, 1942, in Elwood, Thomas lived a life defined by hard work, service, and deep love for his family.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army from November 1962, until...
Barbara S. Allen
Dec 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara S. Allen, 84, of Alexandria, who peacefully departed this life on December 11, 2025, at The Laurels of Defiance in Defiance, Ohio, following an extended illness.
Born on November 9, 1941, in Owensboro, Kentucky Barbara was the beloved daughter of James and Lula (Stone) Odom. She spent her life...
Michael Ray Salyers
Dec 8, 2025
Michael Ray Salyers, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Community Hospital Anderson. Born on July 24, 1952, in Elwood, Indiana, Michael lived a rich and faithful life, touching the hearts of all who knew him. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating more than 30 years of...
Deborah S. Heniscey
Nov 26, 2025
Deborah S. Heniscey, 72, of Muncie, formerly of Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.
Deborah was born on May 27, 1953, in Union City, Indiana, to Larry and Martha (Welch) Midlam. On November 17, 1972, she married the love of her life, Dennis Heniscey, and together they built a life filled with devotion, hard...
Connie R. Stevens
Nov 25, 2025
Connie R. Stevens, 71, passed away on November 25, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 20, 1953 and resided in Elwood.
Throughout her life, Connie was a homemaker who also took on different small jobs as needed. She was active in her community through the American Legion Auxiliary in Elwood and the Elwood Conservation...
Jerry A. Schacht, Jr.
Nov 18, 2025
Jerry A. Schacht, Jr. 64 of Alexandria passed from this life on November 18, 2025, at his residence after a sudden illness.
Jerry was born in Anderson, Indiana on July 24, 1961, and was the son of Jerry A. and Donna (Odom) Schacht, Sr.
For several years, before his retirement, Jerry was a butcher at Harvest Market, Alexandria.
Jerry proudly served his country...
Marie E. Whetsel
Nov 14, 2025
Marie E. Whetsel, age 102, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Waters of Dunkirk.
Born in Wilshire, Ohio, on September 6, 1923, Marie was the beloved daughter of Phillip and Florence (Koos) Rash. She married Kenneth L. Whetsel, Sr. on February 28, 1947, who predeceased her on September 16, 2005.
Marie dedicated 21 years of her...
Cynthia Anne Conrad
Nov 10, 2025
Cynthia Anne “Cindy” (Rybka) Conrad, 67, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, November 10.
Cindy was born and raised in Seattle, Washington before moving her family to Alexandria in the early 1990s. Her daughter, Callie, is the light of her life, and Cindy always had an active role in providing the best for her. Cindy was involved with everything...
Brittany Danielle Caldwell
Nov 5, 2025
Brittany Danielle Caldwell, aged 37, of Anderson, left this world unexpectedly on November 5, 2025, at her home, following a sudden illness.
Born on September 23, 1988, in Hope, AR, Brittany was the cherished daughter of James Caldwell and Sherri (Morris) Caldwell. She was engaged to the love of her life, Donald Jones, and together they dreamed of a future filled...
Terry Dwight Ellsworth
Nov 4, 2025
Terry Dwight Ellsworth, 78 of Marion died peacefully at his residence on November 4, 2025.
Terry was born on February 21, 1947, in Marion and was the son of Hershel and Velma (Mahoney) Ellsworth.
He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad and Amtrak where he was a locomotive engineer for over 30 years. He later graduated from the Alexandria School of Therapeutic...
Lloyd Dwayne Sparks
Nov 4, 2025
Lloyd Dwayne Sparks, 68 of Alexandria died November 4, 2025, in Community Hospital, Anderson after an extended illness while in the company of his family.
Dwayne was born on November 21, 1956, in Berea, KY. and was the son Gene Ed Sparks and Pasty Arnette
He served his country with United States Navy where he was mineman. He worked as a contractor...
Deborah Frances Walker
Oct 17, 2025
Deborah Frances Walker, 76 of rural Elwood left this world to her Heavenly home on Friday, October 17, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family in Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital after an extended illness.
Deborah was born on March 21, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana and was the daughter of Charles F. and Alma F. (Huffer) Hiday. She was a member...
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