Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Mr. Jeb S. Jones

Mr. Jeb S. Jones

Apr 17, 2018

Jeb Stuart Jones 11.24.76 – 04.17.18 Jeb Stuart Jones (Jameson), age 41, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on April 17, 2018, at Eagle Creek Health Care in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeb was born on November 24, 1976, in Greenfield, Indiana to Betty (Parke) Jones and the late Vernon C. Jones. Jeb attended grade school in New Castle, Indiana, and subsequently moved...

Ms. Mary E. Yost

Ms. Mary E. Yost

Apr 16, 2018

Mary E. Yost, 98, of Anderson, passed away April 16, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield after an extended illness. She was born on November 1, 1919 in Anderson to the late Bert and Catherine Walters and was a life long Anderson resident. She retired from St. John’s Hospital after 23 ½ years of service. Mary was life long...

Lee Garber Briner

Lee Garber Briner

Apr 14, 2018

Lee Garber Briner, 84, of Anderson, passed away on April 14, 2018. Lee was born on August 24, 1933 to the late Clyde and Helen (Thompson) Briner in Loysville, Pennsylvania. Lee retired from Delco-Remy in 1987 as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of the Lapel Masonic Lodge He is survived by his children, Clyde (Tracie) Briner of Michigan,...

Mary Jane Muse

Mary Jane Muse

Apr 14, 2018

Mary J. "Janie" Muse, 70, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her residence in Frankton following an extended illness. She was born on November 2, 1947, in Elwood, Indiana to Robert and Doris (Gorden) Shaw . Janie was graduated from Frankton High School in 1965. She was employed by the Lapel Eagles where she enjoyed bartending for 7 years....

Ernest P. Smalley

Ernest P. Smalley

Apr 13, 2018

Ernest P. Smalley, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior, April 13, 2018. Ernie was born November 23, 1946 in Pekin, Illinois, to the late Warren D. & Cathryn (Weller) Smalley. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. He was employed with Keystone Steel and Wire in Peoria, Illinois for 33 years. Ernie is survived...

Richard Hope

Richard Hope

Apr 13, 2018

Richard Hope, 82, of Anderson went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 13, 2018 with his daughters by his side. Richard was born December 14th, 1935 to Malcolm and Lucille (Perkins) Hope in Summer Shade, KY. He was a 1954 graduate of Anderson High School, he was a machinist in the US Army and...

Charles Wood Nelson, Iii

Charles Wood Nelson, Iii

Apr 13, 2018

Charles W. Nelson, III, age 55, known to his friends as “Chuck” passed away on April 13, 2018.He worked as a tool maker, race car mechanic, concrete layer, and could repair just about anything. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting, and had many special pets, including his most recent favorite, a cat named Blue.He is survived by a sister, Laura...

Donna M. Fitch

Donna M. Fitch

Apr 12, 2018

Donna M. Lindsay Fitch, 93, Henderson, KY, passed away April 12, 2018 at her home. She was born November 25, 1924 in Indiana and lived most all of her life in the Anderson area. She retired from Chrysler of Indianapolis after several years of service. She is survived by her granddaughter, Dawn Page of Fortville; two great grandchildren, Noelle Robb...

Joseph D. Skiles, Iii

Joseph D. Skiles, Iii

Apr 12, 2018

Joseph D. Skiles, III passed away at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a sudden illness. He was born on July 3, 1955, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to Joseph D Skiles Jr. and Frances (Benedict) Skiles . Joseph owned and operated Skiles Construction. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed running his business. Joseph is survived by his 3 children; Joseph D. Skiles,...

Mr. Steven A. Hudson

Mr. Steven A. Hudson

Apr 11, 2018

Steven Allen Hudson, 62, of Shirley, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born October 6, 1955, in Anderson. He worked for Detroit Steel and Precoat Metals. Steven is survived by his daughters, Angela (husband, David) Hepfer, Patricia (husband, Josh) Clarke, and Samantha Hudson; mother, Patricia Joanne (Hurley) Hudson; grandchildren, Kayla Hudson, Megan, & Skyler Hepfer, Tucker & Hayden...

