Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Keith Allen Watson
Jul 5, 2021
Keith Allen Watson, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 5, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1953 in Indianapolis to the late Delmar and Helen (Gray) Watson. Keith graduated from Warren Central High School in 1971. He worked in the warehouse and as a driver at Duncan Supply for 32 years, retiring in 2019. Keith attended Victory Independent...
Charles David "Charlie" Burdine
Jul 5, 2021
Charles D. Burdine
87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 5, 2021 in Avon, Indiana. Charles was born on February 28, 1934 in Maplewood, Indiana to the late Audie and Mary Ann Burdine. He retired from Swifty Oil after twenty years there. Previously he had worked as a machinist for Mitchell & Scott Machine Company for thirty years. He...
Joyce Melrose Ruesch
Jul 3, 2021
Joyce Melrose Ruesch, 91, passed away July 3, 2021 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana. Joyce is survived by her son, William Ruesch and her brother, Wallace Cox.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur R. Ruesch; her brother, John Lovell; and her sisters, Janice Callis, Phyllis Roberts and Marianne Cox.
Services will be private....
Wanda Sue Jacobson
Jul 2, 2021
Wanda Sue (Summers) Jacobson 69, passed away peacefully at her home that she shared with her husband Bill Jacobson on July 2,2021.
Wanda was the daughter of the late Thomas & Violet Summers and the daughter-in-law to the late Marie “Gi-Gi” Jacobson. Wanda is the mother to Jeff (Donna) Sutton, Jennifer (Kenny) Bolin and James “Jamey” Sutton, grandmother ‘nana’...
Laini Lateefah
Jun 30, 2021
Laini Lateefah Born November 19, 1945 in Drew, Mississippi to her parents Willie Lee and Sol Emma Davis, passed away in the comfort of her home on June 30, 2021. Both her parents and her sister, Fannie R. Walker, preceded her in death.
Laini attended Indianapolis public schools 26, Crispus Attucks and Tech High School. She was an IU...
Lee Allen Elliott
Jun 30, 2021
Lee Allen Elliott, 39, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 30, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1981 in Indianapolis to Gary and Belinda (Carey) Elliott.
Lee attended Lawrence Central High School. He worked as a general contractor for L & B LLC. He was a member of Chips Diamond 9-Ball Pool League, loved to spend time with his...
Ralph Irvin Phillips
Jun 28, 2021
Ralph Irvin Phillips, age 72, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1949 to the late Raymond and Mary Ellen (Davis) Phillips.
Ralph was a retired US Marine Vet, having served in the Vietnam war. He was a member of the VFW and the Eagles for many years. Riding motorcycles was a...
Phillip Warren Sullivan
Jun 27, 2021
Phillip Warren Sullivan
June 11, 1940 — June 27, 2021
Phil W. Sullivan passed away at home on June 27, 2021, due to advanced Lewy Body Dementia.
Phil was born in Anderson, where he resided most of his life. He was a lifelong Anderson Indians fan and 1958 Anderson High School graduate. In high school he was an accomplished athlete...
James Michael "Mike" Kinley Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
James Michael Kinley Sr. 59 of Indianapolis died June 26, 2021, at home in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on Aug. 15th, 1961, in Richmond to Rita and James Kinley, both have preceded him in life.
He was a Correctional Officer at Pendleton Correctional Facility. He loved to Golf, the Chicago Bears, IU and Coke!!
Survivors include wife...
William David Palmer
Jun 25, 2021
For Ever in Our Hearts
We are Celebrating the life of
William David Palmer
Age 68 passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 25, 2021
He was born March 25,1953 in Elwood, IN
To Ernie and Clarice (Abby) Palmer
He was an incredibly talented Carpenter and learned the trade at young age from his father traveling around the United...
Joann C. Chambers
Jun 24, 2021
Joann (Craig) Chambers was born September 21, 1929 in Anderson to William and Flora Lavon Craig. She passed away on June 24, 2021.
She was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1947. On February 4th, 1950 she married the boy next door, Carl Chambers. Together they raised three daughters Christy, Pam, and Jill, and one son Jeffrey. Joann...
