Obituaries

Constance Achor Gaw, 88, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona.
Connie was the daughter of Mary K. Klee and Robert L. Achor. She was a 1955 graduate of Anderson High School, where she was junior and senior class vice president, a 1959 graduate of Indiana...

Jimmy Dale "Jim" Lester, 81, of Anderson, passed away on May 5, 2026, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born on Sept. 26, 1944, in Medora, Indiana, to Otto and Lillian (Murray) Lester. He graduated from Madison Heights High School in the class of 1962.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966.
He...

Anthony Allen Brown, born on October 1, 1982, in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. He was a dedicated individual known for his resilience throughout life, having lived with a disability. Anthony's journey reflected both strength and perseverance, qualities that those who knew...

Charles Harden Sr., 76, passed away April 30, 2026.
Charles was born May 13, 1949, to Cora Mae Harden and Henry Harden Sr. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1967 and was a General Motors retiree.
Charles enjoyed taking pictures, going to church and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Charles was...

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, the daughter of Clyde and Reba (Baker) Holland. She married Dennis Crouch on June 24, 1972, in Anderson; he survives.
Graveside...

Jerry L. Plummer, 83, of Anderson, passed away on April 23, 2026, at his home.
He was born June 15, 1942, in Anderson, to Carl E. and Clara (Trick) Plummer.
Survivors include his wife, Janice "Jan" Bardonner Plummer, who he married June 28, 1980. He is also survived by a son, Rex Plummer; three grandchildren; one...

Stephen E. Ritchey, 82, Anderson, passed away April 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter.
He was born June 11, 1943, and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He was a 1961 graduate of Anderson High School and retired at the age of 56 in 1999 from Delco Remy, after 34 years of employment.
Stephen is...

Mark Paskell passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 70 from a two-year long fought battle with cancer.
Mark was born April 13, 1956, in Alexandria, Indiana. Mark was the beloved son of the late Catherine and Chester Paskell of Alexandria, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Michael and...

Audrey "June" Minnick, 85, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on April 9, 2026.
She was born Jan. 24, 1941, in Illinois, to Earl and Lula Stroud.
June graduated from Anderson High School in 1959 and went on to work at Paul Harris, Dunham Sports, and Printed Wiring. Her...

ANDERSON [mdash] Larry Joe Stevenson, 83, of Anderson, Indiana, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
He was born on April 11, 1943, in Anderson, to the late Cleatis "Pete" and Vivian (Woods) Stevenson.
Larry is a 1961 graduate of Daleville High School, where he...

Brian J. Shipley, 44, passed away April 20, 2026, peacefully after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1981, in Anderson. Brian was a graduate of Anderson High School and had worked in home care, assisting those with disabilities to remain in their own homes.
He was active in music, singing and...