Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Donald L. Forrer

Donald L. Forrer

Jun 27, 2007

Donald L. Forrer, 72, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born on July 10, 1934, in Cicero, Indiana to Harold and Elaine (Edwards) Forrer. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1952. Don retired in 1993 from Brockway Glass after 45 years of employment. He had been...

Lela P. Teeters

Lela P. Teeters

Jun 24, 2007

Lela P. Teeters, 96, Pendleton, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007, at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1910, in Anderson, Indiana to Walter and Myrtle (Beeman) Martin. Lela had been employed by Delco Remy for 13 years and she retired in 1972 from Grahams Department Store in Pendleton. She is survived by one sister, Betty Quinn of...

James R. Jim Woodward

James R. Jim Woodward

Jun 19, 2007

James R. Jim Woodward, 79, Fort Myers, Florida, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007. He was born on February 15, 1928, in Madison County, Indiana to Lowell and Mary (Williams) Woodward. He was a longtime resident of Michigan and had resided in Fort Myers, Florida for the last 22 years. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1946 and...

Robert W. Miller, Sr.

Robert W. Miller, Sr.

Jun 16, 2007

Robert W. Miller, Sr. 91, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Riverwalk Village Noblesville after a period of declining health. He was born on May 28, 1915, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert and Lydia (Young) Miller. Bob was a Lapel High School graduate and he retired in 1980 from Delco Remy plant 11 after 40 years employment as...

Raymond C. Worley

Raymond C. Worley

Jun 4, 2007

Raymond C. Worley, 88, Muncie, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007, at The Waters of Muncie following a brief illness. He was born on November 25, 1918, in Alexandria, Indiana to Raymond and Hilda (Duffy) Worley. He graduated from Alexandria High School and he received a Bachelor of Arts from Ball State Teachers College in 1949. Raymond retired in 1974...

Asa J. Smith

Asa J. Smith

Jun 3, 2007

Asa J. Smith, 97, former Madison County resident, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007, at his daughters Plantation, Florida residence following a brief illness. He was born on February 27, 1910, in Anderson, Indiana to Lincoln and Ava (Gilmore) Smith. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1929. Asa retired in 1973 as a tool maker at Delco Remy and...

Leland Wayne Stew Stewart

Leland Wayne Stew Stewart

May 28, 2007

Leland Wayne Stew Stewart, 81, Anderson, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007, at Clarian West Medical Center in Avon following a four month illness. He was born on July 20, 1925, in Lebanon, Indiana to James and Verna (Price) Stewart. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1943 and served in the U. S. Coast Guard. Leland retired in 1978...

Vera Mae Holt

Vera Mae Holt

May 26, 2007

Vera Mae Holt, 85, Perkinsville, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Saint Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following an extended illness. She was born on December 27, 1921, in Madison County, Indiana to Cecil and Cleo (Robinette) Hiday. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1939. Vera retired in 1975 from Delco Remy after over 30 years of employment....

Betty J. Dehart Bannon

Betty J. Dehart Bannon

May 25, 2007

Betty J. (Lewis) DeHart Bannon, 74, New Castle, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on January 9, 1933, in Lapel, Indiana to Homer and Merle (Cinders) Lewis. She is survived by one brother, Ivan "Pete" Lewis of Anderson; two sisters, Mary Camp and Phyllis Roudebush both of Noblesville; her companion,...

Gracie Ann Bus Beaver

Gracie Ann Bus Beaver

May 13, 2007

Gracie Ann Bus Beaver, 87, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness. She was born on April 17, 1920, in Noblesville to Clarence Eugene and Clara E. (Johnson) Ogle. She graduated from Noblesville High School in 1938 and was a member of the Prairie Baptist Church in Noblesville. Gracie had been...

Tim W. Canter

Tim W. Canter

May 13, 2007

Tim W. Canter, 38, Lapel, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis following a two-week illness. He was born on November 17, 1968, in Charleston, West Virginia to Robert and Loretta (Johnston) Canter. Tim was employed by Southwark Metal Manufacturing Company in Lawrence. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Ann Canter; one son, Dylan...

Margaret L. Ricker

Margaret L. Ricker

May 8, 2007

Margaret L. Ricker, 98, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at her daughters Noblesville residence following a brief illness. She was born on November 25, 1908, in Lapel, Indiana to Luther and Christina (Valentine) Wiseman. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1926. Margaret was a beautician for nine years in Anderson and she owned and operated American Cleaners...

Robert M. Bourke

Robert M. Bourke

May 2, 2007

Robert M. Bourke, 63, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a sudden illness. He was born on May 8, 1943, in Corvallis, Oregon to Ned and Virginia (Marshall) Bourke. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1961 and attended Purdue University. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War....

Ida Ruth Hughes

Ida Ruth Hughes

Apr 27, 2007

Former Anderson resident, Ida Ruth Hughes, 94, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at Saint Frances Hospital in Beech Grove following a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1912, in Anderson, Indiana to Walter and Blanche (Cleveland) Hughes. Ida was co-owner of Wolfe's Floral in rural Lapel for many years. She is survived by one brother, J....

Jordan Gordon

Jordan Gordon

Apr 26, 2007

Jordan Gordon, 16, Lapel, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Vernon Manor Children's Home in Wabash following an extended illness. He was born on August 31, 1990, in Noblesville, Indiana. Jordan loved to listen to music and was never without a hat or visor He is survived by his parents, Roger and Debra Richards of Lapel; two sisters, Amy...

Robert E. Bob Coleman

Robert E. Bob Coleman

Apr 20, 2007

Robert E. Bob Coleman, 57, Lapel, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on August 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to Everett and Irene (Prater) Coleman. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1968, received an associates degree from Pikeville Community College in 1988, and was a U. S. Navy veteran....

Patricia Jo Patti Mcclintock

Patricia Jo Patti Mcclintock

Apr 20, 2007

Patricia Jo Patti McClintock, 58, Lapel, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following four month illness. She was born on January 12, 1949, in Noblesville, Indiana to Albert and Phyllis (Taylor) Finch. She graduated from Northwest High School in 1967. Patti was a cook at Lapel School and helped support her family business, McClintock...

Jody M. Smith, Sr.

Jody M. Smith, Sr.

Apr 14, 2007

Jody M. Smith, Sr., 67, Anderson, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born on May 24, 1939, in Lapel, Indiana, to Everett and Katherine (Lowe) Smith. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1957. And he served in the Indiana National Guard. Jody retired in 2007 from Delphi...

Ruth Boone Herron

Ruth Boone Herron

Apr 10, 2007

Ruth Boone Herron, 95, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Manor Care in Anderson. She was born on January 5, 1912, in Lapel, Indiana, to Glenn and Lulu (Graham) Boone. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1930 and received a Bachelor of Arts from Ball State University in 1959. Ruth retired in 1977 after 30 years as...

Frances M. White

Frances M. White

Mar 28, 2007

Frances M. White, 80, San Dimas, California passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Glendora, California following a brief illness. She was born on March 19, 1927, in Hamilton Co., Indiana to Benjamin and Elsie (Kepner) Davis. She is survived by four children, Carolyn Eiler of Fishers, Dennis White, Zionsville, Wayne White of Lapel, and Sidney Myers of Noblesville; three...

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