Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Jason Matthew Coles
Dec 22, 2022
Jason Matthew Coles, 46 of Anderson Indiana, passed away on December 22, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born June 30, 1976 to James (Jimmy) F. Coles, Sr. and Janice K. Dyroff.
He attended Highland High School and worked in the Hopewell Center workshop for many years. Jason also attended Friendship Bible Study at Fall...
Robert E. Zimmerman
Dec 21, 2022
Robert E. “Bob” Zimmerman, 88, of Wilkinson, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born January 2, 1934, in Knightstown, the son of the late Orlando Paul and Lucy Francis (Ramsey) Zimmerman.
Bob graduated from Knightstown High School in 1952 and from Purdue University in 1956. He enlisted in the USAF in...
David L. Boys Sr.
Dec 21, 2022
David L. Boys Sr., 80, of Anderson, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born on November 23, 1942 to the late Clarence and Laura Mae (Forsythe) Boys. David was married to the love of his life Linda C. Boys for an amazing 62 years.
He was a graduate from Anderson High School in 1960. In David’s life...
Stephen C. “Steve” Little
Dec 21, 2022
Stephen “Steve” C. Little, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on December 21, 2022 in Carmel. Steve was born on May 16, 1945 in Anderson to the late Malcolm and Lavonne (Clark) Little. Steve married the love of his life, Camille Kincaid. He worked for General Motors for a number of years until his retirement. Steve was the owner and race...
Mr. Robert W. Shoemaker Jr.
Dec 20, 2022
After a full life of giving, serving, learning, traveling, and loving, Robert W. Shoemaker, Jr. “Bob” passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 at the age of 101 years and 2 1/2 months. The only child of Robert W. Shoemaker, Sr. (1898-1968) and Irene English Shoemaker (1900-1988), Bob was born on October 3, 1921, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and moved...
John Wayne Stanford
Dec 20, 2022
John Wayne Stanford, 83, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2022, at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.
He was born on September 15, 1939, in Lapel, Indiana. He graduated from Lapel High School. He served his country in the US Army.
He retired in from Brockway Glass after 25 years of employment.
He loved fishing, hunting and spending...
Gary E. Boaz
Dec 18, 2022
Gary Eugene Boaz, 64, of Connersville, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana.
He was born June 16, 1958 in Anderson, Indiana the son of the late Stanley Ray and Ollie Lee (Combs) Boaz.
Gary was employed at INTAT Precision in Rushville as a line supervisor and proudly served his country in the...
Mrs. Virginia Faye Ramsey
Dec 17, 2022
Virginia Faye Ramsey, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022, after a brief illness, in MICU at I.U. Health Hospital in Indianapolis.
Faye was born on October 6, 1951 to father, David Stover & mother, Virginia (Reeder) Stoeer. Faye graduated from Anderson High School before Anderson Nursing School and receiving her state LPN nursing license.
She was employed...
Mary Katherine (Giannini) Smith
Dec 17, 2022
Mary Katherine Giannini Smith, 97, of Anderson passed away on December 17, 2022. Mary K. was born on June 3, 1925 in Follansbee, W.Va. to the late Gabriel Giannini and Anna Dalesio. She graduated from Follansbee High School. After graduating from high school she married her loving husband Glenn F. Smith. Mary K. was a homemaker and raised three daughters,...
Leslie 'Denise' Bever
Dec 17, 2022
Leslie "Denise" Bever, 68, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away December 17, 2022, at her residence in Fairmount. She was born on May 16, 1954, in Anderson to Frances and Virginia (Forrer) Bever. Denise graduated from Lapel High School in 1972. She retired as a sales representative for several companies. Denise was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star,...
James Michael “Mike” Dietzen
Dec 14, 2022
James Michael “Mike” Dietzen, 79, of Anderson passed away at Community Hospital in Anderson on December 14, 2022.
Mike was born on November 12, 1943 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong resident.
He was a 1962 graduate of Madison Heights High School and attended Ball State University. Mike was a US Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and...
Ms. Iona Margaret King
Dec 13, 2022
Iona Margaret King passed away on December 13, 2022, at her home with family around her.
She was born in Arkansas on February 25, 1942 but moved to Anderson as a child and lived there most of her life. She worked outside the home at RCA, Amick Electric and Western Electric for many years. Her passion in life was her...
Ruby N. Robertson
Dec 11, 2022
Ruby N. Robertson, 77, of Anderson, passed away at her home on December 11, 2022. Ruby was born on May 6, 1945 in Burkesville, KY to the late Jim and Rachel (McIntyre) Graham. The Graham family moved to Anderson in the late 1940s. She was the eldest daughter of the 8 Graham children.
She married the love of her life,...
Joshua Shane Shupe
Dec 9, 2022
Joshua Shane Shupe, 44, of Lapel and former Pendleton resident passed away December 9, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born April 29, 1978 in Anderson, Indiana and was a 1996 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School.
Josh was Plant Manager for Deflecto Corporation for 17 years.
He enjoyed gaming of all kinds, Star Wars, Disney, and...
Janet Anne Webb
Dec 8, 2022
Janet Anne Webb, 71, passed away at her home on December 8, 2022.
She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 1, 1951.
Janet was dispatcher for 25 years for Tractor Supply/UPS and later Venture Logistics retiring in 2015.
She was a 1969 graduate of Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis and a member of Fortville Christian Church.
Survivors include...
Eric L. Weston
Dec 7, 2022
Eric L. Weston, 66, of Anderson, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1956, in Anderson to the late Lonnie and Joan (Hollingsworth) Weston.
Eric worked for the Indiana Dept. of Corrections for 28 years where he retired as a Lieutenant in 2017. Eric enjoyed many things in his life including fishing, golfing, genealogy,...
Derrell J. Enyeart Jr.
Dec 7, 2022
Derrell J. "DJ / Mohawk" Enyeart Jr., 58, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Parkview Regional Health in Fort Wayne.
He was born on July 17, 1964, in Anderson, Indiana to Derrell J. Enyeart Sr. and Pamela K. Michael.
He had worked for and was a member of the Union 120 Laborers. He formerly owned DJ's Concrete Specialists....
Gary Lane Beatty
Dec 6, 2022
Gary Lane Beatty, 86, of New Castle, passed away on December 6, 2022. He was born on July 23, 1936 in Wilkinson to the late Webb and Sylvia (Anderson) Beatty.
Gary served his country in the U.S. Air National Guard. He retired from Uni Press in Tampa, Florida after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Cornerstone...
Mr. Terry Lee “Ralphy” Pruitt
Dec 5, 2022
Terry Lee “Ralphy” Pruitt, 77, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.
He was born January 16, 1945, in Anderson. Terry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. He retired from Guide Lamp where he worked in receiving.
Terry was fun loving but hard working and beyond generous. He bought, sold, and traded horses. He took great...
Joann Rubenking
Dec 5, 2022
Joann (Sharpe) Rubenking, 93 of Anderson, passed away on December 5, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital 86th Street. She was born on December 30, 1928 in Anderson to the late Alfred and Vera (Sherrill) Sharpe. Joann was a homemaker and was a member of Central Christian Church.
Joann especially enjoyed being with her grand and great grandchildren. Joann and...
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