Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Willa Mae Martin

Willa Mae Martin

Apr 17, 2010

Willa Martin, 87, New Haven, Missouri, departed this world on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at New Haven Care Center in New Haven, Missouri with her husband, Chuck and daughter, Joyce by her side. She was born on June 12, 1922, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Oscar and Hattie (Garland) Goin. As an infant, she lived alternately in Knoxville and Saskatchewan, Canada...

Ronald D. Milburn

Ronald D. Milburn

Apr 14, 2010

Ronald D. Milburn, 68, Markleville, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following a period of declining health. He was born on May 28, 1941, in Lapel, Indiana to John and Leona (Dudley) Milburn. Ronald retired in 2000 from Allegheny Ludlum in New Castle after 20 years of employment. He was a member of the...

Ivan Francis Brown

Ivan Francis Brown

Mar 26, 2010

Ivan Francis Brown, 90, Lapel, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. He was born on July 3, 1919, in Rushville, Indiana to Francis and Mary (Brooks) Brown. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII in Germany and he earned a purple heart. Ivan retired in 1981 from Firestone in...

Leonard Eugene Cook

Leonard Eugene Cook

Mar 20, 2010

Leonard Gene “Cookie” Cook, 67 years of age of Wilkinson, In. passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010

William Louis Bill Barker

William Louis Bill Barker

Mar 20, 2010

William Louis Bill Barker, 78, Lapel, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a period of declining health. He was born on July 1, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana to Lewis and Ruby (Jones) Barker. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1949 and he played on the Lapel basketball team that defeated the Anderson Indians...

Louise Heiny

Louise Heiny

Mar 17, 2010

Louise Heiny, 91, Spring Hill, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at NHC Hillside Nursing Home in Columbia, TN following an extended illness. She was born on April 14, 1918, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Lee and Edith (Eskew) McClintick. Louise was a lifelong resident of Lapel until September 2006 when she moved to Spring Hill, TN with her...

Samuel J. Akers

Samuel J. Akers

Mar 16, 2010

Samuel J. Akers 63 years of age, of New Castle, Indiana passed away Tuesday March 16, 2010 at his home.

Jayna Sue Vanasdal

Jayna Sue Vanasdal

Mar 15, 2010

Jayna Sue Vanasdal, 47, Norfolk, VA, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on October 4, 1962, in Anderson, Indiana to James and Judy (Schuyler) Vanasdal. Jayna lived in Cleveland, OH prior to moving to Norfolk, VA where she enjoyed living on the beach the last few months. She graduated from...

Troy Allen Pyles

Troy Allen Pyles

Mar 11, 2010

Troy Allen Pyles, age 44, of Spring Hill TN, formally of Anderson, Indiana passed away March 11, 2010 at his residence.

Avanelle Collins

Avanelle Collins

Mar 9, 2010

Avanelle (Brumfield) Collins, 92 years of age formerly of Wilkinson and Anderson, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening March 9, 2010 at Samara Memory Care in Indianapolis, Indiana

Betty Wampler

Betty Wampler

Mar 6, 2010

Betty Wampler, 78, Lapel, was promoted to Glory Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness. She was born on December 23, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana to Perry and Myrel (Hethcote) Baker. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and received a diploma from Great Commission Bible School. Betty retired in 1996 from Fort...

Benny G. Benefiel

Benny G. Benefiel

Mar 6, 2010

Benny G. Benefiel, 60, Anderson, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, following a seven month illness. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to Major Harold and Mary (Danner) Benefiel. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1967. Benny farmed the family farm. He was a member of the Perkinsville Community Church; Lapel Eagles Arie 4323; and...

Steve Murphy

Steve Murphy

Mar 1, 2010

Steve Murphy, 59, Greenfield, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on May 11, 1950, in Burkesville, Kentucky to Clyde and Pauline (Killman) Murphy. Steve was employed by General Devices in Indianapolis for several years. He was a founding member of the Midnight Riders Motorcycle Club He is survived by his...

Mary A. Mcdole

Mary A. Mcdole

Feb 26, 2010

Mary A. McDole, 89, life-long Lapel resident, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 26, 2010, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on June 15, 1920, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Earl and Mary (Winkle) Purkey. Mary retired in 1982 from Community Hospital in Anderson. She was a member of...

Willis Price Benedict

Willis Price Benedict

Feb 20, 2010

Willis Benedict, 81, Anderson, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on November 28, 1928, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Irvin and Minnie (Good) Benedict. Willis retired in 1998 from farming and retired from Frankton-Lapel Community Schools as a bus driver. He was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren...

Carolyn Lee Johnson

Carolyn Lee Johnson

Feb 11, 2010

Carolyn Lee Johnson, 68 years of age passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at her residence of rural Greenfield, Indiana.

J Robert Bob Hughes

J Robert Bob Hughes

Feb 4, 2010

J. Robert Bob Hughes, 94, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born on December 22, 1915, in Anderson, Indiana to Walter and Blanche (Cleveland) Hughes. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1934. Bob had been an insurance agent for Midwestern United Life. He...

Joseph William Turner, Jr.

Joseph William Turner, Jr.

Feb 2, 2010

Joseph William Turner, Jr., 77, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on June 13, 1932, in Anderson, Indiana to Joseph and Golda (Matthews) Turner. Sr. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1950. Joe retired from the former Delco Remy Division of General Motors in Anderson after...

M Valeda Woodward

M Valeda Woodward

Jan 30, 2010

M. Valeda Woodward, 95, Lapel, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on September 14, 1914, in Hancock County, Indiana to Charles and Rosetta (Van Cleave) Bash. She graduated from Westland High School in 1932 where she played the piano for the chorus where she also sang, and participated in many...

Nina L. Barnard

Nina L. Barnard

Jan 22, 2010

Nina Barnard 79 years of age, Wilkinson, Indiana passed away January 22, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home In Middletown, Indiana.

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