Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Jesse Nolan O'Neal

Jesse Nolan O'Neal

Apr 16, 2025

Jesse Nolan O'Neal, 52, of Shirley, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Henry Co. Hospital in New Castle, Indiana

He was born May 16, 1972 in San Isidro, Costa Rica, the son of William H. O'Neal and the late, Alicia C. (Corrales) O'Neal.

Jesse loved talking to people, garage sales, riding his bicycle, making jewelry and collecting toy semi tractors....

Cynthia Sue "Susie" Brinker

Cynthia Sue "Susie" Brinker

Apr 16, 2025

Cynthia Sue "Susie" Brinker, 74, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on October 22, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of Randolph Henry Poor and Harriett May Poor (Pemwell), both of whom preceded her in death.

Cynthia was a proud graduate of Pendleton High School, Class of 1968. She dedicated 40 years...

Frank Calvin Harrington, Jr.

Frank Calvin Harrington, Jr.

Apr 15, 2025

Frank Calvin Harrington, Jr., 87, a cherished member of our community, passed away on April 15, 2025, born on August 23, 1937, in Anderson, Indiana, Frank was the beloved son of Frank Calvin Harrington, Sr. and Martha (Cole) Harrington, both of whom preceded him in death.

Frank was a hardworking guy who dedicated over 25 years to the Delco Remy division...

Candace Ashby

Candace Ashby

Apr 14, 2025

Candace (Moreland) Ashby, 82, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025 at her residence in Carmel, IN.  She was born on August 17, 1942, in Anderson, the daughter of Fred Moreland and Joan (Mellinger) Wood.

Candy graduated from Pendleton High School in 1960.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching golfers at her Florida residence. Candy had in her...

William "Bill" Bunnell

William "Bill" Bunnell

Apr 14, 2025

William "Bill" Bunnell, 58, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born on July 18, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert "Bob" and Betty (Huffman) Bunnell. He was a 1984 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He owned and operated Bunnell Construction.

He was a member of Ford...

Dale E. Mullins

Dale E. Mullins

Apr 14, 2025

Dale E. Mullins, 66, of Markleville, Indiana passed away April 14, 2025.

He was born February 22,1959 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Eulas and Betty Lou (Fisher) Mullins.

Dale was a beloved substitute teacher for many years at Anderson Community Schools, South Madison Community Schools and Daleville Schools.

He was a member of North Christian Church, Markleville. Dale was a 1977 graduate...

Anna Philomena Bowers

Anna Philomena Bowers

Apr 14, 2025

Anna Philomena Bowers, 91, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville.

She was born on September 23, 1933, in Strabane, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Mary (Subrick) Zadik. She was a beautician for 25 years and a paramedic for 10 years. She enjoyed water color painting, pottery, making jewelry, and art. She also...

William "Bill" Will

William "Bill" Will

Apr 13, 2025

William "Bill" Will, 69, of Clayton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at Indiana University Health in Avon, Indiana. Born on May 14, 1955, in Wurzburg, Germany, to William Huffman and Barbara Oliphant, Bill lived a life full of love and laughter.

He will be remembered fondly as a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Rebecca "Becky" (Purdy) Will,...

Vera Jane McCormack

Vera Jane McCormack

Apr 13, 2025

Vera Jane McCormack, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 13, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1928, in Anderson to the late Elude John and Clementine Helen (Pfefferkorn) Blotkamp. After graduating from St. Mary's High School, she married the love of her life, Wallace "Buck" McCormack. She worked at Dearing Drugstore before retiring after 30 years. Vera found...

Mary Carolyn Boyer

Mary Carolyn Boyer

Apr 12, 2025

Mary Carolyn Boyer, 93, of Anderson passed away on April 12, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1931 in Elwood, IN to the late James Cunningham and Lena (Schell) Hunt. After graduating from high school, she married the love of her life, Jack R. Boyer. She worked a number of jobs before coming to work for Larry Gaskill at...

Rev. Stephen Paul Gettinger

Rev. Stephen Paul Gettinger

Apr 12, 2025

Rev. Stephen Paul Gettinger, 71, of Anderson passed away on April 12, 2025, after an extended illness. Steve was born on December 17, 1953, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Paul and Maurine (Stiles) Gettinger. He graduated from Everett High School and went on to attend Doane College, graduating magnum cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Steve...

Charles "Ed" Edward Wells

Charles "Ed" Edward Wells

Apr 10, 2025

Charles "Ed" Edward Wells, 77, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on September 8, 1947, in St. Charles, Virginia to William "Tic" and Bernett E. (Ely) Wells. He retired after many years of driving truck for a fertilizer warehouse.

Ed loved all kinds of music, especially Lynard Skynard. He...

Joyce Ann Mosley

Joyce Ann Mosley

Apr 9, 2025

Joyce Ann Mosley, 77, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.

She was born on October 13, 1947, in Elwood, Indiana to George and Wanda (Warner) Ball. She was a 1965 graduate of Elwood High School and went on to earn her associate's degree in nursing. She retired...

Rev. Richard Lee Cole

Rev. Richard Lee Cole

Apr 9, 2025

Rev. Richard Lee Cole, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2025, at the age of 71 in Anderson, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones who prayed and sang him on to heaven. He was born on August 29th, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, to Jim and Eleanor (Scott) Cole. Richard lived a life filled with...

Ralph Clarence Cook

Ralph Clarence Cook

Apr 7, 2025

Ralph Clarence Cook, the second son of Clarence and Beulah (Metzger) Cook, was born on August 30, 1942, near Lima, Ohio. He moved with his family to Indiana in 1945. Ralph graduated from Lapel High School in 1960. In the late 1960s, he moved from Indiana to Modesto, California, and drove a semi-truck cross country for many years. He had...

Nedra Phyllis Landaker

Nedra Phyllis Landaker

Apr 6, 2025

Nedra Phyllis Landaker, 91, of Anderson, passed away on April 6, 2025 with her daughter by her side.

Nedra was born on August 5, 1933 in Anderson to the late Elmer Harold Stephens Cox and Alice (Spaulding) Cox. She married the love of her life, Nathan "Nate" Landaker on April 7, 1950. The two were married for 67 years before his...

Sandra D. Karkosky

Sandra D. Karkosky

Apr 5, 2025

Sandra D. Karkosky, 71, of Pendleton, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2025 surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a woman of unwavering faith.

Born on December 21, 1953, Sandy's life was a testament to love, service,...

Ellen K Shaw

Ellen K Shaw

Apr 3, 2025

Ellen K. Shaw, 71, Anderson, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at IU Saxony Hospital in Fishers.

She was born on August 10, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Joseph and Eva (Givens) Kinnard.

She was member of the Pendleton Art Society Gallery #119. Ellen enjoyed being outside and working in her garden. She was even apart of the Pendleton...

Judith Irene McBride

Judith Irene McBride

Apr 3, 2025

Judith Irene McBride, 82, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Nursing Home after a courageous extended illness. She was born on January 16, 1943, to Leonard Cole and Bertha (Lunger) Johnson, Judy was a beloved figure in her community, known for her kind heart and infectious laughter.

For many years, Judy worked in food...

Enos B. Mullet

Enos B. Mullet

Apr 3, 2025

Enos B. Mullet, 99, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on June 19, 1925, in Nappanee, Indiana to Benedict D. and Fannie (Miller) Mullet. He was a self-employed carpenter.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel. He was a life-long member of the Lapel Optimist...