Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Richard J. Dollard, Jr.
Jan 26, 2016
Richard "Dick" Dollard, Jr., 81, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville following an extended illness. He was born on November 5, 1934, in Olean, New York to Richard and Leota (Sullivan) Dollard, Sr. He graduated from Brockway High School in Brockway, PA in 1952. Dick retired as a supervisor from O-I Brockway...
James Elbert Patrick
Jan 26, 2016
James Elbert "Jim Boy" Patrick, 85, Fortville, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on April 15, 1930, in Lapel, Indiana to John and Rilda (Elkins) Patrick. James served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War and he retired in 1982 from the former Delco Remy division...
Frederick G. Biesecker
Jan 22, 2016
Frederick G. Biesecker, 85, of Knightstown, passed away Friday morning, January 22, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospice in Greenfield.

Maxine Ruth Mcmillen
Jan 21, 2016
Maxine R. McMillen, 86, passed away January 21, 2016, in Anderson.
She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 24, 1929, to the late Lawrence & Catherine (Southard) Chalfant.
Maxine retired from Delco-Remy, having retired in 1965.
She is survived by her children, Linda (husband, David) Walker, Ramona (husband, Jim) Knotts, and Ron (wife, Elsie) Wilbur; grandchildren,...
William Ellsworth Wiseman
Jan 21, 2016
William E. Wiseman, 73, of Wilkinson, passed away Thursday morning, January 21, 2016 at Kindred Health Care in Greenfield.

Henry B. Mccarroll
Jan 20, 2016
Henry (Bus) McCarroll, 99, Anderson, passed away January 20, 2016 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born November 11, 1916 in Denton, AR, the son of the late George and Nettie McCarroll. He lived in Anderson for 76 years; Bus was a self made business man. He was an automobile dealer in Anderson for...

Glenda F. Oakley
Jan 19, 2016
Glenda F. Oakley, 70, of Anderson, passed away January 19, 2016 at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
Glenda was born June 24, 1945 in Jonesboro Ark, the daughter of the late John and Faye (Payton) Nelson and has lived in Anderson since 1962.
Glenda’s life revolved around her family. She delighted being with, and being generous, to her grandkids,...

Georgia Demos
Jan 18, 2016
Georgia Demos, 92, of Anderson, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at her residence.
She was born October 5, 1923 in Elwood to the late George and Amalia (Xentares) Demos. She graduated from Elwood High School and lived in Anderson most of her life. She retired from Anderson City Utilities.
Georgia was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church...
Tony Henry
Jan 15, 2016
Tony Henry, 73 of Greenfield passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.

Bethel J. King
Jan 12, 2016
Bethel J. King, 82, Anderson, passed away January 12, 2016 at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born January 23, 1933, in Overton Co., TN, the son of the late Christopher and Ruthie (Bilbrey) King. He moved to Anderson in 1948 from Crossville, TN and worked 43 years at Delco-Remy retiring in 1994. Bethel was a member of...
Dorothy Anderson
Jan 12, 2016
Dorothy "Dolly" Anderson, 88, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on June 2, 1927, in Brockway, Pennsylvania to Theodore and Louise (Fleming) Bruno. She graduated from Brockway High School in 1945. Dolly had worked for many years at Brockway Glass in Lapel and had owned and...

Ricky E. Andrews
Jan 11, 2016
Rick E. Andrews, 58, of Anderson, passed away January 11, 2016 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was born in Livingston, TN on December 23, 1957, the son of William and Myrtle (Burks) Andrews and lived here most of his life. He worked as a fork truck driver and machine operator at various local businesses.
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Ola Elizabeth Boone
Jan 11, 2016
Ola Elizabeth (Gee) Boone, 91, Noblesville, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville following a brief illness. She was born on May 24, 1924, in Rutherford County, Tennessee to Orell and Sallie Sue (Rieves) Gee. Ola retired in 1982 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson after over 30 years...
Eric Seward Sharpnack
Jan 10, 2016
Eric Seward "Ric" Sharpnack, 66, Markleville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harry and Jeanne (Seward) Sharpnack. He graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1967 and attended IUPUI until he was drafted to serve in the...

James Donald King
Jan 8, 2016
James Donald King, 62, Lapel, passed away January 8, 2016, after an extended illness.
He was born January 31, 1953 in New Castle to the late James William & Ola R. (Davis) King. Donald retired from Crossroad Farms Dairy-Kroger Dairy. He loved camping, working on cars, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.
Donald is survived by...

Ronald J. Koomler
Jan 7, 2016
Ronald J. Koomler, 81, Anderson, passed away January 7, 2016, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born April 29, 1934, in Ft. Wayne, the son of the late Allen and Clara Koomler. Ron graduated from Elmhurst High School, served in the US Army and moved to Anderson in 1962. He was a florist for...

George Albert Stoner
Jan 6, 2016
George Albert Stoner, 70, of Chesterfield, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 unexpectedly at his residence.
He was born March 11, 1945 in Anderson to the late Lloyd and Vivian (Lemon) Stoner. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1963 and retired from Guide Lamp in 1999 after 37 years of service. He had also worked as an Agent for...

Kenneth Howell
Jan 4, 2016
Kenneth Howell, 95, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at Westminster Village in Muncie.
He was born April, 4, 1920, in Cammack to the late Charles & Cora (Sizelove) Howell.
Kenneth worked for Frankton-Lapel Community Schools, and retired as principal from Jackson Twp. Elementary. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 343rd Engineer Regiment having served at Battle...

Juanita Lantrip
Jan 4, 2016
Juanita Lantrip, 93, of Anderson, passed away January 4, 2016 at Community Hospital.
She was born August 15, 1922 in Columbus, Ky., the daughter of the late Ervin and Artie (Vaughn) Gifford.
Juanita was married in 1947, to her late husband Gerald, and together they moved to Anderson in 1950. She was an executive secretary with Guide Lamp for...
Jason Alan Gore
Jan 4, 2016
Jason Alan Gore, 34, Lapel, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on October 3, 1981, in Anderson, Indiana to David and Donna K. (Carter) Gore. He graduated from Lapel High School in 2001. Jason loved spending all available time with his daughter Laylah. He also enjoyed volunteering at Lapel Optimist Club...