Obituaries

Martha Jane Adams, 93, passed away Dec. 31, 2024.
Martha was born Feb. 25, 1931, to Julian Crockett and Nora Williams. She was a Anderson High School graduate and enjoyed puzzles, sewing, listening to music and reading the bible.
Martha is survived by her daughters, Diane Carter, Nancy Powell, Debra Adams, Tarri...

Sandra K. (Alfrey) Ewert, 60, is now with the Lord after an extended illness.
A proud graduate of Anderson Madison Heights High School. She embraced life through her passions for bowling and softball. She also made a difference with her involvement in the Girl Scouts. She had a pure heart of gold and a passion for...

Shamiya Nyair Allen, 18, passed away Jan. 30, 2025.
Shamiya was born Feb. 14, 2006, to Danielle Pearson and Tracy Allen. She was employed at Olive Garden, DSA (tattoo artist) and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Shamiya is survived by her son, Fyuture Allen; mother, Danielle Pearson; sisters, Makail...

Roberta "Bobbie" Jane Allison, 71, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday, May 22, 2025, following an extended illness.
Born March 22, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James McWithey (2009) and Dolores (Loehr) Lawson (1993).
Bobbie attended Highland High School...

Meredith "Meri" Marie Teems Ameling of Anderson, Indiana, went to her eternal home just before dawn on Feb. 27, 2025. Born in Anderson, Indiana, in May of 1972, Meri was the middle daughter to Keith and Virginia (Ginger) Teems. Meri's early years were indicative of the lifelong path she would walk, when she learned...

Tannya June Appleberry, 70, passed away April 19, 2025.
Tannya was born June 29, 1954, to Henry Lee Appleberry and Roberta Marie Williams in Richmond, Indiana.
She enjoyed writing story books, sewing and spending time with family and friends.
Tannya is survived by her son, Johe Adams; daughters, Roberta (Brandon)...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Armington, 82, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away May 27, 2025, at Northview Health and Living in Anderson, following an extended illness.
He was born on Oct. 17, 1942, in Anderson, to Dr. Charles Armington and Mary (Mahoney) Armington.
Jerry graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1960 and...

ANDERSON — Charles passed away peacefully with family surrounding him on the afternoon of March 2, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson, Indiana. He was 93 years old.
Charles Armstrong was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on Oct. 1, 1931. He was the son of Waneta F. Armstrong and Charles H....

Lynda Kay Ash, 82, of Alexandria, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025.
She was born on March 13, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth Steves.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Daleville, was an avid reader,...

Dennis Boren Ashby passed away peacefully at his residence in Lombard, Illinois, on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, after a short illness.
He was born in Anderson, Indiana, to Frances Lucille Ashby and Virgil L. Ashby on July 20, 1959, and was a 1977 graduate of Anderson High School and attended Taylor University...

Beth (Newberry) Backus passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at her home. She valiantly lived with MS for 30 years.
She was born in Anderson, Indiana, to Gene and Agnes Newberry on Dec. 3, 1949. She graduated from Anderson High School and Anderson College. On Jan. 1, 2025, she would have celebrated 31...

Willie James Bailey, 77, passed away May 16, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.
Willie was born April 7, 1948, in Montgomery, Alabama, son of Charlotte B. Smith.
He was a 1967 graduated from Anderson High School and was a General Motors retiree.
Willie is survived by his sons Russell (Ruth) Wilkerson, Damon...