Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Velma Geneva Lee
Apr 19, 2012
Velma Geneva Lee, 93, of Anderson, passed away April 19, 2012 at Manor Care Nursing Home. She was born January 15, 1919 near Arcadia, IN, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Helena (Burkhardt) Leach. She graduated in 1937 from Walnut Grove High School and lived most all of her life in…
Lucy Marie Bradberry
Apr 18, 2012
Lucy Marie Bradberry, 84, of Anderson, passed away April 18, 2012 at St. John’s Health System after an extended illness. She was born September 14, 1927 in DeWitt, Ark. She worked for Alac Laundry for 11 years. She is survived by three children, Patsie Peeples, Linda Waltermire and Timoth…
Helen M. Gray
Apr 18, 2012
Helen M. Gray, 87, of Anderson, passed away April 18, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1925 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Vergie (Garrison) Rushton. She lived most of her adult life in Anderson and retired from Delco Remy after …
Patricia E. Shaw
Apr 15, 2012
Patricia E. “Patsy” Shaw, 74, of Anderson, passed away April 15, 2012 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born June 18, 1937 in Anderson to the late Earl “Snook” and Dorothy (Dearing) Melcher. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1955 and was a graduate of Holy Cro…
Ollene Mae Nicolia
Apr 11, 2012
Ollene Mae (Shears) Nicolia, born July 25, 1929 in Coopersville, Michigan %26%238230;the second of unexpected twins went home to be with her Lord Wednesday April 11,2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She is survived by her husband Paul Nicolia (Anderson, IN) of 59 years, Tim & Shar…
Farrell L. Smith
Apr 10, 2012
Farrell L. Smith, 77, of Anderson, passed away April 10, 2012 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born June 4, 1934 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He retired in 1998 from Guide Lamp and had been a Madison County Sheriff for 21 years. He served in the US Na…
Jacqueline Pittser
Apr 10, 2012
After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and her family by her side at home, Jacqueline “Jackie” Pittser, 79, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2012. She was born on February 15, 1933 in Frankfort and moved to Anderson when she was a child. She graduated from Anderson High School …
Robert J. Bell
Apr 6, 2012
Robert J. “Bob” Bell, 99, Anderson, passed away April 6, 2012 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born October 22, 1912, in Peru, the son of the late John B. and Mayme (Derringer) Bell. He graduated from Peru High School and attended Purdue University. Bob has lived in Anderso…
Chester T. Lawrence
Apr 6, 2012
Chester T. “Doc” Lawrence, 90, Anderson, passed away April 6, 2012, at St. John’s Medical Center. He was born April 24, 1921, in Utica, New York, the son of the late Stanley and Caroline (Zatycka) Lawrence. He Graduated from Utica Free Academy and served in the United States Merchant Ma…
Junior Sidwell
Apr 4, 2012
Junior “Sid” Sidwell, 77, of Pendleton, passed away April 4, 2012 at his residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 23, 1934, the son of Jessie and Flossie (York) Sidwell in Albany, KY. He has resided in Pendleton since 1980. In 1999, Sid retired from …
Eugene Graham
Apr 4, 2012
Eugene “Gene” Graham, 70, of Anderson, passed away April 4, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born June 16, 1941 in Burksville, KY and lived most of his life in Anderson. Gene began working at B&B Jewelry in 1958 with his uncle. In 1984, Gene and his wi…
Bertha L. Beeman
Apr 3, 2012
Bertha L. “Judy” Beeman, 89, of Anderson, passed away April 3, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services. She was born October 2, 1922 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Frank and Inez Judy. She lived most of her life in Anderson, where she worked for Bright Corp. She was also an Avon …
Eleanor J. Saunders
Apr 1, 2012
Eleanor J. Saunders age 88, a resident of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Hancock Regional Hospital Hospice in Greenfield.
Nora Koons
Apr 1, 2012
Nora “Cathie” Koons, 85, of Anderson, passed away April 1, 2012 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after an extended illness. She was born February 6, 1927 in Shirley, IN and lived most all of her life in Anderson. She retired in 1970 from Delco Remy, then attended Anderson University, taki…
Helen Scott Rushton
Mar 29, 2012
Helen Scott Rushton, 94, of Anderson, passed away March 29, 2012 at Greenwood Meadows Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born September 8, 1917 in Geneva, the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis and Ella Sybil (Keeney) Penrod. She lived most of her life in Anderson and retired f…
David L. Waymire
Mar 29, 2012
David L. Waymire, 57, of Anderson, passed away March 29, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born May 10, 1954 in Fayetteville, NC. He is survived by four children, Chris Waymire, Jason Waymire, Jesse Waymire and Nikki Viurquiz; and 8 grandchildren. Service…
Everett Fisher
Mar 27, 2012
Everett Howard Fisher, 89 years of age of Greenfield, formerly of Wilkinson passed away Tuesday morning, March 27, 2012 at Hancock Regional Hospice in Greenfield.
Mary S. Galliher
Mar 27, 2012
Mary S. Galliher, 85, of Anderson, passed away March 27, 2012 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. She was born September 1, 1926 in North Vernon, the daughter of the late William Carl and Etta (Clark) Summitt. She lived most of her life in Anderson and retire…
Corinne Smith
Mar 26, 2012
Corinne(Connie) M. Smith, age 91 for McCordsville, formerly of Wilkinson passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at Pleasantview Lodge, in McCordsville.
Betty Lee Keffer
Mar 25, 2012
Betty Lee Keffer, 82, Lapel, passed away Sunday at her home. She was born on August 25, 1929, in Greentown, Indiana to Harry and Frauline (Lyons) Miller. Betty had been an in-home caregiver for many years. She loved watching NASCAR and old movies, especially with John Wayne. She also was an avid gardener and loved to shop and spend time...
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