Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Richard Cecil “Rick” Aynes Jr.
Dec 29, 2023
Richard “Rick” Aynes Jr., 77, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. He was born February 5, 1946, to Richard and Thelma (Dowden) Aynes in Anderson, Indiana. Rick gallantly served the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967, during the Vietnam War. Rick enjoyed driving a semi for many years until becoming the Maintenance Supervisor at the Indiana Department...
Donald D. “Donnie” Klein
Dec 28, 2023
Donald “Donnie” D. Klein, 75, passed away December 28, 2023. Donnie was born on August 6, 1948 in Elwood, IN to the late Herbert and Martha “Peg” (Newell) Klein.
Donnie was married to the love of his life, Marlene Klein, for 34 years. He was a hard worker for General Motors/Guide Lamp as a tool and die maker. In his...
Larry L. Bever
Dec 26, 2023
Larry Lee Bever, 80, of Markleville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 18, 1943, in Charlottesville, Indiana to the late Edward and Juanita (McPhearson) Bever.
Larry retired from PQ Corporation in Anderson as a boiler operator for many years but had also worked at Anderson burial vault for 10 years and was...
Clara Alice Young
Dec 25, 2023
Clara Alice Young, 88, of Anderson passed away on December 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 2, 1935 to the late Scoot and Edith (Jones) Maxwell. Clara had an extremely giving heart. She was a wonderful cook, baker, and candy maker, especially during the Christmas season. Clara was very social and she never knew a...
Janice Ann Morris
Dec 25, 2023
PENDLETON- Janice Ann (Simpkins) Morris, 79, passed away December 25, 2023 at her home.
She was born February 3, 1944 in Connersville, Indiana to Charles Dale and Edna (Hubbell) Simpkins.
Janice was a 1962 graduate of New Salem High School in Southeast Rush County and attended Purdue University.
Professionally in addition to being an Army Officer’s wife she served as...
Alice P. Cox
Dec 25, 2023
Alice P. Cox, 92, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on April 16, 1931, in Danville, Illinois to Paul E. and Jessie M. (Layton) Simpson.
She was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing and loved riding motorcycles and horses. She enjoyed going to the lake and their...
Thomas L. Sherrill
Dec 23, 2023
Thomas L. Sherrill, 86, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his residence in Noblesville following an extended illness.
He was born on March 6, 1937, in Noblesville, Indiana to Dent Ross and Anna May (Trader) Sherrill.
He was a 1955 graduate of Lapel High School and went on to earn his associate's degree. He retired in 1991 from...
Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr.
Dec 22, 2023
Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr., 66, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away December 22, 2023.
Jeff was born May 24, 1957 in Rockwood, Tennessee the son of Joe Jeffreys and Louise (Fritts) Merryman.
He was an attorney serving as a public defender for the State of Indiana since 1991.
Jeff was a Pendleton resident since 1991 from Eastern Tennessee.
He...
Richard L. Bottorff Sr.
Dec 22, 2023
Richard L. Bottorff, Sr., 77, of Pendleton passed away on December 22, 2023. Born on September 14, 1946 in Sellersburg, IN to the late Robert and Dorothy (Pearson) Bottorff. Richard married the love of his life, Gail (nee Haner), on January 29, 1967. The two were married 56 years, till his passing. He was a 1964 graduate of Silver Creek...
Betty Lou Crosley
Dec 22, 2023
Betty Lou (Weatherford) Crosley, 93, of Fishers – beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt, cousin, and friend – went home to Jesus on December 22nd, 2023, surrounded by family.
Betty was born June 21, 1930, in Anderson, Indiana to Ruby Mae (Buchanan) and Ira Weatherford, the 11th of 12 children of an Indiana farm family. She was a graduate of...
Gloria Woodward
Dec 20, 2023
Gloria Woodward, 78, of Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born on April 8, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Wallace and Norma (Cook) Johnson.
She retired from Brockway Glass as a forklift operator. She was a member of the Lapel American Legion Post #212 Ladies Auxiliary.
She loved to quilt. She enjoyed...
Kenneth Saunders
Dec 19, 2023
Kenneth (Kenny/Sonny) Saunders, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born July 8, 1931, at home in Ovid, Indiana to the late Edwin and Zona (Begley) Saunders.
Kenneth graduated from Markleville High School in 1950. Shortly after, he began working at Delco-Remy. He became a journeyman tool and die maker after...
Clifford Irving Arellano
Dec 19, 2023
Clifford "Cliff" Irving Arellano, 89, passed away at home on December 19, 2023, following a brief illness. Cliff was born December 13, 1934, in Oakland, California.
Cliff leaves behind a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy, his children, Christy Green, Alan (Shelley) Green, and Jennifer Ball, as well as grandchildren, Lindsey (Justin) VanDevander,...
Shirley S. Rios
Dec 18, 2023
Shirley S. Rios, 88, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. Born on April 23, 1935, Shirley lived an adventurous life and brought joy to those around her.
Born to John Aaron and Fanny Mae (Smith) Stevenson.
Music was one of Shirley's talents throughout her life. And with a passion for Folk, Gospel and Country...
Paula A. Martin
Dec 17, 2023
Paula A. Martin, 90, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1933 in Anderson to the late Paul France and Bernice (Miller) Showalter. Paula graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and then went on to marry the love of her life, Robert “Nick” Martin on October 12, 1952. The two were...
Andrew Robert “Andy” Kidder
Dec 17, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Robert Kidder, 38, of Frankton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 17,
He was born in Greenfield, Indiana on February 20, 1985 to Michael Lester Kidder and
Mary Virginia Kidder (Sparks). Andy was the proud Father of the beautiful Maci Lynne Kidder.
Andy graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 2003. He was a full time Properties Director for
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Brenda Welker
Dec 16, 2023
Brenda Welker, 82, passed away on December 16th, 2023, from unexpected complications due to health conditions. She was born on August 6, 1941, to parents, G. Everett Ebbertt and Ercel (Abernathy) Welker. Brenda graduated from Anderson High School in 1959.
Brenda was known by her family as the name “Nana”. Brenda was a pillar member of her community, volunteering for...
Gary D. Walker
Dec 15, 2023
Gary Walker, 77, of Anderson, went to be with The Lord on December 15th, 2023. Gary was born on August 23, 1946 to the late William R. Walker and Wilma G. (Roeder) Walker.
Gary was a retiree from the Guide Corporation, where he was a tool and die maker. He was an avid bowler, loved playing miniature golf, cars, and...
Virginia Kay Johnson
Dec 15, 2023
Virginia Kay Johnson, 75, of Pendleton, passed away on December 15, 2023 at her home. Virginia was born on December 3, 1948 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Oweetah (Clark) Ridenour. She married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Dennis Johnson, on June 29, 1969. The two were married for 54 years before Virginia’s passing. She...
Walter "Gene" Fountain
Dec 12, 2023
Walter Gene Fountain, 94, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on October 4, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leslie and Garnet Elizabeth (Perry) Fountain.
Gene was a 1947 graduate of Walnut Grove High School. He served his country proudly in the US Army.
He retired from Hooks Drugs as a...
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