Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Tracy L. Gardner

Tracy L. Gardner

Dec 22, 2021

Tracy L. Gardner, 61, of Pendleton, IN passed away after an extended illness on December 22, 2021. Tracy was born on October 12, 1960 in Louisville, KY to parents, Charles Allen and Joan Carole (Ploetner) Bowling. Tracy married her loving husband, Jeffrey A. Gardner, in Anderson, IN. Tracy had the most important job, and she was a homemaker and loved...

Farai Rodgers Moyo

Farai Rodgers Moyo

Dec 22, 2021

Farai Rodgers Moyo, 33, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, USA. He was born on Wednesday, June 3, 1988, in Harare, Zimbabwe to Sylvester Rodgers Moyo and Chiedza Queen Masere. Farai was a special person, a unitor* of people, and close confidant to many. He will be remembered for...

Kevin Jo Oliver Jr.

Kevin Jo Oliver Jr.

Dec 22, 2021

Kevin Jo Oliver, Jr., 28, of Anderson, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2021.Kevin was born August 10, 1993, in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong area resident. He has traveled and worked alongside his father supporting his business as a repair specialist for paint-less dent removal.Kevin enjoyed playing video games, fishing, playing football, swimming, and listening to...

Johnnie Dale “Smoky” Burgess

Johnnie Dale “Smoky” Burgess

Dec 19, 2021

Johnnie Dale “Smoky” Burgess, 73, of Fortville passed after a valiant fight with a brief illness.He was born July 13, 1948, in Clinton to the late Willis Pershing & Mida Marie (McWethy) Burgess. Smoky retired from Olinger Distribution after 30 years and was a member of Teamsters Local #135. His most passionate occupation was that of an auctioneer. He was...

Vera Jean Keesling Wilson

Vera Jean Keesling Wilson

Dec 19, 2021

Vera Jean (Keesling) Wilson born April 11, 1927, daughter of Alfred and Amelia Page, in Queensland Australia, peacefully passed away December 19. 2021 at her home in Anderson, Indiana with her children at her side. Vera immigrated to the United States in 1946 as the war bride of Jack Keesling Sr. and embraced Anderson as her new home. Born of...

James Rodney Windlan

James Rodney Windlan

Dec 19, 2021

James Rodney Windlan, 68, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on October 29, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert Windlan and Luana "Lou" Mae (Anderson) Windlan. Rod graduated from Highland High School in 1972. He also graduated from Ball State University in 1976. Then he received...

James (Jim) R. Williams Jr.

James (Jim) R. Williams Jr.

Dec 18, 2021

PENDLETON- James (Jim) R. Williams, Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson.He was born on June 19, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Martha Williams. After graduating from Roundhead High School, he attended Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois. There he met the love of his life, Victoria (Vicki) Parks and they...

Jerry L. Johns

Jerry L. Johns

Dec 15, 2021

Jerry L. Johns, 84, of Anderson, Indiana passed away Dec. 15, 2021 at his residence. Jerry was born April 3, 1937 in Wilkinson, Indiana to Robert I. and Doris E. (Young) Johns and resided in Anderson the past 22 years. He was a former Wilkinson and Pendleton resident. Jerry retired as a tool and die maker from Delco Remy Division...

Sharon S. Pike

Sharon S. Pike

Dec 13, 2021

Sharon S. Pike, 77, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born February 23, 1944, in Anderson to the late, Melvin L. & Maryellen (Roseberry) Slick. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Anderson High School and was a lifelong supporter of the Anderson Indians. She then graduated from the Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing where she made several...

Nora A. Mathavich

Nora A. Mathavich

Dec 13, 2021

Nora Anne Mathavich, age 68, of Anderson passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She is survived by her sister, May Beth (Thomas) Oberting; nephews & niece, Thomas, Robert (Molly), & Keri; and great niece, Basil. She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. & Mary (Pickett) Hayes. Nora grew up in Anderson, where she graduated from Highland High...

