Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mr. John Thomas Cook
May 27, 2022
John Thomas Cook, 82, passed away May 27, 2022.
He was born October 27, 1939, in Fortville to the late, Vernon & Doris (Chappel) Cook. John retired from Delta Faucet but had previously worked over 35 years at Brookside Corporation in McCordsville. He was an avid sports fan, always cheering for IU, the Colts, Jimmy Johnson, & Jeff Gordon.
John...
Mrs. Christine “Cricket” Rodenberger
May 27, 2022
Christine “Cricket” Rodenberger, 60, of Ingalls, passed away on May 27, 2022 after a sudden illness. Cricket was born on June 21, 1961 in Mansfield, OH to Loren and Peggy (Shaffer) Volz. She married the love of her life, Tim Rodenberger, on December 13, 1980 and they were married for 41 beautiful years. Cricket owned “Cricket’s Daycare” and kept her...
Mr. Darrell Gene Isbell
May 26, 2022
Darrell Gene Isbell, 74, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 after an extended illness.
He was born November 15, 1947, in Tipton to the late, Elva & Edith (Caldwell) Isbell. Darrell retried from GM after 25 years. He loved playing golf and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Darrell is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherrlyn...
Jerry R. Raymer
May 22, 2022
Jerry R. Raymer, 81, of Pendleton passed away at his home May 22, 2022.
He was born December 23, 1940 in Hancock County, Indiana and was a Pendleton area resident all his life.
Jerry was a retired railroad engineer.
He was a US Marine Corps veteran. Jerry was a member of Eden Masonic Lodge # 477 F.&A.M. and United Midget...
Anny Ruth Saunders
May 18, 2022
Anny Ruth Saunders, of Anderson passed away on May 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. She was born on September 15, 1928 in Hancock County, Tennessee to the late Morgan and Carrie (Moore) Brewer.
Ruth was a homemaker. She was a wonderful mother and enjoyed taking her children to various activities. She also enjoyed camping, square dancing,...
Kelli Jane Dehart
May 16, 2022
Kelli Jane (Hinds) DeHart, 57, passed away on May 16, 2022, at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo. Kelli was born on April 25, 1965, in Muncie, Indiana to Gene and Susan (Roderick) Hinds.
Kelli was a graduate of Cowan High School, Butler University and Indiana Wesleyan University. Kelli had worked in Nuclear Medicine for many years, and she had a...
Deanna Lynn Ramsey
May 13, 2022
Deanna Lynn Ramsey, 75, of Ingalls, peacefully passed away on Friday May 13, 2022 at Rawlins House. Deanna was born on August 12, 1946 in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Robert and Ida Nora (Savill) Buss. She graduated from Fall Creek Township Pendleton High School in 1965. In her life, she worked at Walmart in the craft and fabric department....
Donna Sue Thomas
May 12, 2022
Donna Sue Thomas, 87, of Shirley, IN passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. Donna was born on June 19, 1934 in Shirley, IN to the late, John and Gladys (Markle) Kellum. Donna married the love of her life, Richard Thomas, whom she met in elementary school, on August 11, 1951. They were...
Lois “Tina” Fox
May 7, 2022
Lois C. “Tina” Fox, 75, of Knightstown, IN passed away on May 7, 2022 at Addison Place Assisted Living in New Castle. Tina was born on November 2, 1946 in Anderson, IN. She had an important job, she was a homemaker and spent many years raising her children with her loving husband, Gary. They were married for 46 years before...

Patricia Joan Hudson
May 6, 2022
Patricia Joan Hudson, 92, Wilkinson, passed away on May 6, 2022 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on April 18, 1930 in Kokomo to the late Timothy and Lenora (Tharp) Hurley. She retired from the Assembly Line at Delco Remy after 30 years of service.
Patricia is survived by her children, Roxann Sharpack of Fishers & Karen Wiseman of...
Michelle Ann (Christenson) Legg
May 5, 2022
Michelle Ann Christenson Legg (55) was raised in Chesterfield and a graduate of Highland HS. Michelle is survived by her husband Ed, siblings (sister) Kathy, (brothers) Alan and Richard, & nieces Rhonda, Renee, Chika, and Cari.
Michelle was best described as a free spirit who lit up the room. She was spunky and energetic, yet she had a way of...
Charles Isaac Holsinger
May 4, 2022
Charles Isaac Holsinger, youngest child of Otho Isaac and Viola Arzula (Flora) Holsinger, was born April 5, 1963 in Anderson, Indiana. He peacefully departed this life on May 4, 2022, at the age of 59, at his home in Pendleton, Indiana.
Charles was born with Downs Syndrome, making him “special”, not just to his parent’s and siblings, but to the...
Bernice Julia Snider
May 4, 2022
Bernice Julia Snider passed peacefully at her son, Gary’s home on May 4, 2022 from complications related to Alzheimer’s. Bernice was born September 1, 1925 in Franklin, Indiana to Erme and Alice Jewell. She married Don Snider on January 31, 1948. Berniece graduated from Anderson High School where she was a cheerleader for the Indians.
Bernice worked for Delco Remy...
Joseph Godbey
May 1, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Godbey, 53, of Pendleton, IN passed away at his home on May 1, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on October 15, 1968 to Monte and Peggy (Alford) Godbey in Greenfield, IN. Joe worked in sales for World Wide Motors for a number of years. He was an avid gardener and would spend many...
Arthur 'Gene' Murray
Apr 27, 2022
Arthur E. "Gene" Murray, 97, of Frankton, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his residence in Frankton following a brief illness.He was born on May 16, 1924, in Elwood, Indiana to Orville and Nellie (Benefiel) Murray.Gene graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1942.He retired as a local farmer and truck driver for over 50 years. He also drove...