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Obituaries for Dec. 21, 2009
Here is a compilation of basic obituaries and death notices for publication in The Herald Bulletin on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. For extended obits, click on the obituaries link on the homepage.
James L. Gossett II
Dec. 18, 2009 — Dec. 18, 2009
ANDERSON — James Lee Gossett II, infant son of Sabrina Johnson and James L. Gossett, died at birth Dec. 18, 2009, at Saint John’s Medical Center, Anderson.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his maternal grandparents and paternal grandmother and stepgrandfather.
Graveside services will take place at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Garden of Angels at Park View Cemetery, Alexandria.
Visitation is one hour prior to the service at Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria.
Wilda B. McFadden
PENDLETON — Wilda B. McFadden, 85, died Dec. 20, 2009, at Saint John’s Medical Center, Anderson. Arrangements are pending at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, Anderson.
Thelma L. Reynolds
April 26, 1914 - Dec. 19, 2009)
NEW CASTLE — Thelma Leah (Callahan) Reynolds, 95, died Dec. 19, 2009, at her residence.
Survivors include daughters, Donna Kay Basey and Patricia Jo Reynolds; and four grandchildren.
Service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 S. Fifth St., Middletown.
Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Gerald G. Schildtknecht
Nov. 4, 1927 — Dec. 19, 2009
ANDERSON — Gerald G. Gene Schildtknecht, 82, died Dec. 19, 2009, at Saint John’s Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Survivors include his brother, William Kendall, and sister, Betty Mitchell.
There will be no service nor visitation. Cremation will take place.
Arrangements by Robert Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson.
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