All Obituaries

Mary Lou Bryan, age 87, of Miami, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1931, to the late Aaron and Myrtle (Wilkins) Cruea. On July 17, 1948 she married the love of her life George  Bryan. Mary was a  homemaker all of her life and was dedicated to caring for her home and her family.  She was a member of  Miami Fellowship of Praise Church for many years.  Mary loved gardening, working crossword puzzles, crocheting and she...

Linda Marie  Sweatland, age 58, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 19, 1960, to  Louis and Gwendolyn (Gawthrop) Snyder. On August 16, 1980 she married the love of her life Jeffrey C. Sweatland. Linda was employed at Red Gold Inc. for more than 17 years, where she worked in the Accounts Receivable department.  Linda loved  gardening and having animals.  She loved her...

Ryder Alexander Rae Stephen, age 1, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Riley Children's Hospital. He was born on November 1, 2016, in Anderson to Alex R. Harris and Alyson B. Stephen. Ryder enjoyed watching Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, and Sponge Bob on television.  He loved playing with his brothers and talking to his sister until she laughed.  Ryder loved his peanut butter sandwiches and milk, going for Jeep rides and running outside.  He was a very...

Jeffrey Michael Hayes, age 63, of Cicero, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 18, 2018 at Mexico Beach, FL while working the aftermath of hurricane Michael. Jeff was born on June 6, 1955, in Elwood to Gerald Hayes and Evelyn (Collier) Daulton. Jeff was employed by Burford Tree Service for a number of years. Jeff is survived by his two daughters, Amanda & Autumn, brother, Gary (Betty) Hayes, three sisters, Theresa Cook and Sandy Sprankle both of Anderson, and Sue Shetterly of...

Jimmy R. LaShure, age 84, life long resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.  Jimmy was born on October 7, 1934, in Elwood to the late Charles and Maude (Baily) LaShure. Jimmy served his country in the Army National Guard.  On October 8, 1994 he married Janice  (Buster) LaShure.  Jimmy retired in 1997 , from Cerden's & Son manufacturing of Frankton after 22...

Carolyn Sue Shelton, age 74, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Community Hospital in Anderson surrounded by her loving daughters.   She was born in Elwood on October 27, 1943, to the late Virgil Goble and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Goble Wisemiller. Carolyn was a graduate of Anderson High School.  Carolyn worked for numerous years at a local manufacturing company in Elwood.  She was currently attending Windfall Pentecostal Church in...

Harold Lee McCollough, age 94, of Muncie, passed away on September 28, 2018. Harold was born on August 27, 1924 in Fairview Township, Pennsylvania, to the late Harold Sr. and Florence (Double) McCollough, he was the oldest of 7 children.   He married Mary ArVeda Mortimer Overheim on April 24, 1965.  He was known as "Blue" to all that loved him and will miss him dearly.  Harold was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Chicora, PA Lodge 962. Harold...

Sherry Rae Creech, age 77, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elwood on June 28, 1941, to the late Thomas and Florence (Vautaw) Bush. On August 16, 1957 she married William "Troy" Creech and they shared over 61 years of marriage together. Sherry was a  homemaker most of her life.  She loved watching NBA basketball games  and loved watching sports on...

Frances A. (Kelly) Robertson, age 88, a lifelong resident of Elwood passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 19. 2018 following an extended illness. Frances was born in Elwood on June 15, 1930 to Dewey Kelly and Elizabeth (Ponsonby) Kelly. She worked many years at the Elwood Public Library.  She married her high school sweetheart, Maurice A. Robertson on September 29, 1950. Frances was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a...

Marla Lynn Davis, age 62, of Indianapolis and formerly of Elwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. Marla was born on March 28, 1956 in Elwood, to the late Burley Davis  and Virginia (Loy) Wall. Marla retired as a sales representative in the automotive industry.  Throughout her life she held various positions in a variety of fields.  She enjoyed antiquing and going to auctions.  Marla is survived by 2...