Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

William E. “Bill” Houk

William E. “Bill” Houk

Oct 10, 2017

William E. “Bill” Houk, 81, of Anderson, passed away October 10, 2017 at Providence in Anderson. He was born on October 25, 1935 in Wolcott, Indiana to the late Gerald and Phyllis (Skelton) Houk and had lived in Anderson most of his life. Bill retired from U.A.W. Local 662 in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was a member...

Roy Gene Reger

Roy Gene Reger

Oct 8, 2017

Roy Gene Reger, 74, of Markleville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 8, 2017, after a short battle with ALS. Roy, known by many as “Ropin’ Roy Reger”, spent a great deal of time in Oklahoma throughout life, learning skills that would mould him into becoming one of the top calf ropers of his day....

Ms. Betty J. Barker

Ms. Betty J. Barker

Oct 8, 2017

Betty J. Barker, 91, of Anderson, passed away October 8, 2017 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after a brief illness. She was born in Summitville on February 12, 1926, to the late Rolla and Mary Dean and had lived in Anderson for the past 40 years. She retired from Delco-Remy after 22 years of service. Betty was a member of...

Robert L. Wilson

Robert L. Wilson

Oct 8, 2017

Robert L. "Bob" Wilson, 88, Lapel, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on June 26, 1929, in Green Township of Madison County to Guy and Vivian (Whitlock) Wilson.Bob was graduated from Lapel High School in 1947 and attended Butler University for a year before joining the army.He...

Roger Langlais

Roger Langlais

Oct 6, 2017

Roger Reginald Langlais, 67, left us on Friday, October 6, 2017, at Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, FL. He was born August 7, 1950, in Providence, RI to Reginald and Beatrice Langlais. He was an Army veteran having served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War in which he was awarded several medals for his service including the Bronze Star,...

Dwight Wayne Anderson

Dwight Wayne Anderson

Oct 5, 2017

Dwight Wayne Anderson, 88, Noblesville, passed away peacefully with family at his side Thursday, October 5, 2017, in the home he was born in following a brief illness.He was born on September 26, 1929, in Hamilton County to Leon and Hilda Marie (Moore) Anderson.Dwight was graduated from Lapel High School.He retired in 2016 from farming his farm at the age...

George “Georgie” Clystal Perkins

George “Georgie” Clystal Perkins

Oct 4, 2017

George “Georgie” Clystal Perkins, 82, of Anderson, passed away October 4, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Paoli on August 12, 1935, the son of Artle and Hattie (Willis) Perkins. He graduated from Paoli High School and has lived in Anderson most of his adult life. He served in the U.S. Army. And he...

Teresa Jill Trueblood

Teresa Jill Trueblood

Oct 3, 2017

Teresa Jill Trueblood, 63, of Anderson, Indiana passed away October 3, 2017 at Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born October 6, 1953 in Anderson and was a Pendleton resident most of her life.Teresa was a 1971 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and a 1981 graduate of Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in...

De Anna Faye Young

De Anna Faye Young

Oct 3, 2017

De Anna Faye Young, 78, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness.She was born on April 16, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana to Neil and Sadie Marie (Leasure).De Anna was graduated from Anderson High School.She retired from Star Financial where she was a vice-president, and helped her husband, Gary, in his...

Bruce Thomas Mcintyre

Bruce Thomas Mcintyre

Oct 1, 2017

Bruce Thomas McIntyre, 64, of Anderson, passed away on October 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Anderson on September 12, 1953. He was a Clock Repairman for B & B Jewelers and McIntyre Jewelers for 48 years. Bruce is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diana (Perdue) McIntyre of Anderson; children, Amanda McIntyre and Austin (Macie)...

Christopher Allen Clemons

Christopher Allen Clemons

Sep 30, 2017

Christopher Allen "Chris" Clemons, 27, Franklin, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017.He was born on March 29, 1990, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Kenneth C. Clemons and Joy Lisa (Stobaugh) Clemons .Christopher was graduated from Pendleton Heights High School. Chris loved to skateboard, snowboarding and any activity in the outdoors. His children were his world.He was always the brightest...

