Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Gilberto Lopez, age 74, currently residing in Anderson, passed away at his home on Tuesday May 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Catano, Puerto Rico, on December 8, 1948, to the late Casiano Reyes Lopez and Hilarina (Chevere) Lopez.

Gilbert was a proud Puerto Rican man, born and raised there. He was an avid sports enthusiast,...

May 8, 2023

Irene Molly Johnson was born to Sam and Grace Johnson on April 4, 1950, in Walnut Grove, Mississippi.

At an early age Irene and her family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana.  The family were members of Union Baptist Church, and this is where Irene was baptized and accepted Christ.

Irene grew up in Indianapolis and attended Public School, but she returned...

May 7, 2023

Michael Calvert, age 79, currently residing in Markleville, passed away at his home on May 7, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1945, to the late Robert and Delores Calvert.

Michael was an outdoor man through and through. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, racing and golfing. He worked for Tri-County Golf Club for many years. He was a family...

May 7, 2023

John L. Humes (Pappy) passed away May 7th 2023 at age 87. John was born Jan 27th 1936 to Lawrence and Esther Kessler Humes. John was a Marine Veteren and an Avid Baseball fan. John retired from Coca-Cola after 30 yrs. John is survived by his children John(Sharon)Humes, Angee Humes, Melissa Humes Fitzgerald, Tina(Glen)Humes Smart and Ronnie(Toni) Humes. John was...

May 5, 2023

Ronald M. Gillingwater, 79, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on May 5, 2023.  He was born on May 7, 1943, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Marvin and Evelyn Gillingwater.

He is survived by his companion of 29 years, Mary Watson; son, Vic Dean Gillingwater; sisters, Kim Roberts and Vickie Oakly; and sisters-in-law, Diane Roberts, Tammy Roberts and Gayle Roberts; along with...

May 4, 2023

Barbara A. Cox, age 80, of Noblesville, passed away at Harbor Manor on May 4, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1942, in Noblesville, IN to the late Louis Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Lawhorn) Tescher.

Barbara was a spunky, loveable woman with a true heart of gold. She was always willing to help anyone, taking in anyone who needed...

May 4, 2023

Vivian Chandler-Cole was born to the late Era Chandler of Atlanta, GA in August 19, 1942.  While growing up in Atlanta, she attended elementary and high school.  In August of 1957, Vivian moved to Indianapolis with her daughter, Cynthia Chandler, where she continued her education.  After arriving in Indianapolis, she worked various jobs including Excelsior Laundry, Methodist Hospital.  In 1972,...

May 4, 2023

Michael Stephen Halbherr, age 68 (partner Annette Daniels), of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on May 4, 2023, at St. Vincent hospital.  He was born on April 16, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI to George A. Halbherr and Jane A.Halbherr (nee Campbell).

Mike graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in Business Marketing in 1977.  He worked in marketing, management and...

May 4, 2023

Douglas Duane Lyons, age 66, currently residing in Anderson, IN, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 18, 1956, to the late Dean and Ruby (Kammermann) Lyons.

Doug grew up in Chicago, IL, graduating from Hubbard High School. He attended Illinois State University for several years. For 23...

May 3, 2023

 

Jorell Issaiah Velez Jr was born on Thursday January 17th, 2002 @11:26 pm and passed away Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 @12:22pm. Jorell was a kind “old soul” funny, so smart, outgoing, just genuinely a great person to be blessed to be around. He loved to play video games, even as a toddler he had to play his “neme”...

May 2, 2023

Richard Howard Jackson, age 85, went to be with the Lord the morning of May 2, 2023, while at his Anderson, Indiana home. A graveside service will be held at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery on May 23 at 11 a.m. Pastor Andy Lutz and Pastor Bob Mahl will officiate.

 

Dick was born in Anderson on October 9, 1937, to...

May 2, 2023

Glen Lester Tomlinson, age 73, passed away on May 2, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on January 30, 1950, in Circleville, OH to Forest Tomlinson and Madge (Chaffin) Summitt.

Glen retired from General Motors after several years of service. He was extremely outgoing and didn’t know a strange. He was an avid Nascar fan, loved fishing,...

May 1, 2023

Linda Sue (Utterback) Hale, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called to her heavenly home on Monday, May 1, 2023, surround by her loving family and friends.  She was born June 15, 1951, to the late Charles and Mildred Utterback, and her birth mother Fern Hockersmith.

Linda enjoyed laughing and having a good time with her family and friends. Her favorite...

May 1, 2023

Violet (Armstrong) Roland, age 85, of Daleville, passed away on May 1, 2023, at The Waters of Chesterfield. She was born on March 27, 1938, in Gary, Indiana to the late Nick and Julia (Smith) Trkula.

Violet worked as a dedicated LPN for St. Johns Hospital for many years before retiring. She was a true caretaker in every sense of...

May 1, 2023

Apr 29, 2023

Karol D Streif, age 69, of Indianapolis, IN entered her eternal rest on Friday April 28, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Benjamin N. and Roberta L. (Strough) Lemmons.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Benjamin M. Streif, her sister Peggy J. Dodson, and her brother Terry W. Furguson.

Karol grew up in Indianapolis,...

Apr 29, 2023

Apr 28, 2023

Betty Louise Carota (77) of Indianapolis, sadly passed away on April 28th 2023.  She was born and raised in Indiana, but was no stranger to the hills & hollers of Kentucky & She loved to visit the warm sandy Florida beaches with her 5 sons. Betty was preceded in death by her sons Danny Ray, David Lee, her parents: Joseph...

Apr 27, 2023

Albert Cecil Potter Jr., 65, of Anderson, passed away on April 27, 2023, at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born in New Richmond, OH to the late Albert Cecil Potter Sr. and Nancy (Shepherd) Potter.

Junior was a true jokester, always wanting to have fun. He would be shy at first, but once he got to know you, you were...

Apr 27, 2023

Justin Charles Hullinger, 31, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 27, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1991, in Provo, Utah. Justin moved to Indianapolis in 1999. He graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 2009. Justin worked as a salesman and technician at Absolute Printing Equipment for the last 2 years.

Justin loved to read, spend time with...