All Obituaries

Ernest  Roy Mullens , age 78, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson following extended health issues.  He was born in Winchester on November 18, 1942, to the late English and  Elizabeth (Wickett) Mullens.  On May 19, 1962  he married Edith (McElhany) Mullens and they shared 55 years of marriage together before her death in 2017. Ernest  retired  from the Delco Remy division of General Motors where he was a...

Larry Lee Gibson Sr. “Hoot,” age 74, took the hand of Jesus and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on October 18, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson, after a long, hard and brave fight with multiple extended illnesses. Larry was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on May 6, 1947 to the late John Homer Gibson and Carmen Louis (McCoy) Gibson. Larry married the love of his life, Cheryl (Stafford) Gibson, on January 15, 1967 and they shared 54 happy years raising their three...

Dannie  Lee  Gillam, age 88, of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following a recent decline in health.   He was born in Elwood on January 12, 1933, to the late Ora and Martha  (McQuitty ) Gillam. Dannie married Carolyn (VanNess) Gillam on June 26, 1953 and they shared 63 years of marriage together before her passing in 2016.   He was retired from Fisher Body in Marion after many years of service. ...

Janet M. Rastetter, age 87, of Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at her residence following multiple health issues.  She was born in Alexandria on November 24, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Alma (Weidmann) Bradford.    On May 5, 1962 Janet married Francis J. "Frank" Rastetter and he preceded her in death on September 24, 2017.   Janet was retired from Walmart where she was a greeter for many years.    She formerly...

Jeffery C. Fike, 71, Cocoa, Florida, passed away on July 19, 2021. He was born Oct 18, 1949, in Elwood, IN to Charles(Sonny) Fike and Lois(Slayton) Dever. He graduated from Frankton High School in 1968 and retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 1998.  He enjoyed playing softball, riding his bike, and going on adventures with his many Pomeranians. He is survived by his sister Tammy(Fike) King; two daughters, Tina Miller and Dawn Cox; and four grandsons, Brady Fike, Brandon Cox, Jordan...

Dena L. Hobbs-Hayes, age 64, of Lapel and formerly of Frankton, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born in Elwood on November 1, 1956, to the late Alfred and E. Ruth (Simmons) Hobbs. Dena graduated from Frankton High School in 1975.  She enjoyed decorating, searching for treasurers at antique shops, working in her yard and most of all spending time with her family. Dena is survived by her loving son, Dennis...

Angela L. Sigler, age 57, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her residence following a brief illness.  She was born in Fort Wayne on May 23, 1964, the daughter of  Donald Baldwin and Annie Christine (Cox) Hosier. Angela graduated from Frankton High School in 1982.  She enjoyed spending time with her friends, family and she especially loved to be with her grandchildren. Angela is survived by her mother, Annie Christine Hosier of...

Karla L. Fisher, age 71, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2021 , at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.  She was born in Elwood on February 22, 1950, the daughter of James Lee Alumbaugh and Beverly  (Moore) George. Karla was a very motivated entrepreneur. She owned and operated Duck Creek Antiques, K & S Sweet Shop and The Cat's Meow located in Elwood.  She enjoyed antiques, baking, gardening, and loved her...

Deborah Lynne "Debbie" Heaton, age 58, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson following an extended illness.  She was born in Anderson on July 19, 1963, the daughter of the late Hollis and Irene (Holt) Selby. On June 21, 2008, Debbie married  Bradley Scott Heaton and they shared  13 years of marriage together.  She was employed at Red Gold for several years before leaving due to family reasons. She...

Lewis C. Beeman, age 76, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following an extended illness. He was born in Elwood on February 24, 1945, to the late Lewis and Frances (Dietz) Beeman. Lewis married his first wife Becky Kay (Dentler) on Nov. 7, 1965, and she passed away after 34 years of marriage.  He later married Rebecca (Etherington) Beeman on April 8, 2000, and they shared 21 years of marriage together. Lewis...