Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Martha L. Carmichael

Martha L. Carmichael

Jul 20, 2016

Martha L. Carmichael, 92, Anderson, passed away July 20, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born March 24, 1924, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Joe and Amy Radabaugh.. She lived in Anderson most all of her life and at one time owned and operated the Knuckles & Carmichael Funeral Home along with her husband....

Chester Darrell Deck

Chester Darrell Deck

Jul 18, 2016

Chester Darrell Deck, 83 of Knightstown, passed away peacefully Monday, July 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by family.

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Jul 16, 2016

Betty Johnson, 91 of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Harry Lee Shaul

Harry Lee Shaul

Jul 16, 2016

Harry L. Shaul, 82 of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, IN.

Wilma S. Abbott-Estle

Wilma S. Abbott-Estle

Jul 15, 2016

Wilma S. Abbott-Estle, 71, formerly of Anderson, passed away June 15, 2016 at Genesis Springwood Center, Sarasota, FL. She was born October 2, 1944, in Tipton County, IN, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Guffy) Duncan. Wilma worked as an office manager at Ace Rent-A-Car. She attended St. Ambrose Church, was a member of the Noon Optimists Club,...

Lester Butch Brooks

Lester Butch Brooks

Jul 12, 2016

Lester “Butch” Brooks, 95 of Anderson, passed away July 12, 2016 at Alexandria Care Center after an extended illness.

Butch was born in Seymour to the late Carrie and Leath Brooks on April 4, 1921. He married Sarah Jean Lawhon on September 6, 1941 in Noblesville. Butch served in the U.S. Army. He retired as a truck driver from Delco-Remy...

Violet L. Hester

Violet L. Hester

Jul 12, 2016

Violet L. Hester, 84, passed away, July 12, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Middletown.

She was born March 11, 1932 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Marshall and Lillian (May) Brown and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, George Hester, of New Castle; Cathy Rule of Los Vegas Nev., Debbie Keeley of Middletown;...

Ralph Wilson

Ralph Wilson

Jul 12, 2016

Ralph Wilson, 87, Cicero, formerly of Anderson, passed away July 12, 2016, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville after a brief illness.

He was born July 16, 1928, in Oneida, KY, the son of the late Pleas and Sally Wilson. He was a 1948 graduate of Anderson High School; he served in the US Navy, was a member of the Eagles...

Sarah Marie Smith

Sarah Marie Smith

Jul 10, 2016

Sarah Marie Smith, 30, of Anderson, passed away July 10, 2016 as a result of a motorcycle accident.

She was born July 7, 1986 in Dayton, Ohio and had worked as a home health aide. Sarah adored her children and would always put them first. She had an amazing personality that could light up a room and encourage those around...

Gene O'Neal

Gene O'Neal

Jul 9, 2016

Gene O’Neal, 88, of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Joseph L. Bigelow

Joseph L. Bigelow

Jul 8, 2016

Dr. Joseph L. “Joe” Bigelow, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016.

Joe was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Cecil and Lexie Bigelow.

He attended school in Valparaiso and graduated high school in 1952, received his BA from Valparaiso University in 1956, and graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1959. He served an internship and residency...

Steven E. Richardson

Steven E. Richardson

Jul 8, 2016

Steven E. Richardson, 60, of Anderson passed away July 8, 2016 at his residence.

He was born August 4, 1955 in Anderson, the son of Thomas and Jackie Stanley. He was a US Navy veteran and worked as a truck driver.

He is survived by his sister; Connie Smith; brother, David Eads, step-mother, Karen Richardson; step-sister, Rhonda Poole;...

Sarah Maxine Noel

Sarah Maxine Noel

Jul 8, 2016

Maxine Noel, age 96 of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at Bethany Pointe nursing home on Friday, July 8, 2016. She was born to Walter and Mary Ann “Mamie” Johnson on December 4, 1919, in Charleston, WV. Maxine grew up in the Campbell’s Creek, WV area and graduated from Malden High School. After school she worked in the Charleston office of...

Charles H. Albea Jr.

Charles H. Albea Jr.

Jul 8, 2016

Charles H. Albea, Jr., 79, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at his residence after a brief illness on Friday, July 8, 2016.

He was born on September 29, 1936 in Greenfield to the late Charles and Thelma (Hite) Albea, Sr. and has lived in Anderson for the past 30 years. In 1993, he retired from Delco-Remy after 32 years of...

A. P. Stanley Hyde

A. P. Stanley Hyde

Jul 7, 2016

A. P. Stanley Hyde, 82, of Anderson, passed away, July 7, 2016 at Summer Trace ManorCare in Carmel, IN.

He was born April 9, 1934, in New York, New York to the late Ralston and Clare (Rew) Hyde. He was preceded in death by his sisters Carol Gueffroy and Pamela Montero, and by his cousin, Laura Rew.

He is survived...

Eli Michael Lewis

Eli Michael Lewis

Jul 5, 2016

Eli Michael Lewis passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

Eli is survived by his parents, Kimberly Hutchison & Donald E. Lewis; siblings, Chloe Hutchison, Mylie Lewis, Jerica Lewis, Donald Lewis, & Owen Lewis; grandparents, Donald & Tammy Lewis, and Michael & Cathy Leisure; great-grandmother, Maxine Lewis; aunts & uncles, Ashlee & Tim Snead, and Matthew & Shar Leisure; and special...

John E. Gilbert

John E. Gilbert

Jul 5, 2016

John E. Gilbert, 97, of Anderson, passed away quietly in his sleep at Community Hospital on July 5, 2016.

He was born to the late John and Anna (Beber) Gilbert on September 11, 1918 in Elwood and has resided in Anderson since 1953. He retired from Delco-Remy after 43 years of employment.

John was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic...

Ruth M. G

Ruth M. G

Jul 5, 2016

Ruth M. Goff, 99, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on May 2, 1917, in Columbus, Indiana to Carl and Maude (Moore) Neal. Ruth worked at Brockway Glass, the former Cascadden Grocery and as a cook in the Lapel School cafeteria. She was a member of...

Don Eugene Woods

Don Eugene Woods

Jul 2, 2016

Carmel, Indiana- Don Eugene Woods, 59, was born on January 30, 1957, and grew up in Pendleton, Indiana. He passed away unexpectedly at home on July 2, 2016. Don graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and Purdue University. Don was a founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Information Officer for Polaris Laboratories, LLC, a company with labs in four...

Harold G. Luellen

Harold G. Luellen

Jul 2, 2016

Harold G. Luellen, (Lou or Pacman), 81, of Wilkinson, passed away, Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his home. He was born June 9, 1935, in New Castle, IN., the son of the late Albert and Cloa (Massengale) Luellen.