Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Judy K Cornelius
Aug 18, 2022
Judy K. Cornelius, 77, of Lapel, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness. She was born on April 17, 1945, in Noblesville, Indiana to Garold Anderson and Martha (Roudebush) Anderson. Judy graduated from Lapel High School. She retired from Guide Lamp, Division of General Motors where she was a Fork Lift Driver...
Mr. Wendell Lowell Buckley
Aug 17, 2022
Wendell Lowell Buckley, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
He was born July 26, 1940 to the late, Arthur & Lyda (Marshall) Buckley.
Wendell loved being outdoors in his garden, traveling when he could, woodworking, and of course, he’d never miss an IU Basketball game.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lolita (Snodgrass) Buckley; brothers & sisters-in-law, Kenneth...
Melvin Ray “Mel” Lewis
Aug 17, 2022
Melvin “Mel” Ray Lewis, 64, of Anderson, IN passed away on August 17, 2022 after an unexpected illness. Mel was born on October 19, 1957 in Elwood, IN to the late Thomas Lewis and Alice Riddle. Mel was a farmer in Anderson and had been for over 30 years. Mel enjoyed spending Saturday nights down at the Knightstown Sale Barn....
Franklin W. Smith
Aug 16, 2022
Franklin W. "Frank" Smith, 81, of Anderson, passed away August 16, 2022, at his residence in Anderson surrounded by his loving wife and sons following a brief illness. He was born on December 3, 1940, in Warrick County, Indiana to Joseph Smith and Jennie (Hawkins) Smith. Frank was raised in the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home. He graduated from...
John W. Redding
Aug 14, 2022
John W. Redding, 84, Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his favorite chair at home on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1937, in New Castle, Indiana, to Paul W. and Mary E. (Reynolds) Redding. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1956. John proudly served four years in the United States Air Force, and then...
Anne Farrar Yarnell
Aug 14, 2022
Anne Farrar Yarnell, 81, of Lapel, previously of Indianapolis, passed away knowing Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 14, 2022 after a brave battle with lung cancer. Anne was born on November 5, 1940 in Indianapolis to James Hillard and Mary Louise (Irwin) Farrar. Anne was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and graduated from...
Richard Earl Jones
Aug 12, 2022
Richard Earl Jones, 90, Fortville, passed away on August 12, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born on September 28, 1931, in Wilkinson to the late Grover and Zora (VanDyne) Jones.
Richard graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1949. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a Real...
Margaret I Edrington
Aug 12, 2022
Margaret I. (Irick) Edrington, 97, passed away on August 12, 2022, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born March 14, 1925, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Cecil and Nellie (Rawlings) Irick. She retired from Firestone after 32 years of employment. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the URW. She spent over...
Jeannie Carolina
Aug 12, 2022
Jeannie (Mester) Carolina, 57, passed away on August 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. She was born December 3, 1964, in Flushing, New York to Arthur and Carol (Taylor) Mester. She was a graduate of West Essex High School in New Jersey. She graduated with an associated degree from Bloomfield College in New Jersey. She was an accountant for Thieneman Construction. She...
David E. Brewer
Aug 12, 2022
Obituary David E. Brewer, 69, of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away August 12, 2022, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana following an extended illness. He was born on February 19, 1953, in Bedford, Indiana. David retired from Delta Airlines as a Jet Technician. He bravely served his country in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. Cremation was chosen and no services...
Dixie Dianna Carpenter
Aug 10, 2022
Dixie Carpenter, 79, of Yorktown, passed away August 10, 2022. She was born August 27, 1942 to the late Odie and Theda (Edwards) Phillips in Liberty, Kentucky.
She retired from BorgWarner after 30 years of service.
She is survived by her daughter, Jama Jacobs, sister Anita Jenkins, sister-in-law Shirley Phillips, and several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.
She...
Kathleen Sue Simpson
Aug 10, 2022
PENDLETON- Kathleen Sue (Gustin) Simpson, 72, of Pendleton, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2022 following a brief illness.
She was born on April 18, 1950, in Anderson. She was a 1968 graduate of Pendleton High School.
She was a Team Lead Accounting Technician at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) for 37 years.
She loved...
Phyllis Maxine Humble
Aug 9, 2022
PENDLETON- On August 9, 2022, Phyllis Maxine (Hasty) Humble went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born March 15, 1928, to Robert and Hazel (Little) Hasty of Matthews, Indiana. She grew up on their farm with her brother Delver, and graduated from Jefferson Township High School in Grant County. She met her husband Bill at Epworth...
Malcolm Paul Deverter
Aug 9, 2022
PENDLETON- Loving husband, father, and grandfather Malcolm Paul DeVerter, 87, Pendleton went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Malcolm was born October 17, 1934, in Cayuga, Indiana to Florence and Wilmont DeVerter. He was a graduate of the Indiana College of Mortuary Science and a licensed funeral director and real estate broker. Malcolm had an impressive career...
Jacquelyn S. Smith
Aug 8, 2022
Jacquelyn S. Smith, 91, of Anderson, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home. She was born September 9, 1930, to the late, Joe and Thelma (Livingston) Smith. She graduated from Anderson High School and went on to earn her teaching degree at Ball State University.
Ms. Smith retired from Anderson Community Schools after 38 years of devotion to...
Anna May Reeves
Aug 8, 2022
On Monday, August 8, 2022, Heaven gained another Angel. Anna May Reeves went to be with her heavenly Father and join all her loved ones who had gone before her.
Born Anna May Shannon on July 27, 1933 to Lowell and Mary Shannon, in Belmont, OH. On August 28, 1954, she married her one true love, Elmer Reeves. She cherished...
Betty Louise Garrett
Aug 3, 2022
Betty Louise Garrett, 97, of Anderson passed away on August 3rd, 2022, at her residence. Betty was born on November 15, 1924, in Anderson, to Floyd and Ada (Hopkins) Durham. She then went on to marry the love of her life, Radius Garrett, and they were married for 58 years before his passing in 2008.
Betty worked for Delco Remy...
James Edward Decker
Aug 2, 2022
James Edward Decker, age 75 of Noblesville Indiana passed away peacefully on August 2. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1947.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force reserves. Jim was a hard-working man; he was self-employed and owned Goehring’s Men’s Shop in Anderson Indiana for 25 years. He served as president of the downtown...
Judith A. “Judy” (Tinch) Buttler
Aug 2, 2022
Judith A. “Judy” (Tinch) Buttler, 65, of Elwood, passed away on August 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. Judy was born on February 7, 1957 in Anderson, IN to Willie and Theola (Hargis) Tinch. She worked for Kings Systems as a Quality Assurance Assistant for a number of years. Judy had a special place in her heart for animals and loved having...
Janet Sue Collins
Jul 31, 2022
Janet “Sue” Collins, 70, passed away July 31, 2022.
She was born October 15, 1951, in Fort Wayne to the late Carey Pritchett & Norma (Elkins) Turner.
Sue retired from the Fort Myers/Naples Greyhound Track. She loved travelling, sightseeing, and gardening. She also had a love of classic cars that lead to her belonging to the Anderson Corvette Association, Piston...
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