Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Reginald E. “Gene” Kersey

Reginald E. “Gene” Kersey

Aug 28, 2023

Reginald E. Kersey born to the parents of Elizabeth Evans and Ralph E. Kersey Sr., both have preceded him in death.

Reginald was raised by his grandmother, Florena and Step-grandfather Forest Jenkins.  Reginald attended Blaine Elementary and Jr high school.  Gene was a graduate of Muncie Central ‘Bearcats’ High School; class of 1952.  Gene played basketball and ran track/Cross country. ...

Charles Junior Cole

Charles Junior Cole

Aug 28, 2023

Charles Junior Cole, 97, of New Castle, Indiana passed away August 28, 2023 at Addison Place in New Castle. He was born March 4, 1926 in Markleville, Indiana to the late Charles R. and Maggie (Ritter) Cole.

Junior graduated from Cadiz High School in 1944 and was a member of Kennard Christian Church. He was a World War II US...

Jane Evelyn Raymer

Jane Evelyn Raymer

Aug 26, 2023

Jane Evelyn Raymer, 86, of Pendleton, passed peacefully after an extended illness in Minnesota, August 26, 2023. Jane was born to the late Beard and Miriam (Cox) Shirley, August 9, 1937. She was a 1955 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Jane later met and married the late, Jerry Raymer.

Jane became a pilot at a young age with the...

Jerry Wayne Galliher

Jerry Wayne Galliher

Aug 26, 2023

Jerry Wayne Galliher, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on December 9, 1942, in Shelbyville, Indiana to Frank and Viola (Ennis) Galliher, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Dick Haines and sister, Beverly Ann Johnson.

He lived in Lapel,...

Robert Simmerman

Robert Simmerman

Aug 26, 2023

Robert Simmerman, 83, of Lapel, passed away August 26, 2023, at Community Hospital of Anderson following an extended illness.

He was born on September 20, 1939, in Lapel, Indiana to Otto James Simmerman and Freelove (Sylvester) Simmerman.

Bob graduated from Lapel High School, class of 1958, and later married the love of his life, Dianna Simmerman whom passed in 2010.

He retired in...

Jerald “Jerry” Gorman

Jerald “Jerry” Gorman

Aug 22, 2023

Jerald “Jerry” Gorman, 77, of Anderson, IN, passed away on August 22, 2023 at Primrose Memory Care.  Jerry was born on October 19, 1945 to the late Howard and Mary Mildred (Harris) Gorman in East Alton, IL.

After moving to Anderson, IN. Jerry attended Anderson High School and later graduated from Vincennes University. Jerry served his country in the United...

Karen S. Wiseman

Karen S. Wiseman

Aug 19, 2023

Karen S. Wiseman, 74, of Greenfield, formerly Wilkinson passed away Saturday morning August 19, 2023 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.

She was born October 22, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana the daughter of the late Louis Neal and Patricia Joan (Hurley) Hudson.

Karen worked at numerous places over the years, was a wonderful housewife, and enjoyed being a waitress and...

Wilma Barrow

Wilma Barrow

Aug 16, 2023

Wilma Howerton Barrow, 104, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023. She was born to Henry and Jessie (O’Bryant) Howerton, on September 28, 1918. She was a lifelong resident of Anderson, graduating from AHS in 1936. After secretarial school, she worked at a doctor’s office, then she worked as a school secretary. She met and married David Engler...

Joshua Michael Borden

Joshua Michael Borden

Aug 16, 2023

Joshua Michael Borden, 48, of Anderson, passed unexpectedly August 16, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN.  Joshua was born March 3, 1975, to his ever-devoted loving parents, George “Mike” and Nancy “Sue” Borden. He was a graduate of ICA. He continued to a career in hotel service.

His whole world was found in his children. He worked to share in the experiences...

Cheryl Ann See

Cheryl Ann See

Aug 15, 2023

Cheryl Ann (Bauer) See passed away on August 15, 2023 at Northview Health and Living. She was born on May 19, 1949, in Anderson, to Jack and Eula (Reed) Bauer. Cheryl graduated from Anderson High School in 1967, and spent most of her life in Anderson. While she initially worked in retail, she later had a 20-year career at Keybank....

