Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Ms. Phyllis June Ray

Ms. Phyllis June Ray

Feb 9, 2022

Long time Shirley resident, Phyllis June Ray, 92, passed away on February 9, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late William Hector and Jessie (Bates) Sheets.

June is survived by her children, Jerry (Char) Michaels of California, Jan Pitts of Indianapolis; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Everett Pitts; second...

Ricky Wayne Williams

Ricky Wayne Williams

Feb 8, 2022

Ricky Wayne Williams, 59, Anderson, passed away on February 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 28, 1962 in Anderson to the late James Edward and Violet (Matlock) Williams. Ricky enjoyed fishing and being with his friends. He is survived by his siblings, James (Kathy) Williams of Anderson, Andy (Shelly) Williams of Fort Wayne, Ernie (Teresa) Williams...

Roy Lee Eiler

Roy Lee Eiler

Feb 8, 2022

Roy Lee Eiler, 94, of Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born on May 26, 1927, in Madison County, to Ralph Eiler and Faye (Everett) Eiler.Roy graduated from Lapel High School in 1945.He worked his entire life training and racing horses, restoring antique farm equipment, and owning and operating a retail...

Ronald Joe Mccord

Ronald Joe Mccord

Feb 7, 2022

HUNTSVILLE- Ronald Joe McCord, 78, passed away February 7, 2022 at his home.He was born March 19, 1943 in Anderson and was a lifetime resident of the Anderson, Pendleton and Huntsville communities.Ronald retired as a Manufacturer Engineer from Delco Remy.He was a 1961 graduate of Anderson High School and served as an EMT for Pendleton Emergency Ambulance for several years....

Robert Michael 'Mike' Gilman

Robert Michael 'Mike' Gilman

Feb 5, 2022

Robert Michael "Mike" Gilman, 79, of Alexandria, passed away on Saturday February 05, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 17, 1942, to Robert and Emma Kathryn (Crouse) Gilman. Mike spent most of his life in Summitville, Indiana. He graduated from Summitville High Scholl in 1960. He later married his high school sweetheart, Linda Armstrong, on December 28,...

Bette Ackerman

Bette Ackerman

Feb 3, 2022

Bette Ackerman, 92, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on October 17, 1929, in Lapel, Indiana to Bruno Troutman and Hazel (Gwinn) Troutman.Bette graduated from Lapel High School class of 1947, and then furthered her education at Anderson College and Ball State University.She retired as the...

Juanita Chapin

Juanita Chapin

Feb 2, 2022

Juanita J. Chapin, 89, of Anderson, IN passed away after an extended illness on February 2, 2022. Juanita was born on April 10, 1932 in Anderson to Leo and Leora (Beard) Price. Juanita worked at Roslyn Bakery for 15 years and always brought home sweet treats. She was a greeter for New Life Church and Lake Gibson Church of the...

Mr. James David Zickefoose

Mr. James David Zickefoose

Feb 2, 2022

James David Zickefoose, 62, passed away February 2, 2022. Known by several names including, “JD” and “Foose”, beloved son and wildcard in the deck of life, David left us too soon as the result of an auto accident. Born in Anderson, he attended Seventh Street Elementary, Central & Eastside Junior Highs, and graduated from Highland High School. David worked for...

William Thomas 'Bill' Hormell

William Thomas 'Bill' Hormell

Feb 2, 2022

William Thomas "Bill" Hormell, 93, passed away February 2, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born June 29, 1928, in Washington, Pennsylvania, the son of Ellis Jacob and Edith Elizabeth (Scott) Hormell. Bill served in the US Navy on a ship in the Persian Gulf during the Korean War. He was then employed at Brockway Glass...

Jimmy K. Richman

Jimmy K. Richman

Feb 1, 2022

Jimmy K. Richman, 78, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 1, 2022 at his residence. Jimmy was born on January 2, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Merrill and Norma (Watson) Richman. Jimmy was happily married for 58 years to his wife Nikki Richman. He was a graduate of Anderson Madison Heights High School, and in his life,...

