These are a compilation of basic obituaries and death notices for publication Dec. 31, 2009, in The Herald Bulletin. For extended obits, click on the obituaries link on the homepage.
Shannon H. Baer
ANDERSON — Shannon H. Baer, 60, Anderson, died Dec. 29, 2009, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Condo and Son Funeral Home, Wilkinson.
James D. Blackford
Sept. 2, 1943 - Dec. 29, 2009
ELWOOD — James D. Blackford, 66, died Dec. 29, 2009, at his daughter’s residence.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie (Kleyla) Blackford; and two daughters, Stephanie Blackford and Shelly (Beaver) Blackford.
Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Jackley-Landrum Funeral Home, Elwood. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Robert E. Johnson
ANDERSON — Robert E. “Bob” Johnson, 76, Anderson, died Dec. 30, 2009, at Manor Care.
Arrangements are pending at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home.
Gary Painter
ANDERSON — Gary Painter, 54, Anderson, died Dec. 30, 2009, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Anderson.
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Obituaries for Dec. 31, 2009
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