Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Edward B. Hughel
Jun 16, 2017
Edward B. Hughel, 96, of Anderson, passed away June 16, 2017 at the Lodge at Harbour Manor, Noblesville. He was born March 31, 1921 in Anderson, the son of Silas and Maude (Morrison) Hughel. He was a member of the Anderson High School Class of 1939. Edward married Vivian Schickel on January 28, 1943 and she preceded him in death...
Earl Thomas Coverdale
Jun 16, 2017
Earl Thomas "Tom" Coverdale, 93, Lapel, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, at Community Hospital of Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on March 11, 1924, in Anderson to Earl Franklin and Edna Elvira (Monks) Coverdale Rhody. Tom was graduated from Anderson High School in 1942 and he had served in the Indiana National Guard. He retired in...
Cynthia Diana Johnson
Jun 14, 2017
Cynthia Diana (Hope) Johnson, 59, of Alexandria went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 14th, 2017 while at home with her son by her side. Cindy was born in Anderson on October 28th, 1957 to Richard and Marilyn (Carl) Hope. She was a 1975 graduate of Highland High School. She attended Ball State University...
Violet W. Turbeville
Jun 13, 2017
Pendleton – Violet Wayne Turbeville, 75, of Anderson passed away June 13th, 2017 at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born November 2, 1941 in Lee County, Virginia. Violet was a retired home healthcare worker out of St. Vincent’s Hospital. She retired and was a homemaker and a fantastic cook. She was a very hard worker who loved her...
Teresa N. Noll
Jun 13, 2017
Teresa N. Noll, 58, of Anderson, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on April 17, 1959 in Anderson and has lived in Anderson most of her life. She graduated from Pendleton Heights High School. She was retired after working in retail at Dunham’s and Walmart for many...
John Newby
Jun 13, 2017
John Newby, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June13, 2017 at Community Hospital-Anderson following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease. John was born in Hilham, Tennesse. He was a member of Anderson High School Class of 1957. He then served his country in the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard as a Crew Chief. He was the owner/operator of...
Judith Ann Witt
Jun 13, 2017
Judith Ann "Judy" Witt, 75, Pendleton, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on October 31, 1941, in Anderson to Francis and Lucille (Riley) Hinkle . Judy was graduated from Pendleton High School in 1959. She retired in 2000 from the South Madison Community School Corporation where she served as treasurer....
William C. “Bill” Carter
Jun 7, 2017
William C. “Bill” Carter, 73, of Anderson, passed away June 7, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. Bill was born March 9, 1944, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Edward and Ruth (Schweigert) Carter and has been an Anderson resided since 1966. He graduated, from St. Mary’s High School of Sandusky, Ohio and later received a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Deanna L. Chance
Jun 6, 2017
Deanna L. Chance, 59, of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospice in Greenfield.
Mary Celestine Jayne Craig
Jun 6, 2017
Mary Celestine Jayne (Staley) Craig, 97, Anderson, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2017. She was born on February 13, 1920 and was a lifelong resident of Madison County. She attended Anderson High School prior to working at Guide Lamp during World War II. Mary later attended the Keystone School of Real Estate in Indianapolis, becoming a...
Mr. Michael G. Riggs
Jun 5, 2017
After a lifetime of helping others, retired Anderson firefighter, Michael G. Riggs, passed away on June 5, 2017, in Manheim, Texas. Mike was born March 10, 1944, in Anderson, and graduated from Anderson High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen (Redic) Riggs, in 1965 and raised 4 children. Mike served as an aircraft electrician in the United States...
Mr Arnold Lee Mcduffee
Jun 5, 2017
Arnold Lee McDuffee, 83, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at Countryside Manor. He was born October 16, 1933, in Anderson to the late Robert Lee & Gladys Elizabeth (Walters) McDuffee. He was a lifelong resident of Anderson. Arnold was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Delco Remy after 43 ½ years. He is survived by his...
Ms. Deanna Grace Biddle
Jun 3, 2017
Deanna Grace Biddle, 78, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born November 14, 1938, in Anderson, and has been a lifelong resident. Deanna had worked at Brockway Glass and attended Grace Baptist Church. She loved her family tremendously and enjoyed square dancing. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Barbara Roberts of Shirley, Charles Watkins of Nashville,...
Gerald Gerry Fredericks
May 31, 2017
Gerald Lee Fredericks (67) of Markleville, passed away May 31, 2017 at St Vincent’s Regional Hospital in Anderson with his family at his side following a sudden illness. Born January 23, 1950 to Wilbert and Phyllis Fredericks in Anderson, he was raised in Chesterfield, attended St. Mary’s Catholic Schools and graduated from Highland High School in 1968. He graduated from...
Austin Blake Lee
May 31, 2017
Austin Blake Lee, 19, Lapel, earned his eternal home Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. He was born on January 5, 1998, in Anderson to Tony and Celina (Edwards) Lee. Austin was graduated from Lapel High School in 2016 and wanted to pursue a career in welding. He was employed at Calvin Landscaping in Indianapolis and had formerly worked for...
Alma B. (Young) Dixon
May 27, 2017
Alma B. Dixon, 93, of Anderson, passed away May 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 9, 1923 in Jennings County, the daughter of James and Mary Emma (Brockman) Young. Alma was a member of the Paris Crossing High School Class of 1941. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she was played the piano. She...
James Jose Cunningham
May 25, 2017
James Jose Cunningham, 44, of Fort Wayne and former Culleoka, Tennessee and Anderson, Indiana resident passed away May 25, 2017. He was born December 23, 1972 in Anderson, Indiana.James Jose was employed in general construction for many years.Survivors include wife, Rasheedah R. (Beard) Cunningham; children, Dillin Hensley, Seth A. Cunningham, Donovan Riano, Sullivan Riano and Sydney Cunningham; parents, James W....
Mary Rita Stein
May 25, 2017
Mary Rita Stein, 91, formerly of Anderson and recently of Salem, Indiana, passed away on May 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 7, 1925 in Anderson to Harry Patrick and Margaret (Weasel) Kelly. She later married the love of her life, Joseph Stein, enjoying nearly 57 years of happy and fulfilling companionship with her...
George M. Whittaker
May 25, 2017
George M. Whittaker, age 85, left this life and took up new residence on May 25, 2017 after several years of battling Alzheimer’s. Born in Anderson, Indiana December 15, 1931 to Paul and Chrissie Whittaker, “Buddy” was an adored and pampered only child and the apple of his mother’s eye. He graduated in 1950 from Anderson High School where he...
Gloretta C. Williamson
May 25, 2017
Gloretta C. "Glo" Williamson, 90, Lapel, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness. She was born on September 11, 1926, in Cardwell, Missouri to Charlie and Lessie (Knaffer) Owens. Glo is survived by three children, Bobby Allen (wife, Mary) Williamson of Anderson, Darlene (Glenn) Selby of Lapel, and Todd Williamson of Lapel;...
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