Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Karolyn Joy Allen
May 5, 2023
Karolyn Joy Allen of Greenfield, Indiana Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1947 to the late Morris and Ruby (Harris) Allen in Danville, IL.
Joy graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965. She enjoyed doing word searches and looking through her many magazines that she had.
Joy is survived by her...
Phyllis Ann Wright
May 5, 2023
Phyllis Ann Wright transitioned to her heavenly home on May 5, 2023. Phyllis married the love of her life, Robert L Wright on November 2, 1952. Phyllis and Bob had six children, Terri (Roger) Wilson, Tim (Cindy) Wright, Tom (Rhonda) Wright, Tonia (Hubert) Nolen, Tami (Tim) Hickerson, and Tracy (Beth) Wright. The six became 12, the 12 blessed them with...
Katrina Heather Owens
May 4, 2023
Katrina Heather Owens (38) and her late-term son, Phin Douglass Owens, passed quietly at home from a long illness on May 4, 2023. Katrina grew up a happy, active, strong, young lady who loved going to the beach, spending time with those she loved, and riding horses both at her grandparent’s farm for fun and showing, where she was once...
Dennis Barnes
May 4, 2023
Dennis Barnes, 71, of Anderson, passed away on May 4, 2023 after fighting extremely hard against an extended illness. Dennis was born on March 26, 1952 in Anderson to the late, Jenny James. Dennis worked as a carpentry contractor for many years. He loved to spend his time with his great niece, Hannah Lee and her 5 children, whom he...
Iva I. Taylor
May 1, 2023
Iva Taylor, 90, of Anderson passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 at her home. Iva was born on January 28, 1933 in Burnt Prairie, IL to the late Benjamin and Minnie (Harl) Smothers. Iva was married to the love of her life the late Bill G. Taylor for 70 years. Iva was a phlebotomist at St. John’s Hospital. Iva...
Flynn Helen Roush
Apr 30, 2023
Flynn Helen Roush was born silent into this world and peacefully passed away in the arms of her parents on April 30, 2023. Flynn is the daughter of Brandon and Shayla Roush. Flynn had a special nickname that the family called her “blueberry”.
Flynn is survived by her parents, Brandon and Shayla Roush; her siblings, Lily, David, and Olivia Roush;...
Virginia S. Eglen
Apr 30, 2023
PENDLETON- Virginia S. Eglen, 96, of Pendleton, passed away at her home on April 30, 2023.
She was born in Anderson, Indiana on October 2, 1926 and was a longtime Pendleton resident.
Virginia retired as an Executive Secretary from various companies including American Playground Device Company for over 20 years and Recreation Playground Equipment Company, both of Anderson.
She was...
Mr. Jack T. Ward
Apr 29, 2023
Jack T. Ward, 90, passed away after a brief illness on April 29, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Anderson, IN on October 29, 1932 to Lyle T. and Mary B. Ward.
Jack graduated from Anderson High School and Indiana Business College. Jack honorably served his country in the US Navy from 1951 until...
Joyce K. Crosley
Apr 29, 2023
Joyce K. Crosley, 89, of Anderson, passed away on April 29, 2023 after an extended illness. Joyce was born on August 23, 1933 in New Maysville, IN to the late Fred Kendall, who died when Joyce was very young, and Juanita (Kendall) Ramsey. Juanita then went on to marry Thurman Ramsey who raised Joyce. She attended and graduated from Anderson...
Ronald Parnell “Parnelli” Stone
Apr 29, 2023
NEW CASTLE- Ronald Parnell “Parnelli” Stone, 58, of New Castle, Indiana died April 29, 2023 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness.
He was born August 5, 1964 in New Castle, Indiana and was a longtime resident.
Parnelli was an artist, dancer and clothes designer. He was the “biggest” Cher fan and Olivia Newton John fan as well....
Ruby H. Allen
Apr 28, 2023
Ruby H. Allen of Anderson, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1924 to the late John K. and Ethel (Corsen) Harris in Danville, IL.
Ruby was a graduate from Bismark High School in Danville, IL in 1943. In her life she worked for Delco Remy for 32 years. In 1945, she married...
Rosemary Wakefield
Apr 23, 2023
Rosemary Wakefield, 90, of Anderson, passed away on April 23, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born on August 30, 1932 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Jesse and Bertha (Moore) Taylor. She attended and graduated from Bridgeton High School. Soon after graduating, she married the love of her life, Charles Wakefield, on July 16,...
Robert D. “Bob” Flora
Apr 22, 2023
Robert (Bob) D. Flora
Robert David Flora of Anderson, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born February 23, 1943 to Elmer and Edith (nee Neese) Flora in Anderson.
Bob was a member of UAW-662 and was employed by General Motors at Guide Lamp and Delco Remy for 37 years.
He enjoyed billiards, basketball, softball, coaching...
Kathleen Ann Degitz
Apr 21, 2023
Kathleen (Lavelle) Degitz was one of those people who put her talents and kindness to great use, making a positive impact on the world around her. She was a musician, artist, educator, decorator, entertainer, and preparer of meals not just for her family, but also for priests and sick friends. She succumbed to a brief illness at home on April...
Casey Lee Brandenburg
Apr 20, 2023
Casey Lee Brandenburg, 59, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.
He was born July 6, 1963, in Anderson to the late Farrell Brandenburg & Carol (Blades) Burnell.
Casey enjoyed spending time with friends, keeping in touch with those from his years at Lapel School as best he could. Family was important to him as he would reach out...
Gregory Renner
Apr 19, 2023
Gregory Renner, 70, of Estill Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on May 5, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana to Myrneth Rex and Nedlene (Johnson) Renner.
He graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University.
He retired as an engineer from Arnolds Air Force Research Center.
He...
Shirley Ligman
Apr 18, 2023
Shirley Ligman, 71, of Lapel, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born on February 17, 1952, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Herbert and Ruth (Wells) Hobbs.
She graduated from Lapel High School in 1970.
She retired in 2007 from Key Bank in the commercial lending department.
She was a member of Refuge Christian...
Harold J. "Joe" Jones Jr.
Apr 17, 2023
Harold J. "Joe" Jones Jr., 65, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson following a brief illness.
He was born on July 29, 1957, in Florida to Harold Sr. and Barbara (Ely) Jones.
He served his country in the National Guard.
He had worked in customer service for Roche Diagnostics.
He was a member of Prairie...
Joe Richard Bonisa Jr.
Apr 16, 2023
Joe Richard Bonisa, Jr., 76, of Anderson, passed away on April 16, 2023 in Indianapolis. Joe was born on February 12, 1947 in Anderson to the late Joe and Patricia (Baker) Bonisa. He played basketball and baseball for Mt. Vernon High School and graduated in 1965. After graduation, Joe began working for General Motors until he was drafted in the...
Grady L. Harrison
Apr 12, 2023
Grady L. Harrison, 90, passed away on April 12, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona, surrounded by her family. Grady was born on April 9, 1933 in Clark Range, Tennessee to the late Wolford and Nancy (King) Allred. She graduated from Clark Range High School in 1953. After moving to Anderson, she began working at General Motors and retired after 35 years,...
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