Leroy Paul Wilsen

Leroy Paul Wilsen

Feb 1, 2022

LeRoy Paul Wilsen, 65, Lapel, formerly of Noblesville passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his residence following a brief illness.He was born July 24, 1956, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Eugene Wilsen and Vera Pauline (Bailey) Wilsen.LeRoy graduated from Unity High School in Milltown, Wisconsin in 1960. He volunteered for several years at the Eagles in Noblesville.LeRoy was...

Mr. Charles Tom Roland

Mr. Charles Tom Roland

Jan 31, 2022

Charles “Tom” Roland, 69, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born November 17, 1952 in Anderson to the late, Charles S. & Rosemary (Knobloch) Roland. Tom was a mason having worked on several local buildings and sidewalks. He was a member of the Masonry Local #92. Tom is survived by daughter, Michelle Roland; step-daughter, Tammy Holloway; grandchildren, Erica...

Mr. Larry F. Shively

Mr. Larry F. Shively

Jan 31, 2022

Larry Shively 82, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022, with his loving wife, Louise, by his side. He was born February 18, 1939, in Anderson to the late, Roy & Mary (Foland) Shively. Larry retired from General Motors after 42 years, having retired in 1999. He was a long-time member of the First United...

Rosalind Wells

Rosalind Wells

Jan 31, 2022

Rosalind Wells, 71, of Anderson passed away on January 31, 2022 at her home. Rosalind was born on January 25, 1951 in Orlando, FL to Ernest C. and Betty Jean (Holland) Runion. She married the love of her life, Charles S. Wells on November 9, 1996 in South Ridge, Massachusetts. Rosalind loved sewing and creating fun crafts. She loved camping,...

Merlena K. (Nash) Collins

Merlena K. (Nash) Collins

Jan 29, 2022

Merlena K. (Nash) Collins, 79, of Chesterfield, IN passed away at her home on January 29, 2022. Merlena was born on August 5, 1942 in Anderson, IN to Robert E. and Sylvia L. (Stout) Nash. She married her loving husband, William C. Collins on March 4, 1972 and were married 41 years before his passing in 2013. Merlena had the...

Terina Ann Walsky

Terina Ann Walsky

Jan 29, 2022

Terina Ann Walsky, 51, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, January 29, 2022. She was born March 26, 1970, in Anderson. Terina was an RN working for Lifestyles Home Health Care. She was a past member of the Anderson Fire Department’s Ladies’ Auxiliary. Terina lived and loved life to its absolute fullest. Above all she loved her family...

Norma Jean Smith

Norma Jean Smith

Jan 29, 2022

Norma Jean Smith, 85, of Wilkinson, passed away on January 29, 2022 at the Stuart Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, FL. She was born on March 29, 1936 to the late Leonard and Mavern (Wickliff) Jeffries on the Jeffries “Runyon” Farm in Brandywine Township in Hancock County, IN. Norma Jean met her beloved husband, Everett “Marcus” Smith, and they...

Rebecca Burke

Rebecca Burke

Jan 28, 2022

Rebecca A. "Becky" Burke, 92, of Lapel, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.She was born May 9, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana to James Webb and Lema (Austin) Webb.Becky attended Anderson Community Schools and graduated from APEX Beauty College.She retired owning and operating Beckys Beauty Shop in Anderson after 40...

Lori A. Shook

Lori A. Shook

Jan 27, 2022

Lori A. Shook, 58, of Pendleton passed away January 27, 2022 at her home after an extended illness.She was born October 15, 1963 in Anderson, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident all of her life.Lori was a 1982 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, where she excelled in athletics.She spent the first part of her career at UPS and retired...

William C. Ball Jr.

William C. Ball Jr.

Jan 26, 2022

William C. Ball Jr., 80, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Community East Hospital in Indinapolis following a brief illness.He was born July 12, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana to William Ball and (Helen Reese) Ball.William attended school in Richmond. He retired as a maintenance supervisor. William was a member of the Daybreak Community Church in Lapel. He loved...

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