Evelyn Irene Dulworth

Evelyn Irene Dulworth

Dec 10, 2021

On Friday, December 10, 2021, loving wife, mother and mamaw, Evelyn “Irene” Dulworth (77) passed into the arms of Jesus at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Irene was born on July 15, 1944 in Barberton, Ohio to Bedford and Ruby (Nelson) Denton. Irene and her parents moved to Tennessee in 1946 where she spent her childhood and teenage years. In...

Michael Burke Gentry

Michael Burke Gentry

Dec 10, 2021

Michael “Mike” Burke Gentry, 69, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully and comfortably with loved ones by his side in Anderson on December 10, 2021. Mike’s journey to be with the Lord was ceremoniously preceded by a neighborhood dinner bell ring and a double shotgun salute on his property. Mike was born October 7, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana. Mike’s legacy...

Martha Jane Turner

Martha Jane Turner

Dec 10, 2021

Martha Jane (Nugen) Turner, 89, of Anderson, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson.She was born on July 13, 1932, in Spiceland to Charles Ira and Cecilia (Sebesta) Nugen.Jane graduated from Huntsville School.She was very involved in The Pilot Club and held several offices there throughout her membership. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to...

Kathleen Rose Bronnenberg

Kathleen Rose Bronnenberg

Dec 9, 2021

Kathleen R. Bronnenberg, 95, of Anderson, passed away on December 9, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. She was born on August 11, 1926 in Windlesham, England to the late Frank and Ada (Mills) Sheridan. Kathleen retired from J.C. Penny’s in 1991 after 30 years of service. She was a member of the English Wives Club and taught knitting...

Thelma Elaine Libler

Thelma Elaine Libler

Dec 8, 2021

Thelma Elaine Libler passed away peacefully December 8 after 96 years of being the favorite human being of almost every person who had the honor of knowing her. She was an extraordinary woman in part because she never lost touch with her ordinary beginnings. Thelma was born on March 25, 1925 to Henry and Aletha Adkins in Huntington, West Virginia,...

Michael Nelson Brandon

Michael Nelson Brandon

Dec 8, 2021

Michael Nelson Brandon, 76, of Anderson, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. He was born on November 10, 1945 in Anderson to the late Nelson and Dorothy (Ricker) Brandon. Michael retired as a School Administrator, teacher and Coach at various schools around central Indiana during his career. He was an active member of...

Harlan “Hg” Oliver

Harlan “Hg” Oliver

Dec 6, 2021

Harlan “HG” Oliver, 65, of Indianapolis passed away after an extended illness on December 6, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1956 in Scottsburg, IN to Luther and Beatrice (Morris) Oliver. HG worked for Republic Trash Service for over 20 years as a truck driver and delivery driver. Harlan was a huge Ohio State, Dallas Cowboys, Boston Celtics, and...

Mrs. Chloe Clase

Mrs. Chloe Clase

Dec 6, 2021

Chloe Ellen Clase, nee Miller (formerly Daniel) was welcomed by her Lord & Savior on Monday, December 6, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home under hospice care after a short battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who was loved by many. Chloe graduated from Anderson High School in 1971. Prior to that she attended...

Shirley Lee Brockman

Shirley Lee Brockman

Dec 6, 2021

Shirley Lee (Petty) Brockman, 78, of Alexandria, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.She was born June 27, 1943, in Holland, Kentucky to William Bryan Petty and Allie Lee (Minix) Petty.Shirley graduated from Anderson Community Schools.She retired in 2008 from Madison County, finishing her career at the Madison County Correctional Facility as a jail...

Mrs. Danielle Lennen-Parker

Mrs. Danielle Lennen-Parker

Dec 5, 2021

Danielle Michelle Lennen, 46, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born December 14, 1974, in Anderson. Danielle loved spending time with her family and dogs. She is survived by her husband, Brad Parker; daughter, Alexis (fiancé, John) Walters; stepdaughter, Sydney (fiancé Dalton) Parker; parents, Kathy & Jeff Muir; brother, Tyler Muir; grandchild, Bradley and one on the way;...

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