Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Paul Emery Butler
May 1, 2026
Paul Emery Butler, 64, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Community Hospital of Anderson. Born on July 2, 1961, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of Clester Butler and Anna (Large) Perry.
Paul was a devoted husband to his wife, Elizabeth (Roberts) Butler. They shared a life full of love and laughter. As a dedicated school...
Janice E. Geiger
Apr 30, 2026
Janice E. Geiger, 86, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Bethany Pointe Legacy Health Campus in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on December 16, 1939, at home in Saint Elmo, Illinois to James William Sr. and Jennie Elizabeth (Evans) Fulks. She was a graduate of Saint Elmo High School and went on to earn...
Miriam R. Heath
Apr 29, 2026
Miriam R. Heath
February 18, 1933 – April 29, 2026
SHIRLEY- Miriam R. (Mottweiler) Heath, 93, of Shirley passed away April 29, 2026, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born February 18, 1933, in Alexandria, Indiana to the late Victor and Roberta (Stahl) Mottweiler and lived as a farm wife most of her life near Markleville and moved to Shirley around...
Terry K. Clark
Apr 25, 2026
Terry K. Clark, 74, of Pendleton, IN, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2026, while vacationing in one of his favorite places—Indian Shores, FL. While his passing was unexpected, there is some comfort in knowing he was doing what he loved: enjoying life.
Born on October 7, 1951, in Anderson, IN, Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his two...
Patricia "Pat" Mae Delaplane
Apr 24, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Mae Delaplane, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 3, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana, Patricia lived a life full of hard work, faith, and love. She graduated from Frankton High School in 1963 and dedicated her career to the automotive industry, working tirelessly at Guide Lamp until her retirement.
Pat loved...
James Dean Anderson
Apr 21, 2026
PENDLETON- James Dean Anderson, 82, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
Jim was born July 5, 1943 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Eugene and Naomi (Burris) Anderson and spent his childhood in Dugger, Indiana where he enjoyed exploring his surroundings and swimming with his friends in the stripper...
Diane Lawther
Apr 21, 2026
Diane Lawther, 82, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home following an extended illness.
She was born on June 14, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana. She was a graduate of Lapel High School.
She retired from Lapel Community Schools as a bus driver. She was the Stony Creek Township Trustee for several years. She was a member of...
Connie Markwell Ahlers
Apr 20, 2026
Connie Jean (Buck) Markwell Ahlers was born on October 25, 1945 to William and Dorothy (Green) Buck in Muncie, Indiana. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2026.
Connie graduated from Anderson High School with the Class of 1963. She worked as the Controller for Hopewell Center from November 1977 to January 1986; she served as Chief...
Marsha Gooding Skirvin
Apr 19, 2026
Marsha Gooding Skirvin, age 69, Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Known by all for her quick wit and a smile that reached from ear to ear, she will be deeply missed.
Marsha was a proud alumna of Anderson University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. She later went on...
Aaron Michael Boram
Apr 19, 2026
Aaron Michael Boram, 42, of Markleville, Indiana, left us too soon on April 19, 2026, at IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on October 26, 1983 to Mark E. Boram and Lesa (Webb) Clark in Anderson, where he grew up surrounded by family and friends who cherished his easygoing nature.
Aaron was known for his work in Transportation Logistics at Carter's...
Jeanne A. Brundage
Apr 19, 2026
Jeanne A. Brundage, 100, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Loveland, Ohio. Born on September 7, 1925, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Glenden and Nellie (Fox) Bruner. Jeanne was married to her beloved husband, Norman "Bud" Brundage, on June 21, 1946, in San Antonio, a bond that lasted until his passing.
Throughout her colorful life,...
Cathy M. Matney
Apr 18, 2026
Cathy M. Matney, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 18, 2026, at her home in Anderson, Indiana. Born on January 24, 1958, Cathy was a lifelong resident of the Anderson community, where she touched the lives of many.
Cathy graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1977 and spent her life as a homemaker, dedicated...
Patty Jo Elwood
Apr 14, 2026
Patty Jo Elwood was called to Heaven in the early hours of April 14, 2026, with her daughter by her side.
Patty Jo was the first born child of Marvin and Maxine (Micun) Hupp of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Patty lived the majority of her life in Indianapolis where she attended Scecina Memorial High School ('74) and worked the majority of her...
Vivian Yvonne Smith
Apr 12, 2026
Vivian Yvonne Smith, 91, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson after a recent illness. She was born on September 18, 1934, in Anderson, to the late Herbert Leroy Paschal and Helen Maude (Henderson) Paschal.
Vivian was a proud graduate of the Anderson High School Class of 1952. She was married to the late...
Dwight D. Hess
Apr 12, 2026
Dwight D. Hess passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 82.
He was born on March 27, 1944, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Keith W. Hess and Ruby A. (Osborne) Hess. He grew up in Dunkirk, Indiana, where he developed a strong work ethic that stayed with him throughout his life. He graduated from Dunkirk High School in...
Nicara Lee Newsom
Apr 11, 2026
Nicara Lee Newsom was born October 14, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. She died April 11, 2026. She sealed her commitment to Christ in baptism June 13, 2007.
Nicara attended Pendleton Heights High School. She worked as a caregiver and rehab assistant while in high school and later while at Ivy Tech. At Ivy Tech she was preparing for a health...
James "Jim" Rushton
Apr 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Everett Rushton, who left us on April 11, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on June 5, 1944, to Oakley Everett Rushton and Blanche (Biddle) Rushton, Jim lived a life full of adventure, love, and family, and we celebrate that he is now home, whole, and...
David Allen Barker
Apr 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of David Allen Barker on April 8, 2026. Born on February 7, 1979, in Anderson, Indiana, David was a cherished son of David L. and Debra K. (Leonard) Barker. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Amanda (Adams) Barker, who was not only his partner in life but also his...
Diane Tudor
Apr 7, 2026
Diane Tudor carried her big heart everywhere she went, sharing it freely with family, friends, and every stranger she met—until, over the course of her 85 years, she had given so much of it away that it had nothing left to give.
In the late evening of April 6th, after a long battle with health ailments, Diane fell asleep peacefully, and...
Rebecca Jeannine Beach
Apr 7, 2026
Rebecca Jeannine Beach, 93, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Fall Creek Retirement Village in Pendleton following a brief illness.
She was born on February 13, 1933, in Paragould, Arkansas to Cloyce Edwin and Cleo Clyde (Rogers) DeVoll. She was a graduate of Lapel High School. She retired from Quality Farm & Fleet in Noblesville.She was a...
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