All Obituaries

Judith A. "Judy" Pattison, age 82, of Anderson and formerly of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Providence Health Care in Anderson.  Judy was born in Summitville on May 4, 1938, the daughter of Clifford & Electa (Anderson) Cunningham.  On June 10, 1956, she married Donald L. Pattison.  They shared 35 years of marriage together before he passed away on Jan. 26, 1991. Judy retired from Red Gold and she was formerly employed at...

Laurnell "Louise" Miller, age 94, lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Elwood Health and Living.  Louise was born in Elwood on October 6, 1926, she was the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Hancock) Harting. She graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in 1945.  On January 18, 1953, she married Theodore J. Miller. They shared 53 years of marriage together before he passed away on January 11, 2006.  Louise was retired...

Sarah  Jane Cook, age 87, of Frankton, went to be with her Savior on October 14, 2020 at Community Hospital in Anderson.    She was born in Elwood on October 23, 1932, the daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Weaver) Pickering.  On June 17, 1950 she married Donald E. Cook and they shared 63  years of marriage before his passing in  2013.   Sarah was a homemaker most of her life, and was a very loving Christian lady who would help anyone.  Sarah  is...

Kevin Scott Kuhns, age 43, of Frankton, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness. He was born in Anderson on July 12, 1977, the son of Harry E. Kuhns and Deborah R. (Limbrock) Ebbert.  Kevin graduated from Frankton High School in 1995.  He enjoyed going fishing, camping, bowling, and riding his motorcycle.   Kevin is survived by father, Harry E. Kuhns; mother, Deborah R (husband Terry) Ebbert; son, Deken...

Hayden Allen Clark, age 13, of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Tipton on November 4, 2006, to Tory Clark and Amanda Hood. Hayden was  in 8th grade at Elwood Jr/Sr High School.  He loved to play x-box with his cousin and he played youth football in Elwood.   Hayden was very loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed. ...

Gerald "Jerry" Gale Reeves, age 77, of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. He was born in Elwood on January 21, 1943, to the late Creighton Reeves and Emma (Cannon) Clary.  Jerry was a baptized member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood.  He was a graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood and served our country in the United States Navy.   Jerry worked for many years at FMC in Tipton and...

 Violet Ann (Vannie) Thomas Skaggs passed away on October 9, 2020 at her home in Anderson, Indiana at the age of 94 years.  Vannie was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a brownie leader,  little league coach, lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Frankton, IN, VFW, and past member of Eight and Forty Organization, 4H member, and past member of the Heart Association.  Vannie enjoyed spending time with her...

Frankie "Frank" "Franko" L. Smith, age 52, of Frankton, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Community Hospital in Anderson following recent health issues. He was born in Elwood on March 8, 1968, to the late Guy and Frances Josephine (Young) Smith.  Frank attended Frankton High School.   He was in construction most of his working life.  On November 8, 2014 he married  Wendy (Montgomery) Smith, and they shared nearly six years of marriage...

Jack L Barnes Obituary 10/6/20     Jack L. Barnes, 85, of Elwood, passed away suddenly, unexpectedly at home Saturday evening, October 3, 2020, following a brief illness.   He was proud to be a lifelong resident of Elwood and an enthusiastic supporter of the community.  Family and community were his priorities.  Jack loved Elwood.  He knew pretty much everybody in town and could tell you where they lived and who they were related to.   The son of...

Ismael "Jesse"  Arana, Jr. age 66, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following some recent health issues. He was born in Gary on January 22, 1954, to the late Ismael and Jennie (Perez) Arana, Sr. Jesse  was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He was a caregiver to his mother and sisters prior to their deaths.  He was a car buff and formerly enjoyed working on them and attending car shows. Jesse is...