Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Michael V. Schuyler

Michael V. Schuyler

May 16, 2013

Michael V. Schuyler, 62, of Anderson, passed away May 16, 2013 at Community Hospital after an extended illness. He is survived by three brothers, Bill Schuyler, Steve Schuyler and Pete Schuyler. The family has chosen cremation without services. Memorial contributions maybe made to the fune…

Bethany Marie Owens

Bethany Marie Owens

May 15, 2013

Bethany Marie Owens, 21, Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at IU Health Riley Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on April 3, 1992, in Noblesville, Indiana and graduated from Sheridan High School. Bethany attended Cicero Christian Church and was active in community outings from Normal Life. She is survived by her grandmother, Bea Bannon...

Mary Lou Mcdaniel

Mary Lou Mcdaniel

May 14, 2013

Mary Lou (Wright) McDaniel, age 87, passed away Tuesday morning, May 14, 2013 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.

Dennis E. Scott

Dennis E. Scott

May 14, 2013

Dennis E. Scott, 45, of Anderson, passed away May 14, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 26, 1967 in Anderson. He graduated from Hamilton Heights High School and attended Ball State University. Dennis was the co-owner of Scott’s Framing Company an…

Robert Martin

Robert Martin

May 12, 2013

Robert “Nick” Martin, 80, of Anderson, passed away May 12, 2013 at Community Hospital after a brief illness. He was born August 1, 1932 in Anderson, to Nick and Marie Martin. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1951. Nick served in the U.S. Army and was in Korea, where he received …

Ann M. Stopher

Ann M. Stopher

May 12, 2013

Ann M. Stopher, 87, of Anderson, passed away May 12, 2013 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born August 29, 1925 in Tipton County, the daughter of William E. and Mary Jane (Headley) Courtney. She was a 1943 graduate of Elwood High School and graduated from Ball State in 19…

Durwood Barron

Durwood Barron

May 11, 2013

Durwood “Woody” Barron, 101, passed away peacefully at Westminster Village North, Indianapolis on May 11, 2013. Woody was born on May 17, 1911 at his parent’s, Tweed and Nancy (Hilligoss) Barron, home at 512 W 3rd Street in Anderson, Indiana. Woody was the fifth of seven children and th…

Stephen M. Dean

Stephen M. Dean

May 9, 2013

Stephen M. Dean, 38, of Anderson, passed away May 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1975 in Columbus, IN. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Dean; sisters, Tamara (husband, Gerry) Rolph and Cheryl Dean; and niece, Brook Spicer. He was preceded in death by his father, D…

Margie Caroleen Vaughn

Margie Caroleen Vaughn

May 8, 2013

Margie Caroleene Vaughn, 69, of Pendleton, went to be with the Lord after a 4 year valiant battle with cancer. She was born June 4, 1943 in Wayne County, KY and had lived in Pendleton since 1972. She retired in 2011 as a hairdresser after 50 years. She was baptized at First Southern Baptis…

Roberta Strader

Roberta Strader

May 8, 2013

Roberta Strader, 78, of Anderson, passed away May 8, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown, following an extended illness. She was born July 15, 1934 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She graduated from Anderson High School and retired from Farm Bureau. She is survive…

Edith E. Wright

Edith E. Wright

May 8, 2013

Edith E. Wright, 95, of Anderson, passed away May 8, 2013 at Meadowbrooke Rehabilitation Center & Suites after an extended illness. She was born September 28, 1917 in Liberty, KY, the daughter of W.C. and Myrtle (Grooms) Emerson. She lived in Anderson most all of her life and retired in 19…

Nancy L. Swinford

Nancy L. Swinford

May 7, 2013

Nancy L. (Case) Swinford, 66, of Anderson, passed away May 7, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born February 10, 1947 in Anderson, was a lifelong resident of Anderson and a 1965 graduate of Madison Heights High School. She was a hairstylist for over 30 years and owner/…

Terry J. Kelly

Terry J. Kelly

May 4, 2013

Terry J. Kelly, 54, Anderson, passed away May 4, 2013, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 24, 1958, in Anderson, the son of the late Robert J. and Eileen (Wente) Kelly. Terry graduated in 1976 from Madison Heights High School; he graduated …

William R. Strader

William R. Strader

May 4, 2013

ANDERSON- William R. Strader, 80, of Anderson, passed away May 4, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown, after an extended illness. He was born June 19, 1932, in Anderson, the son of Carl and Margaret (Liptow) Strader. He was a lifelong Anderson resident, a graduate of Saint Mary’s…

Wilbur T. Huffman

Wilbur T. Huffman

May 3, 2013

Wilbur T. Huffman, 90, Anderson, passed away May 3, 2013, at Community Hospital of Anderson. He was born March 24, 1923, in Noblesville and lived most all of his life in Anderson. Wilbur was the son of the late Lennie A. and Helen M. (Swinford) Huffman; he retired in 1975 from Delco-Remy a…

Howard Lee Watson, Jr.

Howard Lee Watson, Jr.

May 3, 2013

Howard L. Watson, Jr., 47, Anderson, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, at Community Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on April 22, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana to Howard L. Watson, Sr. and Maribeth (Spradlin) Watson. He enjoyed plants and gardening, crocheting, and raising rabbits. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and family. He is survived by his...

Odie Phillips Jr.

Odie Phillips Jr.

May 1, 2013

Odie “Jay” Phillips, Jr., 81, of Anderson, passed away May 1, 2013 at Community Hospital after an extended illness. He was born November 16, 1931 in Liberty, KY and lived in Anderson most of his life. He served in the US Army and retired in 1996 from Prime Battery after 32 years. He is s…

Joseph N. Mitchell

Joseph N. Mitchell

Apr 30, 2013

Joseph N. "Joe" Mitchell, 86, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his home following an extended illness. During his final hours he was with his family. He was born on March 9, 1927, in Anderson, Indiana to F. E. and Josephine Mitchell. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1947 and received a bachelor's degree in 1950 and...

Barbara J. Dollens

Barbara J. Dollens

Apr 29, 2013

Barbara J. Dollens, 87, of Anderson, passed away April 29, 2013 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after an extended illness. She was born December 31, 1925 in Anderson, the daughter of Willis and Lillian (McDaniel) Byers and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She graduated from Anderson High …

Earl A. Decker

Earl A. Decker

Apr 29, 2013

Earl A. Decker, 92, of Anderson, passed away April 29, 2013 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born November 8, 1920 in Anderson, the son of Carl and Mabel (Pace) Decker. He graduated from Anderson High School and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He retired from Delco Remy…

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