Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Trevor Whetsel
Nov 10, 2008
Trevor Whetsel, age 86, of Lapel, died on November 10, 2008, at Harbour Manor in Noblesville. Trevor was born on January 13, 1922, in Lapel the son of Guy and Blanche Whetsel. His wife of 66 years, Emma Jean Whetsel, survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Emmett Whetsel. Emmett was killed in...
Arnold Emery Cross
Nov 3, 2008
Arnold E. Cross, age 71 of Markleville, Indiana passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at Saint Johns Hospital in Anderson, In.
Howard L. Claywell
Nov 2, 2008
Howard L. Claywell, 77, Anderson, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008, at his residence following a one year illness. He was born on April 10, 1931, in Burkesville, Kentucky to John and Lillie Pearl (Page) Claywell. He was U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War. Howard retired in 1985 from the former Firestone Industrial Products in Noblesville. He was...
Odra Nolen
Nov 1, 2008
Odra (Audrey) Nolen age 80 of Carthage, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Brandywine Nursing Home in Greenfield, Indiana
Lois V. Snider
Oct 23, 2008
Lois V. Snider age 93 years of Shirley, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Golden Living Center in Greenfield, Indiana.
Mary M. Harger
Oct 23, 2008
Mary M. Harger, 77, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008, at the Transitional Care Unit of Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness. She was born on September 17, 1931, in Lapel, Indiana to William and Nancy Ruth (Galliher) Barbee. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1949. Mary retired in 1985 from Firestone Industrial Products in Noblesville...
Judity A. Judy Nelson
Oct 21, 2008
Judith A. Judy Nelson, 70, Lapel, former Hamilton County resident, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at her granddaughters residence in Lapel following a three week illness. She was born on July 10, 1938, in Sullivan County, Indiana to Hugh and Ruth (King) Hale. Judy had been employed for several years as a special education...
Beulah V. Mellen
Oct 19, 2008
Beulah V. (Chamness) Mellen age 82 formally of Wilkinson, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Saint Johns Health System in Anderson, Indiana.
Margaret L. Milner
Oct 16, 2008
Margaret L. Milner, 81, Lapel, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Countryside Manor in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on February 16, 1927, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Blanchard and Nellie (Huffman) McClintick. Margaret had been employed at the former Excello in Pendleton. She was a member of T. O. P. S. and was associated with...
Margaret C. Sorrell
Oct 12, 2008
Margaret C. Sorrell, age 94 years of Shirley passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana.
Mildred I. Holloway
Oct 12, 2008
Mildred I. Holloway, 88, Bradenton, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton. She was born on December 18, 1919, in Noblesville, Indiana to Earl and Odessa (Mitchell) Everitt. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1938 and had lived in the Lapel and Anderson area until she moved to Lake Webster in her retirement years....
Lula Mae Mcdonald
Oct 9, 2008
Lula Mae Lou McDonald, 73, Fishers, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008, at The Indiana Heart Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness. She was born on August 3, 1935, in Madison County, Indiana to Harry and Mabel (Renner) Scott. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1953. Lou had been employed at the former RCA Records in Indianapolis and...
James T. Butcher Sr.
Oct 8, 2008
James T. Butcher Sr. age 85 of Greenfield, Indiana formally of Shirley passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Regency Place of Greenfield.
Wilma Lovall
Oct 8, 2008
Wilma “Sugar” Loveall, age 74 of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Cherrie A. Trees
Oct 7, 2008
Cherrie A. Trees age 71, of Greenfield, formally of Warrington, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at her home.
Russell Dean Best
Oct 6, 2008
Russell Dean Best, 72, Anderson, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on February 14, 1936, in Klondike, Indiana to Walter and Ruby (Smith) Best. Russell retired in 1998 from Delco Remy after over 40 years of employment. He had been a farmer for many years in the Frankton area.. He...
Lois Shaw Upton Donaldson
Oct 1, 2008
Lois Shaw Upton Donaldson, 81, Lakeland, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She was born on May 7, 1927, in Akron, Ohio to Ernest and Irma (Haines) Shaw. Lois had been employed at the former Anaconda Wire and Cable in Anderson for 18 years and after years of being a great Mom, returned to the workplace at Indian Lake Golf...
Dorothy Sue Harris
Sep 30, 2008
Dorothy Sue Harris, 73, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on July 14, 1935, in Vigo County, Indiana to John and Bessie (Hunt) Mullins. Dorothy Sue was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother her family meant the world to her. She was a member of the Chesterfield...
J Wilbur Pettigrew
Sep 20, 2008
J. Wilbur Pettigrew, 89, Anderson, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Community Hospital of Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on April 19, 1919, in Madison County, Indiana to Mark and India (McClintick) Pettigrew. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1937 and attended Anderson University and Ball State University. Wilbur retired in 1999 from Delphi after...