Ms. Ilarose Cupp

Ms. Ilarose Cupp

Apr 9, 2018

Ilarose Cupp, 97, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, in Greenfield. She was born June 22, 1920, in Straughn to the late Raymond & Grace (Hudleson) Jones. Ilarose graduated from Knightstown High School in 1938 and was a resident of Shirley for over 70 years. She retired in 1982 from Kellum-Mench Insurance Agency as an office manager. Ilarose was a...

Patricia L. Williams

Patricia L. Williams

Apr 9, 2018

Patricia L. (Stoner) Williams, 85, of Pendleton, passed away on April 9, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on October 2, 1932, to Lloyd A. and Vivian A. (Lemon) Stoner. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1950 and married Robert E. Williams on July 15, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. They made...

Mr. Joseph P Willis

Mr. Joseph P Willis

Apr 7, 2018

Joseph P “Joe” Willis, 86, of Markleville, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional. He was born November 11, 1931, in Henry County to the late, Lester & Gladys (Thompson) Willis. Joe farmed most of his life and worked for Delco Remy for 31 years. After retirement he worked almost 20 years at Harvest Land. He...

Ms. Evelyn Tanner

Ms. Evelyn Tanner

Apr 3, 2018

Evelyn Tanner, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born November 15, 1921, in Knightstown, to the late George & Mildred (Davis) Jackson. Known lovingly as “Auntie” by her family, Evie leaves a legacy of laughter and blessings to those who were blessed to love her. She retired from Delco Remy after 30 years. Evie was a member...

Mr. Frank F. Woschitz

Mr. Frank F. Woschitz

Apr 1, 2018

Frank Woschitz, 89, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. Frank was blessed with a wonderful life. He was the consummate family man, mentor to many and friend to all. He was a difference maker. Frank was born June 12, 1928 in Gary, IN to Anna (Tschoppe) and Joseph F. Woschitz and grew up there with his brother, Bob. He graduated...

Brenda Kay (Carr) Bell

Brenda Kay (Carr) Bell

Apr 1, 2018

Brenda Kay (Carr) Bell, 77, of Anderson passed away suddenly at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born on March 9, 1941 in Anderson at St. Johns Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Wanda and Glenn Carr. Brenda is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 58...

Charley Frank

Charley Frank

Mar 30, 2018

Charles “Charley” Frank, 63, of Anderson, passed away March 30, 2018 at his residence. Charley was born, January 15, 1955 in Watseka, Ill., to Roger and Doris Frank. He graduated from Cissna Park Senior High School in 1973 where he was an excellent athlete and an outstanding basketball, baseball and shotput player. Charley attended Illinois State University where he studied...

Larry Hexamer

Larry Hexamer

Mar 30, 2018

Larry J. Hexamer, 84, of Pendleton, passed away March 30, 2018 in Anderson after an extended illness. He was born on April 9, 1933 in Anderson to the late Vearl and Mabel (Keffer) Hexamer and had resided in Anderson and Pendleton all of his life. He obtained an associates degree in dental technology from New York University while in the...

Mrs. Tamara Lynn Foster

Mrs. Tamara Lynn Foster

Mar 27, 2018

Tamara Lynn “Tammy” Boicourt Foster, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 31, 1961 in Anderson. Tammy worked for Freenis Corporate in Indianapolis. She was a member of the East Side House of Prayer. Tammy was a 14 year breast cancer survivor, while raising three children and completing...

Charles “Charlie” J. Hampton

Charles “Charlie” J. Hampton

Mar 20, 2018

Charles “Charlie” J. Hampton,88, passed away March 20, 2018, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born November 17, 1929, in Conran, MO, the son of John and Audra (Froman) Hampton. He served in the 140th Infantry of the US Army and the National Guard in Missouri. On September 8, 1951 he married Ellen R. Amick and together they...

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