Candace Ann Meyer

Candace Ann Meyer

Sep 29, 2017

Candace "Candy" Ann Meyer, 61, Anderson, went to heaven Friday, September 29, 2017, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born February 20, 1956, in Anderson to T. J. and Betty Jean (Ware) Meyer. Candy is survived by father, T.J. Meyer of North Carolina; a daughter Colaina Griffin of New Port Richey, FL; two grandchildren, Brayden, and Ava Griffin;...

Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Cantrell

Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Cantrell

Sep 28, 2017

Jeffrey Lynn Cantrell, aged 56, passed away on September 28, 2017, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Boyer) Cantrell; children, Tarah D. (Laurence Brown) Cantrell, Regina N. (John Kinzfogl) Cantrell-Kinzfogl, and Otis M. (Kari) Cantrell; parents, Peggy and Otis Cantrell; mother-in-law, Frances Boyer; sister Katrinia (Michael) Trace; brother David (Anne) Cantrell; sister-in-law Brenda...

Paul Fort

Paul Fort

Sep 28, 2017

Paul Fort, 82, Lapel, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017, at his home following an extended illness.He was born on December 11, 1934, in Hancock County to Paul O. and Trilda Marie (Pettigrew) Fort.Paul attended Fortville schools.He retired in 1997 from the I. U. O. E Local 103.Paul loved to take long rides in the country and survey the crops...

Mrs. Cathy Christine Shanks

Mrs. Cathy Christine Shanks

Sep 25, 2017

Cathy Christine Shanks, 46, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Anderson. She was born April 22, 1971, in Anderson. Cathy had graduated from Madison Heights High School and had also received her associates degree in Business. She had worked at H.H. Gregg in sales. Cathy is survived by her husband, Jeff Shanks; children, Briana...

April Dawne (Luke) Helvie

April Dawne (Luke) Helvie

Sep 25, 2017

April Dawne (Luke) Helvie, 41, Anderson, passed away on September 25, 2017. She was born in Pontiac, MI on January 10, 1976, the daughter of Walter and Patricia (Wilt) Luke. She was a member of the Class of 1994 at Highland High School. She worked for 16 years at the Hopewell Center as a caregiver. April is survived by her...

Sandra Kay Spencer

Sandra Kay Spencer

Sep 23, 2017

Sandra Kay Spencer, 70, Anderson, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on July 23, 1947, in Anderson to Richard and Norma (Haskell) Fox. She retired from the former Brookside Corporation in McCordsville. Sandra enjoyed fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and traveling. She is survived by three sisters, Sue...

James Kenneth Hofer

James Kenneth Hofer

Sep 21, 2017

James Kenneth Hofer, 73, of Anderson, passed away September 21, 2017 at Countryside Health & Living Community after a brief illness. He was born in Daleville on November 11, 1943 and has lived in Anderson most of his life. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1998 after 34 years of service. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was...

Gertrude Leona Russell

Gertrude Leona Russell

Sep 21, 2017

Gertrude Leona (Windell) Russell entered into heaven with her family at her side on September 21, 2017. She was born and raised in Markleville and was a 1945 graduate of Markleville High School. She was a farm wife taking care of farm chores, housework and meals, which she was a excellent cook. Gertrude sold Avon for over 25 years becoming...

Nyla L. Litten

Nyla L. Litten

Sep 20, 2017

Nyla L. Litten, 73, Edinburgh, passed away on September 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born on May 6, 1944 in Anderson, the daughter of James Nyle and Helen Lorene (Cabasier) Humphrey. She is survived by her children, Melissa (Brian) Thompson and Scott Litten; granddaughters, Amanda Barker, Andrea Barker and Danika Thompson; four great-grandchildren; and sisters Barbara (Kent) Robertson...