Obituaries

Mar 25, 2026

Billy A Huston Jr., affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on May 5, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana, Bill lived a life rich in love, dedication, and family, leaving an unforgettable mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

A devoted husband, Bill is survived by his loving wife...

Mar 23, 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father, Michael Lee Bacher, on March 23, 2026. Born on December 29, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael attended and graduated from George Washington High School in 1966. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served his country valiantly in the Vietnam War. While...

Mar 19, 2026

David Ross Hobbs, 80, of Anderson, IN, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1945, in Anderson, IN to the late James Virgil Hobbs and Louise Carolyn (Ross) Otis. David graduated from Alexandria High School. He was a production worker for General Motors, retiring in 1996 from Delco Remy Plant 20.

David spent the majority of...

Mar 19, 2026

James Clifford Bell Jr., also known as J.R., 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 19, 2026. J.R. was born on November 18, 1959, in Indianapolis, to the late James Bell Sr. and Ethel (Maynard) Bell. He attended Tech High School. James worked as a sales contractor for carpet installation.

J.R. loved working on cars.

He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 18, 2026

Barbara Ann Adams, known affectionately to her family as "Granny Goat," passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at the age of 80. A woman of steady devotion, quiet talent, and immense heart, Barbara’s life was a testament to the beauty of hard work and the enduring strength of family.

Born in 1945, Barbara was a proud graduate of Owensboro Catholic...

Mar 17, 2026

Kassie Lea Benson, born on June 27, 1985, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 17, 2026, in her hometown.

Kassie possessed an extraordinary gift for bringing people together, ensuring that celebrations were held to mark life’s moments with joy and connection. She will be remembered as loyal and hardworking, always there to support those she loved. Her unique affection was...

Mar 17, 2026

Albert A. Campbell Sr. was born on May 28, 1935, in St. Ann, Jamaica, to Catherine Lawrence (Campbell) and Thomas Lawrence. Albert was the second oldest of eight children . He worked in farming with his father until he migrated to the United States in the late 1960s.After moving to the United States, Albert built a life through hard work...

Mar 15, 2026

Elaine D. Wood, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026. Born on April 7, 1953, in Indianapolis, She was the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy (Veatch) Mills. Elaine graduated from Warren Central High School in 1971. She dedicated herself to her family. As a devoted wife, loving mother, and homemaker, Elaine also explored various careers...

Mar 14, 2026

Michael Davis McGovern was born on October 14, 1948, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Ed and Marian McGovern, the second of nine children.

Mike earned his bachelors degree in Mass Communications (TV, radio, broadcast) at Ball State University.



Professionally, Mike was a career civil servant who worked 36 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in an agency called the Natural Resources Conservation...

Mar 13, 2026

Carlita J. Thompkins was born on July 14, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Charles J. Thompkins and Charmaine C. Thompkins. She peacefully received her wings on March 13, 2026.

Charlita attended Arlington Elementary School and Knoxville Junior High School before graduating from Schenley High School at the young age of 16. She continued her education at Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh,...

Mar 13, 2026

Mar 8, 2026

Burial will take place on Friday March 20th at Anderson Memorial Park at 3PM.

Mar 8, 2026

Ruth Ellen Skelton was born on December 11, 1946, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to the late Joe R. Brown and Rosabel Abernathy Brown. The ninth of ten children, Ruth grew up in a large family where she developed the strength, resilience, and warmth that would shape her life. She was raised in Giles County and graduated from Bridgeforth High School in...

Mar 7, 2026

James Ernest Collins, born on April 11, 1951, in Manchester, Kentucky, departed this life on March 7, 2026, in Indianapolis. He lived a life dedicated to enriching the lives of those around him. James worked as a semi-truck driver for over 40 years, showcasing his unwavering commitment and strong work ethic throughout his career.

James was not only known for his...

Mar 2, 2026

Ashley Renee Day, age 39, of Indianapolis, Indiana, transitioned peacefully on March 2, 2026.

Ashley Renee Day was born on February 23, 1987, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Sophia Coleman and Danny McCray. She was raised on the Eastside of Indianapolis in her family’s generational home on North Arlington, a place filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Ashley graduated from Lawrence...

Mar 1, 2026

Joy Patrice Campbell-Cox was born September 25, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Roscoe Campbell, III and Andrea P. Lamb. She lived a life marked by service, compassion, strength, and deep devotion to her family.

Joy grew up in northwest Indianapolis alongside her brothers, Rocky and Scott. She attended Pike High School and later obtained her nursing license from Ivy Tech, exemplifying...

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...

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...

Feb 25, 2026

Cody Dewayne Hayden, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 35.

Born on October 26, 1990, in Anderson, Cody was the son of Sheri Hayden and Marlin Ray. He was raised in Anderson and graduated from Highland High School, Class of 2009.

Cody will be remembered for the things that brought him joy and the connections...

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...