Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Susan E. Condo

Susan E. Condo

Jul 3, 2015

Susan Elaine Condo, 46, of Wilkinson, passed away July 3, 2015 at her residence.

Marilyn Stewart

Marilyn Stewart

Jul 1, 2015

Marilyn Stewart, 87, formerly of Anderson, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Anderson on October 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Arnold and Laura Alfreda (Biest) Bluemle and was a lifelong resident of Anderson until 8 years ago when she went to live with her son and daughter-in-law in Milwaukee, WI.

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Virginia Ruth Hudson

Virginia Ruth Hudson

Jun 29, 2015

Virginia Ruth Hudson, 90, Lapel, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. She was born on July 19, 1924, in West Plains, Missouri to Roydon and Iva (Harper) Fisher. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1942. Ruth retired in 1986 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson...

Thelma Buchert

Thelma Buchert

Jun 28, 2015

Thelma G. Buchert, 86, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Community Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness.

She was born May 17, 1929 in Sneedville, Tenn., to the late Charles and Bertha (Smith) Lawson and moved to Anderson in 1951. She was a graduate of Hancock High School and attended Lincoln Memorial University and Carson Newman...

Stepehen Jeffers

Stepehen Jeffers

Jun 26, 2015

Stephen Jeffers, 64, passed away Friday, June 26, at ManorCare.

Stephen was born February 24, 1951, in Bloomington.

He is survived by his mother, Mildred Jeffers; brother, Gary (Jessie Creselious) Jeffers; brother-in-law, Norbert Schott; nieces, Amy (Ben) Jost & Leah (Ray) Starcher; great nephew & nieces, Sam, Sarah & Miah.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

James A. Wright

James A. Wright

Jun 25, 2015

James Allan Wright, 45 of Kyle, TX, passed away June 25 ,2015 at his residence.

Robert Rhea

Robert Rhea

Jun 23, 2015

Robert Alden (Bob) Rhea, 84, of Anderson, passed away June 23, 2015 at the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis.

Bob was born May 28, 1931, in Anderson. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1988 after 38 years of employment. After retirement he worked for Walbridge Construction and Manifold Refuse. He served in the Anderson Auxiliary Police from 1966...

David Edenfield

David Edenfield

Jun 23, 2015

David Edenfield, 72, Fishers, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his home following a brief illness. He was born on August 22, 1942, in Tampa, Florida to Paul and Alma (Shipman) Edenfield. He graduated from Great Commissions High School in 1960 and attended Bob Jones University. David retired from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson...

Mary Louise Norris

Mary Louise Norris

Jun 22, 2015

Mary L. Norris, 87, of Anderson, passed away June 22, 2015 at St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born November 7, 1927 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Cecil and Elizabeth (Wells) Skaggs. She lived in Anderson all of her life and graduated from Anderson High School in 1945. Mary retired in 1985 from...

Anna Louise Mellott

Anna Louise Mellott

Jun 22, 2015

Anna Louise Mellott, 98, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown.

She is survived by her son Ken Mellott; 2 grandsons; 2 sisters; and a great grandson. She was preceded in death by husband, Jacob Mellott.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory.

Dean Hensley

Dean Hensley

Jun 21, 2015

Dean Hensley, 45, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015.

He was born November 13, 1969, in Anderson to Melvin & Vickie (Maupin) Hensley.

Dean graduated from Madison Heights High School and has lived in Anderson most of his life. He had been employed at Pro-Guard in Noblesville.

He is survived by his parents; his sister & brother-in-law,...

Brad L. Scott

Brad L. Scott

Jun 20, 2015

Brad L. Scott, 57, Lapel, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1957, in Rushville, Indiana to Harold and Donna (Carpenter) Scott. He graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 1975 and received a Bachelors Degree in music education from the University of Indianapolis and a Masters Degree from Anderson University. Brad had...

Jack A. Walters

Jack A. Walters

Jun 17, 2015

Jack A. Walters, 89, of Anderson, was glad to meet the Lord and find his mansion ready on June 17, 2015.

He was born in Anderson on December 18, 1925 to the late Albert “Bert” and Catherine (Rector) Walters.

Jack married Betty Walters on July 17, 1972. He retired as a foreman from the Anderson Water Department after 45 years...

Elinor Britta Coyle

Elinor Britta Coyle

Jun 17, 2015

Elinor Britta Pearson Coyle, 104, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at her home. She was born in Helsingborg, Sweden October 6, 1910, the daughter of Edwin Pearson and Freda (Ohleson) Pearson. Her father immigrated to DuBois, Pennsylvania with his siblings and worked to save money for his wife and three children to come to America. They came on...

Stanley Vincent Fabian

Stanley Vincent Fabian

Jun 16, 2015

Stanley Vincent "Stan" Fabian, 92, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Community Hospital of Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on February 3, 1923, in Pueblo, Colorado to Joseph and Mary (Pugel) Fabian. He graduated from Pueblo High School in 1941. He served in the U. S. Marines during WWII at Guadal Canal, Iwo Jima and...

Willis W. Hogue

Willis W. Hogue

Jun 15, 2015

Willis W. Hogue, 76, of Anderson, passed away June 15, 2015 at Community Hospital in Anderson.

Willis was born March 30, 1939, in East Prairie, Missouri to the late James and Etta (Morrow) Hogue.

He was an Army veteran and had worked for the former Nicholson File Co. and RCA in Marion before his retirement. Willis enjoyed playing his...

Harold Edward Cornett, Sr.

Harold Edward Cornett, Sr.

Jun 15, 2015

Harold Edward Cornett, Sr., 73, Hartford City, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following an extended illness. He was born on June 29, 1941, in Owen Mills, Maryland to John and Nellie (South) Cornett. Harold had been employed as a painter by Kite, Inc. in Indianapolis. He is survived by two grandchildren, Christopher Cornett...

Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Moore

Jun 10, 2015

Dorothy C. Moore, 77, of Anderson, passed away June 10, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Anderson on September 4, 1937, to the late Harry and Rheba Smith. She was a homemaker and a life long Anderson resident.

Dorothy was a member of the Chesterfield Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband of...

Jewel Toombs

Jewel Toombs

Jun 10, 2015

Jewel “Judy” M. Toombs, 70, of Anderson, passed away, June 10, 2015, at her residence, as a result of a brief illness.

She was born January 19, 1945, in Anderson, to the late John and Rose (Campbell) Willis.

Judy was a very caring, loving woman. She was always helping people, from her grandkids and family to people around...

Carol E. Hayden

Carol E. Hayden

Jun 9, 2015

Carol E. Hayden, 96, of Fortville, passed away Tuesday morning June 9, 2015 at Hancock Regional Hospice in Greenfield.