Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Sharon Kay Wood
Jul 5, 2022
Sharon Kay (Teague) Wood, 73, a lifelong resident of Anderson, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on July 13, 1948 in Anderson and raised by her parents, Esther (Stahl) and Marshall Stoops. Sharon graduated from Anderson High School in the class of 1966, earned a bachelor’s...
Sharon Kay Wiles
Jul 5, 2022
Sharon Kay Wiles, 79, passed away on July 5, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born June 20, 1943, In Anderson to Frank and Patricia "Zell" (Tooley) Lindsay. Sharon was a retired hairdresser. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Noblesville. She loved her children and grandchildren. Sharon is survived by her four children, Anna (Patrick) Bailey,...
Mr. Jerry L. Hodson Sr.
Jul 3, 2022
Mr. Jerry L. Hodson, Sr., 80, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2022 at his home. Jerry was born on October 21, 1941 in Anderson, IN to the late John E. and Wanda (Farlow) Hodson. Jerry married the love of his life, Marleen Breece, and spent 46 glorious years together. Jerry faithfully served our country in the United...
Ida Margaret “Maggie” Stephenson
Jul 1, 2022
Ida Margaret “Maggie” Stephenson died peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 89. Maggie was the beloved wife of the late R.N. “Steve” Stephenson and long- time owner of Red Bud Estates in Anderson, Indiana.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses;
Doug Stephenson (Jennifer Earl), Phil Stephenson (Donna), Susann Nienhaus (Tom), Mike Stephenson...
Ronald E. Barker
Jul 1, 2022
Ronald E. Barker, 82, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at his residence.
He was born January 26, 1940, in Anderson to the late Gene & Grace (Shipley) Barker. Ronald worked for the State Highway Department as a machine operator. He was a past member of the Eagles Club and a member of Elm Grove Christian Church. He loved to...
Janice Arlene Williams
Jun 30, 2022
Janice Arlene Williams, 80, of Shirley, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Greenfield Healthcare Center. She was born on October 26, 1941 in Buford, Ohio to the late Orland and Mae Fern (Cornette) Miller.
Janice was a homemaker and Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service for 18 years. She was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, Tri...
Jennifer Tompkins
Jun 30, 2022
Jennifer Renae Tompkins, known to everyone as Jenny, was born May 29,1985 in St. Joseph, Missouri and passed away June 30, 2022, at her home in Indiana at the age of 37.
Jenny graduated from Albany RIII, class of 2004. Jenny was a kind, loving soul, with a big heart. She would do anything for anybody, always offering encouraging words...
Gene Waltermire
Jun 29, 2022
Gene Waltermire, 81, of Anderson, IN, passed away on June 29, 2022 at Bethany Pointe Health Care. He was born on July 27, 1940 in Anderson to the late Earl and Annabelle (Clifford) Waltermire.
Gene was a worker at Delco Remy in his life. In his spare time, he loved to go hunting and fishing. Gene was an avid fan...
Barbara Jeanine Cross
Jun 26, 2022
Barbara J. (Eiler) Cross, 92, of Markleville, died June 26, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 5, 1930 in Lapel, Indiana and had been a Markleville resident since 2006.
Immediate family survivors include her son, Larry J. Webb of Markleville; and her siblings, Laura Mae Harless of Markleville, Margie Turner of Greenfield, Kenny Eiler...
Rowan Mccalley
Jun 26, 2022
Rowan McCalley, 3 months, passed away on June 26, 2022, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born March 16, 2022, in Indianapolis to Jason and Kendra (Jones) McCalley. Rowan is survived by his parents; a sister, Remington McCalley; grandparents, Steve (Tonya) Jones; Terri (Daniel Quintana) McCalley; great-grandparents, Joe (Pat) Combs and Tresa Wright; one uncle, Tyler Jones;...
Cindy Jo (Lucas) Givens
Jun 24, 2022
Cindy Jo (Lucas) Givens, 65, of Pendleton passed away on June 24, 2022 at her home. Cindy was born on March 22, 1957 in Anderson, IN to the late Robert B. and M. Esther (McCracken) Lucas. Cindy purchased Lucas Overhead Doors in 1994 and owned the business until 2012. After that, she began working at White River Club and GNC...
Kathleen 'Sandra' Schwartz
Jun 24, 2022
Kathleen Sandra Schwartz, 87, went to be with our Lord on June 24, 2022, in Noblesville, Indiana. Sandra was born on September 1, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Edward Morris and Beulah Myles. Sandra graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1952. Sandra had six children, J. Edgar Schwartz (Tamy) of Salem; Dan Schwartz (Sandra) of Arlington; Wanda Schwartz (Alison)...
Patrick Gordon Van Winkle
Jun 23, 2022
Patrick Gordon Van Winkle, 64, of Anderson, passed away on June 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1958 in Anderson to the late Gordon and Lynell (Kugler) Van Winkle.
Patrick graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1976. He attended Indiana University. He married Jodi Novak on June 7, 1980. Patrick retired from the Title...
Niki Lee Jackson
Jun 21, 2022
Niki Lee Jackson, 55, of Knightstown, passed away on June 21, 2022 at her residence. She was born on July 1, 1966 in Greenfield to Fred and Gloria (Tanner) Biesecker.
She had worked at Meijer as a Team Leader for over 20 years. Niki was a member of the Knightstown American Legions Auxiliary. She enjoyed auctions, yard sales, collectibles. She...
Ms. Betty Faye Johnson
Jun 21, 2022
Betty Faye Gordon Johnson, 90, our precious mother went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2022, after an extended illness.
She was born April 28, 1932, in Overton County, TN to the late, Dewey W. & Stella Erma (Garrett) Smith. She was a homemaker, faithful servant of the Lord, who was known for being loving, kindhearted, &...
Jane A. Bland
Jun 21, 2022
Jane A. Bland, of Lapel, passed away June 21, 2022, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness. She was born on March 27, 1952, in Noblesville, Indiana to Fred and Mary (Purkey) McDole. Jane attended Lapel Schools. She retired after 30 years from Owens Brockway Glass in Lapel. Jane enjoyed sewing and quilting. She most loved spending time...
Howard G. Abell
Jun 19, 2022
Howard G. Abell, 84, Pendleton, passed away June 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born June 11, 1938 in Birdseye, Indiana and moved to the Pendleton area from Huntingburg.
Howard retired from Citizen’s Gas and Coke Utility as a welder following many years of service.
He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Pendleton and was a...
Dale Alan Rice
Jun 18, 2022
Dale Alan Rice, 82, of Anderson, passed away on June 18th, 2022, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on March 5, 1940, in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Andrew and Mary Lois (Vanderdur) Rice.
Dale served his country in the United States Navy. He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He retired from Guide Lamp as a...
Gayla Louise Kolenda
Jun 18, 2022
Gayla Louise Kolenda, 56, of Daleville, passed away June 18, 2022, at 4:02pm at Ascension St. Vincent, Anderson in following an extended illness. She was born on August 24, 1965, in Anderson, Indiana to Douglas Arthur Kolenda and Shirley Louise (Patterson) Kolenda. Gayla graduated from Daleville Jr. Sr. High School in 1983. She worked at Dairy Queen in Chesterfield and...
Miss Tasha Nicole Risco
Jun 17, 2022
Tasha Nicole Risco, 34, of Greenfield, IN passed away on June 17, 2022 at her home. Tasha was born on June 22, 1987 in Lebanon, IN. Tasha was the Assistant Manager at Penn Station in Greenfield and had worked there for the last 2 ½ years. She was extremely active in the recovery community and helped so many people during...
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