Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Kevin W. Smith
Feb 20, 2024
Kevin W. Smith, 62, of Anderson, passed away on February 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1961 in Muncie to Diana (Rigby) Stevens. Kevin faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He worked at the Pendleton Correctional Facility as a correctional officer. He loved to cheer on...
Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Valentine
Feb 16, 2024
Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Valentine, 74, of Lapel, Indiana passed away February 16, 2024 at her home.
She was born August 26, 1949 in Anderson, Indiana.
Bobbie was a 1967 graduate of Pendleton High School.
She retired from the South Madison Community Schools Corporation after 10 years as a special needs bus aide. She also worked as a cartographer for the...
Arlyn T. Fincher
Feb 16, 2024
Arlyn T. Fincher, 66, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away February 16, 2024, at Indiana University Saxony Hospital in Fishers following an extended illness.
He was born on August 22, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana to Pete and Nadine Fincher.
Arlyn graduated from Lapel High School in 1975. He retired from Owens - International Brockway Glass.
He was a member of the Lapel American Legion...
Kelly Michelle Mercer
Feb 13, 2024
Kelly Michelle Mercer, 55, of Centerville, passed away on February 13, 2024 with her parents by her side. Kelly was born on April 20, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN. She loved candy and drinking Pepsi. Kelly loved to fish in Lake Santee, listen to country music, and play her PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Kelly found her spiritual home at Greenfield Church...
Barbara Jean Taylor
Feb 11, 2024
Barbara Jean Taylor, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home.
A funeral service to honor Barbara’s life was held on Saturday, February 17th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead, NC. An additional funeral ceremony will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, February 24th at Wilson St. Pierre-Lahm Chapel in Pendleton,...
Harry Kenneth “Ken” Combs
Feb 10, 2024
Harry “Ken” Kenneth Combs, 83, of Anderson passed away on February 10, 2024. Ken was born on October 26, 1940 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Rosie (Allen) Combs. Ken was a carpenter for a number of years and then he began working at Brookside Corporation as a die setter.
Ken will be dearly missed by his brother,...
Henry Bowers Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Henry Bowers Jr., 93, of Lapel, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on January 16, 1931, in Gastonville, Pennsylvania to Henry Bowers Sr. and Clara (Sneltzer) Bowers.
He was a graduate of Ringgold High School in Monangahela, Pennsylvania. He went on to earn his associate's degree. He served his country proudly...
Robert E. Collins
Feb 8, 2024
Robert E. Collins, 92, of Anderson passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on September 22, 1931, in Anderson, IN to the late Lail and Rosa (Grant) Collins.
He was married to the love of his life, Margaret “Jane” Collins for 70 years. Robert graduated from Anderson High School in...
Martha Louise (Wall) Riley Dyal
Feb 7, 2024
Martha Louise (Wall) Riley Dyal, 86, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully February 7, 2024. She was the loving daughter of Arthur Alton and Laura Inez (Galyan) Wall, born December 31, 1937, at home in Bloomington, Indiana. Martha and her family moved to Pendleton in 1955 for her father’s work at the reformatory. Growing up she and her brothers began a...
Mr. Sherman James Harvey
Feb 6, 2024
Sherman James Harvey, 97, of Greenfield passed away on February 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Sherman was born on August 3, 1926 in Indianapolis to the late Gustavus James and Pauline (Bryant) Harvey. He married his loving wife, Frances Louise White, and the two were married for 51 years. He served his country in the United States Army...
Brandon Lee Douglas
Feb 5, 2024
Brandon Lee Douglas 38 of Anderson, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Community Hospital, Anderson, Indiana.
Brandon was born on August 1, 1985, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert Douglas and Marcia (Stanfield) Bargo who have preceded him in death.
Brandon graduated from Pendleton High School in 2004, where he played baseball and basketball. He loved sports and loved to...
Valorus Joan Brumfield
Feb 4, 2024
Valorus Joan Brumfield, 94, of New Castle and former Markleville resident passed away, February 4, 2024 at Henry Community Health.
She was born March 20, 1929 in Madison County, Indiana and was a longtime Markleville resident before moving to New Castle.
Valorus was a graduate of Markleville High School and retired from the Target Store in Anderson.
She was a...
Kaiden Kyser Lee Grace
Feb 4, 2024
Kaiden Kyser Lee Grace, passed away at birth on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel.
Kaiden is survived by his mother, Whitney Grace; his father, Christian Florence; maternal grandparents, Lori (Melvin) Griffin and Scott (Linde) Grace; three great-grandmothers, Becky Guffey, Rita Grace and Mary McGee; seven aunts uncles, Nathan Grace, Jordon Grace, Zac Grace Iesha Florence,...
Nancy A. Murray
Feb 4, 2024
Nancy A. Murray, 83, of Frankton, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Community Hospital in Anderson following brief illness.
She was born on September 3, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana to Enos and Marian (Paul) Walter.
She was a graduate of Pendleton High School. She was a homemaker and had also been a registrar for the Madison County court system.
She was...
Charles A. “Curly” Curless
Feb 2, 2024
Charles “Curly” Alan Curless, 83, of Anderson passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024. Curly was born on August 24, 1940, in Elwood, IN to the late Marvin and Mary (Nicholson) Curless. He married the love of his life, Diana Allen, and the two were married for 51 years before his passing. Curly faithfully served his country in the United...
Max P. Owens
Feb 1, 2024
Max P. Owens, 87, of Wilkinson, passed away Thursday morning, February 1, 2024 at his residence in Wilkinson.
He was born April 2, 1936 in Crawford County, Indiana a son of the late Lingle and Dorothy (Pavey) Owens.
Max married the love of his life on July 20, 1957 and worked for the United States postal service for 33 years...
Timothy A. Rogers
Jan 31, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Timothy Alan Rogers of Anderson, IN. He died at age 76 on January 31, 2024. Tim passed away surrounded by his loved ones after an extended illness.
He was born on January 20, 1948 in Anderson, IN to the late Robert and Mary (Ulery) Rogers. Tim was involved at the Community Church...
Hazel Ruth Smith
Jan 30, 2024
WILKINSON- Hazel R. Smith, 90, passed away January 30, 2024 at her home.
She was born May 23, 1933 in Mt. Orab, Ohio and was a Wilkinson resident most of her life.
Hazel was a multiple tasker throughout her life, she was employed at Delco Remy, Anderson; Modernfold, New Castle; was a beautician in Anderson; kept farm books up to...
Ronald Lee Maze Jr.
Jan 29, 2024
Ronald Lee Maze Jr., 67, Anderson, passed away on January 29, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on March 9, 1956, in Beech Grove, Indiana to Ronald Lee Sr. and Marcia Ann (Reynolds) Maze.
He was a graduate of Franklin Central High School and Butler University.
He was the owner and pharmacist of Hollons Pharmacy for almost 20 years....
Mark E. Maudlin
Jan 28, 2024
Mark E. Maudlin, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family in Anderson, IN. He was born on October 5, 1958 in Salem, IN to the late Delmar and Ida (Walden) Maudlin.
Mark graduated Lawrence North High School. He also served our country in the U.S. Army and took great pride in...
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