Obituaries

John Stratton

John Stratton

Aug 1, 2017

John “Jack” Stratton, 98 of Indianapolis died Monday, August 1, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. Jack was born in Detroit, MI on Dec. 27, 1918 and was the son of John and Anna (Williams) Stratton. Jack was a veteran of WWII serving with the United States Army. He retired as an Inspector for RCA of Indianapolis in...

Britton Chambless

Britton Chambless

Jun 23, 2017

Britton Rogers Chambless, 27 of Frankton died Friday, June 23, 2017 in Community Hospital after a sudden illness. Britton was born in Anderson on March 21, 1990 and was the son of Franklin Britton Chambless and Teresa (Baker) Sayre. He attended Frankton High School. Britton loved all animals and especially his dog, Riot. He always enjoyed spending time with his...

Helen Shelton

Helen Shelton

Jun 22, 2017

Helen Shelton, 90 of Alexandria died Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Community Parkview Health Care, Elwood after an extended illness. Helen was born in Kokomo, IN on August 31, 1926 and was the daughter of Hobart and Grace Wilson. Helen was retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors, Anderson. She is survived by her children, Buddy M. (Debbie) Carmine...

Cathy Jones

Cathy Jones

Jun 20, 2017

Cathy L. Jones, 64 of Muncie and formerly of Frankton died on June 20, 2017 at her residence after an extended illness. Cathy was born in Anderson, IN on Nov. 2, 1952 and was the daughter of Willie Carmon and Betty J. (Stearns) Blakeley-Watt. On May 18, 2013 she married Terry R. Jones. She was a retired nurse and member...

Mark Savage

Mark Savage

Jun 17, 2017

Mark Wayne Savage, 56 of Alexandria died June 17, 2017 at his residence after a sudden illness. Mark was born in Anderson, IN on April 4, 1961 and was the son of Earl J. and Rosemary (Everham) Savage, Jr. He was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School. For many years Mark was a self-employed Handyman in the Alexandria area. He...

Michael May

Michael May

Jun 4, 2017

Michael Lee May, 59 died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. Mike was born in Anderson, IN on Dec. 10, 1957 and was the son of Melvin and Martha (McLaughlin) May. He graduated from Alexandria-Monroe High School. Mike had been employed as Plumber at Roby”s Plumbing, Anderson. Mike is survived by his lifetime companion, Renee...

James Somers

James Somers

Apr 27, 2017

James L. “Jim” Somers, 85 of Daleville died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. Jim was born in Delphos, KS on Sept. 22, 1931 and was the son of Orlan Raymond and Tossie (Sinclair) Somers. On Feb. 22, 1977 he married Terren C. (Hollingsworth) Somers who survives. He was retired from Biddles Precision Components and...

Elizabeth Wardwell

Elizabeth Wardwell

Apr 20, 2017

Elizabeth Carol Wardwell, 80 of Elwood was carried to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her residence after an extended illness. Carol was born on Nov. 28, 1936 and was the daughter of Calvin and Jenny (Bishop) Shaw. On Oct 31, 1953 she married Charles C Wardwell who survives. Carol was retired from Eagle Collection in Marion,...

Michael Paskell

Michael Paskell

Apr 18, 2017

Michael C. Paskell, 62 of rural Gaston died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. Mike was born in Anderson, IN on Nov. 6, 1954 and was the son of Chester and Mary (Cleaver) Paskell. Mike was a 1974 graduate of the Riverside Military Academy, Gainesville, GA. On Feb. 25, 2017 he married Brenda (Combs) Paskell....

Michael Hodge

Michael Hodge

Apr 4, 2017

Michael D. Hodge, 67 of Alexandria died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Providence Anderson Health Care after extended illness. Mike was born in Marion, IN on July 22, 1949 and was the son of Robert J Dorothea E. (Phillippe) Hodge. On June 13, 1998 he married Sharon K. (Knuckles) Hodge. Mike was a retired welder. He was a member of...

Jacob Niccum

Jacob Niccum

Apr 3, 2017

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Karen Johnson

Karen Johnson

Mar 31, 2017

Karen Jane Johnson, 73 of Alexandria died Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Community Hospital, Anderson after an extended illness. Karen was born in Portland, IN on June 28, 1943 and was the daughter of Art and Margaret Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell E Johnson. Karen was a member of the New Hope Apostolic Church, Alexandria....

Amelda Grant

Amelda Grant

Mar 28, 2017

Amelda June Grant, 103 of Anderson passed peacefully to Heaven on March 28, 2017 in St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Anderson on Nov. 21, 1913 and was one of six siblings of William and Sarah (Jackson) Mattingly. On Aug. 20, 1938 she married Norman Errol Grant, Sr. who preceded her in death...

Donald McClish

Donald McClish

Mar 5, 2017

Donald L McClish, 78, of Alexandria died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness while surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Alexandria on Dec. 6, 1938 and was the son of Fred N. and Opal P. (McCune) McClish. On Jan. 27, 1965 he married Mary (Legg) McClish who preceded him in death on Oct....

Leona Auler

Leona Auler

Feb 23, 2017

Leona Irene Auler, 94 of Alexandria died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at her residence after an extended illness while surrounded by her loving family. Leona was born is Alexandria on Oct. 1, 1922 and was the daughter of George and Ethel (Silvey) Benge. On Dec. 14, 1942 she married George H. W. Auler who preceded her in death on June...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Feb 20, 2017

Mary Ann Brown, 76 of Alexandria died Monday, February 20, 2017 in Community Hospital, Anderson after an extended illness. Mary was born in Winchester, IN on July 27, 1940 and was the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Compton) Lucas. On Aug. 23, 1980 she married Steven P Brown who survives. Mary was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and...

Joseph Chambers

Joseph Chambers

Feb 14, 2017

Joseph E. “Slow Joe” Chambers, 55 of Alexandria died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Community Hospital, Anderson after a brief illness. He was born in Anderson, IN on May 15, 1961 and was the son of Dallas and Bernice (Bogue) Chambers. He attended Alexandria-Monroe High School. Joe was a self-employed house painter for several years. Joe is survived by his...

Uriah Croy

Uriah Croy

Feb 4, 2017

Uriah Croy, 22 months, was met by the Angels on Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He had been a courageous warrior in his long battle with cancer. Uriah is survived by parents, Brandy Bowers and Jeffery Michael Croy, a brother, Brycen Croy, sisters, Dixie Croy and Addy Croy, maternal grandparents, Bill and Kim...

Minette Silvey

Minette Silvey

Jan 20, 2017

Minette M Silvey, 87 of Summitville died Friday, January 20, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor after an extended illness. Minette was born on April 7, 1929 in Trenton, IL and was the daughter of Harry and Olinda (Specht) Stiften, Sr. On May 27, 1950 she married William E. Silvey. She was a member of the Church of St. Mary’s and...

Ethel Garner

Ethel Garner

Jan 18, 2017

Ethel L. Garner, 94 of Alexandria was met by the Angels Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her residence and now is rejoicing in Paradise with her Lord and Savior. Ethel was born in Upland, IN on Sept. 13, 1922 and was the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Lytle) Carmichael. On May 17, 1941 she married Floyd D. Garner who preceded...