Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Daniel C. Gathman
Jan 11, 2023
Daniel C. "Biker Dan" Gathman, 58, Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on June 6, 1964, in Tipton, Indiana, to Charles and Dixie (DeVaney) Gathman.
Danny graduated from Tipton High School, class of 1982. MMFN Daniel C. Gathman, USN served his country in the US Navy, spending time in the...
Ruth O Edgreen
Jan 11, 2023
Ruth O. Edgreen, 86, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on January 26, 1936, in Forbes, Tennessee to Church Odis and Ada Pearl (Neal) Pemberton.
She attended Pickett High School. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel and helped often in the church.
She had worked at...
Delores Faye Abell
Jan 8, 2023
Delores Faye (Anderson) Abell, 82, of Pendleton, passed away January 8, 2023 at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson.
She was born December 24, 1940 in Stilesville, Indiana and resided in the Pendleton area since the 1960’s.
Delores was a homemaker, mother, nurses aide, then went back to school to become an LPN. She then worked at a couple of nursing...
Rhonda Sue Powers
Jan 7, 2023
Rhonda Sue Powers, 59, passed away on January 7, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rhonda was born on February 27, 1963 in Indianapolis to Royce and Sue (Roberts) Powers. She graduated from Park Manor in the Anderson School Corporation. Rhonda loved McDonald’s and even worked there from 1992-2020. She was a client of the Hopewell Center...
William Edward “Ed” Shaw
Jan 6, 2023
Ed (Eddie) Shaw, 88, passed away on January 6, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He served in the Army. He was a cabinet maker and Salvation Army Camp Caretaker, before working for the City of Anderson as a meter reader. He then transferred to the Waste Water Treatment Plant, where he retired. Ed was a member of...
John Joseph “Joe” Schulte
Jan 3, 2023
John Joseph “Joe” Schulte, 91, passed away January 3, 2023 with his family at his side.
He was born March 19, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late, Stephen & Odelia (Parr) Schulte. Joe was a veteran of the US Navy having served in the Korean War. He retired from Delco-Remy as an engineer, having traveled internationally to assist...
Sharon Sturm
Jan 1, 2023
Sharon Lee Stegall-Sturm, 81, passed away at home with her daughters by her side on Sunday, January 1, 2023
Sharon was born September 3, 1941, in Anderson to the late, Jack Eastman & Lola (Walker) & Bill Westerman. She graduated from Madison Heights High School, class of 1959 and was a self-employed Nail Technician for 25 years, as well as,...
Janice Kay (Boyer) Chamberlin
Jan 1, 2023
Janice Kay Boyer Chamberlin, born on July 3, 1942, and a lifelong resident of Madison County, Indiana, passed away January 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Martha Boyer, her sister, Carrol Anne Boyer Philips, first husband, Byron Chamberlin and second husband, James Kleyla. She is survived by her children, Trent Chamberlin (Kris Pryor), Traci...
Thomas J. Sacilowski
Dec 31, 2022
Thomas J. Sacilowski, 95, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Thomas was born on January 1, 1927, in Anderson to the late Boleslaw and Helena (Bucho) Sacilowski. He was a graduate from St. Mary’s High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army fought in the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Thomas...
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