Obituaries

ANDERSON [mdash] Ronald Eugene Bell, 78, of Anderson, Indiana, left this world on June 1, 2026, at Community Hospital in Anderson.
Born on March 4, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Kissick) Bell.
Ron was the type of guy who would give the shirt off his back and was truly...

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...

Martha "Jody" Campfield, 85, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength.
Jody was the beloved wife of William "Larry" Campfield for 55 years. She was previously married to Cecil J. Bankson, with whom she shared her two daughters, Terri and Lori. Her life was...

Carolyn Sue Carpenter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on May 27, 2026, in Anderson, Indiana. Born on Oct. 15, 1938, in Winchester, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Iris (Reece) Bullen.
Carolyn lived a life filled with love and...

Margaret "June" Clark, 99, of Markleville, passed away on May 17, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent in Fishers.
She was born June 21, 1926, in Marshall, Illinois, to her parents, Pearle and David Clark.
June attended a one-room schoolhouse locally known as "The Opossum School".
June was hired at Guide Lamp in 1944,...

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...

Phillip Michael Gaunt, 83, of Anderson, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.
Born on Dec. 27, 1942, in Anderson, he was the son of Stuart Gaunt and Glendora (Brown) Kennedy. Phillip was a devoted husband to his wife, Linda (Harter) Gaunt.
After graduating from Anderson High School in 1961,...

On May 25, 2026, Richard received a message "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Born May 22, 1941, to Cecil and Mary Ann (Webster) Isom.
He retired twice, once from Fisher Guide after 30 years of service, and Continental Inc. after 15 years.
He loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and driving...

J. Patrick Kluesner, 71, passed away on May 6, 2026, in Anderson, Indiana.
He was born on January 16, 1955, to William and Ellen Kluesner.
He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1973, where he served as Senior Class President.
After graduation, he found employment at Pay Less Supermarkets, where he...

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...

NOBLESVILLE [mdash] Leonard C. "Lennie" Merida, III, age 80, of Noblesville, died May 27, 2026, at Riverwalk Village.
Born Feb. 20, 1946, in Elwood to Leonard and Jenive (Crull) Merida, Lennie was as a 1964 graduate of Anderson High School.
Lennie married Brenda Dawn Cockram, on Nov. 28, 1970.
Lennie owned and...