Obituaries

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara Joan "Bonnie" Morehead died on Jan. 16, 2026. She was 87 years old.
Bonnie was born on Oct. 21, 1938, in Anderson, to Robert "Bob" and Emma Lou Higbee. She grew up in a red brick two-story house her father had built a short time before and where the...

Ann Greer Alexander went to join her son, Jake Greer, in his mediocre band on Jan. 17, 2026. The remaining audience members Heather Waymire, Clay Greer, Joshua Greer, and, unbeknownst to him, her longtime boyfriend Willie Nelson invite you to a raucous sendoff at the Anderson Museum of Art to discuss and lie about...

Ronnie Lee Turner, 84, of Anderson, passed away on Jan. 20, 2026, at the Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis.
He was born Sept. 20, 1941, in Anderson. Ronnie graduated from Anderson High School, class of 1959, and proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked in the custodial...

Marianne G. Mellinger, 98, passed away on Jan. 19, 2026, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson following a brief illness.
She was born on June 6, 1927, in Youngtown, Ohio, the only child of Edward and Annagladys (Jones) Garbett.
She graduated from Youngstown State College, with a degree in business...

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. - Helen Lorraine (Eikenberry) Underwood, 90, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Friday, Jan. 16, in her hometown of North Manchester.
Helen was born March 30, 1935, in Mexico, Indiana, to Vernon and Nondus (Pearson) Eikenberry and was raised on the Zendale Farm in Miami County,...

Pamela Young, 71, passed away Jan. 5, 2026.
Pamela was born May 16, 1954, to Ada Houchins and Wallace Ross.
She was an Anderson High School graduate and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her partner, Richard Stith; daughters Katina Singleton and Tamara Young; sisters Beverly Wright,...

After 67 years of wonderful marriage, Glenn Dale, 89, and Judith Kay (De Haven) Cheatham, 85, of Daleville, passed on from this life one day apart.
Glenn was born Sept. 29, 1936, in Okemah, Oklahoma, a son of the late Willie Lafette and Nora Arnold (Walker) Cheatham. Judy was born on Nov. 20, 1940, in Albany,...

Margaret "Smoke" Mallett, 81, passed away Jan. 9, 2026.
Margaret was the life of the party, loved playing cards and dancing. Her spirited laugh and integrity defined her. She will be greatly missed.
Margaret is survived by her children, Kenneth (Andrea) Woods, Terrance Collier, Tonia (Mallett) Robinson, Britt...

Frances "Fran" (Smith) Armstrong, 88, of Anderson, passed away on Jan. 9, 2026.
She was born on Sept. 2, 1937.
Frances is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Maurice R. "Bob" Armstrong; children, Russ Armstrong, Susan (Bruce) VanMatre, Sandy (Jeff) Williams, Sherryl (Eric) Barnes, Robin (Dean) McGary, and...

Rayghn Lee Hiles, 21, of Anderson, passed away on Jan. 7, 2026.
He was born May 25, 2004, in Anderson, Indiana, where he resided all of his life.
Rayghn attended Anderson High School.
He had a passion for anything with an engine, and that could go fast, but he especially loved to spend time with his family.
Rayghn...

Janet Marie (Huser) Wilson, 80, of Montgomery, Michigan, formerly of Muncie, Indiana, passed away at her home, surrounded by the love and support of her family and close friend. She was able to spend her final days at her cherished lake cottage on Little Long Lake, a place that brought her great peace and joy.
Jan...

George Stith, 91, passed away Jan. 5, 2026.
George was born Nov. 20, 1934, to Maurice and Rosemary Stith. He was an Anderson High School graduate and General Motors retiree.
George enjoyed poker, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Stith; sons, Maurice (Nadine)...