All Obituaries

Marquise Miguel Welch, the son of Neely Welch and the late Brenda Robinson was born in Anderson, Indiana on January 12, 1982.  Mr. Marquise attended Anderson Public schools and graduated from Highland High School in 2000. Mr. Welch received an Associates Degree from Ivy Technical Community College of Indiana.  He was employed for as a Maintenance Mechanic at Eli Lilly.  Mr. Marquise professed a hope in Christ at an early age.  Marquise, along with his family, recently...

John Henry Logan, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2021 at Countyside Manor in Anderson, IN after an extended battle with Cancer.  He was born a twin on September 7, 1955 in Money, Mississippi to Dan Logan Sr. and Katherine Johnson Logan Gillespie. He enjoyed entertaining Friends and Family at the “Happy Tree” where he served and entertained people of all walks of life.  Everyone was invited to his annual birthday cookout for him and his twin John Larry....

Joe Louis Welch, the son of Yancy Welch Sr. and Bettie Lawler, was born June 20, 1936, Talladega, Alabama.  He received his education in Talladega, Alabama. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and was an excellent bowler. Joe was scouted to be a pro baseball player in high school. Joe Louis accepted Christ and was baptized in accordance with the Baptist Alliance, he was employed at Delphi and General Motors in which he retired after 28 years. Joe Louis married Debroa...

David Troy Hendricks was born a twin, February 22, 1960 to the late Robert & Odessa (Degraffenreid) Hendricks, Sr. in Anderson Indiana. David departed this earth February 23, 2021.  David is survived by two daughters, Meagon (Cynthia) Hendricks, Sunshine and a son, David R. Hendricks (Amber) all of Kokomo, IN; David’s twin Lisa, other sisters Yvonne, Andrea Hendricks all of Muncie, IN; a brother Robert Hendricks Jr. of Alabama; grandchildren Máleigha and...

Jeannie Louise St. Myers Robinson Jeannie Robinson, age 47, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021.  She was born in Valparaiso, IN on May 17, 1973 to Sandra K. Adomatis and the late Charles Richard St. Myers (raised by Richard Adomatis).  She graduated from Portage High School in 1991 and attended IVY Technical College where she received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree. Jeannie accepted Christ at the age of 10. She was employed at Geico Insurance as a claim...

Robert Lee Barnes, Jr., 59, passed away on February 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with MS.  He was born on January 28, 1962 in Anderson, the son of Lorine and Robert Barnes, Sr.  Robert graduated from Anderson High School in 1981.   After high school, Robert served in the United States Marine Corps in Washington DC. He was employed at General Motors where he retired after 10 years of service.  He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Church where he attended until his...

Jerome Karl Smith Jerome Karl Smith, 62, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2021.  He was born on November 11, 1958 in Holly Ridge, Mississippi to the late Percy and Lula Smith. Jerome retired from the City of Anderson Parks Recreation Department.  He was founder and operator of Roam-One Funeral Escort Services.   He was a member of Progressive Temple of Faith Church.  Jerome is survived by his wife of 31 years Edwina Smith; 4 daughters; Rokisha...

John. J Brooks His Life, His Story, His Legacy John J. Brooks ”Son” went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2021, at the age of 96 years old, at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana after a brief illness. He was born November 1, 1924 to Elder Oliver Brooks, Sr., and Annie Collins Brooks in Schlater, Mississippi and raised by Oliver Brooks and his Step-Mother, Hattie Seal Brooks. He was married to Bernice Jackson on May 10, 1949 in Mississippi and moved to Anderson...

Willie C. “Uncle Bill” Ford unexpectedly transitioned to Heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1943 in Orion, Alabama to Curbie and Lessie Ford. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1962. Uncle Bill loved and lived for his family and his very near and dear friends spanning the entire country. He enjoyed living a fabulous life, finding his passion in entertaining and hosting social gatherings.  He had a magnificent eye for fashion, an...

Emmett L. Thompson Obituary Emmett Lawrence Thompson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021. Emmett was born to Juluis and Jennie Thompson October 13, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana. He served in the United States Army upon graduating high school and was honorably discharged. He was a professional boxer and played minor league baseball. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Engineering and a MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. He worked as a supervisor for General...