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.