Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Greg Berry

Greg Berry

Nov 22, 2023

Greg Berry, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away November 22, 2023 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born July 10, 1952 in New Castle, Indiana to Leland and Flo M. (Gilley) Berry and was a former Madison and Hancock County resident.

Greg was a truck driver for many years for various companies including Ruan Trucking and Central Steel and...

Doris K. Crippen

Doris K. Crippen

Nov 20, 2023

Doris K. (Mercer) Crippen, 57, of Pendleton, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital on November 20, 2023.

Doris was born December 14, 1965 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong Pendleton resident.

She was a 1984 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Doris was a homemaker and enjoyed birdwatching, nature and especially watching her grandchildren.

Survivors include...

Deborah Ann Allbritton

Deborah Ann Allbritton

Nov 20, 2023

Deborah Allbritton, 72, of Pendleton, passed away November 20, 2023.  She was born to the late Neuman and Diana (Morrow) Hill in Grand Prairie, Texas on January 6, 1951.  Deborah furthered her education through college to become a bookkeeper for Circle K. She then married Jerry Allbritton Sr. on December 14, 1968. They then had 2 loving children.  Deborah then...

Alice Marie Bodenhorn

Alice Marie Bodenhorn

Nov 20, 2023

Alice Marie Bodenhorn, 86, of Lapel, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2023, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.

She was born on June 17, 1937, in Madison County, Indiana to Floyd Girt and Evelyn (Gilley) Girt.

Alice graduated from Markleville High School, Class of 1956.

She was primarily a farmer's wife and homemaker her entire life. Alice was...

Mildred Kay Freeman

Mildred Kay Freeman

Nov 19, 2023

Mildred "Kay" Freeman, 76, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville following an extended illness.

She was born on November 9, 1947, in Anniston, Alabama to Marvin Sr. and Ora (Marbut) Jones.

She attended Jacksonville High School. She was a retired beautician.

She loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her family. She prayed for...

Brooke Chanelle Shelton

Brooke Chanelle Shelton

Nov 18, 2023

Brooke Chanelle Shelton, 43, of Anderson, passed away on November 18, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Brooke was born on May 12, 1980 in Anderson to Pastor Rob Williams and Jill A. (Breeden) Williams-Nave. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1998 and then attended Ball State University. She married the love of her life, Derek Shelton,...

Jack Ivan Davis

Jack Ivan Davis

Nov 18, 2023

Jack Ivan Davis, 75, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his residence following a sudden illness.

He was born on July 8, 1948, in Anderson to John W. Davis and Worthy K. (Dauber) Hall. He spent some of his childhood in Anderson, then moved to Michigan where he was surrounded by his mother's side of the family....

Susan Rowe

Susan Rowe

Nov 16, 2023

Susan Rowe, aka Susan Marie Smith-Rowe, was born February 20, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana to her parents, Jo Ann Smith and John Warren Smith.   She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hinds Hospice in Fresno, California in the early morning hours on November 16, 2023, following an extended illness caused by a malignant brain tumor of a type known...

Melba “Jean” Dellingner

Melba “Jean” Dellingner

Nov 16, 2023

Melba “Jean” Dellingner, 78, passed away peacefully in her home, November 16th, 2023.  She was born to the late Henry and Lois (Booker) Yadon in Luttrell, Tennessee on December 16th, 1944.  She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan.  She met and married Richard Rumler and they were blessed with 2 wonderful children.  After his passing Jean found love...

Paula J. Cullen

Paula J. Cullen

Nov 15, 2023

Paula J. Cullen, 67, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home in Anderson following an extended illness.

She was born on September 17, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to John T. and Myrtle Virginia (Campbell) Cullen.

She attended Anderson Community Schools. She retired after several years of employment from a powder coating company in Elwood.

She enjoyed fishing and...

Barry D. Bartley Sr.

Barry D. Bartley Sr.

Nov 13, 2023

Barry Dean Bartley, Sr., of Anderson passed away on November 13, 2023. Barry was born on January 27, 1967 in Manchester, Connecticut to the late George and Betty Bartley. He married the love of his life, Sheri Knowles, and the two were married for many years. Barry worked as a Parts Driver for Advanced Auto in Beech Grove and in...

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Myer

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Myer

Nov 12, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Myer, 92, of Anderson passed away on November 12, 2023. She was first born as a child of God’s many children. She was the 11th born of 12 children, on November 22, 1930 in Anderson to the late wonderful parents Elmer and Josephine (Licher) Smith. Betty Ann married the love of her life, a great guy, Dennis...

Elaine E. Hawkins

Elaine E. Hawkins

Nov 7, 2023

Elaine E. Hawkins, 78, of Anderson, passed away on November 7, 2023. Elaine was born on February 1, 1945 in Anderson to the late Eugene and Marie (Richard) Farrer. After receiving an associate degree from Business College, Elaine began working as an executive secretary. She eventually found herself working for Firefly as a Customer Relations Specialist.  Elaine found her spiritual...

Barbara Ann Dudley

Barbara Ann Dudley

Nov 7, 2023

Barbara Ann Dudley, 87, of Anderson, passed away on November 7, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1936 in Anderson to the late Arthur Trevor and Thelma Lois (Bailey) Dudley Bennett. Barbara graduated from Anderson High School and then began working for Bill Brown Insurance Agency as an insurance agent. After her career in insurance, she also worked for...

Barbara E. Hughes

Barbara E. Hughes

Nov 7, 2023

Barbara Elaine (Ginley) Hughes passed away Tuesday, November 7th at Ascension St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson surrounded by her family.

Barb was born in Anderson, Indiana on January 5, 1944 to Paul and Virginia (Blakely) Ginley. She lived most of her life in Pendleton, Indiana with the exception of five years in Midland, Texas.

She graduated from Pendleton High...

Mary Carlos Seal

Mary Carlos Seal

Nov 7, 2023

Mary Carlos Seal, 90, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson.

She was born on January 15, 1933, in Rinnie, Tennessee to Ernest Albert and Carrie Lucille (Green) Ramsey.

She retired in 1993 from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson. She was a lifetime member of UAW Local #663.

She was a...

Eugene Clifford “Gene” Helm

Eugene Clifford “Gene” Helm

Nov 4, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Clifford Helm, 86, of Plainfield, passed away on November 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on June 14, 1937 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to the late James Clifford and Hulda Caroline (Boerger) Helm. He married the love of his life, Judy Spink, on August 13, 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gene graduated from the...

Patricia Shell

Patricia Shell

Nov 4, 2023

Patricia K. Shell, 81, of Anderson, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2023. She was born May 24, 1942, in Kokomo Indiana and raised by loving parents Cleo and Kate (Turner) Barnett.

She was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, and then went on to work at General Motors. Patricia had many hobbies including her love for playing the...

Barbara Jean Pritchard Brunson

Barbara Jean Pritchard Brunson

Nov 4, 2023

Barbara Jean (Tuttle) Pritchard Brunson, 87, passed peacefully, November 4, 2023, in her home in Louden, Tennessee. She was born an only child, to the late Charles and Della (Aldred) Tuttle in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 8, 1936. 

 Barbara met and married Bob V. Pritchard. They made many friends through his work and spent much time dancing...

Charles Donald Wright

Charles Donald Wright

Oct 31, 2023

Mr. Charles Wright went to be with his Lord peacefully on the evening of October 31, 2023, at the age of 88, in Kirtland Ohio, near his daughter’s home.

Mr. Wright served in the US Army for three years, then worked at New York Central Railroad for 10 years. He was also founder and owner of Wright Auto Electric, and...

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