Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Betty J. Clarkson
Jul 13, 2023
On July 13, 2023, Betty J. Clarkson, 96 was called home by her Lord and Savior. She had been a resident of Rawlins Home Health and Living Community since December of 2015.
Born Betty Jane Snapp September 14, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Lenna M. and Clarence O. Snapp, she became a resident of Anderson, Indiana in 1942 and...
Charles Joseph Leslie
Jul 11, 2023
Charles Joseph Leslie, 90, of Muncie, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on December 30, 1932, in Hartford City, Indiana to George David and Lida M. (Smith) Leslie.
He was a 1951 graduate of Hartford City High School. He attended Ball State Teacher's College and was graduated from Indiana University with...
Brenda Jane Schott
Jul 9, 2023
Brenda Jane (Burmeister) Schott, 69, went to be with her Lord on Sunday July 9th, surrounded by her two daughters.
She was born on July 22, 1953 to Robert and Norma (Creason) Burmeister.
She was proud to have lived her life in Markleville and Pendleton until the last year when she moved to Noblesville to be closer to her youngest...
Richard W. Hoover
Jul 9, 2023
Richard W. Hoover, 56, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on June 21, 1967, in Richmond, Virginia to Richard L. Hoover and Evelyn (Ferline) Fisher.
He attended Robert E. Lee High School.
He was self-employed as a mechanic and worked in construction.
He was a jack-of-all-trades. He loved NASCAR and football.
Richard...
Leslie Phillip “Phil” Adams
Jul 7, 2023
Leslie Phillip “Phil” Adams, 80, of Anderson passed away, July 7, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
He was born March 6, 1943 in Chesterfield, Indiana and was a lifelong area resident.
Phil was a 1961 graduate of Anderson High School and was a US Army Veteran.
He retired from General Motors, Anderson in...
William “Bill” Ingles
Jul 5, 2023
William “Bill” Ingles, 76, of Anderson, passed away on July 5, 2023 surrounded by family, after fighting a sudden illness.
Bill was born November 7, 1946 to William and Verda Ingles in Racine, Wisconsin. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army where he served 4 years. After serving active duty, Bill came to Anderson, Indiana to begin...
Bethel G. Lennis
Jul 4, 2023
Bethel G. Lennis, 84, of Anderson, passed away on July 4, 2023. Bethel was born on June 26 in Boomer, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Essie (Mooney) Shock. Bethel was a member of the Degree of Pocahontas. She loved to cook, crochet, knit, and drive. She was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Bethel...
Nemuel Austin Albea
Jul 1, 2023
Nemuel Austin Albea, 23, of Pendleton, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana following his long battle with cancer.
He was born on December 6, 1999, in Anderson, Indiana to Nemuel Jeffrey Albea and Debra Sue (Gladney) Albea.
Austin graduated from Continental Academy in 2018. He had previously attended Pendleton Heights High School.
He enjoyed...
Ruby J. Ulery
Jun 27, 2023
Ruby J. Ulery, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Auburn, Indiana surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on September 23, 1933, in Anderson to the late James and Ruth (Knotts) Warren. Ruby attended Alexandria High School and graduated in 1951. On September 23, 1961 she married the love of her life the late Donald “Don”...
Berniece D. Stinson
Jun 26, 2023
Berniece D. Stinson, 80, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023.
She was born August 11, 1942, in Anderson to the late, Gerald & Eleanor (Belmore) Broshar. Berniece was a 1960 graduate of Markleville High School and then received her Cosmetology degree. She owned & operated her own hair salon for several years after managing other locations. Berniece was known for...
Janet Louise Champney
Jun 25, 2023
Janet Louise Champney, 86, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Harbour Manor Care in Noblesville following an extended illness.
She was born on September 9, 1936, in Ossian, Iowa to Clarence Bernard and Zella Olive (Hutchinson) Bergeson.
She was a retired beautician. She attended Fenton United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed bowling and reading. She loved birds and birdwatching.
Janet is...
Richard Eugene Hildreth
Jun 24, 2023
Richard “Dick” E. Hildreth, 82, passed away June 24, 2023.
He was born June 24, 1941, in Parker City, IN to the late, John H. & Marian G. (Hobbs) Hildreth.
Dick graduated from Parker High School then graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. Dick lived and worked across central Indiana including, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Plainfield,...
Patricia L. Rector
Jun 21, 2023
Patricia L. Rector, 67, of Anderson, passed away on June 21, 2023. Patricia was born on June 7, 1956 in Anderson to the late James P. Burke Sr. and Patricia (Spangler) Burke.
Patty was married to the love of her life Tom for 46 years. She was a graduate from Anderson High School in 1975. And in her time in...
Rhoda I. Branscum
Jun 20, 2023
Rhoda Irene Branscum, 82, of Middletown, passed away on June 20, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Rhoda was born on October 12, 1940 in Delta, KY to the late Charles and Dicey (Tucker) Nevels. She married her loving husband, Frank Branscum, on September 8, 1958. The two were married for 57 years before his passing in 2016....
Betty E. Brown
Jun 19, 2023
Betty E. Brown, 91, of Anderson, passed away on June 19, 2023. Betty was born on February 27, 1932 in Anderson to the late William and Daisy (Gaines) Moran. Betty married her loving husband, Raymond “Brownie” Brown, before his passing in 1990. Betty had worked for the Herald Bulletin in the classified section for a few years. But her proudest...
Melvin Dwayne Broshar
Jun 19, 2023
Melvin Dwayne Broshar, 83, of Anderson, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson as a result of injuries received in a fall at his home.
He was born on December 7, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana. He was the oldest of six children born to Walter Harrison Jr and Mary Adeline (Carpenter) Broshar.
He proudly served in the U.S....
Levi Maurice Filbrun
Jun 18, 2023
Levi Maurice Filbrun, 54, of Anderson passed June 18, 2023.
He was born April 2, 1969, in Elwood. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School & Lincoln Tech. Levi participated in the Special Olympics from 2008-2019, having placed first in bowling from 2008-2012.
He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Norma & John Talbert; granddaughter, Maka Dix; siblings, Michael...
Edward A. Fredericks
Jun 17, 2023
Edward Adam Fredericks, 75, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was surrounded by several loved ones and his two daughters.
He was born March 27, 1948, in Anderson, to the late, Wilbert & Phyllis (Gooding) Fredericks. Ed attended St Mary’s school, graduating in 1966. He received his Master’s of Education from Indiana State University. He was a member of...
Kylee Renee Tompkins
Jun 13, 2023
Kylee Renee Tompkins, 31, of Anderson, passed away on June 13, 2023. Kylee was born on June 23, 1991 in Anderson, IN to Brandon Tompkins and Teresa (Dowden) Carr. Kylee worked for Carters Express Logistics as a dispatcher.
Kylee was a beautiful person inside and out. A combination that is hard to find. She was witty, smart, and respectful of...
Michael Godleski
Jun 13, 2023
Michael “Mike” Godleski, 91, of Anderson, IN, passed away on June 13, 2023, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was born to the late Bartley Godleski and Helen (Soloski) Godleski Haberek in Scranton, Pennsylvania. After graduating from the Johnson Trade School, Mike proudly joined the U.S. Navy on June 20, 1951, until June 13, 1955, serving his country...
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