Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Peter Otis Shriner

Peter Otis Shriner

Jan 28, 2025

Peter “Pete” Otis Shriner, 67, of Pendleton, died January 28, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 29, 1957, in Manhattan, Kansas and worked in the chrome plating trade for several years. 

Pete was a US Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and loved country music. Pete had a sweet tooth and loved his chocolates. He was known as...

Kathi Lynn Wisehart

Kathi Lynn Wisehart

Jan 28, 2025

Kathi Lynn Wisehart, 69, of Shirley, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Kathi was born on June 26th, 1955 in Elwood, Indiana the daughter of the late Larry and Barbara (Cline) Hoover. She retired from an extensive nursing career of 45 plus years as an...

Betty Lou Flatford

Betty Lou Flatford

Jan 28, 2025

Betty Lou Flatford, 82, of Anderson passed away on January 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in New Tazewell, Tennessee on August 20, 1942 to the late Curtis E. and Hazel C. (Cutshaw) Peace. She married the love of her life, Luther Lee Flatford, on December 21, 1959 and the two were married for...

Sherri Everitt

Sherri Everitt

Jan 27, 2025

Sherri Lou Everitt, 55, Pendleton, died Jan. 27, 2025,from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born Oct. 10, 1969, in Anderson, to Robert Earl and Saundra Lou (Dempsey) Everitt. 

She attended Pendleton schools and graduated from Madison Heights High School. Sherri lived her life as a free spirit,who loved living off the land.

Survivors include her mother, Saundra (Dwight) Hess; daughter,...

Marilyn Walker Barnes

Marilyn Walker Barnes

Jan 27, 2025

Marilyn Walker Barnes died peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 102 years. She was born October 10, 1922, in Pendleton, Indiana to J. Howard Walker and Jane Coburn Walker. She graduated from Pendleton High School in 1940. She attended DePauw University and graduated from Indiana University in 1944. She earned a master’s degree from the University of...

Jackie Jennette Meadows

Jackie Jennette Meadows

Jan 27, 2025

Surrounded by her family throughout her final hours, Jackie Jennette Meadows went peacefully to be with Jesus on Monday, January 27th after a battle with kidney disease. She was born on November 26th, 1937, to James C. and Nota Mae West in Muncie, Indiana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and most of all a devoted wife of...

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Clendenen

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Clendenen

Jan 27, 2025

Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Clendenen, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2025, at her home after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 17, 1955, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Rex and Marilyn (Condon) Clendenen, Cindy was well-known and loved in her community.

A proud graduate of Madison Heights High School's class of 1973, Cindy made her...

Penny Ann Jones

Penny Ann Jones

Jan 26, 2025

Penny Ann Jones, 79, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away on January 26, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Donald Scott and Ruby (Brown) Klutz.

Penny was a graduate from Pendleton Heights High School. She worked in production at General Motors for 42 years. In Penny’s spare time she enjoyed being home and making...

Wayne L. Valentine, Sr.

Wayne L. Valentine, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Wayne L. Valentine, Sr., age 73, of Upland, IN gained his angel wings on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in his home. He was born on March 8, 1951 in Anderson, IN.

Wayne graduated from Pendleton High School in 1969 and then served in the Vietnam War as an MP (Military Police) from September 4, 1971 to April 17, 1972. He then...

Deborah Ann Hefner Robinson

Deborah Ann Hefner Robinson

Jan 25, 2025

Deborah Ann Hefner Robinson, known to many as Debbie, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Born on January 13, 1953, in Winfield, Alabama, Debbie brought joy and warmth to everyone she met.

Debbie married the love of her life, David Robinson, on November 27, 1974, after being introduced on a blind date arranged by their...

Amy Jo Stewart

Amy Jo Stewart

Jan 24, 2025

Amy Jo Stewart, 48, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025.

