Obituaries

Bernadine "Bernie" B. Brown-Elrod passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Anderson, Indiana, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 79 years old.
Born on April 16, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, Bernie was the beloved daughter of Orville K. and Esther M. (Long) Brown. A strong and devoted Christian, Bernie...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ronald James Clute, who left us on July 12, 2025, at the age of 86.
Ron was born on Oct. 21, 1938, in Anderson, to Richard C. and Helen Katherine (Walker) Clute.
Ron graduated from Anderson High School in 1956 and began his career right off the bat at...

ANDERSON — Janette Ellen Evans Coplin, age 90, formerly of Melrose, Ohio, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, to her heavenly home.
Janette was born on Sept. 18, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Evans and Marjorie Sickmiller. Janette grew up in Paulding County, graduating from Oakwood High...

Nathaniel "Nate" Davis, 69, passed away June 26, 2025.
Nate was born Jan. 07, 1956, of the late Samuel Davis Sr. and Tempie Robinson-Davis.
He attended Anderson Community Schools and later joined the United States Army.
Nate was employed at Barber Manufacturing Co. and worked at numerous factories repairing line...

Charles Evans Jr., 83, of Anderson, passed away June 28, 2025.
He was born March 10, 1942, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the son of the Rev. Charles Evans Sr. and Pauline (Lee) Evans.
He had a professional career in the auto mechanic industry for 30-plus years and was a business owner during his career.
In addition to...

ALEXANDRIA - Mary Lou (Boston) Flecker, 88, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
She was born on Jan. 4, 1937, in Alexandria, to Rufus and Alpha (Closser) Boston.
Mary Lou was a graduate of Alexandria High School-Class of 1955. She spent 88 years as a proud Alexandria resident. "We have a nice town!" Lou...

Sue Ann (Thomas) Frese, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Born on Sept. 19, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana, she spent her career in management at General Motors in Anderson, and Meridian, Mississippi.
A graduate of Highland High School in Anderson, she was preceded...

Jim "JD" Gaw, 73, of Anderson, passed away on June 22, 2025.
He was born June 6, 1952, in Livingston, Tennessee, the son of William and Eulah Mae (Hicks) Gaw.
He worked at the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors, was a small business owner and ultimately retired as a truck driver. JD enjoyed spending time bass...

Rolanda "Kay" Hughes, 72, passed away on June 8, 2025.
Rolanda was born July 8, 1952, to Robert Sr. and Ruth Hughes.
Rolanda enjoyed music, dancing, writing poetry, and spending time with family, especially her nieces and nephews.
Rolanda is survived by her loving nephew and nieces, Robert Hughes III, Desiree (Karl)...

Jo Ann (Thompson) Kruger, 94, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson.
She was born on May 20, 1931, in Frankton, the daughter of Verlyn and Isophine (Jones) Gentry.
Jo Ann graduated from Lapel High School.
She was a secretary for Farm Bureau Co-Op and retired after...

Susan "Suesue" C. Law, age 72, passed away after a long, hard fight with cancer at Community Hospital Anderson.
She was born Nov. 4, 1952. She married Denzil Duane Law on Sept. 28, 1974.
She retired from Community Hospital Anderson in 2018. Susan had a love for the Bible and her God, Jehovah. That love showed in how...