Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Michael Thomas
Dec 7, 2014
Michael R. Thomas, 64, of Anderson, passed away December 7, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness.
He was born December 20, 1949, in Anderson, the son of Raymond and Norma (Critser) Thomas and has been a life long Anderson resident. He retired from Guide Corp in 2005 after 36 years of service.
He is survived...
James Leroy Davis
Dec 6, 2014
James Leroy Davis, 75, of Anderson, passed away December 6, 2014 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, following an extended illness.
He was born September 13, 1939, the son of the late Mary (Lawson) and William Earl Davis. He lived in Anderson his entire life.
He was a devout Christian who lived the idea of Christian charity – always helping those...
James Tompkins
Dec 6, 2014
James “Herb” Tompkins, age 80 of Wilkinson Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana.
Lillard Bilbrey
Dec 5, 2014
Lillard Bilbrey, 78, of Anderson, passed away December 5, 2014, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Peggy and daughters, Tammy and Kim. Before he drew his final breath peacefully, Jesus took his hand and led him to go and rest high on that Mountain in Heaven.
He was born August 14, 1936, in...
Lawrence G. Shepard
Dec 4, 2014
Lawrence G. “Larry” Shepard, 63, of Anderson, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Dec. 4, 2014 at I.U. Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, following a valiant five year battle with kidney cancer.
He was born July 2, 1951, Providence, RI, the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (Engel) Shepard.
Larry graduated from Madison Heights High School...
Debra Ann Myers
Dec 4, 2014
Debra Ann Myers, 62, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Community Hospital Anderson, after an extended illness.
She was born October 20, 1952, In Fort Wayne. She was a member of Anderson High School Class of 1971. On October 18, 1974, she married Clifton Myers in Anderson and together they raised their family.
Debra is survived by her husband,...
Frankie R. Cleek
Dec 4, 2014
Frankie R. Cleek, age 82 of Dayton, OH formerly of Shirley, passed away Thursday morning December 4, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.
Terrence O'Neill
Dec 3, 2014
Terrence “Terry” O’Neill, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after an extended illness.
He was born November 22, 1943, the son of the late Terrence E. and Florine (Ernstes) O’Neill. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School through 11th grade and then graduated from Anderson High School. On January 30, 1965, he married Vicki Kantner at...
Evelyn Dean Mix
Dec 2, 2014
Evelyn Dean (Schrogham) Mix, age 86, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday morning, December 2, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospice Hospital in Greenfield.
Ernest G. Jones
Dec 2, 2014
Ernest “Ernie” G. Jones, 73, of Anderson, passed away December 2, 2014 at Manor Care after an extended illness.
He was born August 22, 1941, in Stone County, Arkansas, the son of the late William E. and Wahnita (Hile) Jones.
Ernest lived most of his life in Anderson, where he worked as a janitor and spray painter for Gentry...
Dwight E. Wood
Dec 1, 2014
ANDERSON- Dwight E. “Woody” Wood Sr., 86, of Anderson, passed away Dec. 1, 2014 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a short illness.
He was born April 30, 1928, in Anderson, the son of the late Dwight L. and Fredonia (Clem) Wood.
Dwight attended Anderson High School and was employed by the Anderson Fire Department. He later retired,...
Gilbert Earl Eggman
Nov 29, 2014
Gilbert Earl Eggman, 78, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away November 29, 2014 and is now safe in the Arms of Jesus. He was a former resident of Anderson.
He was born October 24, 1936 in Madison County to the late Eugene & Edna (Carroll) Eggman.
Gilbert was a member of Hobe Sound Bible Church in Florida and attended...
Hugh Henry Clark
Nov 29, 2014
Hugh Henry Clark, 74, Lapel, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Holsten Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. following a sudden illness. He was born on February 3, 1940, in Scott County, Virginia to Lafayette and Estelle (Smith) Clark. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Hugh had worked at the former Firestone Industrial Products in Noblesville for 15 years...
Cecelia Ann Anderson
Nov 27, 2014
Cecelia was born on October 8, 1959 and passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Cecelia was a resident of Anderson, Indiana at the time of passing.
Luther Samuel Johnson
Nov 26, 2014
Luther “Sam” Johnson, 80, of Anderson, met his Lord and Savior face to face on Nov, 26 2014 from Community Hospital in Anderson, following an extended illness.
He was born September 25, 1934 in Marion, Ohio to the late Luther and Jessie (Derringer) Johnson. Sam worshiped at the Central Community Church and Sharing the Word Ministries.
He had...
Helen Arnold
Nov 26, 2014
Helen A. Arnold, 67, of Anderson, passed away November 26, 2014 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born on March 23, 1947 in Evansville, the daughter of Fred and Nelda (Irvin) Williamson and has been an Anderson resident all of her life.
Helen was retired from the Anderson City Court after 30 years of...
Mary D. Schuyler
Nov 26, 2014
Mary D. Schuyler, 77, West Monroe, Louisiana, died on November 26, 2014, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born in Anderson and attended schools, graduating from Anderson High School. She played the cello in the AHS Orchestra and also played the piano and organ. She married Danny D. Schuyler and started a family then moved to West Monroe,...
Deborah Layne Holdzkom
Nov 26, 2014
Deborah Layne Holdzkom, 60, Lapel, passed away at her home, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, following a brief illness. She was born on August 8, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to James and Judith (Krajefska) Walker. She graduated from Crown Point High School in 1972 and received a bachelor's degree from I. U. Kokomo. Deborah retired as a third grade teacher from...
Joann Hammer
Nov 25, 2014
Joann Hammer, age 80 ,of Shirley, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.
Roy Buckner
Nov 24, 2014
Roy “Jimmy” Buckner, 56, of Anderson, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Nov. 24, 2014, from his residence.
He was born Dec, 14, 1957 in Anderson, the son of the late Thomas and Clara “Betty” (Ogburn) Buckner.
Jimmy was a graduate of Madison Heights High School and a self employed painting contractor before retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors,...
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