Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Rebecca Cram
Feb 28, 2026
Rebecca Surface Minton Cram, 73, of Franklin, Indiana passed at the Masonic Nursing home on February 28, 2026, at 3:22pm.
Rebecca was the daughter of James Oakley Surface and Ruie Maxine (Jewell) Surface on July 21, 1952, in Beech Grove, Indiana.
She worked as a patient transporter at St. Francis, and Community Hospitals. She truly enjoyed talking to and cheering up patients.
Approximately...
John Franklin Gray
Feb 27, 2026
John Franklin Gray, born on January 14, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. He will be remembered as a loving and caring individual, who touched the lives of many with his warm spirit and dedication to his family.
John dedicated many years of his career to the warehouse and shipping department at RCA, where he...
Santa Adoración Carvajal Maldonado
Feb 24, 2026
Santa Adoración Carvajal Maldonado, 63, of McCordsville, Indiana, passed away on February 24, 2026.
She was born in Rioverde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and in 1984 made the courageous decision to immigrate to the United States to build a better life for herself and her children. That decision reflected who she was at her core; strong, selfless, and deeply devoted to...
Judith Kerin Garner
Feb 22, 2026
Judith Kerin Garner, 90, passed away on February 22, 2026, in her hometown of Anderson, where she was born and raised.
Judith attended St. Mary’s Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating at the top of her class in 1954. She continued her education at Marion College and later earned a trade certification from General Motors, becoming the first woman in...
Thomas H. Collester
Feb 21, 2026
Thomas H. Collester, born on January 15, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in the same city. He lived a life filled with dedication to both his family and his career, which spanned an impressive 35 years as a machine repairman at Chrysler. Thomas was known for his exceptional ability to overhaul transmissions and engines,...
Dale E Anderson
Feb 19, 2026
Dale E. Anderson (aka Daleicious Eugenius), 56, of Indianapolis, left us suddenly on February 19, 2026. Dale worked as part of the Zotec Partners family as a Senior IT Support Specialist, but he was far more than that to everyone who knew him. To start, he was an accomplished gymnast, a record-holding wrestler, an active participant in the music and...
Donnie Gene Collins
Feb 18, 2026
Donnie Gene Collins, 62, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2026. He was born October 10, 1963, in Huntington, Indiana, to William and Elizabeth Collins.
Donnie graduated from New Castle High School in 1984 and later made his home in Anderson to be closer to his family. He was outgoing and had a love for sports and wrestling. He...
Walter Jones Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Walter Jones Jr., also known as Sonny, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Avon, IN. He was born on July 11, 1946, in Tuskegee, OK, to Walter Jones Sr. and Willie Bell Wesley. He was the sixth of fifteen children, raised in a loving family that shaped his strength, resilience, and devotion to others.
Walter enlisted in the United States...
Gregory T. Bernard
Feb 17, 2026
Gregory Thomas Bernard was born on September 11, 1972, in Indianapolis to the late Thomas and Katherine Bernard. He was a proud graduate of Southport High School, Class of 1990. Gregory had a deep love for travel and found peace near the water. Music and sports brought him joy, and he was a devoted fan of the Indianapolis Colts.
In his...
Eric James Rice
Feb 16, 2026
Eric James Rice, 59, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1967, in Danville, IN. Eric graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1985. He was on the wrestling team in high school and worked at a couple of bowling alleys. After high school, he worked for Cameron Electric. Eric started his IT...
Janice Oliver
Feb 15, 2026
Janice D. Oliver, 81, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1944, in South Yorkshire, England to the late Joseph and Eileen. Janice moved to the United States in 1976. Janice worked as a sales associate at Macy’s, retiring in 2005.
Janice loved to spend time with her family. In addition, she loved...
Steve "Stevie" Eugene Corbin
Feb 12, 2026
Stevie "Steve" Eugene Corbin, 73, died on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home along the side of his loved ones.
Steve was born February 10, 1953, Muncie, Indiana, to Walter L and Delsie Corbin.
Steve was a veteran of the United States Army in 1970. He worked and retired at General Motors in Anderson, Indiana. He then went on to the...
Pauline Dailey
Feb 11, 2026
Pauline Dailey of Anderson, Indiana, went to her heavenly home on February 11, 2026.
Pauline grew up in the Perkinsville and Lapel area and was a proud graduate of Lapel High School, Class of 1967. She retired from King’s Systems after 25 years. She took great pride in her work — She was especially delighted to tell others that she helped...
Ruby Marie Villines Cook
Feb 11, 2026
Ruby Marie (Brundridge, Villines) Cook, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Born on April 7, 1930, in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, Ruby was one of nine siblings. She was preceded in death by her husbands Archie Villines & Clarence “Tucker” Cook, five brothers and three sisters, as well as her beloved son Leonard.
She leaves behind...
Bradley Allen Hovious
Feb 10, 2026
Bradley Allen "Brad" Hovious, 70, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Fishers, Indiana.
Born on May 1, 1955, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Brad lived a life marked by humor, creativity, and deep affection for those around him.
Brad was known to many as a free and fun-loving spirit. His quick wit earned him the affectionate titles of "King of the one-liners"...
Pamela Sue Taylor
Feb 9, 2026
Pamela Sue Taylor, 77, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 9th, 2026, at her home amongst loved ones and her cats. She was born January 11th, 1949, in Anderson, IN to Helen Brauchla and Bud Taylor.
She attended Anderson High School. She lived in Anderson her entire life and worked at the Anderson Township Trustees Office for 30 years.
Pam loved...
Cynthia Diane Carson
Feb 9, 2026
Cynthia Diane Carson, 75, passed away on February 9, 2026. Born on August 6, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of James and Mary Alice Murray.
Cindy grew up in Alexandria, Indiana, and graduated from Alexandria High School with the Class of 1968. She went on to attend Ball State University, where she studied journalism and was recognized as...
