Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Donald Burnett

Donald Burnett

Feb 1, 2015

Donald P. Burnett, 86, of Anderson, went to be with his Lord on February 1, 2015.

He was born August 2, 1928 in New Castle, the son of the late George and Lulu (Barkdull) Burnett. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1946 and attended Frankfort Pilgrim College. In 1993, he retired from Delco Remy after 45 years of employment.

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Julius Eugene Sylvester

Julius Eugene Sylvester

Jan 28, 2015

Julius Eugene “Gene” Sylvester, 88, of Anderson, passed away January 28, 2015 at Community Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born January 17, 1927, in Anderson to the late J. Chloe and Viola (Baldwin) Sylvester and lived most of his life in Anderson. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1945 and then served in the U.S Army with...

Dolly Beatrice Tompkins

Dolly Beatrice Tompkins

Jan 27, 2015

Dolly Beatrice Tompkins, age 92, of Greenfield, formerly of Kennard, passed away Tuesday morning, January 27, 2015 at Kindred Transitional Care in Greenfield, IN.

Ramona M. Warrum

Ramona M. Warrum

Jan 27, 2015

Ramona M. Warrum, 83, Anderson, passed away January 27, 2015, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.

She was born February 16, 1931, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Samuel E. and Ruth O. (Baldwin) Wilson. She was a graduate of the Anderson High School class of 1948 and retired in 2009 from Payless Supermarket with...

Patty Lou Corn

Patty Lou Corn

Jan 27, 2015

Patty Lou Corn, 83, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on June 26, 1931, in Lapel, Indiana to Guy and Blanche (Sinders) Whetsel. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1949. Patty retired as manager of Lampco Federal Credit Union in Anderson after several years of employment....

Norma Jean Wigner

Norma Jean Wigner

Jan 26, 2015

Norma Jean Wigner, 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2015.

She was born in Anderson on February 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Lestie and Benjamin Trueblood. On February 3, 1950 she married Wilmer “Buck” H. Wigner and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2000. In 1983 she retired from Delco-Remy after...

David Edwin Ballinger

David Edwin Ballinger

Jan 26, 2015

David Edwin “Bal” Ballinger, 67, Angola, passed away January 26, 2015 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born December 13, 1947, in Anderson, the son of C. Edwin and Helen (Perry) Ballinger. Bal was a graduate of Anderson High School, Tri-State College, Wisconsin School of Banking and received his MBA from Saint Francis-Fort Wayne. From...

William Douglas Snead

William Douglas Snead

Jan 26, 2015

William Douglas "Doug" Snead, 60, Anderson, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a sudden illness. He was born on January 26, 1955, in Noblesville, Indiana to Elmer and Rosemary (Ross) Snead. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1973 and received an Associate's Degree from Ivy Tech. Doug owned and operated Dougers Small Engine...

Berniece T. Harris

Berniece T. Harris

Jan 25, 2015

Berniece T. Harris, age 95, of Shirley, passed away Sunday evening, January 25, 2015 at her residence.

Phyllis Louise Swango

Phyllis Louise Swango

Jan 24, 2015

Phyllis was born on May 27, 1928 and passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Phyllis was a resident of Anderson, Indiana at the time of passing.

Nicholas Lippa

Nicholas Lippa

Jan 22, 2015

Nicholas A. Lippa, 92, of Anderson, passed away January 22, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.

He was born on December 12, 1922 in Duquesne, PA.

He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Skelding of Anderson; two grandchildren, David Skelding of Indianapolis and Jennifer Hoare of Ashington, England; and a great granddaughter, Emma Skelding of Indianapolis.

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A. Louise Atkinson

A. Louise Atkinson

Jan 22, 2015

A. Louise Atkinson, 83, of Anderson, passed away January 22, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown following a brief illness. She was born March 8, 1931 in Green County, Tenn., the daughter of Joe and Nellie (Hensley) Shelton. She worked for many years at Pay Less.

Louise was a devoted Christian who was active in several area Church of...

Betty D. Sanders

Betty D. Sanders

Jan 22, 2015

Betty D. Sanders, 84, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015.

She was born May 3, 1930 in Anderson to the late Lyman & Joyce (Roe) Higgins.

On January 12, 1952 she married Paul Sanders. Betty worked for Delco Remy for 30 years, having retired in 1984. After retirement she volunteered and worked for the Anderson Library doing genealogy....

Eolia Napier

Eolia Napier

Jan 21, 2015

Eolia Napier, 91, of Anderson, passed away January 21, 2015 at ManorCare Health Services.

She was born April 14, 1923 in Jacksonville, KY., the daughter of the late Sam and Ette Belle (Wilson) Napier.

Eolia lived in the Arcadia area from 1971 to 1985, since then she has lived in the Anderson and Pendleton area. She worked as a...

Patricia A. Dunlavy

Patricia A. Dunlavy

Jan 18, 2015

Patricia A. (Barrett) Dunlavy, 77, of Wilkinson, passed away Sunday evening, January 18, 2015 at Golden Living (Brandywine) Nursing Home in Greenfield.

Grace Marie Beckett

Grace Marie Beckett

Jan 18, 2015

Grace Marie "Gracie" Beckett, 68, Anderson, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on November 9, 1946, in Crossville, Tennessee to Ricie and Reesie Boles. Gracie retired from the former Saint John's Health Center in Anderson where she had worked for over 20 years as a CNA. She...

Alfred D. Richey

Alfred D. Richey

Jan 15, 2015

Alfred D. “Mick” Richey, age 89, of Greenfield, formerly of Shirley, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Kearns Private Care Home in Greenfield.

David Carson Watson

David Carson Watson

Jan 14, 2015

David Carson Watson, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

He was born May 31, 1930 in Anderson to the late John & Laura (Fields) Watson.

On December 11, 1954 he married Rosalyn Johnson. He was a veteran of the US Navy. David was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was also a member of the...

Raymond Lee Hamm

Raymond Lee Hamm

Jan 13, 2015

Raymond Lee “Bud” Hamm, age 75, of Wilkinson, passed away Tuesday morning, January 13, 2015 at Kindred Transitional Care in Greenfield

Bettye Phillips Redenbaugh

Bettye Phillips Redenbaugh

Jan 12, 2015

Bettye Phillips Redenbaugh, 79, of Anderson, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Chesterfield.

Bettye was born March 2, 1935 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of the late William Jasper and Dora (Phipps) Phillips. She has lived in the area most of her adult life.

On June 20, 1962 she married Joseph Redenbaugh. She retired from Delco-Remy...

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