Moya Sanon Theodat

Moya Sanon Theodat

Aug 15, 2023

Moya Sanon Theodat, 13, of Lapel, passed away on August 15, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis in Indianapolis following an unexpected medical complication.

She was born on January 23, 2010, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

She attended Frankton Junior High School. She loved water and splash pads. She enjoyed watching makeup videos on her tablet. She loved to go to school and...

Tayler Jean “Tinktink” Sutton-Housh

Tayler Jean “Tinktink” Sutton-Housh

Aug 13, 2023

Tayler Jean Sutton-Housh, 3 months, beloved infant daughter of, Jenifer Sutton and Lee Walker. She was taken suddenly on, August 13, 2023. 

Tayler Jean always had a smile that would light up a room. In the three short months she was with us, Tink Tink made so many wonderful memories that her family will cherish forever. She was such...

Mrs. Jane A. Swinford

Mrs. Jane A. Swinford

Aug 13, 2023

Jane A. Swinford, 90, of Anderson, passed away Sunday evening, August 13, 2023, with loved ones by her side. She was born August 20, 1932, to William and Wilmetta (Wayts) Renforth. She was a 1950 graduate of Anderson High School. Jane retired from Delco-Remy after 42 years of service. She loved antiquing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and...

David H. Nelson Sr.

David H. Nelson Sr.

Aug 13, 2023

David H. Nelson Sr., 67, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness.

He was born on January 15, 1956, in Ceres, California to William and Emmilene Nelson.

He was a graduate of Ceres High School. He retired from Gaylor after 27 years as an electrician.

He loved to fish, tend his garden...

Marc William Brown

Marc William Brown

Aug 12, 2023

Marc William Brown, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at 58 years old on August 12, 2023, in Fishers, Indiana, following an extended illness. Born at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ronald W. Brown and Barbara (Brown) Rohrbacher.

Raised in Anderson, Indiana, Marc graduated from Anderson High School...

James Eldon Schmitt

James Eldon Schmitt

Aug 12, 2023

James “Jim” Eldon Schmitt, 88, of Pendleton, passed away August 12, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. Jim was born August 20, 1934 to Earl Eldon and Dorothy Rebecca (Grant) Schmitt in Anderson, IN. He attended Tri-State (Trine) University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Jim met and married Judith “Judy” (Smith) and went on to have 2 children,...

Linda Kaye Harris

Linda Kaye Harris

Aug 11, 2023

Linda Kaye Harris, 80, of Shirley, passed away Friday morning, August 11, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 10, 1943, in Shirley, Indiana the daughter of the late Albert “Gerald” and Lucille Mariam (Jordan) Judge.

Linda loved crafts, crocheting, flowers, and all of her animals, but the most important thing to her was her family.

While raising her...

Charles Frederick “Fred” Libler

Charles Frederick “Fred” Libler

Aug 10, 2023

Husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend Charles Frederick Libler, 73, died on Aug. 10 in the same way he lived – unexpectedly. He was a fierce friend, undesirable foe and semi-reformed wild child who used his quick wit to celebrate the worthy or eviscerate those who earned it. Fred was generous and unfailingly kind in the best possible way...

Amber Lynn Short

Amber Lynn Short

Aug 8, 2023

Amber Lynn Short, 40, of Anderson, passed away on August 8, 2023. Amber was born on February 27, 1983 in Anderson to Glenn and Patricia (Campbell) Young. She worked at McClure’s Gas Station as a cashier. Amber loved drawing and writing. Most importantly, she loved being a mom and she was incredible at it.

Amber will be dearly missed by...

Imogene Risk Manning

Imogene Risk Manning

Aug 8, 2023

On Tuesday, August 8, Mrs. Imogene Risk Manning, 95, left her home on West 53rd Street to take up permanent residence on the streets of gold in Heaven with loved ones who have gone before—and more importantly—to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A native of Ninevah Township, Jean graduated from Ninevah High School in 1946, where...