Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Stephen M. Cherry
Jan 5, 2018
Stephen Martin Cherry, 70, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, at his home in Pendleton. He was born May 23, 1947, in Shelbyville. A 1965 graduate of Shelbyville High School, Steve received his B.S. in Speech Education and Radio/TV in 1969 from Ball State University and his M.A. degree in 1974 from BSU.A much loved and dedicated teacher, he worked...
Elizabeth Ann Barbee
Jan 4, 2018
Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Barbee, 51, Perkinsville, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on December 7, 1966, in Indianapolis to Jack and Anna (Haboush) Carpenter. Beth was graduated from North Central High School. She loved working as a veterinary technician at Anderson Protection League. Beth was active helping...
Thomas W. Richardson
Jan 4, 2018
Thomas W. "Tom" Richardson, 91, Lapel, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness. He was born on February 26, 1926, in Sulfur Springs to Jack Thomas and Ruth (Zile) Richardson. Tom was a WWII Army veteran and had proudly served in Rhinelands and central Europe and had been awarded two bronze stars....
Margaret Boyd
Jan 2, 2018
Margaret Boyd, 94, Pendleton, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on December 5, 1923, in Pyrmont to Bernice and Ruth (Stoner) Long. Margaret was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren. She is survived by five children, Roger (Bonnie) Boyd, Kevin (Vicky) Boyd, Norma (Roger) Rapp. Anna Marie (Raymond)...
George K. Allison Iii
Dec 30, 2017
George K. Allison III, 88, of Anderson, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30 at his home. George was born on August 25, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to George K.Jr. and Mildred K. (Vaughn) Allison. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in Chicago in 1947 and Illinois Wesleyan University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism,...
Edward Fred Bowers
Dec 29, 2017
ANDERSON- Edward Fred Bowers, 80, of Anderson, passed away December 29, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital Anderson. He was born July 30, 1937 in Peoria Illinois to the late Fred and Mayme (Pierson) Bowers. Edward was the owner of Tower Studio of Indianapolis for over 40 years. He was involved in filming for the Indianapolis 500 for over 30 years,...
Susan Kay Sutherland
Dec 28, 2017
Susan Kay Sutherland, 65, of Arcadia, Indiana passed away, December 28, 2017 at Harbour Manor Health and Living in Noblesville, Indiana.She was born May 19, 1952 in Charlotte, Michigan and was an Indianapolis, Indiana resident most of her life.Susan was a 1971 graduate of Emmerich Manual High School, Indianapolis and was a homemaker.She loved gardening and could “grow anything.” Susan...
Dorothy Mae Martin
Dec 28, 2017
New Castle – Dorothy Mae Martin, 89, passed away on December 28, 2017. She was born in Kendallville, Indiana on May 22, 1928 to the late Hilbert and Grace (Neihaus) Weisheit. Dorothy worked in farming all her life. She was a member of the Greensboro Eastern Star for 68 years. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and farming. Dorothy is...
John A. Mcilwain
Dec 28, 2017
John A. McIlwain, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away December 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Anderson on December 16, 1957. He graduated from Anderson High School and had lived in Indianapolis most of his life. He had worked at Miller Veneers in Indianapolis. He enjoyed collecting Basketball and Baseball cards, gardening and sports cars. He is survived...
Mr. Gordon L. Bulen
Dec 28, 2017
Gordon L. Bulen, age 81, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, after an extended illness. He was born on January 15, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana to Raymond and Anna V. Bulen (Bousman). He resided most of his life on a farm in Pendleton, Indiana. He married Peggy Lee Keller on June 24, 1955. They had two...
Mr. Windle Mcclendon
Dec 26, 2017
Windle McClendon, 84, of Wilkinson, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born May 16, 1933, in Vinnie, Kentucky to the late Arvil & Lucy (Carrender) McClendon. He retired from Delco Remy, Plant 20 in 1992 after 32 years of...
Leland E. Modlin
Dec 24, 2017
Leland E. Modlin, 77, Lapel, passed away December 24, 2017, from complications of diabetes. He was born on March 5, 1940, in Lapel to Eugene and Ruth L. (Peters) Modlin. Leland was graduated from Lapel High School in 1958. He retired in 2009 from ARSEE Engineers where he had worked as a structural engineer for over 40 years. Leland is...
Julia Ann Estelle
Dec 23, 2017
Julia Ann Estelle, 55, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, in Anderson. She was born July 8, 1962, in Anderson. She was a 1981 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Julia loved arts and crafts, and was known for her cake decorating. She also liked puzzles, sewing, reading, and cooking. Julia is survived by her husband of 27 years, Kevin...
Nancy Lee Smith
Dec 21, 2017
Nancy Lee Smith passed away unexpectedly at Community Hospital in Anderson on December 21, 2017.Nancy was born May 28th, 1957 in Muncie Indiana to Patsy and Buddy Lewis. She resided in Anderson for 29 years. She was a full time homemaker raising her two boys Travis and Tim. She had a green thumb and enjoyed growing plants and flowers, camping...
Bryce D. Hiday
Dec 19, 2017
Bryce D. Hiday, 53, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at his home. He was born on February 5, 1964, in Noblesville to Robert David and Mary Kay (Hazelbaker) Hiday. Bryce was graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1982 and had attended J. Everett Light. He had worked as an auto body repairman at several dealerships and body...
Mary Dawn Evans
Dec 18, 2017
Mary Dawn Evans, 54, of Anderson, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 22, 1963 to the late Ralph and Mary Durbin. She was a homemaker. Mary fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was an avid nature lover, and loved all types of animals. She is survived by...
Ted Lacey
Dec 18, 2017
Ted Lacey, 89, of Anderson, passed away December 18, 2017 at Bethany Point Health Campus. Ted had been very active enjoying his family and life in the community until the past month. He was born January 30, 1928 near Petroleum, IN (south of Bluffton), the son of the late Albert and Wanda Lacey. He was raised during the Great Depression...
Charles K. Pruitt
Dec 18, 2017
Charles K. "Chuck" Pruitt, 81, Lapel, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on October 3, 1936, in Indianapolis to Hollen and Jessie (Ruff) Pruitt. Chuck was graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. He retired in 1993 from the Carpenters Union. Chuck enjoyed dancing; and working on cars, especially his vintage Mustang. He...
Mr. Francis “Gene” Eugene Jordan
Dec 17, 2017
Francis “Gene” Eugene Jordan, 84, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional. He was born July 27, 1933, in Hancock County to the late Francis & Violet Luella (Jackson) Jordan. He lived in Shirley and Markleville all his life. Gene owned and operated the Cozy Corner in Markleville for almost 30 years. He had also worked...
Betty J. Tripp
Dec 17, 2017
Betty J. Tripp, 82, of Anderson, passed away December 17, 2017 at her residence after a sudden illness. She was born July 9, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Lena Clark and lived in Anderson most of her life. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She also had a great love of animals, especially her...
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