Obituaries

Loretta Helen Watson, 89, of Anderson, passed away on Feb. 18, 2026, at Greenwood Village South, in Greenwood.
She was born on Oct. 29, 1936, in Frankfort, Indiana, to her parents, Grace and Cecil Dearth.
Loretta graduated from Frankfort High School in 1955.
She devoted herself to caring for her home and family,...

Raymond M. Shallenberger Jr., 63, of Anderson, formerly of New Castle, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.
He was born Sept. 22, 1962, in Hammond, Indiana.
Ray graduated from the University of Southern California and worked in the hospitality industry. He worked for Grey Goose Vodka and SPAGO Restaurant in Los...

Michael Lee Estridge, 63, of Anderson, passed away on Feb. 16, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply.
Michael was born on March 18, 1962, in Indianapolis, to his parents, Russell Estridge and Joyce Higbee Estridge. He graduated from Lawrence Central High School.
Michael served 30 years in the...

Ralph Leroy Ellingwood Jr., passed away on Feb. 7, 2026, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia, the son of Ralph Leroy Ellingwood Sr. and Mary Beeson Ellingwood.
Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Army as a junior in high school and completed his education following...

Myrneth Henry Richman, 89, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Feb. 13, 2026, leaving a legacy of service to God, his family, his community, and our nation.
Myrneth "Myrnie" was born Oct. 29, 1936, in Muncie. He spent his formative years in Daleville, attending Daleville High School where he played baseball and...

Marilyn Jean Smith, 61, passed away Feb. 6, 2026.
Marilyn was born Dec. 19, 1964, to Addie and Jimmie Griffin.
She was a 1981 Madison Heights High School graduate. Marilyn enjoyed singing in the choir and spending time with her grandchildren.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Robert Smith; sons, Latonyieo (Nina)...

Lindy G. Slack, 88, of Anderson, Indiana, who left us peacefully at his home on Feb. 7, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born on Oct. 23, 1937, in Sumner County, Tennessee, Lindy was the cherished son of Donald Slack and Pauline (Knight) VanDolsen.
Lindy was a devoted husband to his late wife, Rose (Thomas)...

Ronald Clyde "Ron" Pressnall, 78, of Anderson passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1948, to Louie and Doris (Bradley) Pressnall. He graduated from Anderson High School in the class of 1966 and with a bachelor's degree from Ball State University.
He served...

We are saddened to share that Carol J. Foster, a beloved mother and friend, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, in Anderson, at the age of 94.
She was born on July 14, 1931, to Phillip and Edna (Werner) Magin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carol spent many years working in the automotive industry at Delco Remy, where she became...

The world lost a beautiful soul on Jan. 30, 2026. Theresa Gayle Higgins died after a brief illness.
Theresa was born in Galveston, Texas, and spent her childhood in Texas, Indiana, Mississippi, and back to Texas. She returned to Indiana for good in 2002.
Theresa had a varied work history, but her favorite was in...

Warren "Meathead" Tutt, 56, passed away Jan. 28, 2026.
Warren was born Nov. 10, 1969, to Rosa Tutt and Warren Carson in Brooklyn, New York.
He was employed at Red Gold Factory and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Warren is survived by his fiance, Mushell Kelley; parents, Rosa Tutt; sons,...

Billie Jo Boutwell, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 98 on Jan. 28, 2026, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born July 18, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Carl and Edna Jones. Having lost both parents before age six,...