Obituaries

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 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

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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 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 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...

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...

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,...

Feb 19, 2026

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...

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...

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...