Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mary Frieda Royster
Aug 5, 2019
Mary Frieda Royster, 73, of Anderson, passed Monday, August 5, 2019, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born February 18, 1946 in Waverly, KY, the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Ann L. (LaRue) Buckman. On April 8, 1967 she married Jerry E. Royster in Shawneetown, IL. They moved to Anderson in 1973, and there they...
Elizabeth Joan Harvey
Aug 3, 2019
Elizabeth Joan Harvey was accepted to her Heavenly home on August 3, 2019. She was born May 28, 1933 and was a lifelong resident of Pendleton. She graduated from Pendleton High School in 1951 and married Tom in 1952. Joan was a life long homemaker raising her four children, enjoying sewing, knitting, reading, and quilting. Her pride and joy was...
Timothy Fields
Jul 29, 2019
Timothy P. Fields, 61, Anderson, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a courageous battle with cancer.He was born on October 2, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana to William Fields and Beulah (Frazier) Fields. Tim grew up in Lapel, where he learned the small town values of never meeting a stranger, neighbors helping neighbors and lending...
Archie Roland Moreillon
Jul 28, 2019
Archie R. Moreillon, 87, passed away on July 28, 2019 at Countryside Manor, Anderson. He was born on January 2, 1932 in Switzerland County, Indiana to the late Aaron and Catherine (Ketenbrink) Moreillon. Archie served his country in the US Marine Corp. He retired from Delco Remy in 1994 after 38 years of service. He was a member of UAW-CIO...

Mary Earlene Sipes
Jul 26, 2019
Mary Earlene Sipes, 83, Daleville, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on March 20, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Earl Mullen and Mary (Adkins ) Mullen.Mary and her husband were avid sports fans, and followed the Daleville Broncos, Indiana University and NASCAR. She is survived by her...

Alma Marie Saylor
Jul 23, 2019
Alma Marie Saylor, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 following a brief illness. She was born in Harlan County, KY, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Hicks) Shrader. Alma is survived by her children, Jeannie (Dale) Davis, Roger Saylor, Steve Saylor, James Saylor, Vicki (John) Phillips, Michael (Peggy) Saylor, Terry (Phyllis) Saylor, Tammy (Steve) Porter...
Ms Sara Finney
Jul 21, 2019
Sara F. (Smith) Finney, 103 of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on July 21, 2019. She was born February 8, 1916, in Wilkinson, IN, to J. Freeman and Eva Francis Smith. Sara graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1934. She began her professional career at Delco Remy in Anderson. Sara went to work at the Indianapolis Water Company in 1949 and...
Eugene “Gene” Magers
Jul 19, 2019
Eugene “Gene” Joseph Magers, 89, of Anderson, passed away on July 19, 2019 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital Anderson. He was born on September 16, 1929 in Anderson to the late Leo and Margaret (Miller) Magers. Gene graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1947. He served his country in the US Army. He retired from Anderson Banking Company as...

Donald L. Mcclintick
Jul 19, 2019
Donald L. McClintick, 80, Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Community Hospital in Anderson, following a brief illness. He was born on August 7, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana to Herschel McClintick and Myrtle (Cloe) McClintick .He is survived by his two children, Diana (David) Shultz of Texas, Tim (Rebecca) McClintick of Pendleton; 3 grandchildren, Bryan Shultz,...
Amanda Rae Toloday
Jul 18, 2019
Amanda Rae Toloday, 22, passed away in peace on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Amanda is survived by her lovely daughter, Kinley Rae; her mother, Natalie Hall; her father and stepmother, Randy and Suzanne Toloday; sisters, Jaime Norris and Vanessa Toloday; brother, Nathan Toloday; grandmother, Judith Toloday; grandfather, Barrad Gurwell; step brother, Mac Scott; step sisters, Amanda Scott and Elizabeth Scott;...
Mr. Abel Jonathan Duane Childers
Jul 18, 2019
Abel Jonathan Duane Childers, 39, of Greenfield, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. He was born August 12, 1979, in Merrillville. Abel was a member of Fortville Christian Church. He was an avid music lover, not only did he play many instruments, he loved listening to all types of music. He enjoyed model airplanes, gardening, working outside, participated in Civil...

David Bergman
Jul 16, 2019
Local Arrangements are pending with Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051. Cremation will take place with burial at East Maplewood Cemetery at a later date. . Pending Arrangements
Mary Margaret (Holbrook) Eltzroth
Jul 15, 2019
Mary Margaret (Holbrook) Eltzroth, 83, of Pendleton, Indiana was called home by the Lord on Monday, July 15, 2019. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Mary was a dedicated nurse, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Anderson, Indiana.Born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on May 21, 1936 to John and...
Violet Emily Oaks
Jul 14, 2019
Violet Emily Oaks, age 93, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born March 5, 1926 in London England to Edward and Ellen (Barry) Smith. During her childhood she was exposed to the horrors of war as the Germans bombed London in the 40’s. It was after the war she met and fell in love with her husband...
Mr. Paul Lincoln Ehrgott
Jul 14, 2019
Paul Lincoln Ehrgott, 60, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was a resident of Anderson. He was born July 4, 1959, in Chicago, IL to the late Roberts & Ruth (Patton) Ehrgott. Paul graduated from Lawrence Central High School and the University of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the East Side Church of God, where he also participated...
Joann Downey
Jul 12, 2019
Joann Downey, 92, of Anderson, passed away on July 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 7, 1926 in Anderson to the late Charles and Mary Ann (Stewart) Redick. At one time she worked in Real Estate with George Pulos Reality and Norton Reality. She was member of the Anderson Eastern Star and enjoyed art and baking....
Carolyn Sue Hilligoss
Jul 12, 2019
Carolyn Sue Hilligoss, 83, of New Castle, passed away on July 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Anderson on March 9, 1936 to the late Verlin Edward and Hazel (Benefield) Burton. Carolyn retired from Countryside Manor as a dietitian. She was baptized at Turning Point Life Center, New Castle, Indiana. She loved her family and singing. Carolyn...
Agnes M. Amrine
Jul 10, 2019
Agnes M. Amrine, 96, of Anderson, peacefully went to be with the Lord with her children by her side July 10, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born October 4, 1922 in Anderson, the daughter of John and Clara (Hessler) Lang and lived here her entire life. She married Ralph Amrine and together they raised their family. Agnes worked...
Luther Hodges Jr.
Jul 9, 2019
Luther Hodges, Jr., 78, passed away July 9, 2019 after an extended illness. He was a resident of Anderson since 1959, moving here from Alabama. He was born December 25, 1940, to the late Luther C. & Mary Edna (Warren) Hodges, Sr. in Cornersville, TN. Luther was a self-employed contractor for over 40 years. He was a member of Columbus...
Margaret Louise Philbert
Jul 9, 2019
MARGARET "MAGGIE" LOUISE PHILBERT Maggie was born 11-25-62 to William "Ed" and Elaine Rodgers. She died on July 9, 2019 at IU North Hospital after a 4 year battle with lung cancer. Maggie is survived by her only child Amanda King and her son in love, Scott of Lapel; 4 grandchildren, Kaley, Chrystal, Amber, Ryley and 2 great grandchildren Nicole...