Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
James “Butch” Walker
Oct 27, 2023
James “Butch” Walker, 80, of Pendleton and former New Castle resident passed away October 27, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was born May 26, 1943 in New Castle, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 1977.
Butch retired from Allegheny Ludlum in New Castle following over 20 years of service.
He was a US Army veteran. Butch was a...
Della Lydia Riley
Oct 27, 2023
Della Lydia “Squirt” Riley, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 27, 2023. She was born in Upper Cannon Creek, Bell County, KY on March 23, 1935, the seventh child of Lucy Magnolia Owens Richards and Garrett Richards. Following graduation from Bell High School, Squirt moved to Indiana. She loved her church and retired from Delco Remy with 38...
Mary Bernadine Hiday
Oct 27, 2023
Mary "Bernadine" Hiday, 90, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Elwood Health and Living following an extended illness.
She was born on February 12, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana to Cecil Hiday and Cleo (Robinette) Hiday.
Bernadine graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1951. She worked for many years as an office manager at OC Clark Realty...
Ms. Celesta R. Walker
Oct 26, 2023
Celesta R. Walker, 88 years, a resident of Charlottesville, passed away on October 26, 2023, at Greenfield Healthcare Center. She was born July 23, 1935, to the late Truman and Edna DeLay.
Celesta graduated from Charlottesville High School in 1953. She married her high school sweetheart, Paul Walker, on February 19, 1954, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Thelma L. Miller
Oct 25, 2023
Thelma L. Miller, of Anderson, went home to be with Jesus on October 25, 2023. She was born on September 21 in Muncie to the late Elijah “Bud” and Mary (King) Osborne. Thelma loved the Lord, she loved spending time with her family. She was always excited to spend the winter in Florida. She always enjoyed it when her husband...
Andrew Thomas Onofrey
Oct 25, 2023
Andrew Thomas Onofrey, 88, of Pendleton, died October 25, 2023.
Previous owner of The Post Restaurant, Pendleton. In addition to other businesses owned with his deceased wife, Theresa L. Onofrey who died October 28, 2017 he was a long time air traffic controller in Indianapolis following his discharge from the Air Force.
He is survived by his children; Susan Onofrey...
Scott E. Alyne
Oct 25, 2023
Scott E. Alyne, 65, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Wildwood Healthcare Center in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
He was born on October 5, 1958, in Carmel, Indiana to Alfred Alyne and Patricia Conwell.
He was a trailer mechanic. He enjoyed racing, especially Figure 8 races. Scott loved the Anderson Speedway.
Scott attended Morovia High School.
Scott is...
Becky Ann Dowden
Oct 23, 2023
Becky Ann Dowden, 75, of Anderson, passed away on October 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 25, 1948, in Anderson to the late Robert Paul and Etna May (McClure) Ditteon. Becky was a caregiver for many years at Hopewell Center. She greatly enriched the lives of everyone at Hopewell and loved each of her clients...
Michele “Dianne” Parson
Oct 23, 2023
On Tuesday, October 23, Michele “Dianne” Parson passed away with her husband David W. Parson by her side. Dianne was born on April 11, 1946 in Anderson, IN to the late Leon and Gladys (Grider) Sanders.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Delano Sanders, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dianne will also be dearly missed by...
Laura “Lori” Nannie
Oct 23, 2023
Laura “Lori” Nannie, 58, of Muncie, passed away on October 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. Lori was born on October 18, 1965 to the late Paul Frederick and Lois Alberta (Mahla) Schaefer. Lori was married to the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Nannie, for 30 years. She worked at The Woodlands for a number of years before her...
James Linden Morrow
Oct 23, 2023
James L. Morrow Sr., 87, of Markleville, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1936, to the late Clyde and Lilly (Hummel) Morrow in Livingston, Tennessee. After moving to Markleville, he attended the Fall Creek School. Then he married Linda (Shaw) Morrow, and they had four children together. James worked as a mechanic, bus...
Phyllis Ann Metcalf
Oct 20, 2023
Phyllis Ann Metcalf, 80, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away October 20, 2023, following a 2 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born March 1, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd and Jane Jefferson. Phyllis graduated from Gaston High School in 1961. After graduation, Phyllis attended Elkhart University where she studied to be an x-ray tech and...
Robert Edwin Coyle
Oct 19, 2023
Robert Edwin "Ed" Coyle, 82, of Naples, Florida passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 19, 2023, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsonism.
Ed lived life fully and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was always available to help a friend or someone in need. Everyone who met Ed enjoyed his quick wit, intellectual conversation and generosity....
Scott E. Pidcock
Oct 18, 2023
Scott Edward Pidcock, 64, passed away on October 18, 2023. Scott was born on March 27, 1959, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Edward and Carole (Smith) Pidcock.
The family moved to Anderson in 1965. Scott took piano lessons and later taught himself to play the guitar. His undeniable musical talent was evident throughout his life. After graduating from Anderson...
Janet Sue Lipp
Oct 16, 2023
Janet Sue Lipp, 77, Charlottesville, passed away October 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to Chester and Pauline (White) Gates on October 31, 1945 in Frankfort, Indiana. Janet graduated from Lauramie High School in Tipton County. She met her loving husband Ellis Lipp at a drive-in movie and they married two years later on February 28, 1964 at...
Carla J. Graham
Oct 14, 2023
ANDERSON- Carla J. Graham, 73, passed peacefully on October 14, 2023.
She was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 20, 1950 to Charles and Lois “Joanne” (Haigh) Graham.
She lived most of her life in Anderson and was a former Madison, Indiana resident.
Carla retired from Guide Lamp where she was a security officer for over 20 years.
She was...
Alan J. Swinford
Oct 14, 2023
PENDLETON- Alan J. Swinford, 80, passed away at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis on October 14, 2023.
He was born on October 31, 1942 in Anderson, Indiana to Harold and Betty (Rowland) Swinford. Alan resided in Pendleton 23 years and was a former Lapel resident.
He was a Pharmacist for over 45 years.
Alan was a 1960 graduate of Anderson High...
Donald J. Holland
Oct 13, 2023
ANDERSON- Donald J. Holland, 90, passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital on October 13, 2023
He was born October 20, 1932 in Anderson, Indiana to Russell and Blanche Holland and was a lifelong Pendleton and Anderson resident.
Don was a 1952 graduate of Pendleton High School and proudly served his country in the US Army. He served his...
Jeanne Frances Hayden
Oct 12, 2023
ANDERSON- Jeanne Frances Hayden, 84, of Anderson passed away at her home on October 12, 2023.
Jeanne was born on September 17, 1939 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident of Pendleton and Anderson.
She retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson on September 30, 1999 following 32 years of service. Previously she was a secretary for Farm Bureau Insurance and...
Thomas Gordon Tudor
Oct 11, 2023
Thomas Gordon Tudor, 75, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.
He was born on May 30, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana to Ned and Wilma (Fallis) Tudor.
He retired as the bank manager from First Merchants Bank in Lapel. The Tudor family started the Lapel Post and operated it...
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