Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Andrew Robert “Andy” Kidder
Dec 17, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Robert Kidder, 38, of Frankton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 17,
He was born in Greenfield, Indiana on February 20, 1985 to Michael Lester Kidder and
Mary Virginia Kidder (Sparks). Andy was the proud Father of the beautiful Maci Lynne Kidder.
Andy graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 2003. He was a full time Properties Director for
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Brenda Welker
Dec 16, 2023
Brenda Welker, 82, passed away on December 16th, 2023, from unexpected complications due to health conditions. She was born on August 6, 1941, to parents, G. Everett Ebbertt and Ercel (Abernathy) Welker. Brenda graduated from Anderson High School in 1959.
Brenda was known by her family as the name “Nana”. Brenda was a pillar member of her community, volunteering for...
Gary D. Walker
Dec 15, 2023
Gary Walker, 77, of Anderson, went to be with The Lord on December 15th, 2023. Gary was born on August 23, 1946 to the late William R. Walker and Wilma G. (Roeder) Walker.
Gary was a retiree from the Guide Corporation, where he was a tool and die maker. He was an avid bowler, loved playing miniature golf, cars, and...
Virginia Kay Johnson
Dec 15, 2023
Virginia Kay Johnson, 75, of Pendleton, passed away on December 15, 2023 at her home. Virginia was born on December 3, 1948 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Oweetah (Clark) Ridenour. She married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Dennis Johnson, on June 29, 1969. The two were married for 54 years before Virginia’s passing. She...
Walter "Gene" Fountain
Dec 12, 2023
Walter Gene Fountain, 94, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on October 4, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leslie and Garnet Elizabeth (Perry) Fountain.
Gene was a 1947 graduate of Walnut Grove High School. He served his country proudly in the US Army.
He retired from Hooks Drugs as a...
Donald Roy Lawyer
Dec 11, 2023
Donald Roy Lawyer, 94, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on December 11, 2023. He was born August 31, 1929 to the late Lee and Agnes (Cornelius) Lawyer in Plainville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High school, class of 1947. He then met and married his first wife, Carolyn S. (Stottlemeyer)...
Melvin H. Hallmann
Dec 11, 2023
Melvin “Mel” H. Hallmann, 86, of Anderson, passed away on December 11, 2023. Mel was born on December 20, 1936 in Saginaw, MI to the late Herman and Emma (Leitow) Hallmann.
Mel was married to the love of his life Karen Hallmann for 61 wonderful years. Mel graduated and received is bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of...
William Avery Owens
Dec 10, 2023
William Avery Owens, 85, of Anderson, passed away on December 10, 2023. Avery was born on April 14, 1938 in Russell Springs, KY to the late Almon and Opal (Foley) Owens. Avery married the love of his life, Patricia “Patti” Bernard, and the two were married for 58 years before his passing. He faithfully served our country in the United...
Vivian Theresa Gwaltney
Dec 9, 2023
Vivian Theresa Gwaltney, 1936-2023
Vivian Gwaltney, 87, passed away at Countryside Manor after battling Parkinson’s disease.
She was born in Anderson, to the late Nicholas and Colette (Barsha) Kolenda. She grew up on the family farm and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. Vivian attended Leach Elementary and Anderson High School, graduating in 1954. She went on to work at...
Kegan Nicholas T Kendall
Dec 8, 2023
Kegan Nicholas T Kendall, 20, of Shirley left his earthly body on December 8, 2023. He passed at his home. He was born June 29, 2003 in Greenfield, Indiana the son of Steven T and Megan Marie (West) Kendall.
Kegan was a devoted member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 103.
Kegan, all around us still, is survived...
William Key
Dec 7, 2023
William Key, 81, of Edinburgh, passed away on December 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on May 25, 1942 in Minnesota to the late Oakford William and Violet (Inglbee) Key. William married the love of his life, Cecelia Humphrey, and the two were married for many years. He retired from Caterpillar, where he worked as a...
Judith K. Vanness Sheets
Dec 3, 2023
Judith K. Vanness Sheets, 88, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on April 23, 1935, in Fishersburg, Indiana to Norman Robert and Ada F. (Markle) Scott.
She was a graduate of Lapel High School.
She had previously worked in the finance department at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis...
Doris A. Bechert
Dec 3, 2023
Doris A. Bechert, 88, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
She was born on August 30, 1935, in Van Wert, Ohio to Harold and Edna Leona (Merkle) Miller.
She was a graduate of Van Wert High School. She was a retired secretary. She enjoyed crafting, fishing and attending...
Virginia L. Brough-Cook
Dec 2, 2023
Virginia L. Brough-Cook, 94, of Anderson, passed away on December 2, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1929, in Wabash, IN to the late Donald and Georgia (Morris) Harding. She married the love of her life, Charles Brough for a number of years before his passing in 1977. Virginia was a homemaker and had the most important job, raising...
Shirley A. Johnson
Nov 29, 2023
Shirley A. Johnson, 82, of Anderson, passed away on November 29, 2023. Shirley was born on September 10, 1941 in Owensburg, IN to the late John and Dorothy (Sons) Kirk.
She was married to her loving husband James “Jim” Johnson for 29 years. Shirley really enjoyed reading the several books that she had, watching movies, sewing, gardening in her flower...
Varae Blount
Nov 29, 2023
VaRae Blount, 76, of Alexandria, passed away on November 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. VaRae was born on September 15, 1947 in Lebanon, IN to the late Grayson and Avaleen (Owen) Thistlethwaite. She married her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Blount and the two were married for 49 years before her passing. VaRae was an accomplished hairdresser/beautician and has...
Paul Edward Lawther
Nov 29, 2023
Paul Edward Lawther, 83, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at home following an extended illness.
He was born on April 13, 1940, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School.
He retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson. He was a reserve Madison County Sheriff Deputy for many years. He...
Linda Harless
Nov 27, 2023
Linda Harless, 83, of Pendleton, passed away on Monday, November 27th, 2023, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born May 9, 1940, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, a daughter of Odus and Lela (Isaac) Todd. She graduated from Markleville High School in 1958. Linda married Gilbert Harless on June 24, 1962. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary earlier this year.
She retired...
Douglas Lee Edwards
Nov 26, 2023
Doug Edwards, 68, of Pendleton, died on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 after an extended illness.
He was born June 30, 1955, in Anderson, to Hubert & Mary Edwards. He grew up in a loving family in Edgewood and met many lifelong friends throughout school and at Anderson High School (Class of 1973). He recently enjoyed attending his 50th Class Reunion.
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Sherry Boram
Nov 23, 2023
Sherry Boram (née Rencenberger) passed away on November 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, the sounds of a Bach aria, and the smells of Thanksgiving dinner cooking in the ovens. She was the second daughter of Florence and Richard Rencenberger and was born April 25, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana. She grew up in Pendleton and attended Ball State Teachers...
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