Obituaries

Aug 22, 2023

Ted Ransom McDuffee, 90, of Anderson passed away on August 22, 2023, at Community Hospital. He was born in Anderson on December 6, 1932, the son Orabelle Lawrence McDuffee and Gentry Charles McDuffee.

Ted graduated from Markleville High School in 1950 with a class of 27. He went on to attend DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago. He worked a short...

Aug 22, 2023

 

Kim Streaty was born in Marion, IN on July 1, 1956 and moved to Anderson, IN where he spent his later years. He passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Beverly Streaty and brother Bruce Streaty.

 

 Kim was a graduate of Anderson High School, Vincennes University, and retired...

Aug 18, 2023

 

James Michael Howard, 78, of Greenwood, IN, was promoted to glory on August 18, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 2, 1945, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Paul and Mary (Suits) Howard.  James graduated in 1963 from George Washington High School in Indianapolis, IN and received his bachelor’s degree in 1969 from Olivet Nazarene University....

Aug 17, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

Donald Kelle, 72, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on August 16, 2023.  He was born on October 22, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Marvin and Barbara (Styers) Kelle. Don graduated from John Marshall High School in 1969, where he loved playing football with his brothers, nicknamed by the coach as “Big D” (Don), “little d” (Dennis), “3D” (Joe)...

Aug 14, 2023

 

Robert Nevins Parrish, Jr. died on August 14, 2023, at age 98, in his home in Indianapolis. He was born on July 9, 1925, in Paris, Illinois, to Mary Smith Parrish and Robert Nevins Parrish II. He attended Paris High School, Appleby School (Oakville, Ontario), and Darlington School (Rome, Georgia), graduating from Botetourt High School (Gloucester County, Virginia). He...

Aug 14, 2023

Aug 12, 2023

Benjamin “Jay” Harold Waiters, age 61, passed away on August 12, 2023, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1962, in Bronx, NY to the late Harrison Waiters and Cheryl (Coleman) Waiters.

Jay was someone that always had a smile on his face. He was kind, generous, and a true caregiver. He loved taking care...

Aug 12, 2023

Born near Columbus, Ohio (Urbancrest) in 1962. Vickey relocated to Indiana with her father at a young age after the death of her mother.  She attended Anderson High School, graduating in 1980 (Anderson, Indiana.)  She resided in Muncie and Anderson, Indiana during her adult life.  She passed away August 12, 2023.

Vickey was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and...

Aug 12, 2023

Donald Eugene Maguire, 79, of Frankton, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on August 12, 2023.  He was born on September 2, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late John and Pauline (Branch) Maguire.  Don served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1966, as a Crash Rescue Fire Fighter pulling...

Aug 12, 2023

Melanie Annette Turner, age 58, of Anderson, passed away on August 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 2, 1964, to the late James Newby and Marilyn Purciful.

Melanie was full of life in every sense of the word. She was creative, a real artist, wild and energetic. She was friendly, never met a stranger, and when...

Aug 10, 2023

Thomas Wayne Gregory, 65, of Muncie, IN, passed away on August 10, 2023.  He was born on January 19, 1958, in Muncie, IN, to the late Cleve and Flora (Marcum) Gregory.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Gregory; sisters, Joyce and Imogene; and brothers, Lewis and Cecil.

Tommy loved taking drives out by the Reservoir, listening...

Aug 9, 2023

Amanda C. “Amy” Swinford

Amy Swinford passed Wednesday August 9th, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson, IN after a brief illness. She was 50 years old.

Amy is survived by her parents, Brenda Swinford of Alexandria and Floyd Swinford of Muncie; Stepsiblings: Michael Todd Swinford of Indianapolis, Patrick Swinford and Nichole Bledsoe of Anderson, Jerrie Bellish of Fishers and Julie...

Aug 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Brenda C. (Hutson) Hoard

Brenda C. (Hutson) Hoard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2023. She was born to proud parents Frank and Hettie Hutson on June 29, 1943, in Helenwood, Tennessee. Brenda’s journey through life was marked by love, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family.

Brenda’s academic...

Aug 8, 2023

Aug 7, 2023

Donald “Donnie” Robert Hatfield, Jr. 61 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on August 7, 2023 in Indianapolis. Donnie was born on January 30, 1962 in Indianapolis to Donald Robert Hatfield Sr and Joanne Wycoff-Johnston.

Donnie was a beloved individual who always had a smile on his face and a laugh that was infectious. If you had the pleasure of knowing...

Aug 6, 2023

Suzanne Lowe, 55, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 6, 2023.  She was born on August 29, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James “Jim” and Orena (Taylor) Pierce.  Suzanne graduated from Lawrence North High School.  She was a Lieutenant at the Marion County Correctional Facility, retiring in 2012.  Suzanne was a member of Lighthouse Community Church.

Suzanne loved to...

Aug 6, 2023

David Benjamin Turull, 30, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on August 6, 2023.  He was born on September 7, 1992, in St. Louis, Missouri.  David attended Ridge High School.  He worked as a steel specialist for Mid-West Medal Products.

David loved to do things with his babies. He would fish, mini golf, football, baseball and enjoyed playing video games with...

Aug 5, 2023

Wynona Brown, 75, of Marshall, IL, passed away on August 5, 2023.  She was born on March 24, 1948, in Greenwood, IN to the late Gene Barrett and Edith (Kessinger) Hudson.  Wynona attended Greenwood High School.  She worked at the Indianapolis – Lawrence Bureau of Motor Vehicles, retiring in 2012.  Wynona was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

She loved...

Aug 5, 2023

Danny Kay Walker, age 76, currently residing in Anderson, passed away at his home on August 5, 2023. He was born in New Castle, IN on January 25, 1947, to the late Charlie and Mary (Sidwell) Walker.

Danny served in the United States Army before retiring as an engineer with General Motors for over 40 years. He was a proud...