Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Verl Simeon Libby

Verl Simeon Libby

Aug 10, 2014

Verl Simeon Libby, 95, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday morning, August 10, 2014 at his home near Greenfield.

Harry L. Stahl

Harry L. Stahl

Aug 8, 2014

Harry L. Stahl, 90, Anderson, passed away August 8, 2014, at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born September 24, 1923 in Anderson, the son of John and Lena Stahl. He lived all of his life in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School in 1941. He was formerly employed at the Bryant and Lucas Pure Oil...

James Mccleary

James Mccleary

Aug 7, 2014

ANDERSON- James “Jim” McCleary, 81, of Anderson, passed away August 7, 2014 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

Jim was born, February 6, 1933 in Van Wert County, Ohio, the son of the late Frank and Agnes (Smith) McCleary and was an Anderson resident since 1963.

Jim worked in the railroad industry for and retired...

Beverly Sue Husted

Beverly Sue Husted

Aug 6, 2014

Beverly Sue "Susie" Husted, 72, of Blackwater, VA, passed away August 6, 2014, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN following an extended illness. She was born on December 15, 1941, in Noblesville, Indiana to William and Mary (Line) Insko. She graduated from Lapel High School. Susie had worked as a bartender at the Lapel Eagles and Woodys. She...

Edward William Long

Edward William Long

Jul 31, 2014

Edward “Ed” William Long, age 76, of Wilkinson passed away Thursday morning July 31, 2014 at his home.

Jeanette Irene Hensley

Jeanette Irene Hensley

Jul 29, 2014

Jeanette Irene Hensley, 94, of Anderson passed away July 29, 2014 at Countryside Manor.

She was born June 29, 1920, in Rush County, the daughter of the late Erastus and Mary Brown.

Jeanette was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful cook and had worked at the Harter House and Franklin School. She was known...

Mildred L. Livingston

Mildred L. Livingston

Jul 28, 2014

Mildred L. Livingston, 82, of Anderson passed away July 28, 2014 at Community Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born July 1, 1932, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Harry and Rheba (Clevenger) Smith. She was a life long Anderson resident and was retired from Indiana Bell.

Mildred was a member of First United Methodist Church, Indiana...

Harold Carpenter

Harold Carpenter

Jul 27, 2014

Harold Carpenter, 66, of Anderson, passed away July 27, 2014, at Countryside Manor following an extended illness.

He was born July 17, 1948, in Anderson, the son of the late Eugene and Virginia (Parsons) Carpenter.

He was a life long Anderson resident. Harold worked as a baker for several area companies until he retired in 1982. He enjoyed being outdoors,...

Estelle M. Mcdonald

Estelle M. Mcdonald

Jul 25, 2014

Estelle M. McDonald, age 70, of Knightstown, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Lesley Willis

Lesley Willis

Jul 24, 2014

Lesley Willis, age 34, of Shirley passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at her residence.

Iva Pearl Hagaman

Iva Pearl Hagaman

Jul 23, 2014

Iva Pearl Hagaman, 81, of Anderson, went to be with her Lord and Savior, July 23, 2014, at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.

She was born September 28, 1932 in Mint., Tennessee, the daughter of the late, Jess and Vira (Baker) Ridge. She spent most of her adult life in Waterford, Michigan until she recently moved to...

Lela Mae Brandenburg

Lela Mae Brandenburg

Jul 21, 2014

Lela Smith Brandenburg, 83, went to be with her Savior on July 21, 2014. She suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease but remained strong in her faith with a sweet and gentle spirit to the end.

Lela was born to the late Roy and Maude Smith on January 24, 1931 in Corbin, Kentucky.

Lela graduated from Anderson High School in...

Raymond Mitchell Sklebek

Raymond Mitchell Sklebek

Jul 13, 2014

Raymond Mitchell Sklebek, 69, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born September 14, 1944, in Anderson to the late Mitchell Sklebek Sibert & Mary (Wood) Romine.

Raymond graduated from Anderson High School. He retired from General Motors Plant 11. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing, camping and hunting.

He is survived...

Della P. Wilson

Della P. Wilson

Jul 12, 2014

Della P. Wilson, 88, Anderson, passed away July 12, 2014, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.

She was born December 27, 1925, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Paul and Loretta (Stohler) Lycan. She lived most all of her life in Anderson; she was a homemaker and a member of the Central Wesleyan Church.

Della...

Gerald Mcguire

Gerald Mcguire

Jul 10, 2014

Gerald C. “Jerry” McGuire, 66, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2014 at St.Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born February 28, 1948, in Anderson.

He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1966 and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. He retired from Vectren in 2010 after working there more than 40 years. He was a member of the...

Charles W. Wood Sr.

Charles W. Wood Sr.

Jul 8, 2014

Markleville-Charles W. “Bill” Wood Sr., 89, passed away, July 8, 2014 at the Henry County Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born January 11, 1925, in Anderson, to the late John & Katherine (Knotts) Wood and was a Markleville resident for many years. He retired from Guide Lamp as a tool & die maker, having worked there for...

James D. Myers

James D. Myers

Jul 7, 2014

James D. Myers, 85, of Anderson, passed away July 6, 2014 at Countryside Manor Health & Living Community after an extended illness.

He was born May 5, 1929, in Moonsville, the son of the late George and Rhesa (Lutton) Myers and had lived in Anderson most of his life. He was Superintendent of Barber Manufacturing, retiring in 1991.

He was...

Jack Drummond

Jack Drummond

Jul 5, 2014

Jack Drummond, 80, Noblesville, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Tipton following a three-year illness. He was born on April 8, 1934, in Tuckerman, Arkansas to R. A. and Ruby (Scott) Drummond. Jack ran several gas stations in Indianapolis from the 1950's until 1990 and then continued working as a mechanic after that. He was...

Clifford R. Weston

Clifford R. Weston

Jul 2, 2014

Clifford R. Weston, 96, Anderson, passed away July 2, 2014 at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.

He was born June 17, 1918, the son of Lonnie and Ida (Halcomb) Weston in Burnside, KY. The family moved to Anderson where Clifford was a member of the Anderson High School Class of 1937.

On November 9, 1940,...

Dora P. Utley

Dora P. Utley

Jun 30, 2014

Dora P. Utley, 92, Anderson, passed away June 30, 2014 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Chesterfield.

She was born April 8, 1922 in Hines, MN and at the age of 19, became a lifetime resident of Anderson. Dora retired from Delco Remy in 1981 after 33 years.

Dora was a member of East Side Church of God for 63 years....

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