Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
William Mccurry
Oct 11, 2022
William Michael McCurry, 77 of Anderson, passed away on October 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1944 in Anderson to the late Robert and Margaret (Skouden) McCurry.
Bill graduated from Madison Heights High School. He completed Labor Law courses at Ball State University and Leadership and bargaining courses at Indiana University. Bill retired after 36...
Louis D. Schmitt
Oct 11, 2022
Louis D. Schmitt, 78, Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his residence in Anderson. He was born on November 2, 1943, in Anderson to Herman W. and Irene E. (Wood) Schmitt. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1961. He served his country in the US Air Force. He was a long and short haul truck driver...
Ms. Eve Rebecca Malloy
Oct 8, 2022
Eve Rebecca Malloy, 47, formerly of Anderson, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022.
She was born December 26, 1974, in Anderson. Eve was adventurous and fun loving. She was a loving mother to her two boys.
Eve is survived by her sons, Dustin Malloy & Jalen Johnson; parents, Jeanne & Alan Richardson; sister, Aimee (husband, Jeff) Cooper; step-sister, Sonya (husband,...
Bessie Debolt
Oct 6, 2022
Bessie L. “Bess” (Jones) DeBolt, 74, of Crossville, TN passed away on October 6, 2022, at Cumberland County Medical Center. Bess was born on February 22, 1948, in Albany, KY to Orville and Margaret (Wilkerson) Jones. She was a retiree from General Motors and moved from Anderson to Crossville, TN with her husband, David, to enjoy their retirement. Bess had...
Kelli Jo Lane
Oct 6, 2022
Kelli Jo Lane, 57, passed away on October 6, 2022, in Anderson, IN. She was born on April 9, 1965 to Dale and Phyllis (Arnold) Lane.
Kelli was very involved in her community and would do anything to give back and make an impact for others. She enjoyed nothing more than getting on her bike and riding. Any opportunity she...
Shirley Joanne Hulse
Oct 6, 2022
Shirley Joanne (Wood) Hulse, 84, passed away on October 6, 2022 at Northview Health & Living Center in Anderson. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Anderson to the late Clayton and Mary (Carmody) Wood.
Shirley retired from the Anderson Police Department as an administrative assistant. Prior to working at the Police Department, she had worked at the Anderson...
Mrs. Donna Lee Swank
Oct 5, 2022
Donna Lee (McKnight) Swank, 72, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Ocala, Florida, after an extended illness.
Donna was born in New Castle on November 1, 1949, to Donald O. & Erline McKnight. She was a 1968 graduate of Anderson High School. She worked several years with the 911 Dispatch in Anderson and was also...
Ms. Marilyn Jeanne Schuster
Oct 4, 2022
Marilyn Jeanne Schuster, 87, passed away, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, after an extended illness.
She was born September 24, 1935, in Anderson to the late, Leon Stanley & Helen Maxine (Conner) Sacilowski.
Marilyn graduated from Anderson High School in 1953. She worked as dental assistant for Dr. Jim Worster then became office manager for Dr. Paul Worster & Dr. Max...
Richard Wayne Kirby
Oct 4, 2022
Richard (Wayne) Kirby, Age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home October 4, 2022. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on August 2, 1942, to the late Lawrence Ulysses and Linnie B (Girt) Kirby. Wayne leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Carol Joan Kirby, three children Mike (Lisa) Kirby, Missy Wilson (Dan) and Joani (Todd) Scott,...
Jack Dale Pigg
Oct 4, 2022
Jack Dale Pigg, 81, Anderson passed away on October 4, 2022, at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis after an extended illness. Jack was born December 11, 1940, in Smithville, Indiana to Cort and Cora (Kinser) Pigg. He served his country in the US Army. He was a member of the VFW Post #4736 in Greenfield. He loved...
Kay F. Mcclain
Oct 2, 2022
Kay McClain, 87, of Anderson, Indiana passed away on October 2, 2022. She was born on November 14, 1934, to the late Dale and Mary Kathleen (Donica) Owens, in Bedford, Indiana.
Kay was a graduate from Anderson High School in 1953. In 1961, Kay married the love of her life, her late husband of 52 years Robert McClain. She worked...
Debra Sue Muse
Oct 1, 2022
Debra Sue Muse, 66, of Perkinsville, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her residence in Perkinsville surrounded by her family. She was born on December 24, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ed Cogill and Edith (Smith) Shetterly. Debra graduated from Frankton High School, where she was a member of the band and played the clarinet. She was primarily a...
Mary Williams Gaus
Sep 30, 2022
Mary was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Roy G. and Edna (Lakin) Williams, and was to be their only child. Three years after Mary’s birth, her mother succumbed to tuberculosis. Her maternal grandparents, Herman and Mary “Molly” (Snack) Lakin, adopted the precocious, curly headed toddler and raised her in in their still standing home in West Terre Haute. On...
Betty Jo Hughes
Sep 29, 2022
Betty Jo Hughes, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior. Betty was born on May 3, 1941, in Grider, Kentucky to the late Joe and Robbie (Norris) Flowers.
Betty was a graduate from Highland High School in 1959. She worked at Hoosier Park helping with guest services. Betty was an avid member...
Joseph “Joe” Riley
Sep 28, 2022
Joseph A. Riley, 85, peacefully passed September 28, in Pendleton. He was born in Parke County, Indiana to Byron and Bernice (Blacketter) Riley. Joe bravely served the in United States Navy. He married Carol (Scott) Riley. Joe retired from the Indiana Reformatory, where he was President of the AFSCME Local 1500. He was also a member of both the Pendleton...
Ruth Althea Miller
Sep 26, 2022
Ruth Althea Miller, aged 91, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Northview Health and Living in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on March 26, 1931, to Howard and Althea Spahr in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ruth graduated from Wauwatosa High School in Wisconsin. She was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for most of her adult life. She...
Michael “Mike” Jared
Sep 25, 2022
Michael “Mike” Jared, 68, Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2022, after an extended illness.
Mike was born June 23, 1954, in Bloomington, Indiana. His father and mother, Ronald and Pauline (Koontz) Jared, moved to Daleville, Indiana where Mike graduated from Daleville High School in 1972. After graduation, Mike joined the United States Navy where he served his country...
Madonna Jean Addison
Sep 24, 2022
Madonna Jean (Cook) Addison, 93, Carmel, passed away on September 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1929 in Shirley, Indiana. She was the child of the late Gertie (Hicks) and Ora Cook.
Madonna and Gene met at Wilkinson High School and were sweethearts forever. They recently celebrated 75 years of marriage in August 2022. She...
Mr. William Thomas James
Sep 24, 2022
William Thomas James, 84, passed on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 18, 1938, in Anderson, to the late, Clifford & Eunice (Cox) James. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors as a tool & die maker. He was a past member of the...
Robert Dale “Bob” Perkins
Sep 23, 2022
Robert “Bob” Dale Perkins passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2022, at the age of 89. He leaves behind three sons: Terry Robert Perkins of Newburgh, Anthony “Tony” Scott Perkins of Newburgh, and Todd Michael Perkins of Pendleton, 16 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Essie, his father Vern, his brother,...
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