Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Judith Ann Smith
Feb 14, 2018
Judith Ann Smith, 64, Pendleton, passed away February 14, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional Hospital. Judy was born July 18, 1953, in Muncie, the daughter of the late Walter Robert and Virginia Madeline (Jordan) Reed. Judy retired in 2005 after 28 years as a computer processor for the Lawyers Title Company and was a member of Southern Heights Christian...
Mr. Randall Lee Penticuff
Feb 14, 2018
Randall Lee Penticuff was born on Friday, October 15, 1948 to James Odell Penticuff and Doris Louise (Swim) Penticuff in New Castle, Indiana. He was raised by his loving and doting, Mamaw Penticuff. Randy graduated from New Castle High School in 1966, and he then graduated from Broadcasting Careers of America in 1968. He began his broadcasting career at WJCP...
Harold F. White
Feb 13, 2018
Harold F. White, 91, of Anderson, passed away, February 13, 2018, at Community Hospital Anderson. Harold was born December 5, 1926, in Muncie, the son of the late Gilbert and Mamie White. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. He retired from Chrysler in 1988 after 34 years of employment. Harold is survived...
Edward Ronald Bollman
Feb 13, 2018
Sgt. Edward Ronald "Ed" Bollman, 44, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was born on November 9, 1973, in Anderson to Ronald and Nancy (Vores) Bollman. Ed was graduated from Lapel High School in 1992 and received an Associates Degree in conservation law enforcement from Vincennes University in 1994. He had served as an Indiana Conservation Officer since...
Tom J. Harvey
Feb 12, 2018
Tom J. Harvey, 71, Anderson, passed away on Feb. 12th while vacationing in Florida. Tom was a lifelong resident of Anderson and loved his community. He served on the Anderson Community School Board during two different terms for a total of 13 years. Tom was a color commentator for 18 years on Cable Television’s High School Game of the Week...
Virginia L. Lynch Musser
Feb 11, 2018
Virginia L. Musser, 98, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Primrose Memory Care, Anderson. She was born on December 20, 1919 in Turin, Iowa, the daughter of Harlan and Zelma (Rogge) Lynch. She was a member of the Ames (Iowa) High School Class of 1936 and then graduated from Iowa State University in 1941. She was a...
Ruth Mabel Bennett
Feb 10, 2018
Ruth Mabel Bennett, 96, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Community Hospital, Anderson. She was born on March 26, 1921 in Watertown, Wisconsin to the late Benjamin and Viola (Hardke) Dams. She was a homemaker and attended Fifth Street United Methodist Church. Ruth is survived by her children, Judy (Roy) Clark of Plymouth Thomas (Jodi) Bennett of Anderson; sister,...
Jo Ann Holycross
Feb 10, 2018
Jo Ann Holycross, 91, Lapel, passed away Saturday at Countryside Manor in Anderson following a brief illness. She was born on October 1, 1926, in Lima, Ohio to Lawrence Marshall and Albertine Wilhelmine (Heil) Cunningham. Jo Ann was graduated from in 1944 from Lima High School. She worked briefly in the cafeteria at a General Motors plant in Anderson. Jo...
Keith Allan Masters
Feb 9, 2018
Keith Allan Masters, age 53 passed away peacefully at Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He will be remembered as a great son, father, brother, and friend. Keith will be survived by his daughter Alexis Masters, Westfield, and his son Chase Masters, Anderson, His mother Barbara Masters, Anderson, Sisters Ruth Mullins (Eddie) Anderson, Kimberly Brown (Tommy) Anderson, His Brothers Del...
Darrel Eugene Jackson
Feb 8, 2018
Darrel Eugene Jackson, 78, of Anderson, passed away February 8, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born July 8, 1939 in Anderson, the son of Herman and Zelma (Leonard) Jackson and he lived here his entire life. In 1956 he enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering....
Richard E. Durham
Feb 8, 2018
Richard E. "Bull" Durham, 63, Anderson, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, following a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on March 24, 1954, in Quonset Point Naval Hospital in Rhode Island to Eugene and Martha (Grossgruth) Durham. Richard was graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1972. He furthered his education by working his way through college at...
Mr. Richard “Dick” Mroz
Feb 6, 2018
Richard L. “Dick” Mroz, 75, of Shirley, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 10, 1942, in Noblesville to the late Stanley & Eileen (Hinkle) Mroz. He was a veteran having served during Vietnam and retired from the U.S. Navy as Post Master. After retirement he went on to...
Harvey L. Stout
Feb 5, 2018
Harvey L. Stout, 85, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away February 5, 2018 at Countryside Manor in Anderson.He was born October 18, 1932, near Salem in Washington County, Indiana.Harvey retired as a truck driver from York Casket Company and was an Army veteran.Survivors include his sons, John R. (wife, Paulette) Stout of Pendleton and David H. Stout of Anderson; sister, Betty...
Sondra Kay Laudig
Feb 5, 2018
Sondra Kay Laudig passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at Rawlins House Hospice Care in Pendleton.She was born May 30, 1936, in Marion County to Lois Ruth (Shuck) Sibbach.She graduated from Pendleton High School in 1954. She then attended Wittenberg College until 1957 when she married her husband Larry Wilson Laudig.After Larry received his veterinary degree from Michigan State in...
Robert Errol Simmons
Feb 4, 2018
Robert Errol Simmons, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Golden Living Center—Fountainview in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on July 5, 1942 in Anderson, IN, to Robert G. Simmons and Myrtle (Hilbert) Simmons, both of whom preceded him in death. Robert is survived by daughter, Beth A. (Ken) Underwood of O’Fallon, MO; son, Robert G. (Valerie)...
Nicky Rex Toombs
Feb 3, 2018
Nicky Rex Toombs, 75, of Anderson, passed away on February 3, 2018. He was born in Anderson on February 3, 1943 to the late Rex and Eloise (Randall) Toombs. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1961 and married Judy (Willis) Toombs. He was employed by Penn Central, Conrail, CSX and retired after 40 years of service. Nick was a...
Mr. Charles David Mckay
Feb 3, 2018
Charles David McKay, 73, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018.He was born January 21, 1945, in Indianapolis to the late Raymond F. & Ruth (Simpson) McKay. Charles worked in retail for over 50 years before retiring. He was a member of the Huntsville Good Shepherd Church. He loved boating and was an avid skier. He also loved travelling...

Dianne Ifert
Feb 3, 2018
Dianne Ifert, 84, of Anderson, passed away February 3, 2018 at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born July 24, 1933, in Anderson, the daughter of Jack and Doris Stephenson. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and was a homemaker. No services are being planned at this time.
Ms. Hazle I. Rozzell
Feb 1, 2018
Hazle I. Rozzell, 85, of Greenfield, passed Thursday, February 1, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born September 28, 1932, in Wayne County. She was a graduate of Maxwell High School and attended Trinity Park United Methodist Church in Greenfield. Hazle worked for Delco Remy for 31 years before retiring in 1983. She was a world traveler who visited...
Nancy R Dickerson
Jan 30, 2018
Nancy R. Dickerson, 86, of Anderson, passed away January 30, 2018 at Community Northview Care Center. Nancy was born Oct. 12, 1931, in Muncie, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Rogers. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1949 and moved to Anderson. She retired from Delco-Remy in 1987 after 37 years of employment. Nancy was known for...