She was born on October 23, 1976, to Anthony Harless and Debra Richards, both of whom survive.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her parents Anthony Harless and Debra (Goolsby) Richards; stepfather, Roger Richards; children, Michael Nelson of Bedford, Myla Nelson-Herdrich of Carmel and Raeannna Giselbach-Lashure of Elwood;...

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Anderson

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Anderson

Jan 24, 2025

Kenneth A. “Kenny” Anderson, 40, of Anderson, Indiana passed away on January 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1984, in Greenfield, Indiana to his mother Cheryl Anderson.

Kenny loved many things in his life. He enjoyed his guns and listening to music. He also had a fascination for cars, especially his...

Marion Ann Humble

Marion Ann Humble

Jan 21, 2025

Marion Ann Humble, 77, of Anderson, passed away at Community Hospital in Anderson on January 21, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Edwin Keith and Ada Mae (Whigham) Humble.

Marion was very passionate and a lover of Cajun cooking, going back to her roots of being from Louisiana. One of her favorite...

Rosemarie Novak

Rosemarie Novak

Jan 21, 2025

Rosemarie J. Novak, of Anderson, Indiana passed away January 21, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Louis & Stella (Slapnicar) Legan. Rosemarie graduated from Providence High School in Joliet, Illinois.

Rosemarie especially loved her family and loved to play Yahtzee & Euchre with her loved ones....

James "Butch" Woodrow Fesler II

James "Butch" Woodrow Fesler II

Jan 19, 2025

James “Butch” Woodrow Fesler II, 82, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at his home in his sleep with family members beside him on January 19, 2025.

He was born in Anderson, Indiana on January 9, 1943 to the late James “Whitey” Woodrow and Laura I. (Sisson) Fesler I.

Butch was a 1961 graduate of Pendleton High School and was a US Army...

Waneta Rigdon

Waneta Rigdon

Jan 18, 2025

Waneta Rigdon, 93, of Anderson, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Envive Healthcare of Muncie. Waneta was born on July 16, 1931 in Anderson to the late Norma (Kidwell) Murdock and Gordon Flowers. She married the love of her life, Gilbert Rigdon, and the two were married for many years before his passing. Waneta was a beautician and owned...

Everett Kurt Rogge

Everett Kurt Rogge

Jan 17, 2025

Everett Kurt Rogge, 56, of Noblesville, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1968, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Everett R. and Kathleen "Kathi" Rogge. Kurt graduated from Purdue University with an engineering degree. After graduation, he worked in the automotive industry, eventually retiring to focus on several small businesses. He loved nature, hiking, and his...

Norman D. Hathcoat

Norman D. Hathcoat

Jan 17, 2025

NOBLESVILLE- Norman D. Hathcoat, 89, of Noblesville, passed away at his home on January 17, 2025.

He was born on November 11, 1935, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and moved to Indiana in 1953.

Norm was a 1953 graduate from Anderson High School and attended Ball State University.

He was an office manager for Delco Remy, Anderson for 50 years.

Sports were a very important...

Frances "Joan" Payne

Frances "Joan" Payne

Jan 16, 2025

Frances "Joan" Payne, age 91, passed away on January, 16, 2025, at her residence.

Joan was born in Greenfield, Indiana on September 28, 1933, to the late Maurice Holmes and Ruth (Harrison) Holmes. 

 Joan and her husband Charlie owned and operated Payne's Auto Parts in Charlottesville for 64 years. She worked at Eli Lilly for many years in computer processing, and in...

Betty Jean Wilson

Betty Jean Wilson

Jan 15, 2025

FORTVILLE- Betty Jean (Henderson) Wilson, 88, passed away January 15, 2025.

She was born on February 20, 1936, in Olive Hill, Kentucky.

In addition to being a homemaker, Betty had been employed at RCA Corporation, Indianapolis; Firestone Products, Noblesville and the housekeeping department at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville for many years.

She was a member of the Knightstown Church of the Nazarene and Red...

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