Obituaries

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  David C. Richardson
David C. Richardson, 75, Anderson, died Monday Jan. 23, 2012, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born on April 21, 1936 in Elwood the son of William A. Richardson and Thelma (McCreery) Richard-son.
He was a graduate of Elwood High School Class of 1954. He served with the United States Naval Re-serves.
He retired from Jefferson-Smurfit, formerly Container Corporation of Anderson in 1992 after 43 years of employment.
He is survived by five children, Ronald C. Richardson, Leigh Ann Chubb, Sharon L. Werline, Donald L. Richard-son, and James D. Richard-son, eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, close friend and companion, Maxine Mitchell, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 51 years, Rosemary “Rosie” Richardson on Feb. 15, 2007, brother, Edward Richardson, and sister, Helen Tobin.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Owens Funeral Home, in Alexandria. Interment followed in Park View Cemetery in Alexandria.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Boy Scouts of America through the funeral home.
On line condolences: owensmemorialservices.com
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Joe E. Linder
Joe E. Linder, 65, Anderson, died Saturday Jan. 28, 2012 at St. John’s Health System Anderson following a One year illness.
He was born on Feb. 19, 1946 in Smithville, Tenn. the son of Classie James Linder and Flossie (Bain) Linder.
He worked for Indiana Rock Wool, formerly of Alexandria and more recently for Cardinal Management Services. He was a member of Alexandria Eagles Lodge-#1771.
He is survived by three daughters, Mikki Reeder and Jo Lynn Linder of Alexandria, Krystal May Linder of Ander-son, a son, Jimmy Joe Linder of Alexandria, seven grandchildren, one great-grandson, eight brothers, Carl Linder of Alexandria, Bill Linder of Anderson, Johnny Linder, Wayne Linder, Bobby Linder, Norman Linder, Jackie Linder and Larry Linder all in Tennessee, two sisters, Helen Holler and Ruby Gerard also in Tennessee, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, J.C. Linder, and a sister, Martha Caldwell.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at Owens Funeral Home, in Alexandria with Rev. Randy Gregory officiating.
Cremation followed the services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Owens Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses. On line condolences: owensmemorialservices.com
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Helen V. Nance
Helen V. Nance, 87, of Anderson died Jan. 25, 2012 at St. Johns Health Systems after an extended illness.
She was born Sept. 9, 1924 in Anderson, the daughter of George S. and Nellie (Ambrose) Clendenin.
On Nov. 20, 1946 she married Worth Nance.
She graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1942. She then attended Indiana Business College. Upon graduation she was em-ployed as a secretary at Delco Remy in Anderson.
She was a 30 year member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God and was active in the Lunch Bunch Club at the church. She also was a member of the Willing Workers Extension Club since 1956.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Worth Nance, two sons, Eric Nance of Toledo, Ohio and Mark Nance of Anderson, one daughter, Debi Nance of Anderson, a sister, Georgia Nance of Frankton, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Douglas Allen Nance, and her sister, Dorothy Holloway.
A service to celebrate her life was held on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, in Anderson with Rev. Jamie Moore officiating. Interment followed in Anderson Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 815 School St., Anderson, or in care of the funeral home.
Whetsel Funeral Service of Alexandria is honored to serve the Nance family.
Online condolences or other expressions of sympathy: www.whetselfuneralservice.com.

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Pamela Tomlinson Haflett
Pamela Tomlinson Haflett, 58, of Anderson, died Sunday Jan. 29, 2012 at Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, following an extended illness.
She was born on June 30, 1953 in Alexandria, the daughter of Paul Tomlinson and Norma (Lundy) Tomlin-son.
She was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School Class of 1972. She had worked in the Deli of the Applewood Pay Less for several years
She is survived by three daughters, Xan Lawrence, Robyn Sullivan and Tiffany Shields all of Anderson, her step-father, Bill Guffey of Anderson, a sister, Debbie Wittebort of Anderson, a brother, Butch Tomlinson of Moonsvile, two grandsons, three granddaughters, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Diana Murphy, two brothers, Max Tomlinson and Michael Guffey, and her grandmother, Helen Lundy.
Funeral services will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at Noffze Funeral Home, 501 North Harrison Street, Alexandria, with Ron Richardson officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Friends may call at the Noffze Funeral Home in Alexandria after 4 p.m. on Thursday prior to the services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Noffze Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.
On line condolences: owensmemorialservices.com