Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jack L. Ashby, of Carmel, Indiana, who departed this life on Jan. 31, 2026 at the age of 85.
He was born on June 21, 1940, in Anderson, to Kenneth Ashby and June (Wallace) Porter.
Jack graduated from Indiana University in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in...

Mary Evelyn Fred, age 87, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at her home. Born April 12, 1938, in Elwood, to Frank and Jane Anne (Jackson) Preston. Mary was a 1956 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. She married Richard "Dick" Fred on Aug. 5, 1960, sharing 22 years together until his unexpected...

Vera Calhoun, 83, passed away Jan. 29, 2026.
Vera was born Oct. 15, 1942, to Izetta and Monroe Warner Sr. in Newport, Arkansas.
She was an Anderson High School graduate and retired as a CNA. Vera enjoyed church, gardening, crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends.
Vera is survived by her sons,...

Deana Lynn Jones (Earhart) born May, 13, 1963, in Anderson, lost her battle with cancer on Jan. 31, 2026 — on her eldest son's birthday — while surrounded by the family who deeply loved her.
She was a woman of fierce strength, deep kindness, and unwavering love. She battled with everything she had, and while...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew "Matt" Craig Williamson, a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, who left us on Jan. 23, 2026.
Born to Dennis and Nancy (Carwile) Williamson, Matt dedicated his life to his family and friends.
A proud graduate of Anderson High...

Geraldine "Geri" Crouch, 82, of North Vernon, passed away at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at River Terrace Health Campus in Madison.
Born Dec. 29, 1943, in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Clyde and Reba (Baker) Holland. She married Dennis Crouch on June 24, 1972, in Anderson; he survives.
Geri...

Remembering Brad Salyers
Bradley William Salyers, 56, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026,leaving behind a legacy of kindness,
humor and devotion to family.
Brad was a beloved husband to his wife April, and a loving, devoted father to his son Dylan. Brad and April shared their happy house on the hill overlooking the golf...

Brian Ford Madison, 72, born Nov. 14, 1953, in Indianapolis, to Harry G. Madison and Lois Ford Madison, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026.
Brian loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially teaching them how to fix things and work on home improvement projects. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking Indiana's state...

Ryan Anthony, 48, a jazz drummer and music educator with an uncommon genius for empathy and human connection, died of lung cancer in St. Louis, Missouri, on Jan. 10, 2026.
Ryan prized kindness, a quality that people from every part of his life remember about him. Some also remember how Ryan, given a scrap of...

John "JD HOG" Hopkins, 83, was rewarded his heavenly wings on Jan. 19, 2026.
John was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Brooksville, Mississippi, to John Cunningham and Nellie Allen. He was employed by Prime Battery as a battery technician and consultant.
John leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Jannie Hopkins; children,...

James Robert Smith, 79, went to his heavenly home on January 20, 2026, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born March 1, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana. He was the son of Thomas Franklin and Margaret Hortence (Ryan) Smith and resided all of his life in Anderson, Indiana.
James graduated from...

James L. "Jim" Janes, 87, of Anderson passed away on Jan. 21, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson following a sudden illness.
He was born on Aug. 13, 1938, in Burkesville, Kentucky, to the late Roy Enes and Flossie May (York) Janes.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He worked for the...