Obituaries

Billie Hoosier, 40, passed away July 3, 2026.
Billie was born April 2, 1986, to Barbara Norvell and William Hoosier. She loved doing hair and spending time with family and friends.
Billie is survived by her daughters, Tranity Hoosier, Destiny Smith; father, William (Bernita) Hoosier; sister, Nekia Hoosier, Marion...

Kenyatth Milhouse, 51, passed away June 20, 2026.
Kenyatth was born Oct. 29, 1974, to Frank and Veronica Milhouse.
He enjoyed music, singing and spending time with family and friends.
Kenyatth is survived by his son, Zakarius Milhouse; daughters, Shala Milhouse, Zeyonce Milhouse; sister, Chyna (Joey) Tilford;...

Joan, 93 years young, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at Community Hospital.
Joan was a mom, grandmother, great- grandmother, and recently a great-great-grandmother. She loved playing cards, golfing, bingo, and enjoying her time with family and friends.
She has spent the last few years living her best life...

Karen (Baker) Gilson, 68, of Anderson, passed away at her home in Leesburg, Florida, on June 21, 2026, with her devoted husband, John, at her side.
Karen was born on Feb. 27, 1958, in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. She will be remembered, by the many people that loved her, for her compassionate heart, upbeat...

Robert Louis Leach, 57, lovingly known as "RobDogg," who passed away on June 16, 2026.
Robert was born on Nov. 3, 1968. Robert will be remembered as a funny, loyal, down-to-earth man with a strong spirit and a deep love for his family.
He is survived by his wife Amy (Clauve) Leach; mother Lorrayna (Stephenson)...

Connie Eldridge, 76, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 26, 2026.
She was born in Muncie, to the late Rodger and Emma Lou Byrne.
Connie retired from Jobsource in 2014 after more than 30 years and she has kept a close friendship with the Jobsource girls. She loved watching IU...

ALEXANDRIA — Maxine A. (Adams) Gardner, 92, met her Savior, Jesus Christ face to face from her residence, as she peacefully slept while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
She was born on Dec. 17, 1933, in Alexandria, to Clarence and Etta (Gaither) Adams, and was a lifetime Alexandria...

Clifford McDaniel Jr., 99, of Anderson, passed away on June 19, 2026, at Sugar Fork Crossing following a brief illness.
He was born on Oct. 29, 1926, in Taylor County, Kentucky, to Clifford F. and Bertha Emma (Chappel) McDaniel. He served in the US Army during World War II. He graduated from Anderson College in...

Pastor Shellie Isiah Foard, 79, passed away June 17, 2026.
Pastor Shellie Foard was born July 31, 1946, in Prairie, Mississippi, to Mary Anna and Eddie Foard.
Pastor Shellie worked as a school monitor for Anderson High School and was the pastor at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.
Pastor Shellie Foard...

Barbara Pauline Eldridge, 90, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.
She was born April 10, 1936, in Sullivan, Indiana, to Orien and Ruby (Cox) Williams.
At a young age, Barbara moved with her family to Anderson, Indiana, where she spent most of her life. She attended Anderson High School, where she met the love...

Veronica Wanda Neal, 90, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026.
She was born Jan. 14, 1936, in Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley (2013); her parents, Honora and Gilbert Hall; father, Alexander Hernick; sister; Barbara; and brother, William "Bill."
Veronica "Roni"...

Marcia Mae (Scott) Hale, 97, of Middletown, Indiana, passed away peacefully June 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Oct. 25, 1928, in Henry County, Indiana, to the late Howard and Ruth (Reynolds) Scott. Marcia was a steadfast friend who was known for her sharp mind, peaceful demeanor and gentle...

Louis Ricci, 95, of Anderson, passed away June 15, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 5, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana, to his parents, Frances and Frank Ricci.
Louis graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1949. After graduation, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army.
He...

Robert Dallas Broadnax, 74, passed away June 3, 2026.
Robert was born Jan. 31, 1952, to John and Dorothy Broadnax.
He was a 1970 Anderson High School graduate and General Motors retiree.
Robert enjoyed Phytophile, working on cars, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Robert is survived by his...

Nancy Anne McEntire, age 77, left us in this world on Monday, June 1, 2026.
She was born May 5, 1949, in Indianapolis, to Robert and Roxanna Surface.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, George Theodore McEntire; her children, Michelle Renfro Lewis (Mark), Bryan McEntire and Jeremy...

David Charles Shade passed away on June 9, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by the love of his family. Though he lived in Anderson, Indiana for a majority of his life, he was proudly from the great Commonwealth of Kentucky.
David was born on June 16, 1948, to Robert and Martha (Brashear) Shade, in Louisville, as...

Kermit Stacy, 94, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis.
Born on Oct. 8, 1931, in Muses Mills, Kentucky, to Fred Stacy and Cordia (McRoberts) Ratliff. Kermit lived a rich life filled with love, laughter, and sports.
He was married to the...

Frederick Nicola "Nick" Gigliotti passed away peacefully at home in Ohio on May 28, 2026, at the age of 88, just weeks shy of his 89th birthday.

Nick was born on June 18, 1937, in Bedford, Ohio, to Frank and Madeline Gigliotti. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved granddaughter, Dahlia...

John Charles Razor, 103, passed away after a long and well-lived life.
Born Sept. 18, 1922, in Henry County. He graduated from Mount Summit High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge.
He worked for 44 years at Delco Remy, Anderson. John was known for his strong...

The Rev. James Otis Morehead, retired Anderson University speech and communications professor, transitioned on May 23, 2026.
He was born June 5, 1946, in Monroe, Louisiana. He taught at AU for 32 years and served as pastor of the Pasadena Heights Church of God in Indianapolis since 1993.
He's survived by his wife...

ANDERSON [mdash] Joan Alma Allison, 83, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026.
Born on April 30, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joan lived a life defined by dedication, compassion, and a deep love for learning and family.
She devoted an extraordinary 50 years to teaching English, shaping...

ANDERSON [mdash] Ronald L Cantrell peacefully passed away on May 29, 2026, with his family at his side.
Ron was a wonderful husband, father, and Papa, among many other roles he played in everyone's life.
Born in Richlands, Virginia, Feb. 22, 1953, he moved to Indiana at age 8. He lived in Oklahoma for 12 years and...

Julia "Julie" A. (Brown) Etchison, 76, met her Lord and Savior face to face from Community Hospital in Anderson on Thursday, May 28, 2026, following an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 16, 1950, in Anderson to Harold and Anna Belle (Little) Brown and was a lifetime resident of Alexandria.
Julie was a graduate of...

Maxine Beth Vetor, 102, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her family at Primrose Retirement Community.
She was born on October 12, 1923, in French Lick, Indiana to the late Charles H. and Cecile (Wininger) Leonard. She was a 1941 graduate of Anderson High School. She attended Indiana...