Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

Mack Shelton passed away, quietly, in his sleep on June 17, 2023.

Mack was born on a farm near Holston Virginia on March 4th, 1935 to Virgel E. Shelton and Alice E. (Hensley) Shelton. He moved to Indiana in 1940 and attended school in Fairmount, later graduating from the University of Maryland.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Jun 16, 2023

Patty Jo Miller, age 80, of Anderson, passed away at Countryside Health and Living on June 16, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1942, to the late Harry A. Kirchenbauer and Ethel J. (Swain) Kirchenbauer.

Patty worked as a receptionist most of her life. She enjoyed bargain shopping, latch hook, puzzles, and going to the casino. She was outgoing,...

Jun 15, 2023

Carole Joyce Bledsoe “Nana” – “Aunt Carole” passed away in her home on June 15, 2023, after a short, but hard-fought battle with Leukemia.  She was 79 years old.  Carole worked at the American Legion Headquarters in the 1980’s and retired from Linwood Kroger Deli.  Carole loved her family and loved spending time with them.  Her door was always open...

Jun 15, 2023

Rick A. Savage, age 69, of Anderson, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the Waters of Middletown. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on April 26, 1954, to the late Marvin Savage and Nila (Harvey) Phipps.

Rick was a simple man in every sense of the word. He was laid back, friendly, and easy-going. He always had a guitar...

Jun 15, 2023

Joseph Michael Sorce Jr. of Westfield, Indiana, died Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born February 21, 1932, Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Ann (Nee: Russotto) and Joseph Sorce. He married Rose Ann (+ 1967) (Nee: Scaccia) in Chicago, Illinois, Arlyn Kay (+2014) (Nee: Fitchner) in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Judith in Hawaii.

He...

Jun 11, 2023

Karen Vanatta, age 74, of Chesterfield, passed away at Community Hospital on June 11, 2023. She was born on December 19, 1948 to the late Herbert and Patricia Danner.

Karen retired from General Motors in 2003. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. Karen was sweet, loved her family, and adored her cat Daisy and dog Izzy.

Karen is survived by her...

Jun 10, 2023

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Jun 7, 2023

Richard Edward Hostetler, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 7, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on April 7, 1963, in Bloomington, IN to Robert Hostetler & Iva Marie (Johns) Guffey.  Rick was both Catholic & Baptist because he liked what they both had to say!

Rick was a self-taught musician for most of his life playing guitar,...

Jun 7, 2023

Keith Andrew Senteney, 63, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN, to Donald and Edna (Burkey) Senteney. He served his country in the Army Reserves until he was injured. Keith was a General Contractor for over 30 years, working in many different construction fields. He loved to...

Jun 6, 2023

    Shelton Larry New, 53, Of Anderson/ Muncie, passed away Wednesday, June 7th,  at Community North in Indianapolis, Indiana.

  Shelton was a free spirit who was known for his love to roam and explore, barefoot, down by the river banks while finding comfort in nature.

  When he was not spending time by water side, Shelton also enjoyed spending time with his...

Jun 6, 2023

Ronald D. Holsinger, age 89, of Anderson, passed away at his home on June 6, 2023. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on July 13, 1933, to the late Oscar and Maude (McCombs) Holsinger.

Ronald worked as an offshore man in oil drilling for many years. He was a hard worker and very self-sufficient. He was extremely talented in woodworking,...

Jun 6, 2023

In loving memory of Jack L. Arnold, 67

born March 16, 1956 – final resting date June 6, 2023

Jack married the love of his life, Debbria Arnold on April 15, 1989, in Sevierville, Tennessee.  Jack was not only committed to his family and friends, he was also committed to the roads.  Jack was a truck driver for 47 years,...

Jun 6, 2023

Michael “Mike” Eugene Cravens, age 62, of Elwood, passed away on June 6, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on March 16, 1961, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Hughey Cravens and Anna (Buck) Didion.

Mike was a fun-loving, free spirit, life of the party personality.  He was an avid football fan, enjoyed watching Nascar,...

Jun 5, 2023

Jun 5, 2023

Raymond Leach, age 71, of Anderson, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Raymond was born on January 4, 1952, to Jack Leach and Clella Stark Leach.

Raymond was a wonderful husband and father. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed gardening, and traveling. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing any sport he could....

Jun 4, 2023

Julie Sandra Cook, 45, of Indianapolis, sadly lost her battle with cancer on June 4, 2023.  She was born on May 18, 1978, in St. Louis, Missouri to Randall and Gerilyn (Gokenbach) Loud.

Julie was such a beautiful soul, and had such a pure and loving heart.  She was a devoted and lovely mother, daughter and sister.  She was such...

Jun 4, 2023

William Otis Lee III was born to Hannah Louise and William Otis Lee Jr. on May 30, 1960, in Newport News, Virginia.  He was one of five children.  He is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Robert L. Woods Jr’ sister, Teresa M. Johnson ; brother, Wayne D. Venable, and daughter, Gale E. Lee.

William graduated from Crispus Attucks...

Jun 3, 2023

Geraldine Marie McCutchen, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 3, 2023. She was born on November 15, 1950, in London, KY to the late Elzie and Elizabeth (Wagers) Eversole. Geraldine attended Clay County High School, Manchester, Ky. She graduated from House of James Beauty College and became a Cosmetologist in 1986. Geraldine graduated from Aristotle College of Medical &...

May 29, 2023

Nina “Carolyn” Autry was born to Nina “Hazel” Johnson and Raymond John Wolfanger on May 2nd, 1934, in Quincy Indiana.

She left this world on May 29th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep, after battling with the terrible disease dementia for the last 8 years.

Nina “Carolyn” graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1952, she married became a housewife for...