Obituaries

Mar 20, 2022

Retired Chiropractor and Naturopath, Dr. Michael Donovan Koontz, drew his last breath as he left this earthly world at the age of 76 on March 20th, 2022 in Carmel, Indiana. He was a loving husband and father of four. He had a zest for life, a passion for learning as well as helping others with their health challenges through chiropractic...

Mar 20, 2022

Robert Dean Lukens, age 90, of Alexandria, passed away at his home on March 20, 2022. He was born on September 27, 1931, to the late Raymond Lukens and Mary Pauline (Kuhns) Lukens.

Dean held many jobs throughout his life. He retired from General Motors and worked at Guide Lamp for a period. He was an extremely talented self-taught carpenter...

Mar 20, 2022

Dorothy Gray, age 80, passed away at her home on March 20, 2022. She was born in Hazard County, KY to the late Johnnie and Laura Shepherd on August 22, 1941.

Dorothy was a wild spirit in every sense of the word. She had true hillbilly roots and was not afraid to be herself. She was open, honest, and would...

Mar 20, 2022

Mar 19, 2022

Holly Vella Arnold, age 42, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Anderson. She was born to Steven Arnold and Lita Willis on December 8, 1979.

Holly was a graduate of Anderson High School Class of 1997. Holly was a true free spirit in every sense of the word. She was a fighter and would...

Mar 18, 2022

Beverly Jean Carver, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 18, 2022. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 10, 1953, to the late Warren and Frances (Weslowski) Carver. She was disabled but worked hard at being the best grandma she could be.

Beverly loved to spend time with her grandchildren, watch...

Mar 17, 2022

Tiffany L. Arnold, age 43, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2022. She was born in Anderson on December 18, 1978.

Tiffany was one of a kind. She was outgoing, friendly, and caring. She was an extremely loving mother and sister. She loved to be outdoors and listen to all types of music. She enjoyed her coworkers at...

Mar 16, 2022

John Joseph Finney, 65, of Alexandria passed away on March 16, 2022 with his wife of 47 years by his side. Born July 18, 1956 in Anderson, In, John, the son of Elmer and Evelyn Finney was the youngest of 6 children.   John enjoyed the outdoors, and fishing in his younger years. He was an avid collector of Indian artifacts...

Mar 15, 2022

In Loving Memory of Carrie Mae Davis of Memphis, TN. Went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2022.

Mar 14, 2022

Diane Sue Wojtysiak, age 79, of Anderson, passed away at her home on March 14, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 1, 1942, to the late Cecil Gunter and Elsie Brizendine.

Diane was a loving homemaker for most of her life. She loved raising her children and grandchildren and family meant the world to her. She...

Mar 13, 2022

Mr. Virgil R. Williams II, son of Virgil R. Williams and Viola J. Williams was born November 6, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rodney was a graduate of Lincoln College of Technology and Lawrence Central High School class of ’97. Rodney accepted Christ early in life and was baptized at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He was a member of C.R. Richardson...

Mar 13, 2022

Mar 12, 2022

Crystal Lee Moss

38, unexpectedly passed away March 12, 2022.

Crystal was born in Tennessee July 8 1983, and lived her whole life in Indiana.

Crystal was a loving daughter, sister, stepmom, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.

Crystal is survived by her parents David and Barb Moss. Her beloved Aunt Cyndi, Sister, Tara and John Flanigan, Nieces, Raelynn, Aubree, and...

Mar 11, 2022

Marilyn Ann Ray

March 29, 1947- March 11, 2022

Anderson- Marilyn Ann (Gimple) Ray, 74, passed away on March 11, 2022, at her home after an extended battle with cancer.

Marilyn was born on March 29, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana to Claude and Ann (Davis) Gimple. Marilyn attended Pendleton High School and worked 18 years at Jimmy’s Diary Bar in...

Mar 10, 2022

Charles Edward Vasko, age 67, born in La Follette, TN, passed away at his home in Anderson, IN on March 10, 2022. He was born on June 30, 1954, to Joe and Oma Vasko.

Charles passed away at home in the care of his loving wife of 15 years, Pamela Stewart Vasko, after an extended illness.

Also surviving is his...

Mar 10, 2022

Judith Jo (Atkerson) Norman

Judith Jo Norman, 78, of Brownsburg, Indiana entered the pearly Gates of Heaven on March 10, 2022. Judy was born on July 17, 1943, to Helen M. Atkerson and Virgil D Atkerson. She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1961 and later Graduated from Ivy Tech Community college with an associated degree in social work....

Mar 9, 2022

Larry K. Friend left this world on March 9, 2022, to be with loved ones who are in spirit.

He was born to George and Hilda (Porter) here in Anderson on October 21, 1945, where he spent all his life.

He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1964. He served in the National Guard Reserve. He later worked for...

Mar 9, 2022

David E. James, age 57, passed away on March 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1964, to William and Linda (Haynes) James.

David was a graduate of Highland High School, class of 1982. He retired from the city working for the waste and water department. He also spent several years as...

Mar 6, 2022

Mar 6, 2022

Richard Lee Layton Senior, 81, passed away surrounded by family and friends at home on March 6, 2022. He was born on December 25, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the son of Samuel C. Layton II and Wanda L. Layton (Williams).

Richard enlisted into the Air Force in 1958. He was an airman based in Canada. He was honorably...