Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Tammy Lee Marshall

Tammy Lee Marshall

Jan 30, 2023

Tammy Lee (Wallace) Marshall, 49, of Pendleton passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2023 after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). She was born on February 9, 1973 in Greenfield, Indiana.

Tammy was beloved and was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was selfless, compassionate, and loving to all in her midst....

Mildred K. Hanshew

Mildred K. Hanshew

Jan 30, 2023

Mildred K. Hanshew, 86, passed away January 30, 2023, after a brief illness.

She was born on July 18th, 1936, in Anderson, the daughter of the late George and Marguerite McFall (Hanes). She was a loving wife of 59 years and a loving mother and grandmother and great grandmother. She had a love of cooking/baking and entertaining others. She was...

Maureen Russell Schlott

Maureen Russell Schlott

Jan 28, 2023

Maureen Ellen Russell was born on July 20, 1956, in Flint, Michigan, to Earl E. and Lucille (Boudreau) Russell.  Surviving is her daughter Paula Craig (Carey) of Pendleton, Indiana; her grandchildren Jackson David Adams, Eleanor Cate, and Parker Stephen McIntyre-Craig; and her niece and companion, Caroline Hunt.

Maureen was a product of Flint catholic schools and a 1974 graduate of...

Christopher Allen Linder

Christopher Allen Linder

Jan 28, 2023

Christopher Allen Linder, 52, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023.

He was born December 26, 1970, in Anderson to Jimmy A. & Janette (King) Linder. Christopher worked for Kroger for almost 26 years. He was known for his positive attitude and “today is the day” outlook on life.

He is survived by his parents; furbaby, Princess; special aunt,...

Lucinda Kay Anderson

Lucinda Kay Anderson

Jan 27, 2023

Lucinda Kay Anderson, 64, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.

Cindy was born on April 3, 1958, in Mattoon, IL to the late Norman and Eloise (Adkins) Anderson.  Cindy lived most of her life in Decatur, Illinois until about 10 years ago when she moved to Indiana.  She was an member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, and would volunteer...

Jerry C. Foohey

Jerry C. Foohey

Jan 27, 2023

Jerry C. Foohey, 75, of Greenfield passed away on January 27, 2023 at his home. Jerry was born on February 14, 1947 in Anderson, IN to the late Jerry and Betty Foohey. He attended Saint Mary’s Catholic School and then graduated from Madison Height’s High School in 1964. After high school, he attended college at the University of Hawaii where...

Roberta Mae Ellis

Roberta Mae Ellis

Jan 27, 2023

Roberta Mae Ellis, 91, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.  Roberta was born on December 20, 1931, in Lafayette, IN to the late Earl and Wanda (Star) Berkebile. In 1965, Roberta married the love of her life the late Roy Ellis.

She enjoyed many things in her life including cooking, fishing, camping, sewing, and crocheting.  She would also attend church...

Lorie A. Crosley

Lorie A. Crosley

Jan 26, 2023

Lorie A. Crosley, 58, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson, following an extended illness.

She was born on February 10, 1964, in Noblesville, Indiana to David and Eula (Gadbury) Crosley.

Lorie graduated from Madison Heights High School and Ivy Tech Community College.

She was an LPN and was employed by Community Northview Care Center in Anderson.

She...

Ernestine Ann Anthony

Ernestine Ann Anthony

Jan 25, 2023

Ernestine Ann Anthony age 82 passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 25, 2023, in her son’s home in Markleville, IN where she lived for the past 2 years.

Ernestine was born in Santa Cruz, California on July 28, 1940 to Ernest and Ethyl Picanso. After leaving high school in 1956 she married Billy Anthony on November 10, 1956...

Phyllis A. Murphy

Phyllis A. Murphy

Jan 24, 2023

Phyllis A. Murphy, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

She was born April 7, 1931, in Anderson to the late, Morton G. & Nellie M. (Hoppes) LeMond. Phyllis retired form GM after 25 years as a staff secretary. She was famous for her hand dipped chocolates and German Chocolate cakes, made with only the best of ingredients.

She is...

June L. Deshon

June L. Deshon

Jan 24, 2023

HUNTSVILLE- June L. (Harvey) DeShon, 84, of Huntsville, died January 24, 2023.

She was born October 11, 1938 in Pendleton and resided in Huntsville and Pendleton areas all her life.

June retired from Textron Excello Division, Pendleton following over 20 years of service.

She was a 1956 graduate of Pendleton High School and a member of Pendleton Church of God.

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Kelly Joanne Clevenger

Kelly Joanne Clevenger

Jan 18, 2023

Kelly Joanne Clevenger, 62, of Pendleton, Indiana gained her angel wings on January 18th, 2023 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida surrounded by her family. Kelly was born on July 20th, 1960 in Anderson, Indiana to parents James Clevenger and Vera Shryock.

Kelly’s life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to...

John M. Johnson

John M. Johnson

Jan 17, 2023

John M. Johnson, 79, of Markleville passed away on January 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on May 10, 1943, in Marion, Ohio to the late Luther and Jessie May (Derringer) Johnson. He married the love of his life, Loretta Johnson, on August 16, 1963 in Anderson. He and his “babe” were married for 58 wonderful...

Julie Kay Brown

Julie Kay Brown

Jan 17, 2023

Julie Kay Brown, 65, of Wilkinson, passed away on January 17, 2023. Julie was born on November 2, 1957 in Greenfield to the late Jimmie and Emma (Thomas) Webb. Julie worked for Gas America Services as an Administrator for a number of years. She loved the outdoors, watching the hummingbirds, fishing, watching “Survivor” and “The Walton’s”, hot sauce, RC Cola,...

Myra Griner

Myra Griner

Jan 17, 2023

Myra J. Griner, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Pendleton.

She was born January 19, 1939, in Anderson to the late, Benjamin F. & Kathern E. (Sharpe) Griner. Myra graduated from Anderson High School in 1956.

Myra is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Jill & Mike Welch; granddaughters, Holli (Zeb) Mullins & Hillary (Brian Mclaine) Hanna; great...

Mary  Kathryn Johnson-Eaton

Mary Kathryn Johnson-Eaton

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Kathryn Johnson-Eaton, 88, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at residence following an extended illness.

She was born on December 1, 1934, in Sparta, Tennessee, to Hayden and Essie (Bennett) Mosley.

She graduated from Lapel High School. She retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors after 18 years of employment.

She was a member of Meadowbrook Church...

Mr. George Douglass “Doug” Owens

Mr. George Douglass “Doug” Owens

Jan 13, 2023

George “Doug” Douglass Owens, 89, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully January 13, 2023. Doug was born to George and Irene (Douglass) Owens on November 29, 1933, in Amarillo, Texas but lived his life in the Pendleton vicinity. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and Anderson College, then obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University in Bloomington. He married...

Mary Lois Mcdole

Mary Lois Mcdole

Jan 13, 2023

Mary Lois McDole, 82, of Du Bois, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Penn Highlands Du Bois Hospital in Du Bois following an extended illness.

Born on August 5, 1940 in Celina, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Olyne Killman.

On April 27, 1957 in Lapel, Indiana, she married Lawrence K. "Cracker" McDole. He...

Sandra K. Toombs

Sandra K. Toombs

Jan 11, 2023

Sandra K. “Sandy” Toombs, 67, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 9, 1955, in Muncie to the late, Herbert & Mary (Watson) Hollenback.

Sandy graduated from Anderson High School in 1974. She worked several years as a QMA at Riverview Hospital, worked in all capacities at 24 Hour...

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